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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-Lofton, 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: 10/31
Date of reporting period: 4/30/09
 
 

 


 

Item 1 —   Reports to Shareholders

 


 

2009 Semiannual Report
Janus Growth Funds
 
Growth
Janus Fund
Janus Enterprise Fund
Janus Orion Fund
Janus Research Fund
Janus Triton Fund
Janus Twenty Fund
Janus Venture Fund
 
Specialty Growth
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund
Janus Global Technology Fund
 

Look Inside. . .
• Portfolio management perspective
• Investment strategy behind your fund
• Fund performance, characteristics and holdings
 
(JANUS LOGO)


 

 
Table of Contents

 
            Janus Growth Funds
     
Co-Chief Investment Officers’ Letter to Shareholders
  1
Useful Information About Your Fund Report
  4
Management Commentary and Schedules of Investments
   
Janus Fund
  5
Janus Enterprise Fund
  13
Janus Orion Fund
  21
Janus Research Fund
  30
Janus Triton Fund
  39
Janus Twenty Fund
  46
Janus Venture Fund
  53
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund
  63
Janus Global Technology Fund
  71
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
  80
Statements of Operations
  82
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
  84
Financial Highlights
  86
Notes to Schedules of Investments
  91
Notes to Financial Statements
  97
Additional Information
  112
Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements
  115
 
 
Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 1-800-525-3713 or download the file from janus.com. Read it carefully before you invest or send money.


 

 
Co-Chief Investment Officers’ Letter to the Shareholders (unaudited)

(JONATHAN COLEMAN PHOTO)
Jonathan Coleman
Co-Chief Investment Officer
 
(GIBSON SMITH PHOTO)
Gibson Smith
Co-Chief Investment Officer
 

 
Dear Shareholder,
 
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your investment with Janus. During the past six months we have seen some of the most challenging market and economic conditions in a generation. Throughout these turbulent times, we have maintained our disciplined, long-term investment approach and research-driven philosophy.
 
As a result, our long-term results generally remained strong relative to our peers. For the one-year period ended April 30, 2009, 50% of Janus retail funds ranked within Lipper’s top two quartiles. Looking longer-term, 85% of our funds achieved first- or second-quartile Lipper rankings for the three-year period and 86% ranked in Lipper’s top two quartiles for the five-year period ended April 30, 2009. (Lipper rankings are based on total returns. See complete rankings on page 3.)
 
Major Market Themes
 
Despite a relatively strong finish, most markets were modestly lower as the most recent six-month period (ended April 30, 2009) came to a close. Consequences from the credit crisis and recession concerns dictated market performance for much of the period. U.S. markets reached 12-year lows and most global markets declined to 5-year lows in March, before rallying late in the period.
 
The U.S. economy was still in the throes of a recession at period end. Declining asset values in U.S. residential real estate continued to weigh on financial institutions and their ability to extend credit to consumers. Compounding the headwinds for the consumer was a labor market that continued to struggle with more than 5.7 million jobs lost since January 2008. However, late in the period, some signs emerged that the rate of decline in the U.S. economy could be slowing. Retail sales improved through April (though they remained at low absolute levels) and mortgage applications were on the rise in March and April. A slowing in the rate of decline in U.S. manufacturing and consumer confidence indicators provided some additional support to the equity markets.
 
Improving credit markets, better-than expected earnings reports from some large banks and easing of accounting rules for banks’ troubled assets, also helped to fuel the late period rally, suggesting to the market that the ailing banking industry could be on the mend. Financials remained the worst performing global sector during the six-month period, despite leading the rally off of the March lows. Materials and information technology outperformed, posting modest gains while growth stocks significantly outperformed value stocks. Stocks of mid-sized companies were the strongest performers in the period while large-cap stocks topped small-caps. Within fixed income, the flight-to-quality that was strongly evident in the second half of 2008 finally eased beginning in January. Driven by the performance of the lower quality debt, high-yield corporate spreads relative to Treasuries narrowed. Long-term government bond yields rebounded from historic lows reached in December.
 
Outlook
 
At the end of the period, we were encouraged by the slowing in the rate of decline in the U.S. and global economies and the continued progress toward normalization in the credit markets. Though we were pleased to see stocks on the rise, we believe it may be some time before credit markets return to normal and the economy and equity markets fully recover.
 
We think the moves to date by central banks and governments worldwide will help the global economy recover. However, their actions will likely take time to work and could, in the longer term, fuel inflation. That said, we are not overly concerned about inflation rising over the near term, nor do we believe economic growth will necessarily return to the rapid pace of recent years. Looking forward, the economy will likely be characterized by de-leveraging across consumers and businesses, and a higher personal savings rate.
 
Given that we have not seen a significant differentiation of fundamentals expressed in stock prices yet, we feel the opportunities for bottom-up, research-driven security selection are tremendous. Our unconstrained approach to research fosters an entrepreneurial culture that encourages our investment team to “go anywhere” to find the most compelling investment ideas around the globe. And we believe we have the right team in place to take advantage of this period in history.
 
We sincerely appreciate your continued investment in Janus funds. We recognize the confidence that you have placed in us

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Continued

and we continue in our quest to deliver strong, consistent fund performance to you, our investors.
 
Sincerely,
 
 
(-s- JONATHAN COLEMAN)
 
Jonathan Coleman
Co-Chief Investment Officer
 
(-s- GIBSON SMITH)
 
Gibson Smith
Co-Chief Investment Officer
 
 
The opinions are those of the authors as of April 30, 2009 and are subject to change at any time due to changes in market or economic conditions. The comments should not be construed as a recommendation of individual holdings or market sectors, but as an illustration of broader themes. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
Rankings discussed do not indicate positive fund performance. Most funds have experienced negative or poor short-term performance.

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Lipper Rankings (unaudited)

                                                     
        Lipper Rankings – Based on total returns as of 4/30/09
         
        One Year   Three Year   Five Year   Ten Year   Since Inception   Since PM Inception
        Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
    Lipper Category   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds
 
Janus Investment Fund
(Inception Date)
                                                   
Janus Fund (2/70)
  Large-Cap Growth Funds   52   435/844   40   284/724   39   233/610   60   184/310   15   3/20   47   380/808
 
 
Janus Enterprise Fund(1) (9/92)
  Mid-Cap Growth Funds   52   286/550   10   43/476   8   30/393   77   142/184   32   14/43   25   130/528
 
 
Janus Orion Fund (6/00)
  Multi-Cap Growth Funds   96   438/457   22   77/349   4   10/290   N/A   N/A   25   43/174   86   381/443
 
 
Janus Research Fund(1) (5/93)
  Large-Cap Growth Funds   80   672/844   19   132/724   12   72/610   44   134/310   4   3/87   17   118/710
 
 
Janus Triton Fund(1) (2/05)
  Small-Cap Growth Funds   3   15/587   1   5/501   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   1   1/443   1   4/508
 
 
Janus Twenty Fund* (4/85)
  Large-Cap Growth Funds   80   668/844   1   1/724   1   2/610   21   63/310   5   2/40   35   283/824
 
 
Janus Venture Fund* (4/85)
  Small-Cap Growth Funds   48   279/587   36   176/501   34   136/408   65   132/204   10   1/10   27   77/286
 
 
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund (12/98)
  Global Healthcare/Biotechnology Funds   75   39/51   45   21/46   54   24/44   19   3/15   15   2/13   29   15/51
 
 
Janus Global Technology Fund (12/98)
  Global Science & Technology Funds   18   14/81   16   12/76   28   19/69   29   6/20   25   5/19   25   19/76
 
 
Janus Balanced Fund(1) (9/92)
  Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Moderate Funds   3   12/524   2   4/385   1   2/290   11   15/148   4   1/27   1   2/346
 
 
Janus Contrarian Fund (2/00)
  Multi-Cap Core Funds   98   736/756   41   247/612   5   21/460   N/A   N/A   18   38/213   18   38/213
 
 
Janus Research Core Fund(1)(2) (6/96)
  Large-Cap Core Funds   88   802/914   83   646/783   21   136/650   25   90/360   4   8/212   82   722/884
 
 
Janus Growth and Income Fund(1) (5/91)
  Large-Cap Core Funds   57   514/914   73   567/783   26   169/650   30   105/360   8   6/81   48   417/884
 
 
INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund(3) (2/03)
  Multi-Cap Core Funds   55   415/756   58   354/612   37   167/460   N/A   N/A   42   157/377   42   157/377
 
 
Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund -
Investor Shares(1)(4)(5) (8/98)
  Mid-Cap Value Funds   9   27/320   4   10/256   4   6/192   3   2/67   4   2/56   4   2/56
 
 
Perkins Small Cap Value Fund -
Investor Shares(4)(6) (10/87)
  Small-Cap Core Funds   1   7/763   2   7/614   8   39/496   14   32/231   6   7/125   6   7/125
 
 
Janus Flexible Bond Fund(1) (7/87)
  Intermediate Investment Grade Debt Funds   5   25/583   4   16/482   5   20/402   21   44/209   10   2/20   6   32/535
 
 
Janus High-Yield Fund(1) (12/95)
  High Current Yield Funds   11   50/457   15   55/387   14   46/334   9   18/203   6   5/92   16   51/325
 
 
Janus Short-Term Bond Fund(1) (9/92)
  Short Investment Grade Debt Funds   1   1/260   2   4/214   3   5/179   8   7/90   16   4/24   5   12/254
 
 
Janus Global Opportunities Fund(1) (6/01)
  Global Funds   8   40/506   21   79/380   56   165/297   N/A   N/A   11   21/206   43   145/342
 
 
Janus Global Research Fund(1) (2/05)
  Global Funds   56   280/506   10   35/380   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   6   18/321   6   18/321
 
 
Janus Overseas Fund(1) (5/94)
  International Funds   46   541/1,197   2   12/894   1   2/707   3   10/369   2   2/107   1   2/647
 
 
Janus Worldwide Fund(1) (5/91)
  Global Funds   68   344/506   57   216/380   91   271/297   91   140/153   39   7/17   62   371/599
 
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Growth (12/05)
  Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds   75   504/677   14   75/539   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   8   38/533   8   38/533
 
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Moderate (12/05)
  Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Moderate Funds   32   167/524   6   23/385   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   5   19/380   5   19/380
 
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Conservative (12/05)
  Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Conservative Funds   32   133/428   10   33/335   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   5   13/317   5   13/317
 
 
 
 
(1) The date of the Lipper ranking is slightly different from when the Fund began operations since Lipper provides fund rankings as of the last day of the month or the first Thursday after fund inception.
 
(2) Formerly named Janus Fundamental Equity Fund.
 
(3) Formerly named INTECH Risk-Managed Stock Fund.
 
(4) Rating is for the Investor Share class only; other classes may have different performance characteristics.
 
(5) Formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund.
 
(6) Formerly named Janus Small Cap Value Fund.
 
*Closed to new investors.
 
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Call 1-800-525-3713 or visit janus.com for current month end performance.
 
If an expense waiver was in effect, it may have had a material effect on the total return or yield, and therefore the ranking for the period.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
Lipper Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, is a nationally recognized organization that ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives.

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report

 
Management Commentaries
 
The Management Commentaries in this report include valuable insight from each of the Funds’ manager as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.
 
Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed by the Funds’ managers in the Management Commentaries are just that: opinions. They are a reflection of their best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was April 30, 2009. As the investing environment changes, so could the managers’ opinions. These views are unique to each manager and aren’t necessarily shared by their fellow employees or by Janus in general.
 
Fund Expenses
 
We believe it’s important for our shareholders to have a clear understanding of Fund expenses and the impact they have on investment return.
 
The following is important information regarding each Fund’s Expense Example, which appears in each Fund’s Management Commentary within this Semiannual Report. Please refer to this information when reviewing the Expense Example for each Fund.
 
Example
 
As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs (1) transaction costs, such as underlying funds’ redemption fees, where applicable (and any related exchange fees) and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. The example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a 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-month period from November 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009.
 
Actual Expenses
 
The first line of the table in each example provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, 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 first line 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 second line of the table in each example 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.
 
Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) has contractually agreed to waive Janus Triton Fund’s total operating expenses, excluding brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes and extraordinary expenses, including, but not limited to, acquired fund fees and expenses, to certain limits until at least March 1, 2010. Expenses in the example reflect application of this waiver. Had the waiver not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. More information regarding the waiver is available in the Fund’s prospectus.
 
Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as redemption fees (where applicable). These fees are fully described in the prospectus. Therefore, the second line of each table is 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.

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Janus Fund (unaudited) Ticker: JANSX

 
Fund Snapshot
This Fund seeks to invest in the common equity of large capitalization companies with strong track records of healthy free cash flow growth and prudent capital allocation. We focus on companies that demonstrate “smart growth” – sustainable growth that creates value for equity holders.

(JONATHAN COLEMAN PHOTO)
Jonathan Coleman
lead co-portfolio manager
 
(DANIEL RIFF PHOTO)
Daniel Riff
co-portfolio manager
 

 
Performance Review
 
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, Janus Fund returned 0.09%, outperforming its primary benchmark, the Russell 1000® Growth Index, which returned -1.52%. The Fund also outperformed its secondary benchmark, the S&P 500® Index, which returned -8.53%.
 
Economic Summary
 
Continuing fallout from the credit crisis and concerns that the recession may be prolonged dictated market performance through most of the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. A market rebound, however, that started in the middle of March and continued into April suggested investors were beginning to speculate that the worst of the economic and financial crisis may be over. The U.S. market’s recovery off 12-year lows only partially eased the losses for the six-month period, as most indices finished more than 8% lower. Market volatility, which spiked to historic levels in November, declined in December and continued at a more muted level through period end. Sentiment began to improve in March amid some positive news coming out of the financials sector. A significant boost came in late March when the U.S. Federal Reserve announced it would buy up to $1.15 trillion in Treasuries, mortgage-backed securities and agency debt to help credit markets and the beleaguered housing market. The rally continued into April, as some large banks reported better-than-expected earnings, fueling hopes that the rate of decline in the ailing banking industry could be slowing. A proposed easing of accounting rules (that became a reality in April) for banks’ troubled assets, as well as better-than-expected (but still weak) economic reports added fuel to the rally. Although the financials sector was the best performing group since the markets began rallying in March, it was the worst for the six-month period followed by industrials. Information technology and telecommunication services were the best relative performers. Large-cap indices outperformed small caps, but mid-caps performed relatively the best. Growth-oriented indices outpaced value indices. In commodities, natural gas, oil and agricultural commodities posted negative returns, while precious metals generated strong gains led by platinum, silver and gold.
 
The Fund’s outperformance was largely driven by our holdings in information technology and consumer staples. Our healthcare holdings underperformed on a relative basis, as did our selections within consumer discretionary. Healthcare was largely hurt as the threat of aggressive healthcare reform weighed on the sector. Compounding the sell off was the late period shift out of typically defensive areas in favor of taking on more risk.
 
Consumer Staples and Technology Company Lead Contributors
 
Global brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev, a result of Belgium-based InBev’s acquisition of American brewer Anheuser-Busch, was the largest individual contributor during the period. The stock struggled late in 2008 amid concerns over the combined company’s ability to service the increased debt load. The stock price rebounded off of its November lows and continued to trend higher through April as Anheuser-Busch InBev made good progress towards selling off assets to pay down acquisition-related debt. At the end of the period, we remained attracted to the company’s potential pricing power in the U.S. market given the consolidated competitive landscape and management’s emphasis on returns on invested capital.
 
The second largest contributor was Apple, Inc., which also rebounded late in the period. Despite a weak economy, the technology company posted solid quarterly results that showed better-than-expected non-U.S. demand for its iPod music players, Macintosh computers and iPhones. While we recognize the economically sensitive nature of this company, we felt the valuation at period end underestimated the long-term growth profile of its consumer-electronic products lineup. We also believe demographic trends and Apple’s popularity among the younger population represents a favorable tailwind for the company.
 
Goldman Sachs, an investment bank, rebounded off depressed levels in the fourth quarter of 2008, as investors viewed it among the survivors of the financial crisis. We believe Goldman Sachs is poised to capture market share in the U.S. and gain pricing power in the dramatically changed competitive landscape for the investment banking business.

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Janus Fund (unaudited)

 
Select Healthcare Holdings and Financials Diminished Performance
 
Celgene Corp. was the Fund’s largest detractor during the period, hurt in February, along with many healthcare names, after the U.S. Administration proposed aggressive healthcare reform. The stock suffered another decline in early April after the company said it expects 2009 profits to be at the lower end of its previous forecast. While we reduced our healthcare position overall, we added to our position in Celgene, because we think the company will continue to generate returns on its single source, cancer-fighting drug Revlimid.
 
Despite rebounding late in the period, Microsoft Corp. finished lower, hurt in January by a disappointing earnings report. The company’s results for its March quarter were generally in line with overall expectations and provided some fuel for continued strength as investors became more optimistic about the macro-outlook. While the software giant was relatively inexpensive at period end given its roughly 10% free cash flow yield, we reduced our position in the company. Our view that it is not likely to be a relative outperformer over the long-term and there were better risk/reward opportunities.
 
JPMorgan Chase was impacted by general negative investor sentiment towards the financials sector during much of the period. While we recognize near-term earnings could be pressured from rising real estate losses and weak capital markets, we believe the company has been reasonably proactive in building capital and reserves to offset potential credit losses. Looking ahead, we expect JPMorgan to grow its earnings power by taking market share and making value accretive acquisitions.
 
Other Changes to the Fund
 
Overall, we have been looking at a wider range of potential outcomes (positive and negative) across our holdings and any potential investment opportunity. As a result of the potential for aggressive U.S. Government healthcare reform, we reduced our exposure in many of our healthcare holdings during the period, although we still had a slight overweight relative to the benchmark. Across the portfolio we were favoring companies (both new and existing positions) that we believed had overly pessimistic expectations priced in at period end. During the period, we added to early cycle technology names and some consumer-related stocks which we believe have less exposure to discretionary spending.
 
Under certain circumstances and market conditions, we may initiate positions in put and call options in order to mitigate the risks and potentially enhance the performance of the portfolio. (Please see “Notes to Financial Statements” for information about the hedging techniques used by the Fund.)
 
Outlook
 
In our view, fiscal and monetary stimuli and other U.S. Government plans have been steps in the right direction. We believe this flood of liquidity should eventually help normalize credit markets and spark economic activity. However, we think the economic environment is likely to remain difficult over the near term as credit markets still have room to improve and we don’t see an imminent rebound in consumer spending. We also believe earnings power and returns seem unlikely to reach previous cycle highs coming out of the current economic contraction. Within this environment, we are favoring names we believe have company-specific drivers trading at overly punitive valuations; we are avoiding names that we believe require a strong macro-economic tailwind to perform well.
 
Thank you for your investment in Janus Fund.

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(unaudited)

 
Janus Fund At A Glance
 
 
5 Top Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V.
    1.82%  
Apple, Inc.
    0.76%  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
    0.52%  
Marvell Technology Group, Ltd.
    0.48%  
Kla-Tencor Corp.
    0.44%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
Celgene Corp.
    -0.87%  
Microsoft Corp.
    -0.60%  
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
    -0.52%  
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. – Class B
    -0.50%  
Devon Energy Corp.
    -0.50%  
 
5 Top Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  Russell 1000®
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Growth Index Weighting
 
Information Technology
    3.03%       27.68%       29.49%  
Consumer Staples
    1.53%       15.47%       14.12%  
Telecommunication Services
    0.42%       2.40%       0.76%  
Consumer Discretionary
    0.10%       4.52%       9.65%  
Materials
    -0.14%       3.47%       3.81%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  Russell 1000®
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Growth Index Weighting
 
Health Care
    -2.08%       17.50%       15.53%  
Financials
    -0.99%       7.00%       3.47%  
Energy
    -0.80%       8.72%       8.56%  
Utilities
    -0.58%       3.28%       1.94%  
Industrials
    -0.24%       9.96%       12.68%  
 
 
* 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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Janus Fund (unaudited)

 
5 Largest Equity Holdings – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
         
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V.
Brewery
    5.9%  
Apple, Inc.
Computers
    4.0%  
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Networking Products
    3.2%  
Crown Castle International Corp.
Wireless Equipment
    2.9%  
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
Oil Companies – Exploration and Production
    2.8%  
         
      18.8%  
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
Emerging markets comprised 1.9% of total net assets.
 
Top Country Allocations – Long Positions (% of Investment Securities)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
As of October 31, 2008
 
(GRAPH)

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(unaudited)

 
Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                           
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009         Expense Ratio – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Five
  Ten
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Year   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses
                           
Janus Fund   0.09%   –33.05%   –2.07%   –3.70%   11.95%     0.88%
                           
Russell 1000® Growth Index   –1.52%   –31.57%   –2.39%   –4.40%   N/A**      
                           
S&P 500® Index   –8.53%   –35.31%   –2.70%   –2.48%   9.53%      
                           
Lipper Quartile     3rd   2nd   3rd   1st      
                           
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for Large-Cap Growth Funds     435/844   233/610   184/310   3/20      
                           
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Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
The Fund’s expense ratio shown was determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. All expenses are shown without the effect of the expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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Janus Fund (unaudited)

 
The Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Fund may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings (“IPOs”) and derivatives. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
The Fund may invest in derivatives which can be highly volatile and involve additional risks than those held by the underlying Fund assets. 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 the Fund owns.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in the indices. The indices are unmanaged and are not available for direct investment; therefore, their performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
* The Fund’s inception date – February 5, 1970
 
** Since inception return is not shown for the index because the index’s inception date, December 31, 1978, differs significantly from the Fund’s inception date.
 
Fund Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08- 4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.90     $ 4.47      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.33     $ 4.51      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 0.90%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Janus Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Common Stock – 95.2%
           
Aerospace and Defense – 1.6%
           
      791,792    
Lockheed Martin Corp. 
  $ 62,179,426      
      1,096,278    
Northrop Grumman Corp. 
    53,005,041      
                  115,184,467      
Agricultural Chemicals – 1.3%
           
      421,194    
Monsanto Co. 
    35,755,159      
      697,954    
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Inc. (U.S. Shares)
    60,366,041      
                  96,121,200      
Applications Software – 1.8%
           
      1,947,932    
Citrix Systems, Inc.*
    55,574,500      
      3,762,834    
Microsoft Corp. 
    76,235,017      
                  131,809,517      
Athletic Footwear – 0.7%
           
      1,339,026    
Adidas A.G.**
    50,490,298      
Beverages – Non-Alcoholic – 0.6%
           
      1,010,010    
Coca-Cola Co. 
    43,480,931      
Brewery – 5.9%
           
      13,980,829    
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V.**
    426,657,015      
      10,090,764    
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. – VVPR Strips*,**
    26,698      
                  426,683,713      
Casino Hotels – 0.9%
           
      7,360,109    
Crown, Ltd.**
    36,750,903      
      727,771    
Wynn Resorts, Ltd.*
    28,550,456      
                  65,301,359      
Computers – 7.1%
           
      2,299,291    
Apple, Inc.*
    289,319,786      
      1,625,407    
Hewlett-Packard Co. 
    58,482,144      
      1,276,359    
International Business Machines Corp. 
    131,733,012      
      553,212    
Research In Motion, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)*
    38,448,234      
                  517,983,176      
Consumer Products – Miscellaneous – 0.9%
           
      1,319,234    
Kimberly-Clark Corp. 
    64,827,159      
Cosmetics and Toiletries – 1.3%
           
      1,573,009    
Colgate-Palmolive Co. 
    92,807,531      
Diversified Operations – 2.9%
           
      1,842,547    
Danaher Corp. 
    107,678,447      
      1,760,189    
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. 
    57,734,199      
      1,685,226    
Tyco International, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)
    40,040,970      
                  205,453,616      
E-Commerce/Services – 1.2%
           
      5,313,297    
eBay, Inc.*
    87,510,002      
Electric Products – Miscellaneous – 0.6%
           
      1,278,791    
Emerson Electric Co. 
    43,530,046      
Electronic Components – Semiconductors – 0.7%
           
      2,804,747    
Texas Instruments, Inc. 
    50,653,731      
Electronic Connectors – 1.0%
           
      2,047,479    
Amphenol Corp. – Class A
    69,286,689      
Electronic Measuring Instruments – 0.0%
           
      58    
Keyence Corp.**
    10,237      
Enterprise Software/Services – 2.7%
           
      10,021,961    
Oracle Corp. 
    193,824,726      
Finance – Investment Bankers/Brokers – 3.5%
           
      1,149,621    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 
    147,726,298      
      3,131,360    
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 
    103,334,880      
                  251,061,178      
Food – Miscellaneous/Diversified – 0.9%
           
      1,990,462    
Nestle S.A. 
    64,755,953      
Food – Retail – 1.7%
           
      24,259,071    
Tesco PLC**
    120,400,556      
Forestry – 0.8%
           
      1,582,985    
Weyerhaeuser Co. 
    55,816,051      
Gold Mining – 0.6%
           
      1,042,690    
Newmont Mining Corp. 
    41,957,846      
Independent Power Producer – 0.7%
           
      2,841,527    
NRG Energy, Inc.*
    51,090,655      
Industrial Gases – 1.5%
           
      1,458,114    
Praxair, Inc. 
    108,789,886      
Internet Security – 1.1%
           
      4,446,775    
Symantec Corp.*
    76,706,869      
Investment Management and Advisory Services – 1.1%
           
      2,095,073    
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. 
    80,702,212      
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic – 4.3%
           
      4,087,428    
Celgene Corp.*
    174,614,924      
      2,929,083    
Gilead Sciences, Inc.*
    134,152,001      
                  308,766,925      
Medical – Drugs – 2.2%
           
      1,270,898    
Roche Holding A.G. 
    160,640,076      
Medical – HMO – 2.3%
           
      7,115,288    
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 
    167,351,574      
Medical Products – 2.6%
           
      1,780,841    
Baxter International, Inc. 
    86,370,789      
      3,149,080    
Covidien, Ltd. 
    103,856,658      
                  190,227,447      
Metal Processors and Fabricators – 1.1%
           
      1,049,101    
Precision Castparts Corp. 
    78,535,701      
Multi-Line Insurance – 1.4%
           
      2,120,024    
ACE, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)
    98,199,512      
Multimedia – 1.3%
           
      3,803,707    
Liberty Media Corp. – Entertainment – Class A*
    92,620,265      
Networking Products – 3.2%
           
      11,849,671    
Cisco Systems, Inc.*
    228,935,644      
Oil and Gas Drilling – 0.3%
           
      777,643    
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 
    23,966,957      
Oil Companies – Exploration and Production – 6.2%
           
      2,233,671    
EOG Resources, Inc. 
    141,793,435      
      3,585,769    
Occidental Petroleum Corp. 
    201,842,936      
      2,939,188    
XTO Energy, Inc. 
    101,872,256      
                  445,508,627      
Oil Companies – Integrated – 2.5%
           
      2,251,176    
Hess Corp. 
    123,341,933      
      1,763,577    
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (ADR)
    59,203,280      
                  182,545,213      
Reinsurance – 1.7%
           
      39,844    
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. – Class B*
    122,121,860      
                         

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Retail – Building Products – 0.5%
           
      1,373,772    
Home Depot, Inc. 
  $ 36,157,679      
Retail – Discount – 1.3%
           
      1,805,313    
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 
    90,987,775      
Retail – Drug Store – 2.5%
           
      5,683,275    
CVS Caremark Corp.**
    180,614,480      
Retail – Office Supplies – 0.5%
           
      1,696,455    
Staples, Inc. 
    34,980,902      
Retail – Restaurants – 0.7%
           
      924,364    
McDonald’s Corp. 
    49,259,358      
Semiconductor Components/Integrated Circuits – 2.4%
           
      8,717,838    
Marvell Technology Group, Ltd.*
    95,721,862      
      46,231,664    
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. 
    77,260,840      
                  172,982,702      
Semiconductor Equipment – 2.0%
           
      5,297,328    
KLA-Tencor Corp. 
    146,947,879      
Telecommunication Equipment – Fiber Optics – 1.2%
           
      5,817,013    
Corning, Inc. 
    85,044,730      
Tobacco – 0.3%
           
      1,467,865    
Altria Group, Inc. 
    23,970,235      
Toys – 0.5%
           
      137,180    
Nintendo Co., Ltd.**
    36,708,808      
Transportation – Railroad – 1.1%
           
      2,037,088    
Canadian National Railway Co. (U.S. Shares)
    82,339,097      
Transportation – Services – 2.2%
           
      688,878    
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. 
    36,620,754      
      2,290,043    
United Parcel Service, Inc. – Class B
    119,860,851      
                  156,481,605      
Web Portals/Internet Service Providers – 2.3%
           
      281,246    
Google, Inc. – Class A*
    111,364,979      
      3,689,869    
Yahoo!, Inc.*
    52,728,228      
                  164,093,207      
Wireless Equipment – 5.5%
           
      8,580,924    
Crown Castle International Corp.*
    210,404,256      
      3,378,817    
QUALCOMM, Inc. 
    142,991,535      
      4,872,296    
Telefonaktiebolaget L.M. Ericsson – Class B
    42,054,277      
                  395,450,068      
 
 
Total Common Stock (cost $7,398,541,065)
    6,861,677,930      
 
 
Corporate Bonds – 0.3%
           
Electric – Integrated – 0.3%
           
$
    13,482,000    
Energy Future Holdings Corp. 10.8750%, 11/1/17
    9,201,465      
      23,052,000    
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC, 10.2500%, 11/1/15
    13,082,010      
 
 
Total Corporate Bonds (cost $37,187,577)
    22,283,475      
 
 
Money Market – 3.9%
           
      280,510,490    
Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0% (cost $280,510,490)
    280,510,490      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $7,716,239,132) – 99.4%
    7,164,471,895      
 
 
Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 0.6%
    40,780,207      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 7,205,252,102      
 
 
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Long Positions)
 
                 
          % of Investment
 
Country   Value     Securities  
 
 
Australia
  $ 36,750,902       0.5%  
Belgium
    426,683,714       6.0%  
Bermuda
    199,578,520       2.8%  
Brazil
    59,203,280       0.8%  
Canada
    181,153,372       2.5%  
Germany
    50,490,298       0.7%  
Japan
    36,719,045       0.5%  
Sweden
    42,054,277       0.6%  
Switzerland
    363,636,511       5.1%  
Taiwan
    77,260,840       1.1%  
United Kingdom
    120,400,556       1.7%  
United States††
    5,570,540,580       77.7%  
 
 
Total
  $ 7,164,471,895       100.0%  
 
†† Includes Short-Term Securities (73.8% excluding Short-Term Securities)
 
Forward Currency Contracts, Open
 
                         
Currency Sold and
  Currency
    Currency
    Unrealized
 
Settlement Date   Units Sold     Value U.S. $     Gain/(Loss)  
 
 
Australian Dollar 5/14/09
    4,300,000     $ 3,121,432     $ (123,472)  
Australian Dollar 6/18/09
    5,500,000       3,982,240       (130,315)  
Australian Dollar 6/25/09
    17,600,000       12,737,264       (235,984)  
British Pound 5/14/09
    7,000,000       10,352,120       (328,750)  
British Pound 6/18/09
    30,000,000       44,365,301       (482,801)  
British Pound 6/25/09
    12,900,000       19,077,148       (166,908)  
Euro 5/14/09
    89,400,000       118,262,312       2,695,888  
Euro 6/18/09
    37,500,000       49,598,175       (1,014,300)  
Euro 6/25/09
    114,000,000       150,772,195       (2,287,193)  
Japanese Yen 5/14/09
    198,000,000       2,008,401       7,276  
Japanese Yen 6/18/09
    950,000,000       9,642,083       48,432  
Japanese Yen 6/25/09
    960,000,000       9,744,706       193,183  
 
 
Total
          $ 433,663,377     $ (1,824,944)  

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Enterprise Fund (unaudited) Ticker: JAENX

 
Fund Snapshot
This Fund invests in medium-sized companies that have grown large enough to be well established but are small enough to still have room to grow in our view.

(BRIAN DEMAIN PHOTO)
Brian Demain
portfolio manager
 

 
Performance Overview
 
During the six-months ended April 30, 2009, Janus Enterprise Fund returned 0.73%. Meanwhile, the Fund’s primary benchmark, the Russell Midcap® Growth Index, returned 2.71%. The Fund’s secondary benchmark, the S&P MidCap 400 Index, returned -0.18% for the same time period.
 
Economic Overview
 
The economy entered a new phase of a prolonged recession following the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers last September. During the six-month period covered in this report, the economy declined at an unprecedented rate and capital markets froze. Businesses and consumers effectively deferred whatever expenditures, either capital or operating, that could be deferred, until they saw a floor to economic activity. This led to the two steepest quarters of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) decline since 1980. Recent macroeconomic data points, including consumer confidence, manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), and existing home sales indicated to us that the economy, while not delivering robust growth, may not be declining at the same precipitous rate at which it had been during the fourth quarter 2008 and the early part of the first quarter 2009.
 
The Fund did not perform as well as we had hoped it would during this challenging period. Exposure to companies that required healthy capital markets for their businesses to succeed negatively impacted performance. Businesses require the capital markets for different reasons. Some businesses require access to the capital markets to roll over existing debt maturities, some businesses require access to the capital markets to fund their growth, and some require access to the capital markets for their customers to finance purchases. Stocks of businesses that fall under each of these categories struggled during the six-month period. While we believed the Fund was positioned well for a normal recessionary environment, it was not well positioned for the financial crisis that occurred. Stocks of businesses with cash flows that have historically been somewhat insulated from the economic cycle, but with some debt, performed well through the early part of 2008 but struggled once the financial crisis began as the market became concerned about these businesses’ ability to refinance maturing debt. During the period, on a stock-by-stock basis, we assessed the risk and reward in the securities that depended on the capital markets. We exited some positions, added to others, and left others untouched.
 
Looking at the portfolio at period end, we believe we owned a collection of businesses that have the resources to make investments today that will position the companies well to grow in an economic rebound.
 
Select Healthcare and Energy Stocks Topped the List of Detractors
 
Biotechnology holding Celgene Corp. declined amid worries over potential healthcare reform in the U.S. Specifically, concerns over possible reductions in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and higher corporate tax rates gave investors a reason to shy away from the group overall. We think Celgene’s key cancer drug Revlimid has great growth potential with high barriers to entry given the longer treatment cycles. We also believe its business model is becoming more predictable given signs that the patient population is continuing their use of Revlimid for a multi-year period.
 
Forest Oil, an oil exploration and production company specializing in oil and natural gas, was impacted by weak commodity prices with natural gas prices falling more than 50% from the peak in early July. We recognize the potential for further weakness in this name should natural gas prices decline further. Nevertheless, we think the company has a solid management team with a track record for increasing production while spending within their cash flow. Nevertheless, we reduced our position in the company, allocating the assets to what we believe are more attractive risk/reward opportunities.
 
Within technology, Microsemi Corp. declined during the period amid concern over the CEO’s credibility and potential slowing in overall technology spending. An anticompetitive lawsuit also provided a negative backdrop for the stock. While we continue to like the fundamentals of the company’s business, we felt the credibility issue of the CEO caused too much near-term uncertainty, so we exited the position.
 
Technology, Consumer Discretionary and Materials Stocks Aided Performance
 
CommScope, an information technology company involved in providing infrastructure solutions for communication and wireless networks, struggled early in the period amid

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disappointing quarterly results and a weak outlook. In addition, the company had been a relative underperformer given its leverage profile and concerns over its debt obligations and covenants. We maintained our conviction in the name throughout, believing the market’s reaction was excessive and that the company was undervalued. As the period came to a close, CommScope’s stock price rose sharply on an upbeat profit forecast and a reduction in investors’ concern about the company’s leverage profile.
 
Hong Kong-based apparel outsourcer Li & Fung rose during the period on the announcement of several contract wins. While many of its clients, mostly U.S. based retailers, have had a difficult time due to the slowdown in consumer spending, we believe Li & Fung has been able offset some of the weaker demand with market share gains. At the end of the period, we continued to be attracted to the company’s economies of scale, balance sheet health, and organic growth potential.
 
In the back half of 2008 as the credit crisis froze credit in global markets and caused a rapid deceleration in the global economy, Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan fell on investor concern that farmers would scale back their fertilizer purchases. Given our history and knowledge of the company, we felt the stock had been overly punished. We opened a position in the stock which provided a boost to relative performance for the period.
 
Outlook
 
With economic activity no longer declining at a very rapid clip through the end of April, the paralysis that seemed to have gripped the economy and financial markets appeared to be easing in our view. Fiscal stimulus, a necessary inventory restocking and the resumption of normal economic behavior by consumers and businesses could contribute to a better outlook for GDP for the rest of 2009, and potentially some GDP growth going forward. Over a multiyear period, we think the global economy could go through a difficult period of relatively modest growth. As the American consumer likely continues to save more and potentially consumes less, we believe the global economy that has been designed to serve that consumer must reinvent itself. Specifically, the American economy will need to produce and export more and emerging economies will need to focus on domestic consumption, rather than export-driven growth in our view.
 
The capital markets, including the stock market, have responded favorably since hitting a period low in early March. We think good companies can access the capital markets, and financing has become somewhat more available. However, the recovery is still at an early stage in our opinion. Economic activity is by no means robust in our view, and the state of the capital markets, while healing through April, were still fragile and we do not think the market and economy were out of the woods just yet.
 
Through this difficult period, our team of tenured research analysts continues to do thorough research on what we view to be the best midcap growth companies. In this environment, we were finding secular growth companies with what we consider to be favorable competitive dynamics, strong management and historically high returns on capital trading at reasonable valuations at period end. While stocks have bounced off of their lows, valuations on quality companies were still attractive to us as long-term investors. We believe the best businesses will use a period like this to become stronger, and that these companies should thrive as the economy potentially returns to a period of growth.
 
Thank you for your investment in Janus Enterprise Fund.

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(unaudited)

 
Janus Enterprise Fund At A Glance
 
 
5 Top Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
CommScope, Inc.
    1.01%  
Potash Corporation of
Saskatchewan, Inc. (U.S. Shares)
    0.68%  
Li & Fung, Ltd.
    0.63%  
Crown Castle International, Corp.
    0.48%  
Symantec Corp.
    0.44%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
Celgene Corp.
    -1.02%  
Forest Oil Corp.
    -0.95%  
Microsemi Corp.
    -0.95%  
CapitalSource, Inc.
    -0.76%  
Sandridge Energy, Inc.
    -0.58%  
 
5 Top Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  Russell Midcap® Growth
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Index Weighting
 
Information Technology
    2.66%       22.93%       20.13%  
Consumer Discretionary
    1.97%       11.43%       18.36%  
Telecommunication Services
    1.28%       5.93%       2.84%  
Materials
    1.04%       5.41%       4.50%  
Consumer Staples
    0.15%       2.36%       4.65%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  Russell Midcap® Growth
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Index Weighting
 
Energy
    -2.13%       7.66%       9.05%  
Financials
    -1.77%       10.39%       5.57%  
Health Care
    -1.12%       12.86%       13.80%  
Utilities
    -0.33%       1.18%       3.62%  
Industrials
    -0.23%       19.85%       17.48%  
 
 
* 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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Janus Enterprise Fund (unaudited)

 
5 Largest Equity Holdings – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
         
Crown Castle International Corp.
Wireless Equipment
    3.2%  
Celgene Corp.
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic
    2.9%  
Atmel Corp.
Semiconductor Components/Integrated Circuits
    2.4%  
CommScope, Inc.
Telecommunication Equipment
    2.3%  
Equinix, Inc.
Web Hosting/Design
    2.2%  
         
      13.0%  
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
Emerging markets comprised 0.7% of total net assets.
 
Top Country Allocations – Long Positions (% of Investment Securities)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
As of October 31, 2008
 
(GRAPH)

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(unaudited)

 
Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                           
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009         Expense Ratio – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Five
  Ten
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Year   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses
                           
Janus Enterprise Fund   0.73%   –37.21%   2.07%   –1.81%   7.96%     0.92%
                           
Russell Midcap® Growth Index   2.71%   –35.66%   –0.76%   0.02%   6.93%      
                           
S&P MidCap 400 Index   –0.18%   –31.84%   0.56%   4.86%   10.07%      
                           
Lipper Quartile     3rd   1st   4th   2nd      
                           
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for Mid-Cap Growth Funds     286/550   30/393   142/184   14/43      
                           
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information      
                           
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
The Fund’s expense ratio shown was determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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Janus Enterprise Fund (unaudited)

 
The Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Fund may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings (“IPOs”) and derivatives. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
The Fund invests in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), which may be subject to a higher degree of market risk because of concentration in a specific industry, sector or geographic region. REITs may be subject to risks including, but not limited to: legal, political, liquidity and interest rate risks, a decline in the value of real estate, risks related to economic conditions, changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the trust and defaults by borrowers. To the extent the Fund invests in foreign REITs, the Fund may be subject to fluctuations in currency rates or political or economic conditions in a particular country.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
September 3, 1992 is the date used to calculate the since-inception Lipper ranking, which is slightly different from when the Fund began operations since Lipper provides fund rankings as of the last day of the month or the first Thursday after fund inception.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in the indices. The indices are unmanaged and are not available for direct investment; therefore, their performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
* The Fund’s inception date – September 1, 1992
 
Fund Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08- 4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,007.80     $ 5.18      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.64     $ 5.21      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 1.04% multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses include effect of contractual waivers by Janus Capital.

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Janus Enterprise Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Common Stock – 97.9%
           
Advertising Sales – 1.5%
           
      1,178,685    
Lamar Advertising Co. – Class A*
  $ 19,919,777      
Aerospace and Defense – 1.2%
           
      611,510    
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (ADR)
    9,918,692      
      184,515    
TransDigm Group, Inc.*
    6,483,857      
                  16,402,549      
Aerospace and Defense – Equipment – 1.2%
           
      203,515    
Alliant Techsystems, Inc.*
    16,209,970      
Agricultural Chemicals – 1.8%
           
      273,430    
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Inc. (U.S. Shares)
    23,648,961      
Agricultural Operations – 0.4%
           
      8,392,800    
Chaoda Modern Agriculture Holdings Ltd. 
    4,781,661      
Airlines – 1.5%
           
      739,476    
Ryanair Holdings PLC (ADR)*,**
    20,224,669      
Apparel Manufacturers – 1.1%
           
      252,310    
VF Corp. 
    14,954,414      
Applications Software – 1.3%
           
      610,105    
Citrix Systems, Inc.*
    17,406,296      
Auction House – Art Dealer – 1.2%
           
      725,195    
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc. (U.S. Shares)
    16,244,368      
Batteries and Battery Systems – 1.3%
           
      312,583    
Energizer Holdings, Inc.*
    17,911,006      
Casino Hotels – 0.9%
           
      2,296,105    
Crown, Ltd.**
    11,465,038      
Cellular Telecommunications – 1.2%
           
      447,250    
Leap Wireless International, Inc.*
    16,132,308      
Commercial Services – 1.1%
           
      527,032    
Iron Mountain, Inc.*
    15,015,142      
Commercial Services – Finance – 1.4%
           
      314,317    
Global Payments, Inc. 
    10,077,003      
      303,091    
Paychex, Inc. 
    8,186,488      
                  18,263,491      
Computer Services – 0.3%
           
      102,890    
IHS, Inc. – Class A*
    4,255,530      
Computers – 1.2%
           
      127,352    
Apple, Inc.*
    16,024,702      
Computers – Peripheral Equipment – 0.9%
           
      854,700    
Logitech International S.A. (U.S. Shares)*
    11,384,604      
Consulting Services – 0.4%
           
      407,664    
Gartner, Inc.*
    5,507,541      
Containers – Metal and Glass – 3.6%
           
      627,365    
Ball Corp. 
    23,664,208      
      1,009,325    
Owens-Illinois, Inc.*
    24,617,436      
                  48,281,644      
Decision Support Software – 1.6%
           
      1,007,819    
MSCI, Inc.*
    21,154,121      
Distribution/Wholesale – 2.0%
           
      9,352,720    
Li & Fung, Ltd. 
    26,327,797      
Diversified Operations – 0.1%
           
      12,063,586    
Polytec Asset Holdings, Ltd. 
    705,567      
Electric Products – Miscellaneous – 0.9%
           
      372,172    
AMETEK, Inc. 
    11,987,660      
Electronic Components – Miscellaneous – 0.9%
           
      693,530    
Tyco Electronics, Ltd. 
    12,095,163      
Electronic Components – Semiconductors – 0.6%
           
      4,939,014    
ARM Holdings PLC
    8,668,204      
Electronic Connectors – 2.2%
           
      859,940    
Amphenol Corp. – Class A
    29,100,370      
Electronic Measuring Instruments – 1.4%
           
      879,380    
Trimble Navigation, Ltd.*
    18,853,907      
Entertainment Software – 0.5%
           
      346,125    
Electronic Arts, Inc.*
    7,043,644      
Fiduciary Banks – 0.9%
           
      226,295    
Northern Trust Corp. 
    12,301,396      
Finance – Other Services – 0.8%
           
      48,140    
CME Group, Inc. 
    10,655,789      
Independent Power Producer – 0.4%
           
      281,255    
NRG Energy, Inc.*
    5,056,965      
Instruments – Controls – 0.6%
           
      128,650    
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.*
    7,928,700      
Instruments – Scientific – 1.5%
           
      576,144    
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.*
    20,211,132      
Internet Security – 1.6%
           
      1,247,425    
Symantec Corp.*
    21,518,081      
Investment Management and Advisory Services – 2.2%
           
      223,838    
Eaton Vance Corp. 
    6,126,446      
      1,098,580    
National Financial Partners Corp. 
    7,755,975      
      414,480    
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. 
    15,965,769      
                  29,848,190      
Machinery – General Industrial – 2.0%
           
      591,655    
Roper Industries, Inc. 
    26,973,551      
Machinery – Pumps – 0.9%
           
      496,605    
Graco, Inc. 
    11,714,912      
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic – 6.5%
           
      923,719    
Celgene Corp.*,**
    39,461,275      
      110,795    
Genzyme Corp.*
    5,908,697      
      383,432    
Gilead Sciences, Inc.*
    17,561,186      
      187,055    
Millipore Corp.*
    11,054,951      
      231,255    
Myriad Genetics, Inc.*
    8,970,381      
      132,770    
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
    4,091,971      
                  87,048,461      
Medical – Drugs – 0.5%
           
      192,385    
Shire PLC (ADR)
    7,170,189      
Medical Instruments – 1.1%
           
      101,405    
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.*
    14,574,941      
Medical Products – 2.5%
           
      520,105    
Covidien, Ltd. 
    17,153,062      
      260,615    
Henry Schein, Inc.*
    10,695,640      
      151,896    
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.*
    5,068,770      
                  32,917,472      
Metal Processors and Fabricators – 1.4%
           
      254,450    
Precision Castparts Corp. 
    19,048,127      
                         

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Enterprise Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Networking Products – 1.1%
           
      698,695    
Juniper Networks, Inc.*
  $ 15,126,747      
Oil Companies – Exploration and Production – 3.5%
           
      378,220    
EOG Resources, Inc. 
    24,009,405      
      264,375    
Forest Oil Corp.*
    4,230,000      
      443,299    
Ultra Petroleum Corp. (U.S. Shares)*
    18,973,197      
                  47,212,602      
Oil Companies – Integrated – 1.8%
           
      429,055    
Hess Corp. 
    23,507,923      
Oil Field Machinery and Equipment – 0.2%
           
      115,180    
Dresser-Rand Group, Inc.*
    2,836,883      
Physical Practice Management – 1.0%
           
      381,484    
Mednax, Inc.*
    13,695,276      
Pipelines – 1.3%
           
      439,061    
Kinder Morgan Management LLC*
    17,931,251      
Real Estate Management/Services – 1.0%
           
      403,630    
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. 
    13,025,140      
Reinsurance – 1.9%
           
      8,329    
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. – Class B*
    25,528,385      
Retail – Apparel and Shoe – 2.9%
           
      2,845,700    
Esprit Holdings, Ltd. 
    17,443,709      
      632,032    
Nordstrom, Inc. 
    14,302,884      
      350,210    
Urban Outfitters, Inc.*
    6,825,593      
                  38,572,186      
Retail – Office Supplies – 0.9%
           
      586,585    
Staples, Inc. 
    12,095,383      
Retail – Regional Department Stores – 0.9%
           
      266,095    
Kohl’s Corp.*
    12,067,408      
Semiconductor Components/Integrated Circuits – 2.9%
           
      8,217,017    
Atmel Corp.*
    31,553,345      
      865,447    
Cypress Semiconductor Corp.*
    6,862,995      
                  38,416,340      
Semiconductor Equipment – 2.0%
           
      943,190    
Kla-Tencor Corp. 
    26,164,091      
Telecommunication Equipment – 2.3%
           
      1,241,170    
CommScope, Inc.*
    31,153,367      
Telecommunication Equipment – Fiber Optics – 0.8%
           
      771,625    
Corning, Inc. 
    11,281,158      
Telecommunication Services – 4.3%
           
      1,095,395    
Amdocs, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)*
    22,926,617      
      982,381    
SAVVIS, Inc.*
    11,179,496      
      2,602,775    
Time Warner Telecom, Inc. – Class A*
    23,919,501      
                  58,025,614      
Toys – 1.9%
           
      1,697,558    
Mattel, Inc. 
    25,395,468      
Transportation – Railroad – 1.2%
           
      398,305    
Canadian National Railway Co. (U.S. Shares)
    16,099,488      
Transportation – Services – 2.1%
           
      259,230    
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. 
    13,780,667      
      422,985    
Expeditors International of Washington Inc. 
    14,681,809      
                  28,462,476      
Transportation – Truck – 1.5%
           
      464,465    
Con-way, Inc. 
    11,509,442      
      257,550    
Landstar System, Inc. 
    9,171,356      
                  20,680,798      
Vitamins and Nutrition Products – 0.4%
           
      173,355    
Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. – Class A*
    4,897,279      
Web Hosting/Design – 2.2%
           
      420,511    
Equinix, Inc.*
    29,532,488      
Wireless Equipment – 3.2%
           
      1,734,780    
Crown Castle International Corp.*
    42,536,805      
 
 
Total Common Stock (cost $1,474,704,130)
    1,311,182,566      
 
 
Money Market – 3.0%
           
      40,145,322    
Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0% (cost $40,145,322)
    40,145,322      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $1,514,849,451) – 100.9%
    1,351,327,888      
 
 
Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0.9)%
    (12,219,280)      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 1,339,108,608      
 
 
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Long Positions)
 
                 
          % of Investment
 
Country   Value     Securities  
 
 
Australia
  $ 11,465,038       0.9%  
Bermuda
    73,019,732       5.4%  
Brazil
    9,918,692       0.7%  
Canada
    74,966,014       5.5%  
Cayman Islands
    5,487,228       0.4%  
Guernsey
    22,926,617       1.7%  
Ireland
    20,224,669       1.5%  
Switzerland
    11,384,604       0.8%  
United Kingdom
    15,838,393       1.2%  
United States††
    1,106,096,901       81.9%  
 
 
Total
  $ 1,351,327,888       100.0%  
 
†† Includes Short-Term Securities (78.9% excluding Short-Term Securities)
 
Forward Currency Contracts, Open
 
                         
Currency Sold and
  Currency
    Currency
    Unrealized
 
Settlement Date   Units Sold     Value in U.S.$     Gain/(Loss)  
 
 
Australian Dollar 5/14/09
    3,500,000     $ 2,540,701     $ (100,501)  
Australian Dollar 6/18/09
    2,700,000       1,954,918       (63,973)  
Australian Dollar 6/25/09
    6,390,000       4,624,495       (85,678)  
Euro 6/18/09
    11,756,365       15,549,180       (317,986)  
Euro 6/25/09
    2,800,000       3,703,177       (56,177)  
 
 
Total
          $ 28,372,471     $ (624,315)  

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Orion Fund (unaudited) Ticker: JORNX

 
Fund Snapshot
This focused growth Fund seeks a small number of well-researched companies, hand-picked for their ability to create value for shareholders over the long-term and that trade at a discount to their intrinsic value.

(JOHN EISINGER PHOTO)
John Eisinger
portfolio manager
 

 
Performance Overview
 
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund returned 1.55%, outperforming its primary benchmark, the Russell 3000® Growth Index, which returned -1.68% and its secondary benchmark, the S&P 500® Index, which returned -8.53% for the same period.
 
Investment Philosophy and Process
 
We believe in taking focused positions in a small number of stocks where the investment team has a high level of conviction. By uncovering what we see as discrepancies between current stock prices and true intrinsic value through deep, fundamental research, we seek to generate strong, risk-adjusted returns over the long term. Simply put we look for mispriced companies that we think can grow and add value over time as defined by consistently positive economic profit margins on growing capital bases. Special situations and turnarounds are attractive to us as well, as long as we believe the companies will be value creators in a reasonable time horizon.
 
The Fund is a focused growth fund, which means it will typically hold between 20 and 50 stocks with at least 80% invested in the top 20 to 30 positions. Focusing on a core group of holdings is important to us, because we believe that is the best way to generate alpha (returns in excess of its underlying benchmark.) The ability to invest with conviction comes from the intensive analysis our research department conducts.
 
Economic Environment
 
Continuing fallout from the credit crisis and concerns that the recession may be prolonged dictated market performance through most of the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. Starting in the middle of March, the stock market rebounded from extremely oversold conditions driven by early signs the decline in the economy was stabilizing. The U.S. market’s recovery off 12-year lows only partially erased the losses for the six-month period, as most indices finished more than 8% lower. Market volatility, which spiked to historic levels in November, declined in December and continued at a more muted level through period end. Sentiment began to improve in March amid some positive news coming out of the financials sector. A significant boost came in late March when the U.S. Federal Reserve announced it would buy up to $1.15 trillion in Treasuries, mortgage-backed securities and agency debt to help credit markets and the beleaguered housing market. The rally continued into April driven by broadly better-than-expected earnings although corporate profits were slowing. While the financials sector was the best performing group since the markets began rallying in March, it was the worst for the six-month period followed by industrials. Information technology and telecommunication services were the best relative performers. Large-cap indices outperformed small caps, but mid-caps performed relatively the best. Growth-oriented indices outpaced value indices. In commodities, natural gas, oil and agricultural commodities posted negative returns, while precious metals generated strong gains led by platinum, silver and gold.
 
The Fund used derivatives, such as buying put options or selling call options, to both hedge market exposure and express views on stocks. An example of this over the past six months was the buying of put option contracts on the S&P 500® Index in an attempt to lessen the impact of a downward move in the overall market. Please see the “Notes to Financial Statements” for a discussion of derivatives used by the Fund.
 
Investment Approach
 
As stated above the Fund looks to invest in companies that are both mispriced currently and that create value for shareholders over the long-term. Primarily we define adding value as generating returns on capital in excess of a firm’s cost of capital. This is generally defined as achieving positive economic profit margins. To find companies that are or can create value we thoroughly analyze all aspects of a potential investment, from the industry to the specific drivers of revenue and cost. We then quantify all of our research into a model which we use to estimate future cash flows. Using our estimates of future cash flows we are able to determine what we think a business is worth today and whether or not it is mispriced. However, it is not just about picking attractive stocks, but putting them together in an effort to form a diversified portfolio that balances individual stock risk and reward as well as overall portfolio diversification. Stocks we believe have the best risk/reward profiles are at the top of the portfolio. To diversify the portfolio we focus on minimizing the correlation of each stock within the portfolio. Again, it is not

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enough to just put together undervalued stocks, but rather to try to put together a portfolio of undervalued stocks that together act in different ways in all markets. We believe this is diversification.
 
Performance
 
As stated above, the goal of the Fund is to find and invest in stocks across all market caps that we think are incorrectly priced by the market (discrepancies between current stock prices and true intrinsic value). During the period covered in this report, the Fund’s outperformance was largely driven by our holdings in information technology and consumer staples. Our holdings within financials, combined with an overweight to the group, weighed on relative results.
 
Contributors to Performance
 
Global brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev, a result of Belgium-based InBev’s acquisition of American brewer Anheuser-Busch, was the largest individual contributor during the period. The stock price rebounded off of its November lows and trended higher through the end of April as Anheuser-Busch InBev made progress towards selling off assets and paying down acquisition-related debt. While the slowing economic environment could mean lower beer consumption, we continue to be attracted to the company’s strong brands, pricing power, incentive structure, and ability to generate strong returns on its invested capital.
 
Within financials, Goldman Sachs rebounded off depressed levels in the fourth quarter of 2008, as investors viewed it as a “survivor” of the financial crisis. We believe the company’s results will benefit as they gain market share from weakened competitors. Further, we believe the company will achieve returns on equity at or near historic levels, which suggest the stock remains undervalued. Finally, we think the company’s balance sheet risk is under control and management is correctly focused on paying back TARP money to limit government involvement in their operations. We think this should further their competitive advantage.
 
VistaPrint Ltd., an online printing company focused on low-cost products, also contributed to performance as it continued to demonstrate strong fundamentals. The company raised its guidance above Wall Street’s expectations and posted better-than-expected earnings during the period. While we believe the company’s differentiated business model of leveraging high volume production to serve customers that place low volume orders should still benefit returns over the longer term, we trimmed the position on the stock’s strength.
 
Detractors from Performance
 
CapitalSource, a middle market lender to small and mid-sized businesses, was the top detractor during the period amid concerns over potential near-term debt covenant violations. We think the company was in a good capital position at period end, but questions surrounding its liquidity remained. Given the increased uncertainty surrounding CapitalSource, we trimmed the position to accurately reflect in our view the risk/reward. At today’s valuation, we think there is potential upside longer term given the company’s strong credit culture and niche market position.
 
Also in financials, Bank of America was a top detractor, suffering from uncertainty over its potential need to raise additional capital. While we think Bank of America has a diversified commercial and retail franchise, we became uncomfortable with the level of uncertainty surrounding its capital position and given the potential for sizeable write downs and the concern about government involvement changing “rules of the game,” we exited the position.
 
Celgene Corp. was hurt in February, along with many healthcare names, after the U.S. Administration proposed aggressive healthcare reform. The stock suffered another decline in early April after the company said it expects 2009 profits to be at the lower end of its forecast. Longer term, we think Celgene will continue to benefit from its cancer-fighting drug Revlimid, which is still early in its global launch cycle, and that the impact of government intervention on the company will be less than the market is forecasting. However, we did trim our holdings in favor of what we believed were better risk/reward opportunities.
 
Outlook
 
We continue to take a balanced approach in our view on the global economy and equity markets. We think the U.S. economy was in the process of stabilizing through period end, but do not expect high future economic growth. Longer term, we are concerned about the impact of massive fiscal and monetary stimulus on inflation and the U.S. dollar. Within the equity markets, we believe there remains a high level of uncertainty in certain sectors like healthcare as the U.S. government releases more details on its reform programs. Despite this we have been able to find many undervalued securities in our view, which we have added to the portfolio. We believe many companies are doing the right thing to optimize their businesses to the current level of demand, which should benefit margins and returns for many of them. However, because there remains a substantial amount of uncertainty and fear in the markets these

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(unaudited)

same stocks continue to trade below our estimate of intrinsic value. Therefore, we are taking advantage of this discrepancy to initiate several new positions in the Fund. While we expect continued volatility, we think focusing on quality stock specific ideas will give us the best opportunity to generate strong long-term performance.
 
Thank you for your continued investment in Janus Orion Fund.
 
Janus Orion Fund At A Glance
 
 
5 Top Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
Anheuser-Busch Inbev N.V.
    2.76%  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
    2.10%  
VistaPrint, Ltd.
    1.37%  
Tyco Electronics, Ltd.
    1.16%  
Apple, Inc.
    1.03%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
CapitalSource, Inc.
    -3.15%  
Bank of America Corp.
    -1.76%  
Celgene Corp.
    -1.75%  
Anglo Irish Bank Corp.
    -1.17%  
Potash Corporation of
Saskatchewan, Inc. (U.S. Shares)
    -0.99%  
 
5 Top Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  Russell 3000® Growth
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Index Weighting
 
Information Technology
    6.80%       19.57%       29.00%  
Consumer Staples
    2.40%       9.67%       13.33%  
Consumer Discretionary
    1.54%       8.43%       9.88%  
Telecommunication Services
    0.40%       5.32%       0.81%  
Utilities
    0.01%       0.01%       1.86%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  Russell 3000® Growth
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Index Weighting
 
Financials
    -5.17%       20.42%       3.60%  
Health Care
    -1.40%       12.31%       16.30%  
Materials
    -0.77%       5.43%       3.74%  
Industrials
    -0.61%       10.57%       13.08%  
Energy
    -0.15%       8.42%       8.41%  
 
 
* 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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5 Largest Equity Holdings – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
         
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Finance – Investment Banks/Brokers
    5.3%  
Crown Castle International Corp.
Wireless Equipment
    4.6%  
Morgan Stanley
Finance – Investment Banks/Brokers
    4.3%  
Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
Diversified Operations
    4.2%  
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V.
Brewery
    3.9%  
         
      22.3%  
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
Emerging markets comprised 4.3% of total net assets.
 
* Includes Securities Sold Short of (1.8)%
 
Top Country Allocations – Long Positions (% of Investment Securities)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
As of October 31, 2008
 
(GRAPH)

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Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                       
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009         Expense Ratio – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Five
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses
                       
Janus Orion Fund   1.55%   –43.65%   3.62%   –3.41%     0.94%
                       
Russell 3000® Growth Index   –1.68%   –31.46%   –2.32%   –7.53%      
                       
S&P 500® Index   –8.53%   –35.31%   –2.70%   –3.90%      
                       
Lipper Quartile     4th   1st   1st      
                       
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for Multi-Cap Growth Funds     438/457   10/290   43/174      
                       
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information      
                       
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
The Fund’s expense ratio shown was determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
Annual expense ratios include dividends or interest on short sales, which are paid to the lender of borrowed securities. Such expenses will vary depending on whether the securities the Fund sells short pay dividends or interest and the amount of such dividends or interest.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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The Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with non-diversification, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Fund may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings (“IPOs”) and derivatives. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
The Fund invests in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), which may be subject to a higher degree of market risk because of concentration in a specific industry, sector or geographic region. REITs may be subject to risks including, but not limited to: legal, political, liquidity and interest rate risks, a decline in the value of real estate, risks related to economic conditions, changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the trust and defaults by borrowers. To the extent the Fund invests in foreign REITs, the Fund may be subject to fluctuations in currency rates or political or economic conditions in a particular country.
 
The use of short sales may cause the Fund to have higher expenses than those of other equity funds. Short sales are speculative transactions and involve special risks, including a greater reliance on the investment team’s ability to accurately anticipate the future value of a security. The Fund’s losses are potentially unlimited in a short sale transaction. The Fund’s use of short sales in effect leverages the Fund’s portfolio. The Fund’s use of leverage may result in risks and can magnify the effect of any losses. There is no assurance that a leveraging strategy will be successful.
 
The Fund may invest in derivatives which can be highly volatile and involve additional risks than those held by the underlying Fund assets. 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 the Fund owns.
 
A hedging strategy is one that attempts to minimize or protect against loss by strategically using instruments in the market to offset counterbalancing one transaction against another. Hedging does not prevent a negative event from happening. It attempts to reduce the impact of the event. A reduction in such risk usually means a reduction in potential profits. Hedging, for the most part, is a technique not by which you will necessarily make money but by which you can reduce potential loss.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in the indices. The indices are unmanaged and are not available for direct investment; therefore, their performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
*The Fund’s inception date – June 30, 2000
 
Fund Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08-4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,014.10     $ 4.94      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.89     $ 4.96      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 0.99%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares/Principal/Contract Amounts   Value      
 
Common Stock – 92.0%
           
Advertising Sales – 2.8%
           
      4,275,206    
Lamar Advertising Co. – Class A*,£
  $ 72,250,981      
Aerospace and Defense – 1.0%
           
      2,005,038    
Spirit Aerosystems Holdings, Inc.*
    25,564,235      
Agricultural Chemicals – 0.3%
           
      325,660    
Intrepid Potash, Inc.*
    8,040,545      
Athletic Footwear – 0.5%
           
      312,605    
Adidas A.G.**
    11,787,314      
Brewery – 3.9%
           
      3,220,421    
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V.**
    98,278,522      
Building Products – Wood – 2.2%
           
      6,322,489    
Masco Corp.**
    56,017,253      
Casino Hotels – 1.5%
           
      8,036,812    
Melco Crown Entertainment, Ltd. (ADR)*
    36,567,495      
Commercial Banks – 4.2%
           
      11,675,914    
CapitalSource, Inc.£
    36,078,574      
      7,279,971    
ICICI Bank, Ltd.**
    70,078,679      
                  106,157,253      
Computers – 2.7%
           
      544,540    
Apple, Inc.*
    68,519,468      
Containers – Metal and Glass – 1.5%
           
      1,555,498    
Owens-Illinois, Inc.*
    37,938,596      
Diversified Operations – 4.2%
           
      3,208,875    
Illinois Tool Works, Inc.**
    105,251,100      
Electronic Components – Miscellaneous – 2.2%
           
      3,136,079    
Tyco Electronics, Ltd. 
    54,693,218      
Electronic Components – Semiconductors – 1.8%
           
      8,493,265    
ON Semiconductor Corp.*
    46,033,496      
Electronic Connectors – 2.2%
           
      1,653,370    
Amphenol Corp. – Class A
    55,950,041      
Electronic Measuring Instruments – 1.0%
           
      1,222,143    
Trimble Navigation, Ltd.*
    26,202,746      
Fiduciary Banks – 1.4%
           
      645,099    
Northern Trust Corp. 
    35,067,582      
Finance – Investment Bankers/Brokers – 12.0%
           
      1,032,620    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.**
    132,691,669      
      797,825    
Greenhill & Co., Ltd. 
    61,855,372      
      4,589,270    
Morgan Stanley**
    108,490,343      
                  303,037,384      
Gold Mining – 2.0%
           
      1,243,290    
Newmont Mining Corp.**
    50,029,990      
Hotels and Motels – 1.0%
           
      1,173,455    
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Worldwide, Inc. 
    24,478,271      
Internet Gambling – 1.9%
           
      12,388,805    
PartyGaming PLC**
    48,294,390      
Internet Security – 2.2%
           
      3,177,425    
Symantec Corp.*
    54,810,581      
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic – 3.3%
           
      1,477,990    
Celgene Corp.*
    63,139,732      
      661,030    
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
    20,372,945      
                  83,512,677      
Medical – Drugs – 0.8%
           
      170,900    
Roche Holding A.G. 
    21,601,568      
Medical Instruments – 1.9%
           
      336,015    
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.*
    48,295,436      
Medical Products – 0.8%
           
      383,645    
Johnson & Johnson
    20,087,652      
Oil Companies – Exploration and Production – 6.8%
           
      1,442,555    
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.**
    62,116,417      
      1,088,485    
Occidental Petroleum Corp.**
    61,270,821      
      1,130,650    
Ultra Petroleum Corp. (U.S. Shares)*
    48,391,820      
                  171,779,058      
Oil Companies – Integrated – 1.6%
           
      727,565    
Hess Corp. 
    39,863,286      
Printing – Commercial – 2.2%
           
      1,593,313    
VistaPrint, Ltd.*,£
    54,730,302      
Real Estate Management/Services – 2.7%
           
      2,096,604    
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.**,£
    67,657,411      
Real Estate Operating/Development – 0.7%
           
      4,881,849    
Rossi Residencial S.A.**
    16,862,458      
Retail – Apparel and Shoe – 0%
           
      19,060    
J. Crew Group, Inc.*
    328,023      
Retail – Building Products – 1.0%
           
      1,204,395    
Lowe’s Cos., Inc. 
    25,894,493      
Retail – Drug Store – 3.0%
           
      2,374,300    
CVS Caremark Corp. 
    75,455,254      
Semiconductor Components/Integrated Circuits – 3.6%
           
      12,429,164    
Atmel Corp.*,**
    47,727,990      
      1,593,515    
Cypress Semiconductor Corp.*,£
    12,636,574      
      2,715,750    
Marvell Technology Group, Ltd.*
    29,818,935      
                  90,183,499      
Semiconductor Equipment – 2.4%
           
      1,151,180    
KLA-Tencor Corp. 
    31,933,733      
      1,023,170    
Lam Research Corp.*,**
    28,525,980      
                  60,459,713      
Toys – 3.1%
           
      294,200    
Nintendo Co., Ltd.**
    78,726,718      
Transportation – Railroad – 0.9%
           
      4,211,080    
All America Latina
Logistica S.A. (GDR)**
    21,827,952      
Veterinary Diagnostics – 0.1%
           
      133,810    
VCA Antech, Inc.*
    3,347,926      
Wireless Equipment – 4.6%
           
      4,793,211    
Crown Castle International Corp.*,**
    117,529,534      
 
 
Total Common Stock (cost $2,369,668,426)
    2,323,113,421      
 
 
Preferred Stock – 1.3%
           
Metal – Copper – 1.3%
           
      492,200    
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc., convertible, 6.7500% (cost $26,005,698)
    33,100,450      
                         
 
 

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares/Principal/Contract Amounts   Value      
 
Purchased Options – Calls – 1.0%
           
      20,097    
CVS/Caremark Corp. (LEAPS)
expires January 2010
exercise price $30.00
  $ 10,172,599      
      4,925    
Occidental Petroleum Corp. (LEAPS)
expires January 2011
exercise price $30.00
    13,445,250      
      600    
PNC Bank Corp.
expires January 2010
exercise price $2.50
    0      
      6,781    
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
expires January 2010
exercise price $30.00
    1,416,415      
 
 
Total Purchased Options – Calls (Premiums received $25,686,492)
    25,034,264      
 
 
Purchased Options – Puts – 0%
           
      600    
S&P 500® Index**
expires May 2009
exercise price $825.00 (Premiums received $985,800)
    534,000      
 
 
Money Market – 5.0%
           
      127,553,219    
Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0% (cost $127,553,219)
    127,553,219      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $2,549,899,635) – 99.3%
    2,509,335,354      
 
 
Securities Sold Short – (1.8)%
           
Coal – (0.3)%
           
      (246,395 )  
Peabody Energy Corp. 
    (6,502,364)      
Diversified Operations – (1.5)%
           
      (3,011,055 )  
General Electric Co. 
    (38,089,846)      
 
 
Total Securities Sold Short (proceeds $41,974,845)
    (44,592,210)      
 
 
Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 2.5%**
    62,769,956      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 2,527,513,100      
 
 
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Long Positions)
 
                 
          % of Investment
 
Country   Value     Securities  
 
 
Belgium
  $ 98,278,522       3.9%  
Bermuda
    139,242,454       5.5%  
Brazil
    38,690,409       1.5%  
Canada
    48,391,820       1.9%  
Cayman Islands
    36,567,495       1.5%  
Germany
    11,787,314       0.5%  
Gibraltar
    48,294,390       1.9%  
India
    70,078,679       2.8%  
Japan
    78,726,718       3.2%  
Switzerland
    21,601,568       0.9%  
United States††
    1,917,675,985       76.4%  
 
 
Total
  $ 2,509,335,354       100.0%  
 
†† Includes Short-Term Securities (71.3% excluding Short-Term)
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Short Positions)
 
                 
          % of Securities
 
Country   Value     Sold Short  
 
 
United States
  $ (44,592,210)       100.0%  
 
 
Total
  $ (44,592,210)       100.0%  
 
             
 
 
Financial Futures – Short
797 Contracts
 
Russell 2000 Mini expires June 2009, principal amount $36,454,350, value $38,789,990 cumulative depreciation
  $ (2,335,640)  
 
 
 
Forward Currency Contracts, Open
 
                         
Currency Sold and
  Currency
    Currency
    Unrealized
 
Settlement Date   Units Sold     Value U.S. $     Gain/(Loss)  
 
 
Brazilian Real 5/14/09
    24,500,000     $ 11,174,934     $ (462,210)  
Brazilian Real 6/18/09
    4,900,000       2,214,721       (8,010)  
Brazilian Real 6/25/09
    3,700,000       1,669,819       (16,188)  
British Pound 5/14/09
    7,400,000       10,943,670       (76,030)  
British Pound 6/18/09
    9,485,000       14,026,829       (152,646)  
British Pound 6/25/09
    8,800,000       13,013,868       (113,860)  
Euro 5/14/09
    7,800,000       10,318,188       235,212  
Euro 6/18/09
    9,600,000       12,697,133       (259,661)  
Euro 6/25/09
    24,400,000       32,270,540       (272,730)  
Indian Rupee 5/14/09
    519,000,000       10,363,143       (261,936)  
Indian Rupee 6/25/09
    355,000,000       7,058,145       (61,692)  
Japanese Yen 5/14/09
    1,553,000,000       15,752,764       57,070  
Japanese Yen 6/18/09
    2,600,000,000       26,388,859       132,552  
Japanese Yen 6/25/09
    2,869,000,000       29,122,458       577,335  
 
 
Total
          $ 197,015,071     $ (682,794)  
 
         
Schedule of Written Options – Calls   Value  
 
 
S&P 500® Index
expires May 2009
1,882 contracts
exercise price $920.00 (Premiums Received $1,424,956)
  $ (1,424,956)  
 
 
Schedule of Written Options – Puts        
CVS/Caremark Corp. (LEAPS)
expires January 2010
20,097 contracts
exercise price $20.00
  $ (1,396,038)  
J. Crew Group, Inc.
expires June 2009
8,344 contracts
exercise price $15.00
    (780,665)  
Occidental Petroleum Corp. (LEAPS)
expires January 2011
4,925 contracts
exercise price $30.00
    (1,674,500)  
S&P 500® Index
expires May 2009
600 contracts
exercise price $775.00
    (168,000)  
 
 
Total Written Options – Puts        
(Premiums received $8,475,273)
  $ (4,019,203)  
 
 
 

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
Total Return Swaps outstanding at 4/30/09
 
                               
    Notional
  Return Paid
  Return Received
      Unrealized
Counterparty   Amount   by the Fund   by the Fund   Termination Date   Appreciation/(Depreciation)
 
 
Credit Suisse
  $ 36,881,733       Credit Suisse Custom Retail Basket Index     1-month LIBOR
plus 30 basis points
  4/27/10   $ 885,254
 
 
Goldman Sachs
    56,522,454       Goldmas Sachs Custom Energy Basket Index     1-month LIBOR
plus 40 basis points
  4/8/10     4,599,133
 
 
Total
                          $ 5,484,387
 
 

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Research Fund (unaudited) Ticker: JAMRX

 
Fund Snapshot
This Fund seeks to provide investors with broad exposure to what our research team feels are the most dynamic growth opportunities, regardless of company size.

Team Based Approach
Led by Jim Goff
Director of Research

 
Performance Overview
 
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, Janus Research Fund returned 2.82%, outperforming its primary benchmark, the Russell 1000® Growth Index, which returned -1.52% and its secondary benchmark, the S&P 500® Index, which returned -8.53%.
 
 
Economic Overview
 
The first quarter ended with a market rally after two difficult months. We think the market also reflected a slightly more rational atmosphere, where investors began to distinguish between high quality, enduring business models and those that will likely struggle in the global recession. Such an environment was a welcome change from the turmoil and intense volatility in the second half of 2008. We believe a long-term fundamental approach should do better when investors distinguish between quality companies. Our focus is on companies that we think have long-term competitive advantages and reasonable growth prospects, but trade at attractive valuations.
 
We remained disciplined during the market turmoil of the past six months. We did not stray from our core belief that the market ultimately will reward companies with superior business models, quality managements and value-additive returns on invested capital. Our ability to buy these companies at attractive valuations added to our long-term confidence.
 
Continuing fallout from the credit crisis and concerns that the recession may be prolonged dictated market performance through most of the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. A market rebound, however, that started in the middle of March and continued into April suggested investors were beginning to speculate that the worst of the economic and financial crisis may be over. The U.S. market’s recovery off 12-year lows only partially eased the losses for the six-month period, as most indices finished more than 8% lower. Market volatility, which spiked to historic levels in November, declined in December and continued at a more muted level through period end. Sentiment began to improve in March amid some positive news coming out of the financials sector. A significant boost came in late March when the U.S. Federal Reserve announced it would buy up to $1.15 trillion in Treasuries, mortgage-backed securities and agency debt to help credit markets and the beleaguered housing market. The rally continued into April, as some large banks reported better-than-expected earnings, fueling hopes that the rate of decline in the ailing banking industry could be slowing. A proposed easing of accounting rules (that became a reality in April) for banks’ troubled assets, as well as better-than-expected (but still weak) economic reports added fuel to the rally. Although the financials sector was the best performing group since the markets began rallying in March, it was the worst for the six-month period followed by industrials. Information technology and telecommunication services were the best relative performers. Large-cap indices outperformed small caps, but mid-caps performed relatively the best. Growth-oriented indices outpaced value indices. In commodities, natural gas, oil and agricultural commodities posted negative returns, while precious metals generated strong gains led by platinum, silver and gold.
 
Investment Process
 
Since February 1, 2006, Janus Research Fund has been team managed, representing the best ideas from Janus’ more than 30 equity analysts, overseen by Director of Research Jim Goff. Individual analysts primarily drive stock selection, with debate and oversight provided by each one of the seven global sector research teams. We employ an unconstrained fundamental bottom-up research approach that we believe provides the best opportunity for generating Fund’s outperformance over the long term. We foster an entrepreneurial culture that encourages our analysts to “go anywhere” to find the most compelling investment ideas and marry that with a disciplined approach to valuation. We strive to keep the Fund sector-neutral compared to its primary benchmark. With this in mind, the Fund’s outperformance during the period relative to the Russell 1000® Growth Index was driven by our holdings within technology and consumer sectors. As a group, poor relative performance among our healthcare selections weighed on comparable returns.
 
Under certain circumstances and market conditions, we may initiate positions in derivative securities to mitigate the risks and potentially enhance the performance of the portfolio. (Please see “Notes to Financial Statements” for information about the hedging techniques used by the Fund.)

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(unaudited)

 
Contributors to Fund Performance
 
An information technology company involved in providing infrastructure solutions for communication and wireless networks, CommScope was weak early in the period amid disappointing quarterly results and a weak outlook. In addition, the company had been a relative underperformer given its leverage profile and concerns over its debt obligations and covenants. We maintained our conviction in the name throughout, believing the market’s reaction was excessive and that the company was undervalued. As the period came to a close, CommScope’s stock price rose sharply, making it the top contributor to relative performance during the period. The move can be largely attributed to the company’s relatively upbeat profit forecast and the notion that the risk of it violating its covenants may have lessened. Near term, we think infrastructure spending in the wireless space will come back and that CommScope is well positioned to profit from it.
 
Marvell Technology Group, Ltd., a semiconductor company specializing in storage and communication solutions for primarily communication devices, benefited from a solid quarterly earnings release during the period and general strength among semiconductor stocks. The company has been gaining market share in storage space, drives and enterprise solutions. We think the company’s low power chips will continue to gain market share given the benefits they can have for battery life on mobile devices.
 
Corning, a maker of specialty glass, rebounded after weakness during the second half of 2008, when the company gave very weak guidance for its liquid crystal display (LCD) glass business. During the first quarter of 2009, the company stated its LCD business was not performing as poorly as earlier feared. In particular, end market data for flat-panel TV sales were better than expected. We believe Corning was the best-positioned producer of glass for TV and computer monitors and that its stock was undervalued as of period end.
 
Detractors to Fund Performance
 
Celgene Corp., a biotechnology company was hurt by the negative backdrop for the overall healthcare sector during the period. We think Celgene will continue to benefit from its cancer-fighting drug Revlimid, which is still early in its launch cycle. We do not believe the company faces a strong threat from generics. We like its historically high incremental margins and pipeline of drugs. Given our estimate of its growth prospects, we thought its valuation at period end was quite attractive.
 
Casino owner and operator MGM Mirage has been negatively impacted by its leveraged balance sheet in a time of tight credit and declining fundamentals in the gaming industry, as consumers have reduced their spending. In particular, investors have worried about the company’s ability to meet several large upcoming debt maturities. We decided to exit our position to invest in other companies that had better risk-reward profiles in our view.
 
Within technology, Microsemi Corp. declined during the period after it was disclosed that the CEO misstated his credentials. Potential slowing in overall technology spending and an anticompetitive lawsuit also provided a negative backdrop for the stock. While we continue to like the fundamentals of the company’s business, we felt the issues around the CEO caused too much near-term uncertainty, so we exited the position.
 
Outlook
 
As the half-year ended, the rate of decline in the U.S. and global economies was slowing and we were seeing some improvement in the credit markets. Economic reports in recent months have shown mixed data, an improvement from the stream of negative reports in late 2008. While encouraging, we do not anticipate robust economic growth for several years. With companies and individuals reducing debt levels and with increased government intervention in the economy, we see a muted rather than sharp economic recovery. We believe that a slower growth environment will increase the importance of stock picking over sector allocation in finding companies that may be well suited to gain share and profits in a slow-growth environment. We believe that the Janus bottom-up research driven process will help lead us to these opportunities.
 
The Fund remained sector-neutral and we expect stock selection to be a key driver of returns going forward. Looking ahead, we will continue to invest with conviction in areas where we feel we can develop an edge through research. Through our valuation discipline and focus on risk management, we remain committed to delivering superior long-term results for our clients.
 
Thank you for your investment in Janus Research Fund.

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Janus Research Fund (unaudited)

 
Janus Research Fund At A Glance
 
 
5 Top Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
CommScope, Inc.
    0.85%  
Marvell Technology Group, Ltd.
    0.68%  
Corning, Inc.
    0.53%  
Apple, Inc.
    0.51%  
Tyco Electronics, Ltd.
    0.47%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
Celgene Corp.
    -0.51%  
MGM Mirage
    -0.49%  
Microsemi Corp.
    -0.45%  
Genzyme Corp.
    -0.40%  
Whitting Petroleum Corp.
    -0.39%  
 
4 Top Performers – Sectors*,†
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  Russell 1000®
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Growth Index Weighting
 
Technology
    4.50%       25.97%       25.88%  
Communications
    0.99%       5.98%       6.06%  
Consumer
    0.25%       20.26%       19.89%  
Industrials
    0.24%       16.75%       16.60%  
 
3 Bottom Performers – Sectors*,†
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  Russell 1000®
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Growth Index Weighting
 
Healthcare
    -1.46%       16.33%       16.59%  
Energy
    -0.54%       10.56%       10.46%  
Financials
    -0.45%       4.46%       4.52%  
 
 
* 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.
The sectors listed above reflect those covered by the seven analyst teams who comprise the Janus Research Team.

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(unaudited)

 
5 Largest Equity Holdings – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
         
Apple, Inc.
Computers
    2.5%  
QUALCOMM, Inc.
Wireless Equipment
    1.9%  
CommScope, Inc.
Telecommunication Equipment
    1.9%  
Owens-Illinois, Inc.
Containers – Metal and Glass
    1.6%  
KLA-Tencor Corp.
Semiconductor Equipment
    1.6%  
         
      9.5%  
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
Emerging markets comprised 1.1% of total net assets.
 
Top Country Allocations – Long Positions (% of Investment Securities)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
As of October 31, 2008
 
(GRAPH)

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Janus Research Fund (unaudited)

 
Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                           
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009         Expense Ratio – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Five
  Ten
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Year   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses
                           
Janus Research Fund   2.82%   –37.03%   –0.58%   –2.94%   8.56%     1.06%
                           
Russell 1000® Growth Index   –1.52%   –31.57%   –2.39%   –4.40%   5.30%      
                           
S&P 500® Index   –8.53%   –35.31%   –2.70%   –2.48%   6.36%      
                           
Lipper Quartile     4th   1st   2nd   1st      
                           
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for Large-Cap Growth Funds     672/844   72/610   134/310   3/87      
                           
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information      
                           
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
The Fund’s expense ratio shown was determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
The Fund has a performance-based management fee that adjusts up or down based on the Fund’s performance relative to an approved benchmark index over a performance measurement period.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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(unaudited)

 
The Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Fund may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings (“IPOs”) and derivatives. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
The Fund invests in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), which may be subject to a higher degree of market risk because of concentration in a specific industry, sector or geographic region. REITs may be subject to risks including, but not limited to: legal, political, liquidity and interest rate risks, a decline in the value of real estate, risks related to economic conditions, changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the trust and defaults by borrowers. To the extent the Fund invests in foreign REITs, the Fund may be subject to fluctuations in currency rates or political or economic conditions in a particular country.
 
The Fund may invest in derivatives which can be highly volatile and involve additional risks than those held by the underlying Fund assets. 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 the Fund owns.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
May 6, 1993 is the date used to calculate the since-inception Lipper ranking, which is slightly different from when the Fund began operations since Lipper provides fund rankings as of the last day of the month or the first Thursday after fund inception.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in the indices. The indices are unmanaged and are not available for direct investment; therefore, their performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
*The Fund’s inception date – May 3, 1993
 
Fund Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08-4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,028.20     $ 4.48      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.38     $ 4.46      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 0.89%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Janus Research Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Common Stock – 98.4%
           
Advertising Sales – 0.5%
           
      759,080    
Lamar Advertising Co. – Class A*
  $ 12,828,452      
Aerospace and Defense – 1.9%
           
      504,220    
Northrop Grumman Corp. 
    24,379,037      
      1,702,370    
Spirit Aerosystems Holdings, Inc.*
    21,705,218      
                  46,084,255      
Aerospace and Defense – Equipment – 0.8%
           
      402,445    
United Technologies Corp. 
    19,655,414      
Agricultural Chemicals – 0.9%
           
      249,240    
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Inc. (U.S. Shares)
    21,556,768      
Apparel Manufacturers – 1.1%
           
      467,325    
VF Corp. 
    27,698,353      
Applications Software – 1.1%
           
      975,655    
Citrix Systems, Inc.*
    27,835,437      
Athletic Footwear – 1.0%
           
      444,705    
NIKE, Inc. – Class B
    23,333,671      
Automotive – Cars and Light Trucks – 0.7%
           
      467,572    
Bayerische Motoren Werke A.G.**
    16,103,296      
Automotive – Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks – 0.6%
           
      410,560    
PACCAR, Inc. 
    14,550,246      
Automotive – Truck Parts and Equipment –
Original – 0.8%
           
      1,071,165    
Johnson Controls, Inc. 
    20,362,847      
Batteries and Battery Systems – 1.0%
           
      417,070    
Energizer Holdings, Inc.*
    23,898,111      
Beverages – Non-Alcoholic – 0.9%
           
      465,435    
PepsiCo, Inc. 
    23,160,046      
Brewery – 0.6%
           
      472,221    
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V.**
    14,410,905      
      244,927    
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. – VVPR Strips*,**
    648      
                  14,411,553      
Building – Residential and Commercial – 1.2%
           
      60,655    
NVR, Inc.*
    30,653,217      
Building Products – Cement and Aggregate – 1.3%
           
      1,211,350    
CRH PLC**
    31,498,084      
Building Products – Wood – 0.7%
           
      1,881,482    
Masco Corp. 
    16,669,931      
Cable Television – 0.6%
           
      2,010,071    
British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC**
    14,310,747      
Casino Hotels – 0.6%
           
      2,806,409    
Crown, Ltd. 
    14,013,116      
Chemicals – Diversified – 1.0%
           
      470,933    
Bayer A.G.**
    23,321,459      
Chemicals – Specialty – 0.3%
           
      11,455,000    
Huabao International Holdings, Ltd. 
    8,112,525      
Commercial Banks – 0.1%
           
      547,634    
Barclays PLC**
    2,227,547      
Commercial Services – Finance – 0.2%
           
      349,870    
Western Union Co. 
    5,860,323      
Computers – 3.9%
           
      482,734    
Apple, Inc.*
    60,742,418      
      486,565    
Research In Motion, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)*
    33,816,268      
                  94,558,686      
Computers – Peripheral Equipment – 1.1%
           
      2,097,643    
Logitech International S.A.*,**
    27,909,144      
Consumer Products – Miscellaneous – 1.3%
           
      644,855    
Kimberly-Clark Corp. 
    31,688,175      
Containers – Metal and Glass – 2.5%
           
      957,000    
Crown Holdings, Inc.*
    21,101,850      
      1,643,900    
Owens-Illinois, Inc.*
    40,094,721      
                  61,196,571      
Cosmetics and Toiletries – 1.2%
           
      507,985    
Colgate-Palmolive Co. 
    29,971,115      
Decision Support Software – 0.3%
           
      336,130    
MSCI, Inc.*
    7,055,369      
Diversified Operations – 3.0%
           
      482,940    
Danaher Corp. 
    28,223,013      
      684,545    
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. 
    22,453,076      
      5,784,250    
Keppel Corp., Ltd. 
    23,140,627      
                  73,816,716      
E-Commerce/Services – 0.8%
           
      1,234,815    
eBay, Inc.*
    20,337,403      
Electric – Generation – 0.6%
           
      2,234,240    
AES Corp.*
    15,796,077      
Electronic Components – Miscellaneous – 1.0%
           
      1,343,320    
Tyco Electronics, Ltd. 
    23,427,501      
Electronic Components – Semiconductors – 1.5%
           
      20,798,401    
ARM Holdings PLC**
    36,502,181      
Electronic Connectors – 1.1%
           
      770,345    
Amphenol Corp. – Class A
    26,068,475      
Enterprise Software/Services – 1.2%
           
      1,522,705    
Oracle Corp. 
    29,449,115      
Fiduciary Banks – 0.2%
           
      76,567    
Northern Trust Corp. 
    4,162,182      
Finance – Investment Bankers/Brokers – 1.3%
           
      103,450    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 
    13,293,325      
      376,695    
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 
    12,430,935      
      179,460    
Morgan Stanley
    4,242,434      
      189,156    
optionsXpress Holdings, Inc. 
    3,113,508      
                  33,080,202      
Finance – Other Services – 0.4%
           
      39,380    
CME Group, Inc. 
    8,716,763      
Food – Miscellaneous/Diversified – 1.5%
           
      496,175    
General Mills, Inc. 
    25,151,111      
      351,160    
Nestle S.A.**
    11,424,333      
                  36,575,444      
Food – Retail – 0.4%
           
      2,159,345    
Tesco PLC**
    10,717,077      
Hotels and Motels – 0.8%
           
      931,185    
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. 
    19,424,519      
Independent Power Producer – 0.7%
           
      956,997    
NRG Energy, Inc.*
    17,206,806      
                         

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Internet Security – 1.3%
           
      1,896,085    
Symantec Corp.*
  $ 32,707,466      
Machinery – General Industrial – 0.6%
           
      325,935    
Roper Industries, Inc. 
    14,859,377      
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic – 5.1%
           
      779,447    
Celgene Corp.*
    33,297,975      
      555,184    
Genzyme Corp.*
    29,607,963      
      710,948    
Gilead Sciences, Inc.*
    32,561,418      
      880,560    
OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
    29,560,399      
                  125,027,755      
Medical – Drugs – 3.1%
           
      1,526,929    
Grifols S.A.**
    26,809,546      
      1,176,980    
Merck & Co., Inc. 
    28,529,994      
      163,881    
Roche Holding A.G.**
    20,714,374      
                  76,053,914      
Medical Products – 2.7%
           
      976,915    
Covidien, Ltd. 
    32,218,657      
      1,009,457    
Hospira, Inc.*
    33,180,851      
                  65,399,508      
Multi-Line Insurance – 0.4%
           
      223,060    
ACE, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)**
    10,332,139      
Multimedia – 1.3%
           
      2,012,385    
News Corp. – Class A
    16,622,301      
      2,293,515    
WPP PLC**
    15,681,682      
                  32,303,983      
Networking Products – 1.7%
           
      1,283,715    
Cisco Systems, Inc.*
    24,801,373      
      796,410    
Juniper Networks, Inc.*
    17,242,277      
                  42,043,650      
Oil and Gas Drilling – 1.1%
           
      888,975    
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 
    27,398,210      
Oil Companies – Exploration and Production – 1.8%
           
      314,370    
Devon Energy Corp. 
    16,300,085      
      500,150    
Occidental Petroleum Corp. 
    28,153,443      
                  44,453,528      
Oil Companies – Integrated – 2.7%
           
      716,545    
Hess Corp. 
    39,259,500      
      818,350    
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (ADR)
    27,472,010      
                  66,731,510      
Oil Field Machinery and Equipment – 1.4%
           
      529,419    
Cameron International Corp.*
    13,542,537      
      410,795    
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.*
    12,438,873      
      1,231,969    
Wellstream Holdings PLC**
    9,377,176      
                  35,358,586      
Physical Practice Management – 1.5%
           
      1,011,765    
Mednax, Inc.*
    36,322,364      
Pipelines – 0.4%
           
      254,459    
Kinder Morgan Management LLC*
    10,392,106      
Power Converters and Power Supply Equipment – 0.5%
           
      3,502,509    
JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR)*
    12,293,807      
Property and Casualty Insurance – 0.2%
           
      129,180    
Chubb Corp. 
    5,031,561      
Real Estate Management/Services – 0.2%
           
      361,195    
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.**
    4,713,598      
Real Estate Operating/Development – 0.7%
           
      3,593,000    
CapitaLand, Ltd. 
    6,618,038      
      4,138,000    
Hang Lung Properties, Ltd. 
    11,667,819      
                  18,285,857      
REIT – Warehouse/Industrial – 0.2%
           
      647,831    
ProLogis
    5,901,740      
Retail – Apparel and Shoe – 2.4%
           
      1,409,600    
Esprit Holdings, Ltd. 
    8,640,634      
      262,066    
Inditex S.A.**
    11,181,533      
      1,130,330    
Ltd. Brands, Inc. 
    12,908,369      
      550,910    
Nordstrom, Inc. 
    12,467,093      
      670,275    
Urban Outfitters, Inc.*
    13,063,659      
                  58,261,288      
Retail – Consumer Electronics – 0.7%
           
      198,315    
Best Buy Co., Inc. 
    7,611,330      
      192,860    
Yamada Denki Co., Ltd.**
    8,900,191      
                  16,511,521      
Retail – Discount – 1.4%
           
      683,435    
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 
    34,445,124      
Retail – Drug Store – 1.4%
           
      1,081,247    
CVS Caremark Corp. 
    34,362,030      
Retail – Jewelry – 0.5%
           
      397,545    
Tiffany & Co. 
    11,504,952      
Retail – Regional Department Stores – 1.0%
           
      543,760    
Kohl’s Corp.*
    24,659,516      
Semiconductor Components/Integrated Circuits – 2.5%
           
      7,529,679    
Atmel Corp.*
    28,913,967      
      3,020,975    
Marvell Technology Group, Ltd.*
    33,170,306      
                  62,084,273      
Semiconductor Equipment – 1.6%
           
      1,435,765    
KLA-Tencor Corp. 
    39,828,121      
Soap and Cleaning Preparations – 0.5%
           
      280,520    
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC**
    11,044,012      
Telecommunication Equipment – 2.9%
           
      2,426,445    
Arris Group, Inc.*
    25,890,168      
      1,817,955    
CommScope, Inc.*
    45,630,671      
                  71,520,839      
Telecommunication Equipment – Fiber Optics – 0.9%
           
      1,590,540    
Corning, Inc. 
    23,253,695      
Telecommunication Services – 2.0%
           
      1,075,495    
Amdocs, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)*,**
    22,510,110      
      1,147,710    
SAVVIS, Inc.*
    13,060,940      
      1,363,294    
Time Warner Telecom, Inc. – Class A*
    12,528,672      
                  48,099,722      
Tobacco – 1.2%
           
      1,829,120    
Altria Group, Inc. 
    29,869,530      
Toys – 1.6%
           
      1,311,900    
Mattel, Inc. 
    19,626,024      
      76,300    
Nintendo Co., Ltd.**
    20,417,568      
                  40,043,592      
                         

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Research Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Transportation – Services – 2.8%
           
      505,180    
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. 
  $ 26,855,369      
      413,925    
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. 
    14,367,337      
      511,680    
United Parcel Service, Inc. – Class B
    26,781,331      
                  68,004,037      
Web Portals/Internet Service Providers – 1.5%
           
      51,430    
Google, Inc. – Class A*
    20,364,737      
      1,138,730    
Yahoo!, Inc.*
    16,272,452      
                  36,637,189      
Wireless Equipment – 3.9%
           
      1,063,085    
Crown Castle International Corp.*
    26,066,844      
      1,107,975    
QUALCOMM, Inc. 
    46,889,501      
      2,601,764    
Telefonaktiebolaget L.M. Ericsson – Class B
    22,456,621      
                  95,412,966      
 
 
Total Common Stock (cost $2,837,144,161)
    2,416,957,985      
 
 
Money Market – 1.5%
           
      38,477,741    
Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0% (cost $38,477,741)
    38,477,741      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $2,875,621,902) – 99.9%
    2,455,435,726      
 
 
Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 0.1%
    1,606,431      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 2,457,042,157      
 
 
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Long Positions)
 
                 
          % of Investment
 
Country   Value     Securities  
 
 
Australia
  $ 14,013,116       0.6%  
Belgium
    14,411,553       0.6%  
Bermuda
    105,569,622       4.3%  
Brazil
    27,472,009       1.1%  
Canada
    55,373,035       2.3%  
Cayman Islands
    12,293,807       0.5%  
Germany
    39,424,755       1.6%  
Guernsey
    22,510,110       0.9%  
Hong Kong
    11,667,819       0.5%  
Ireland
    31,498,084       1.3%  
Japan
    34,031,358       1.4%  
Jersey
    15,681,682       0.6%  
Singapore
    29,758,666       1.2%  
Spain
    37,991,079       1.5%  
Sweden
    22,456,621       0.9%  
Switzerland
    70,379,990       2.9%  
United Kingdom
    84,178,739       3.4%  
United States††
    1,826,723,681       74.4%  
 
 
Total
  $ 2,455,435,726       100.0%  
 
†† Includes Short-Term Securities (72.8% excluding Short-Term Securities)
 
Forward Currency Contracts, Open
 
                         
Currency Sold and
  Currency
    Currency
    Unrealized
 
Settlement Date   Units Sold     Value U.S. $     Gain/(Loss)  
 
 
British Pound 5/14/09
    6,000,000     $ 8,873,246     $ (61,646)  
British Pound 6/18/09
    17,700,000       26,175,528       (284,853)  
British Pound 6/25/09
    8,100,000       11,978,674       (104,803)  
Euro 5/14/09
    5,800,000       7,672,499       174,901  
Euro 6/18/09
    4,300,000       5,687,257       (116,306)  
Euro 6/25/09
    28,200,000       37,296,280       (565,779)  
Japanese Yen 5/14/09
    400,000,000       4,057,376       (29,990)  
Japanese Yen 6/25/09
    749,000,000       7,602,900       150,723  
Swiss Franc 5/14/09
    17,600,000       15,427,320       189,361  
Swiss Franc 6/18/09
    16,000,000       14,033,408       (280,023)  
 
 
Total
          $ 138,804,488     $ (928,415)  

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Triton Fund (unaudited) Ticker: JATTX

 
Fund Snapshot
A growth Fund that focuses on small- and mid-sized companies believed to have solid growth potential.

(CHAD MEADE PHOTO)
Chad Meade
co-portfolio manager
 
(BRIAN SCHAUB PHOTO)
Brian Schaub
co-portfolio manager
 

 
Performance Overview
 
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, Janus Triton Fund returned 11.98%. Over the same time frame, the Fund’s benchmark, the Russell 2500tm Growth Index, returned 0.69%.
 
Economic Overview
 
Continuing fallout from the credit crisis and concerns that the recession may be prolonged dictated market performance through most of the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. A market rebound, however, that started in the middle of March and continued into April suggested investors were beginning to speculate that the worst of the economic and financial crisis may be over. The U.S. market’s recovery off 12-year lows only partially eased the losses for the six-month period, as most indices finished more than 8% lower. Market volatility, which spiked to historic levels in November, declined in December and continued at a more muted level through period end. Sentiment began to improve in March amid some positive news coming out of the financials sector. A significant boost came in late March when the U.S. Federal Reserve announced it would buy up to $1.15 trillion in Treasuries, mortgage-backed securities and agency debt to help credit markets and the beleaguered housing market. The rally continued into April, as some large banks reported better-than-expected earnings, fueling hopes that the rate of decline in the ailing banking industry could be slowing. A proposed easing of accounting rules (that became a reality in April) for banks’ troubled assets, as well as better-than-expected (but still weak) economic reports added fuel to the rally. Although the financials sector was the best performing group since the markets began rallying in March, it was the worst for the six-month period followed by industrials. Information technology and telecommunication services were the best relative performers. Large-cap indices outperformed small caps, but mid-caps performed relatively the best. Growth-oriented indices outpaced value indices. In commodities, natural gas, oil and agricultural commodities posted negative returns, while precious metals generated strong gains led by platinum, silver and gold.
 
Throughout these turbulent markets, we have continued to seek high-quality companies that we believe have competitive advantages, large addressable markets and strong business models. We look for recurring revenues, strong operating leverage and high returns on capital. The Fund’s outperformance during the period was largely driven by our selections within information technology, energy and industrials. Our relative weightings to consumer discretionary and materials held back relative results.
 
Key Contributors
 
VistaPrint, an online printing company, rose after reporting better-than-expected results in its December 2008 quarter. The company demonstrated strong organic growth in a difficult economic environment, which was particularly noteworthy given that its clients have traditionally been small businesses and individual consumers. We continue to be impressed with the company’s differentiated business model and technological expertise which allows it to manage thousands of small-volume orders using high-volume printing presses. This creates unusual scale and a sustainable competitive advantage in our view. On the heels of the better-than-expected quarter we pared back our position.
 
World Fuel Services, a leading fuel intermediary to the marine and aviation markets, was a top contributor during the period. World Fuel’s strong balance sheet and comprehensive credit monitoring has allowed the company to expand its overall market position at more attractive unit economics. As a result, World Fuel has delivered significant earnings growth and cash flow generation over the past several quarters. We continue to appreciate the asset-light nature of World Fuel’s intermediary business model and believe the company still trades at an attractive valuation at period end, offering a favorable risk/reward in our view.
 
MarketAxess, which offers a multi-dealer-to-client electronic platform for bond trading to institutional and broker-dealer clients, benefited from the general rise in financial stocks late in the period as well as better-than-expected quarterly results. Their services include price discovery and trade execution, which can help reduce the need for bond trading firms to maintain an inventory of securities, something that has come to the forefront during the recent credit crisis.
 
Key Detractors
 
Within technology, analog semiconductor manufacturer Microsemi Corp. declined during the period amid concern over the CEO’s credibility and potential slowing in overall technology spending. An anticompetitive lawsuit also

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Janus Triton Fund (unaudited)

provided a negative backdrop for the stock. While we continue to like the fundamentals of the company’s business, we felt the credibility issue of the CEO caused too much near-term uncertainty, so we exited the position.
 
ConMed Corp., a medical technology company that provides consumable products and medical equipment, has been negatively impacted by the slowdown in hospital equipment spending. We continue to like the company for its steady free-cash-flow generation potential historically diversified revenue stream and leadership position in many of its markets.
 
Shares of Standard Parking, an asset-light parking lot operator, were under pressure during the period following news that its majority owner, Steamboat Industries, may need to sell a large portion of its investment in the company. The move by Steamboat could potentially result in a secondary offering of Standard, which would likely pressure existing shares down. While this may represent a near-term headwind for the company’s stock price, we believe, longer term, Standard’s cash flow potential remains intact and that the company was trading at an attractive free cash flow yield at period end.
 
Outlook
 
We continue to be concerned about the macroeconomic environment and believe that the pace of any recovery is likely to be slow. While many macroeconomic variables like home prices, unemployment claims and consumer confidence were stabilizing, they still remained at depressed levels. We are closely watching our proprietary surveys of transportation activity to gauge the pace and breadth of any recovery in the domestic economy. Independent of the economic environment, we believe we can continue to find attractive investment opportunities in the small-to-mid cap space that possess competitive advantage, large addressable markets and strong business models.
 
Thank you for your investment in Janus Triton Fund.
 
Janus Triton Fund At A Glance
 
 
5 Top Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
VistaPrint, Ltd.
    2.39%  
World Fuel Services Corp.
    1.44%  
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.
    1.14%  
National CineMedia, Inc.
    1.09%  
CommScope, Inc.
    1.00%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
Microsemi Corp.
    -0.98%  
Conmed Corp.
    -0.61%  
Standard Parking Corp.
    -0.50%  
Sequenom, Inc.
    -0.47%  
Terremark Worldwide, Inc.
    -0.44%  
 
5 Top Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  Russell 2500tm
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Growth Index Weighting
 
Information Technology
    8.07%       28.65%       19.72%  
Consumer Discretionary
    2.44%       8.04%       15.45%  
Financials
    2.29%       8.32%       5.75%  
Energy
    1.19%       8.86%       7.00%  
Telecommunication Services
    0.67%       4.13%       1.26%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  Russell 2500tm
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Growth Index Weighting
 
Industrials
    -0.24%       29.43%       19.03%  
Health Care
    -0.18%       12.16%       22.64%  
Utilities
    0.00%       0.00%       0.87%  
Consumer Staples
    0.00%       0.00%       3.74%  
Materials
    0.02%       0.42%       4.53%  
 
 
* 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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(unaudited)

 
5 Largest Equity Holdings – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
         
Amphenol Corp. – Class A
Electronic Connectors
    2.6%  
Dresser-Rand Group, Inc.
Oil Field Machinery and Equipment
    2.6%  
CoStar Group, Inc.
Commercial Services
    2.5%  
DTS, Inc.
Audio and Video Products
    2.5%  
World Fuel Services Corp.
Retail – Petroleum Products
    2.3%  
         
      12.5%  
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
Emerging markets comprised 0.4% of total net assets.
 
*Includes Securities Sold Short of (0.9)%
 
Top Country Allocations – Long Positions (% of Investment Securities)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
As of October 31, 2008
 
(GRAPH)

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Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                       
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009     Expense Ratios – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
  Net Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses   Operating Expenses
                       
Janus Triton Fund   11.98%   –22.77%   3.42%     1.21%   1.21%
                       
Russell 2500tm Growth Index   0.69%   –32.98%   –3.80%          
                       
Lipper Quartile     1st   1st          
                       
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for Small-Cap Growth Funds     15/587   1/443          
                       
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information          
                       
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, and extraordinary expenses including, but not limited to, acquired fund fees and expenses) to a certain limit until at least March 1, 2010. The expense waiver shown reflects the application of such limit. Total returns shown include fee waivers, if any, and without such waivers, total returns would have been lower.
 
The Fund’s expense ratios shown were determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. Contractual waivers agreed to by Janus Capital, where applicable, are included in the prospectus under “Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses.” All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
The Fund’s total operating expenses did not exceed the expense limit so no waivers were in effect for the most recent period presented.
 
Annual expense ratios include dividends or interest on short sales, which are paid to the lender of borrowed securities. Such expenses will vary depending on whether the securities the Fund sells short pay dividends or interest and the amount of such dividends or interest.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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(unaudited)

 
The Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Fund may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings (“IPOs”), derivatives and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
The Fund invests in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), which may be subject to a higher degree of market risk because of concentration in a specific industry, sector or geographic region. REITs may be subject to risks including, but not limited to: legal, political, liquidity and interest rate risks, a decline in the value of real estate, risks related to economic conditions, changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the trust and defaults by borrowers. To the extent the Fund invests in foreign REITs, the Fund may be subject to fluctuations in currency rates or political or economic conditions in a particular country.
 
The Fund may invest in derivatives which can be highly volatile and involve additional risks than those held by the underlying Fund assets. 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 the Fund owns.
 
The use of short sales may cause the Fund to have higher expenses than those of other equity funds. Short sales are speculative transactions and involve special risks, including a greater reliance on the investment team’s ability to accurately anticipate the future value of a security. The Fund’s losses are potentially unlimited in a short sale transaction. The Fund’s use of short sales in effect leverages the Fund’s portfolio. The Fund’s use of leverage may result in risks and can magnify the effect of any losses. There is no assurance that a leveraging strategy will be successful.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
February 28, 2005 is the date used to calculate the since-inception Lipper ranking, which is slightly different from when the Fund began operations since Lipper provides fund rankings as of the last day of the month.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in the index. The index is unmanaged and is not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
*The Fund’s inception date – February 25, 2005
 
Fund Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08- 4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,119.80     $ 6.57      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.60     $ 6.26      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 1.25%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses may include the effect of contractual waivers by Janus Capital.

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Janus Triton Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Common Stock – 85.4%
           
Advertising Sales – 0.9%
           
      91,338    
Lamar Advertising Co. – Class A*
  $ 1,543,612      
Aerospace and Defense – 1.1%
           
      55,505    
TransDigm Group, Inc.*
    1,950,446      
Auction House – Art Dealer – 1.9%
           
      150,105    
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc. (U.S. Shares)
    3,362,352      
Audio and Video Products – 2.5%
           
      165,139    
DTS, Inc.*
    4,400,954      
Commercial Banks – 0.6%
           
      333,506    
CapitalSource, Inc. 
    1,030,534      
Commercial Services – 5.7%
           
      120,695    
CoStar Group, Inc.*
    4,471,750      
      136,635    
Iron Mountain, Inc.*
    3,892,731      
      114,352    
Standard Parking Corp.*
    1,742,724      
                  10,107,205      
Commercial Services – Finance – 4.7%
           
      204,105    
Euronet Worldwide, Inc.*
    3,302,419      
      35,755    
Interactive Data Corp. 
    803,772      
      39,935    
Morningstar, Inc.*
    1,584,221      
      151,640    
Riskmetrics Group, Inc.*
    2,637,020      
                  8,327,432      
Computer Software – 0.9%
           
      125,030    
Omniture, Inc.*
    1,540,370      
Decision Support Software – 1.8%
           
      155,121    
MSCI, Inc.*
    3,255,990      
Diagnostic Kits – 0.9%
           
      39,960    
Idexx Laboratories, Inc.*
    1,570,428      
Distribution/Wholesale – 1.1%
           
      64,236    
MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc.*
    1,996,455      
Diversified Operations – 0.3%
           
      976,000    
Melco International Development, Ltd. 
    479,152      
Electronic Components – Semiconductors – 1.5%
           
      1,481,291    
ARM Holdings PLC
    2,599,736      
Electronic Connectors – 2.6%
           
      134,980    
Amphenol Corp. – Class A
    4,567,723      
Electronic Measuring Instruments – 1.5%
           
      120,974    
Trimble Navigation, Ltd.*
    2,593,683      
Enterprise Software/Services – 1.0%
           
      64,580    
Concur Technologies, Inc.*
    1,748,181      
Filtration and Separations Products – 1.3%
           
      67,500    
Donaldson Co., Inc. 
    2,226,825      
Finance – Other Services – 1.7%
           
      306,016    
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.*
    2,934,693      
Footwear and Related Apparel – 1.0%
           
      83,155    
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. 
    1,732,119      
Human Resources – 1.4%
           
      124,080    
Resources Connection, Inc.*
    2,425,764      
Internet Applications Software – 1.8%
           
      175,360    
DealerTrack Holdings, Inc.*
    2,661,965      
      1,117    
e-Seikatsu Co., Ltd. 
    508,779      
                  3,170,744      
Investment Management and Advisory Services – 1.0%
           
      32,890    
Eaton Vance Corp. 
    900,199      
      22,200    
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. 
    855,144      
                  1,755,343      
Machinery – General Industrial – 3.3%
           
      67,165    
Roper Industries, Inc. 
    3,062,052      
      73,805    
Wabtec Corp. 
    2,814,923      
                  5,876,975      
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic – 0.7%
           
      31,485    
Myriad Genetics, Inc.*
    1,221,303      
Medical – Drugs – 0.7%
           
      416,514    
Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
    708,074      
      216,485    
Array BioPharma, Inc.*
    634,301      
                  1,342,375      
Medical Information Systems – 1.1%
           
      63,160    
Athenahealth, Inc.*
    2,008,488      
Medical Instruments – 3.7%
           
      192,315    
Conmed Corp.*
    2,561,636      
      16,305    
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.*
    2,343,518      
      30,020    
Techne Corp. 
    1,717,744      
                  6,622,898      
Medical Products – 1.9%
           
      303,443    
TomoTherapy, Inc.*
    782,883      
      51,520    
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.*
    1,719,222      
      36,660    
Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc.*
    812,019      
                  3,314,124      
Multimedia – 0.9%
           
      31,060    
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. 
    1,664,505      
Oil Companies – Exploration and Production – 0.7%
           
      154,655    
SandRidge Energy, Inc.*
    1,261,985      
Oil Field Machinery and Equipment – 2.6%
           
      184,140    
Dresser-Rand Group, Inc.*,**
    4,535,368      
Pipelines – 1.3%
           
      55,747    
Kinder Morgan Management LLC*
    2,276,707      
Power Converters and Power Supply Equipment – 0.5%
           
      37,505    
SunPower Corp. – Class B*
    951,127      
Printing – Commercial – 1.5%
           
      77,315    
VistaPrint, Ltd.*,**
    2,655,770      
Real Estate Management/Services – 1.7%
           
      93,185    
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. 
    3,007,080      
Real Estate Operating/Development – 0.4%
           
      97,170    
Rodobens Negocios Imobiliarios S.A. 
    644,155      
Recreational Vehicles – 1.1%
           
      55,990    
Polaris Industries, Inc. 
    1,872,866      
Retail – Apparel and Shoe – 2.0%
           
      191,895    
bebe Stores, Inc. 
    1,765,434      
      88,755    
Urban Outfitters, Inc.*
    1,729,835      
                  3,495,269      
Retail – Catalog Shopping – 0.9%
           
      40,880    
MSC Industrial Direct Co. – Class A
    1,669,948      
Retail – Petroleum Products – 2.3%
           
      106,948    
World Fuel Services Corp. 
    4,077,927      
Schools – 0.9%
           
      8,690    
Strayer Education, Inc. 
    1,645,973      
                         

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Semiconductor Components/Integrated Circuits – 3.3%
           
      1,053,390    
Atmel Corp.*
  $ 4,045,017      
      216,175    
Cypress Semiconductor Corp.*
    1,714,268      
                  5,759,285      
Telecommunication Equipment – 1.7%
           
      120,155    
CommScope, Inc.*
    3,015,891      
Telecommunication Services – 1.6%
           
      49,100    
Amdocs, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)*
    1,027,663      
      156,905    
SAVVIS, Inc.*
    1,785,579      
                  2,813,242      
Theaters – 1.0%
           
      124,095    
National CineMedia, Inc. 
    1,803,100      
Therapeutics – 1.0%
           
      279,675    
MannKind Corp.*
    1,143,870      
      41,835    
Theravance, Inc.*
    599,496      
                  1,743,366      
Transportation – Marine – 1.1%
           
      364,690    
Horizon Lines, Inc. – Class A
    1,940,151      
Transportation – Services – 1.6%
           
      81,465    
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. 
    2,827,650      
Transportation – Truck – 2.6%
           
      103,055    
Forward Air Corp. 
    1,717,927      
      58,280    
Landstar System, Inc. 
    2,075,351      
      27,495    
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.*
    773,984      
                  4,567,262      
Water Treatment Systems – 1.0%
           
      110,690    
Nalco Holding Co. 
    1,806,461      
Web Hosting/Design – 2.1%
           
      52,290    
Equinix, Inc.*
    3,672,327      
Wireless Equipment – 3.0%
           
      120,320    
Crown Castle International Corp.*
    2,950,246      
      94,260    
SBA Communications Corp. – Class A*
    2,375,352      
                  5,325,598      
 
 
Total Common Stock (cost $156,280,896)
    150,738,917      
 
 
Money Market – 14.5%
           
      25,522,851    
Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0% (cost $25,522,851)
    25,522,851      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $181,803,747) – 99.9%
    176,261,768      
 
 
Securities Sold Short – (0.9)%
           
Retail – Restaurants – (0.9)%
           
      50,510    
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.*
    (832,910)      
      21,010    
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.*
    (820,230)      
 
 
Total Securities Sold Short (proceeds $1,384,102)
    (1,653,140)      
 
 
Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 1.0%
    1,818,042      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 176,426,670      
 
 
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Long Positions)
 
                 
          % of Investment
 
Country   Value     Securities  
 
 
Bermuda
  $ 2,655,770       1.5%  
Brazil
    644,155       0.4%  
Canada
    3,362,352       1.9%  
Guernsey
    1,027,663       0.6%  
Hong Kong
    479,152       0.3%  
Japan
    508,779       0.3%  
United Kingdom
    2,599,736       1.5%  
United States††
    164,984,161       93.5%  
 
 
Total
  $ 176,261,768       100.0%  
 
†† Includes Short-Term Securities (79.1% excluding Short-Term Securities)
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Short Positions)
 
                 
          % of Securities
 
Country   Value     Sold Short  
 
 
United States
  $ (1,653,140)       100.0%  
 
 
Total
  $ (1,653,140)       100.0%  

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Twenty Fund (unaudited) (closed to new investors) Ticker: JAVLX

 
Fund Snapshot
This high conviction Fund invests primarily in companies we believe have sustainable competitive positions with large and growing addressable markets.

(RON SACHS PHOTO)
Ron Sachs
portfolio manager
 

 
Performance Overview
 
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund returned 3.89% versus a return of -1.52% for the Fund’s primary benchmark, the Russell 1000® Growth Index. The Fund’s secondary benchmark, the S&P 500® Index, returned -8.53% for the period.
 
Due to certain circumstances and market conditions, we initiated positions in futures contracts in order to mitigate the risks and potentially enhance the performance of the portfolio. (Please see “Notes to Financial Statements” for information about the hedging techniques used by the Fund.)
 
Economic Review
 
Continuing fallout from the credit crisis and concerns that the recession may be deep and prolonged dictated market performance through most of the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. A market rebound, however, that started in the middle of March and continued into April suggested investors were beginning to speculate that the worst of the economic and financial crisis may be over. The U.S. market’s recovery off 12-year lows only partially eased the losses for the six-month period, as most indices finished more than 8% lower. Market volatility, which spiked to historic levels in November, declined in December and continued at a more muted level through period end. Sentiment began to improve in March amid some positive news coming out of the financials sector. A significant boost came in late March when the U.S. Federal Reserve announced it would buy up to $1.15 trillion in Treasuries, mortgage-backed securities and agency debt to help credit markets and the beleaguered housing market. The rally continued into April, as some large banks reported better-than-expected earnings, fueling hopes that the rate of decline in the ailing banking industry could be slowing. A proposed easing of accounting rules (that became a reality in April) for banks’ troubled assets, as well as better-than-expected (but still weak) economic reports added fuel to the rally. Although the financials sector was the best performing group since the markets began rallying in March, it was the worst for the six-month period followed by industrials. Information technology and telecommunication services were the best relative performers. Large-cap indices outperformed small caps, but mid-caps performed relatively the best. Growth-oriented indices outpaced value indices. In commodities, natural gas, oil and agricultural commodities posted negative returns, while precious metals generated strong gains led by platinum, silver and gold.
 
The Fund’s outperformance was largely driven by our holdings within information technology and consumer staples. Meanwhile, our healthcare holdings performed relatively poorly, as did our selections within materials.
 
Select Technology, Consumer Staples and Telecommunication Companies Aided Results
 
Research In Motion (RIM), a maker of the popular Blackberry mobile device, was hurt by delayed product launches and concerns over competition and profitability early in the year. We added to our position on the weakness given our continued positive view of the company’s competitive position in key markets and growth potential. The stock rebounded strongly in April, benefiting from robust volume growth during its latest quarterly results that exceeded analysts’ estimates. New product introductions hurt margins, but the recent results showed a recovery in gross margins, which we had anticipated. Couple this with market share gains and growing usage of mobile data services worldwide, we think RIM still represented an attractive growth opportunity at period end.
 
Global brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev, a result of Belgium-based InBev’s acquisition of American brewer Anheuser-Busch, was the second largest individual contributor during the quarter. The stock struggled for much of 2008 amid concerns over the combined company’s ability to service and restructure its debt. We were attracted to the company’s pricing power given its lineup of strong brands in consolidated markets such as the U.S. and Brazil. The stock price rebounded off of its November lows and continued to trend higher through April as Anheuser-Busch InBev continued to make good progress towards selling off assets and paying down acquisition-related debt.
 
Apple Inc. was another technology name that benefited from a late-period rebound. Despite a weak economy, the company posted strong quarterly results during the period that showed better-than-expected demand for its iPod players, Macintosh computers and iPhones. We believe the investment community overestimated the economic sensitivity of Apple’s business. We think it will continue to grow globally over the long term given its small market share in some important product and geographic markets. In addition, we

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(unaudited)

were attracted to its large cash position and free cash flow yield at period end.
 
Select Biotechnology, Agriculture and Energy Holdings were Among the Top Detractors
 
Celgene Corp. was the Fund’s largest detractor during the period, hurt in February, along with many healthcare names, after the U.S. Administration proposed aggressive healthcare reform. The stock suffered another decline in early April after the company said it expects 2009 profits to be at the lower end of its previous forecast. We think Celgene will continue to benefit from its cancer-fighting drug Revlimid, which is still early in its global launch cycle, has an attractive growth profile, and could maintain pricing power, even in an environment of more aggressive healthcare reform. As such, we added to our position.
 
Potash Corporation suffered early in the period from weakness in commodity prices, as farmers reduced fertilizer purchases to better manage their costs in light of tighter credit conditions and reduced prices for their products. We think Potash is a low-cost provider in a capacity-constrained market (potash). Because demand for Potash’s key product fell significantly in a way that was inconsistent with our investment thesis, we exited the position in December.
 
Oil and gas company Hess Corp. was a victim of the collapse in crude oil prices as the company’s results were highly leveraged to oil prices. We exited the position early in the period because of Hess’ economic sensitivity and the fact that the company has little control over pricing. In fact, we reduced much of our exposure to energy given our view that the economy could continue to struggle over the near term.
 
Outlook
 
Looking ahead, the economic environment is likely to remain difficult over the near term. The recession has spread globally and credit markets, though improved, were not fully and freely functioning at period end, despite continuing government efforts. We are encouraged by the relatively broad market rebound late in the period. Despite this, stock prices of what we believe are many quality companies at period end appeared to reflect a deeper and longer downturn than we think was justified by the economic fundamentals. Other asset classes also represented attractive opportunities at period end as well in our view, so we recognize the potential competition for investment dollars. Regardless, we remain focused on companies we think are likely to emerge from the current environment in a stronger position and that are attractively valued.
 
Thank you for your investment in Janus Twenty Fund. We look forward to reporting results in the future.

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Janus Twenty Fund (unaudited)

 
Janus Twenty Fund At A Glance
 
 
5 Top Perfomers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
Research In Motion, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)
    3.64%  
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V.
    2.05%  
Apple, Inc.
    1.57%  
Bunge, Ltd.
    0.66%  
ABB, Ltd.
    0.62%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
Celgene Corp.
    -3.00%  
Potash Corporation of
Saskatchewan, Inc. (U.S. Shares)
    -2.13%  
Hess Corp.
    -0.90%  
Monsanto Co.
    -0.54%  
CME Group, Inc.
    -0.42%  
 
5 Top Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  Russell 1000®
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Growth Index Weighting
 
Information Technology
    6.32%       32.59%       29.49%  
Consumer Staples
    3.37%       14.15%       14.12%  
Industrials
    0.56%       7.11%       12.68%  
Telecommunication Services
    0.08%       2.96%       0.76%  
Utilities
    0.00%       0.00%       1.94%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  Russell 1000®
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Growth Index Weighting
 
Health Care
    -2.79%       24.66%       15.53%  
Materials
    -1.84%       8.30%       3.81%  
Energy
    -0.90%       1.75%       8.56%  
Financials
    -0.45%       6.65%       3.47%  
Consumer Discretionary
    -0.34%       1.82%       9.65%  
 
 
* 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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(unaudited)

 
5 Largest Equity Holdings – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
         
Research In Motion, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)
Computers
    9.7%  
Apple, Inc.
Computers
    8.9%  
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic
    7.2%  
CVS Caremark Corp.
Retail – Drug Store
    6.6%  
Celgene Corp.
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic
    6.5%  
         
      38.9%  
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
Emerging markets comprised 4.1% of total net assets.
 
Top Country Allocations – Long Positions (% of Investment Securities)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
As of October 31, 2008
 
(GRAPH)

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Janus Twenty Fund (unaudited)

 
Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                           
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009         Expense Ratio – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Five
  Ten
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Year   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses
                           
Janus Twenty Fund(1)   3.89%   –37.01%   4.97%   –1.75%   11.46%     0.86%
                           
Russell 1000® Growth Index   –1.52%   –31.57%   –2.39%   –4.40%   8.64%      
                           
S&P 500® Index   –8.53%   –35.31%   –2.70%   –2.48%   9.41%      
                           
Lipper Quartile     4th   1st   1st   1st      
                           
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for Large-Cap Growth Funds     668/844   2/610   63/310   2/40      
                           
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information      
                           
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
The Fund’s expense ratio shown was determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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(unaudited)

 
The Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with non-diversification, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Fund may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings (“IPOs”) and derivatives. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
The Fund may invest in derivatives which can be highly volatile and involve additional risks than those held by the underlying Fund assets. 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 the Fund owns.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in the indices. The indices are unmanaged and are not available for direct investment; therefore, their performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
*The Fund’s inception date – April 30, 1985
 
(1) Closed to new investors.
 
Fund Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08- 4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,038.90     $ 4.40      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.48     $ 4.36      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 0.87%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Janus Twenty Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Common Stock – 92.5%
           
Aerospace and Defense – 1.0%
           
      15,103,950    
BAE Systems PLC
  $ 79,426,030      
Agricultural Chemicals – 4.3%
           
      2,433,600    
Monsanto Co. 
    206,588,304      
      593,401    
Syngenta A.G. 
    126,642,822      
                  333,231,126      
Agricultural Operations – 1.5%
           
      2,417,105    
Bunge, Ltd. 
    116,045,211      
Brewery – 4.8%
           
      12,087,797    
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. 
    368,886,809      
      2,849,864    
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. – VVPR Strips*
    7,540      
                  368,894,349      
Cellular Telecommunications – 0.6%
           
      1,414,990    
America Movil S.A.B. de C.V. – Series L (ADR)
    46,482,422      
Computers – 18.6%
           
      5,438,170    
Apple, Inc.*
    684,284,931      
      10,826,290    
Research In Motion, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)*,**
    752,427,156      
                  1,436,712,087      
Diversified Minerals – 1.9%
           
      8,731,840    
Cia Vale do Rio Doce (ADR)
    144,162,678      
Engineering – Research and Development
Services – 4.1%
           
      22,762,362    
ABB, Ltd. 
    321,732,920      
Enterprise Software/Services – 4.8%
           
      19,134,583    
Oracle Corp. 
    370,062,835      
Entertainment Software – 1.0%
           
      3,832,235    
Electronic Arts, Inc.*
    77,985,982      
Finance – Investment Bankers/Brokers – 4.8%
           
      1,349,710    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 
    173,437,735      
      6,028,700    
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 
    198,947,100      
                  372,384,835      
Finance – Other Services – 1.8%
           
      615,555    
CME Group, Inc. 
    136,253,099      
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic – 13.7%
           
      11,794,828    
Celgene Corp.*
    503,875,052      
      12,155,465    
Gilead Sciences, Inc.*
    556,720,297      
                  1,060,595,349      
Medical – Drugs – 1.4%
           
      858,563    
Roche Holding A.G. 
    108,521,396      
Medical – HMO – 1.4%
           
      4,648,100    
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 
    109,323,312      
Multi-Line Insurance – 1.0%
           
      1,639,480    
ACE, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)
    75,940,714      
Multimedia – 1.3%
           
      12,361,680    
News Corp. – Class A
    102,107,477      
Networking Products – 4.3%
           
      17,248,615    
Cisco Systems, Inc.*
    333,243,242      
Oil Companies – Integrated – 1.7%
           
      3,821,930    
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (ADR)
    128,302,190      
Optical Supplies – 2.0%
           
      1,654,390    
Alcon, Inc. (U.S. Shares)
    152,220,424      
Retail – Drug Store – 6.6%
           
      16,084,520    
CVS Caremark Corp. 
    511,166,046      
Retail – Regional Department Stores – 0.8%
           
      1,416,695    
Kohl’s Corp.*
    64,247,118      
Soap and Cleaning Preparations – 0.9%
           
      1,863,590    
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
    73,369,137      
Telecommunication Equipment – Fiber Optics – 1.1%
           
      6,008,190    
Corning, Inc. 
    87,839,738      
Transportation – Services – 1.4%
           
      2,123,970    
United Parcel Service, Inc. – Class B
    111,168,590      
Web Portals/Internet Service Providers – 4.2%
           
      819,466    
Google, Inc. – Class A*
    324,483,952      
Wireless Equipment – 1.5%
           
      4,624,320    
Crown Castle International Corp.*
    113,388,326      
 
 
Total Common Stock (cost $6,102,750,109)
    7,159,290,585      
 
 
Money Markets – 7.1%
           
      550,331,623    
Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0% (cost $550,331,623)
    550,331,623      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $6,653,081,732) – 99.6%
    7,709,622,208      
 
 
Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 0.4%
    29,135,416      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 7,738,757,624      
 
 
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Long Positions)
 
                 
          % of Investment
 
Country   Value     Securities  
 
 
Belgium
  $ 368,894,349       4.8%  
Bermuda
    116,045,211       1.5%  
Brazil
    272,464,867       3.5%  
Canada
    752,427,155       9.8%  
Mexico
    46,482,422       0.6%  
Switzerland
    785,058,276       10.2%  
United Kingdom
    152,795,167       2.0%  
United States††
    5,215,454,761       67.6%  
 
 
Total
  $ 7,709,622,208       100.0%  
 
†† Includes Short-Term Securities (60.5% excluding Short-Term Securities)
 
             
 
 
Financial Futures – Long
11,346 Contracts
 
S&P 500® E-mini Futures expires June 2009 principal amount $484,695,492, value $493,551,000 cumulative appreciation
  $ 8,855,508  
 
 

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Venture Fund (unaudited) (closed to new investors) Ticker: JAVTX

 
Fund Snapshot
This growth Fund focuses on small companies, where there’s less Wall Street coverage and more opportunity for a research edge.

(WILL BALES PHOTO)
Will Bales
portfolio manager
 

 
Performance Overview
 
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, Janus Venture Fund returned 6.14%. Meanwhile, the Fund’s primary and secondary benchmarks, the Russell 2000® Growth Index and the Russell 2000® Index, returned -3.77% and -8.40%, respectively.
 
Economic Overview
 
Continuing fallout from the credit crisis and concerns that the recession may be prolonged dictated market performance through most of the six-month period ending April 30, 2009. A market rebound, however, that started in the middle of March and continued into April suggested investors were beginning to speculate that the worst of the economic and financial crisis may be over. The U.S. market’s recovery off 12-year lows, only partially eased the losses for the six-month period, as most indices finished more than 8% lower. Market volatility, which spiked to historic levels in November, declined in December and continued at a more muted level through period end. Sentiment began to improve in March amid some positive news coming out of the financials sector. A significant boost came in late March when the U.S. Federal Reserve announced it would buy up to $1.15 trillion in Treasuries, mortgage-backed securities and agency debt to help credit markets and the beleaguered housing market. The rally continued into April, as some large banks reported better-than-expected earnings, fueling hopes that the rate of decline in ailing banking industry could be slowing. A proposed easing of accounting rules (that became a reality in April) for banks’ troubled assets, as well as better-than-expected (but still weak) economic reports added fuel to the rally. Although the financials sector was the best performing group since the markets began rallying in March, it was the worst for the six-month period followed by industrials. Information technology and telecommunication services were the best relative performers. Large-cap indices outperformed small caps, but mid-caps performed relatively the best. Growth-oriented indices outpaced value indices. In commodities, natural gas, oil and agricultural commodities posted negative returns, while precious metals generated strong gains led by platinum, silver and gold.
 
Given the market sell off, we were able to invest in what we viewed as high-quality businesses whose market capitalization moved back down into the small cap market. In addition, we opportunistically invested in companies that we thought could rebound from depressed valuation levels that were pricing in little or no growth over a multi-year horizon. The Fund’s outperformance during the period was largely driven by our selections within information technology and energy. Our overweight to technology also provided a boost to relative results. In terms of detractors, our holdings within consumer discretionary and healthcare hurt comparable returns, although relative weightings to each group offset some of the weakness.
 
The Fund employed some basic derivative strategies during the six-month period. These strategies included selling put and call options at or around our research-driven target prices to generate income and exercise price discipline for purchases and sales of the underlying securities. We also utilized long put options in some cases to hedge downside risk in individual positions. Please see the “Notes to Financial Statements” for a discussion of derivatives used by the Fund.
 
Select Technology and Energy Holdings Aided Performance
 
VistaPrint, an online printing company focused on low-cost products, rose after reporting better-than-expected results in its December 2008 quarter. The company demonstrated strong organic growth in a difficult economic environment, which was particularly impressive given that its clients generally have been small businesses and individual consumers. We like the company’s differentiated business model of managing thousands of small-volume orders using high-volume printing presses, which provides unusual scale and, in our view, a competitive advantage.
 
World Fuel Services, a supplier of fuel to marine and airline users, was a top contributor during the period boosted by a strong earnings report. Over the past year, we think World Fuel’s competitive positioning and pricing power has improved, as a number of competitors have exited the business. We also believe the company has an attractive business model and the valuation offered a favorable risk/reward at the end of the period.
 
CommScope, an information technology company involved in providing infrastructure solutions for communication and wireless networks, struggled early in the period amid disappointing quarterly results and a weak outlook. In addition, the company had been a relative underperformer given its leverage profile and concerns over its debt obligations and covenants. We took advantage of this weakness to initiate a

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Janus Venture Fund (unaudited)

position in the name, believing the market’s reaction was excessive and that the company was undervalued. As the period came to a close, CommScope’s stock price rose sharply on an upbeat profit forecast and a reduction in concern about the company’s leverage profile.
 
Consumer Discretionary and Healthcare Holdings Weighed on Performance
 
LHC Group, a provider of skilled home-based healthcare services, declined significantly during the period, as worries increased that proposed changes to healthcare spending by the Obama Administration could negatively impact the company. We feel the proposed changes will not be as severe as the market was pricing in at period end. In addition, we view LHC’s business model as one that may actually help reduce healthcare costs across the board, for patients and the government.
 
Film studio Lions Gate declined after announcing weaker-than-expected box office proceeds from its Punisher 2 movie. We added to our position on the weakness as we believe the company’s attractive asset mix, growth potential and inexpensive valuation will benefit Fund performance over the longer term.
 
International hotel and resort real estate company Kingdom Hotels’ stock price declined amid a difficult credit market environment and the global economic slowdown. Despite the weak environment, the company’s geographically diverse operations (Middle East, North America and Asia) have been performing relatively well. We remained attracted to the company’s portfolio of resort assets at period end and we believe the real estate was getting little credit in the stock valuation. In addition, we believe Kingdom Hotels’ recently announced buyback program will be largely accretive to earnings, potentially benefiting shareholders.
 
Outlook
 
Even though the equity markets recovered somewhat in March and in April, we do not believe economic conditions have improved substantially given the ongoing uncertainty of the banking industry. Near-term corporate earnings continue to be a worry, but we believe earnings comparisons could start to improve towards the end of this year. We continue to favor companies we think have high-quality management teams, sustainable revenue and earnings growth and attractive risk-reward profiles.
 
Thank you for your investment in Janus Venture Fund.

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(unaudited)

 
Janus Venture Fund At A Glance
 
 
5 Top Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
VistaPrint, Ltd.
    2.87%  
World Fuel Services Corp.
    1.20%  
CommScope, Inc.
    1.19%  
Ultimate Software Group, Inc.
    1.06%  
Smith & Wesson Holding Corp.
    1.04%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
LHC Group, Inc.
    -0.96%  
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (U.S. Shares)
    -0.87%  
Kingdom Hotel Investments (GDR)
    -0.86%  
Microsemi Corp.
    -0.57%  
Psychiatric Solutions, Inc.
    -0.47%  
 
5 Top Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  Russell 2000®
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Growth Index Weighting
 
Information Technology
    8.01%       37.97%       22.66%  
Energy
    0.67%       3.65%       6.48%  
Consumer Discretionary
    0.66%       17.58%       12.88%  
Telecommunication Services
    0.58%       1.81%       1.45%  
Materials
    0.10%       0.04%       2.74%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  Russell 2000®
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Growth Index Weighting
 
Health Care
    -2.44%       20.17%       26.37%  
Industrials
    -1.19%       14.63%       18.23%  
Financials
    -0.10%       3.91%       5.31%  
Consumer Staples
    -0.05%       0.24%       3.04%  
Utilities
    0.00%       0.00%       0.85%  
 
 
* 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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Janus Venture Fund (unaudited)

 
5 Largest Equity Holdings – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
         
VistaPrint, Ltd.
Printing – Commercial
    3.8%  
CoStar Group, Inc.
Commercial Services
    3.6%  
Ultimate Software Group, Inc.
Enterprise Software/Services
    3.4%  
Solera Holdings, Inc.
Transactional Software
    2.9%  
Equinix, Inc.
Web Hosting/Design
    2.9%  
         
      16.6%  
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
Emerging markets comprised 0.8% of total net assets.
 
* Includes Securities Sold Short of (1.6)%
 
Top Country Allocations – Long Positions (% of Investment Securities)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
As of October 31, 2008
 
(GRAPH)

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(unaudited)

 
Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                           
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009         Expense Ratio – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Five
  Ten
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Year   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses
                           
Janus Venture Fund(1)   6.14%   –33.38%   –1.34%   0.34%   10.22%     0.90%
                           
Russell 2000® Growth Index   –3.77%   –30.36%   –1.67%   –1.06%   5.62%      
                           
Russell 2000® Index   –8.40%   –30.74%   –1.45%   2.53%   7.94%      
                           
Lipper Quartile     2nd   2nd   3rd   1st      
                           
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for Small-Cap Growth Funds     279/587   136/408   132/204   1/10      
                           
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information      
                           
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
The Fund’s expense ratio shown was determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
Annual expense ratios include dividends or interest on short sales, which are paid to the lender of borrowed securities. Such expenses will vary depending on whether the securities the Fund sells short pay dividends or interest and the amount of such dividends or interest.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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Janus Venture Fund (unaudited)

 
The Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Fund may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings (“IPOs”), derivatives and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
The use of short sales may cause the Fund to have higher expenses than those of other equity funds. Short sales are speculative transactions and involve special risks, including a greater reliance on the investment team’s ability to accurately anticipate the future value of a security. The Fund’s losses are potentially unlimited in a short sale transaction. The Fund’s use of short sales in effect leverages the Fund’s portfolio. The Fund’s use of leverage may result in risks and can magnify the effect of any losses. There is no assurance that a leveraging strategy will be successful.
 
The Fund may invest in derivatives which can be highly volatile and involve additional risks than those held by the underlying Fund assets. 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 the Fund owns.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in the indices. The indices are unmanaged and are not available for direct investment; therefore, their performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
*The Fund’s inception date – April 30, 1985
 
(1) Closed to new investors.
 
Fund Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08- 4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,061.00     $ 4.96      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.98     $ 4.86      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 0.97%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Janus Venture Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares/Principal/Contract Amounts   Value      
 
Common Stock – 100.2%
           
Advertising Agencies – 0.3%
           
      539,695    
MDC Partners, Inc. – Class A (U.S. Shares)*
  $ 2,218,146      
Advertising Sales – 0.1%
           
      34,360    
Lamar Advertising Co. – Class A*
    580,684      
Applications Software – 0.5%
           
      1,581,188    
inContact, Inc.*,£
    3,794,851      
Auction House – Art Dealer – 0.7%
           
      254,330    
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc. (U.S. Shares)
    5,696,992      
Audio and Video Products – 1.7%
           
      502,725    
DTS, Inc.*
    13,397,621      
Automotive – Truck Parts and Equipment – Replacement – 0.3%
           
      588,688    
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.*,£
    2,584,340      
Beverages – Non-Alcoholic – 0.2%
           
      355,070    
Heckmann Corp.*
    1,871,219      
Broadcast Services and Programming – 0%
           
      9,700    
Genius Products, Inc. –
Private Placement*,£
    53,350      
Casino Hotels – 0.5%
           
      1,451,136    
Century Casinos, Inc.*,£
    3,642,351      
Casino Services – 0.1%
           
      482,833    
PokerTek, Inc.*,£
    564,915      
Commercial Services – 5.4%
           
      741,815    
CoStar Group, Inc.*,**
    27,484,245      
      268,355    
HMS Holdings Corp.*
    8,045,283      
      2,346,939    
Intermap Technologies Corp.*,£
    3,934,516      
      229,805    
Providence Service Corp.*
    2,256,685      
                  41,720,729      
Commercial Services – Finance – 3.2%
           
      230,180    
Bankrate, Inc.*
    5,754,500      
      645,080    
Euronet Worldwide, Inc.*
    10,437,395      
      472,565    
Riskmetrics Group, Inc.*
    8,217,905      
                  24,409,800      
Computer Graphics – 0.4%
           
      817,532    
Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc.*
    3,033,044      
Computer Services – 1.1%
           
      3,140,420    
LivePerson, Inc.*,£
    8,353,517      
Computer Software – 1.4%
           
      853,050    
Omniture, Inc.*,**
    10,509,576      
Consulting Services – 2.4%
           
      263,911    
Huron Consulting Group, Inc.*
    12,654,533      
      1,961,073    
Information Services Group, Inc.*,£
    5,804,776      
                  18,459,309      
Consumer Products – Miscellaneous – 2.6%
           
      983,640    
Jarden Corp.*,**
    19,771,164      
Decision Support Software – 0.8%
           
      311,425    
MSCI, Inc.*
    6,536,811      
Distribution/Wholesale – 0.8%
           
      210,556    
MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc.*
    6,544,080      
Diversified Operations – 1.5%
           
      867,990    
Digital Domain – Private Placement*,°° ,§
    7,291,116      
      302,885    
Barnes Group, Inc. 
    4,288,852      
                  11,579,968      
Drug Delivery Systems – 0.6%
           
      904,930    
I-Flow Corp.*
    4,524,650      
E-Commerce/Services – 0.1%
           
      1,836,265    
Kowabunga!, Inc.*
    275,440      
      2,691,158    
Workstream, Inc. (U.S. Shares)*,£
    861,170      
                  1,136,610      
Educational Software – 0.4%
           
      112,335    
Rosetta Stone, Inc.*
    3,364,433      
Electronic Components – Miscellaneous – 0.6%
           
      541,525    
Harbin Electric – Private Placement*
    4,321,370      
Electronic Components – Semiconductors – 0.1%
           
      28,670    
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.*
    530,395      
Electronic Connectors – 1.0%
           
      232,565    
Amphenol Corp. – Class A
    7,870,000      
E-Marketing/Information – 0.7%
           
      356,440    
Constant Contact, Inc.*
    5,678,089      
Enterprise Software/Services – 5.1%
           
      282,535    
Concur Technologies, Inc.*
    7,648,222      
      262,550    
MedAssets, Inc.*
    4,526,362      
      229,245    
Salary.com, Inc.*
    506,631      
      1,409,050    
Ultimate Software Group, Inc.*,**,£
    26,391,506      
                  39,072,721      
E-Services/Consulting – 1.5%
           
      804,165    
GSI Commerce, Inc.*
    11,427,185      
Finance – Investment Bankers/Brokers – 0.9%
           
      417,485    
optionsXpress Holdings, Inc. 
    6,871,803      
Finance – Other Services – 0%
           
      24,020    
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.*
    230,352      
Firearms and Ammunition – 3.1%
           
      1,512,505    
Smith & Wesson Holding Corp.*
    10,844,661      
      1,052,040    
Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc.£
    12,950,612      
                  23,795,273      
Gambling – Non-Hotel – 0.4%
           
      907,650    
Great Canadian Gaming Corp.*
    2,868,265      
Hotels and Motels – 1.3%
           
      1,901,500    
Kingdom Hotel Investments (GDR)*
    4,563,600      
      445,760    
Morgans Hotel Group Co.*
    1,912,310      
      500,850    
Orient-Express Hotel, Ltd. – Class A
    3,240,500      
                  9,716,410      
Human Resources – 1.6%
           
      645,725    
Resources Connection, Inc.*
    12,623,924      
Identification Systems and Devices – 0.8%
           
      864,775    
L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc.*
    6,330,153      
Internet Applications Software – 2.5%
           
      638,620    
DealerTrack Holdings, Inc.*
    9,694,252      
      553,145    
Vocus, Inc.*
    9,403,465      
                  19,097,717      
                         

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Venture Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares/Principal/Contract Amounts   Value      
 
Internet Content – Information/News – 0.9%
           
      1,640,185    
Health Grades, Inc.*,£
  $ 5,248,592      
      416,620    
TechTarget, Inc.*
    1,670,646      
                  6,919,238      
Investment Companies – 0.2%
           
      260,435    
UTEK Corp.*
    1,692,828      
Investment Management and Advisory Services – 0.5%
           
      140,395    
Eaton Vance Corp. 
    3,842,611      
Marine Services – 0.7%
           
      1,548,955    
Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.*
    5,390,363      
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic – 1.6%
           
      359,330    
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.*
    7,125,514      
      134,280    
Myriad Genetics, Inc.*
    5,208,721      
                  12,334,235      
Medical – Nursing Homes – 0.6%
           
      499,050    
Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc.*
    4,356,707      
Medical – Outpatient and Home Medical Care – 1.7%
           
      2,234,307    
Hythiam, Inc.*
    536,234      
      547,450    
LHC Group, Inc.*
    12,492,809      
                  13,029,043      
Medical Information Systems – 1.1%
           
      200,460    
Athenahealth, Inc.*
    6,374,628      
      154,480    
Phase Forward, Inc.*
    2,202,885      
                  8,577,513      
Medical Instruments – 0.2%
           
      140,679    
Conmed Corp.*
    1,873,844      
Medical Labs and Testing Services – 1.6%
           
      205,893    
Bio-Reference Labs, Inc.*
    5,285,273      
      235,792    
Genoptix, Inc.*
    6,856,832      
                  12,142,105      
Medical Products – 1.8%
           
      752,315    
PSS World Medical, Inc.*
    10,923,614      
      1,234,343    
TomoTherapy, Inc.*
    3,184,605      
                  14,108,219      
Motion Pictures and Services – 1.9%
           
      3,007,545    
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (U.S. Shares)*
    14,767,046      
MRI and Medical Diagnostic Imaging Center – 0.1%
           
      659,020    
RadNet, Inc.*
    1,014,891      
Networking Products – 0.6%
           
      388,915    
Switch & Data Facilities Co., Inc.*
    4,499,747      
Oil Field Machinery and Equipment – 1.2%
           
      363,625    
Dresser-Rand Group, Inc.*
    8,956,084      
Patient Monitoring Equipment – 0.8%
           
      310,630    
CardioNet, Inc.*
    6,445,573      
Pharmacy Services – 3.2%
           
      546,780    
Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc.*
    12,329,889      
      632,570    
SXC Health Solutions Corp. (U.S. Shares)*,**
    12,670,377      
                  25,000,266      
Physical Practice Management – 1.1%
           
      232,410    
Mednax, Inc.*
    8,343,519      
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Centers – 0.9%
           
      368,880    
Psychiatric Solutions, Inc.*
    7,152,583      
Printing – Commercial – 3.8%
           
      846,143    
VistaPrint, Ltd.*,**
    29,065,012      
Private Corrections – 0.7%
           
      345,795    
Geo Group, Inc.*
    5,750,571      
Real Estate Management/Services – 0.8%
           
      1,877,877    
LPS Brasil Consultoria de Imoveis S.A.*
    6,460,625      
Retail – Apparel and Shoe – 2.2%
           
      887,515    
American Apparel, Inc. 
    5,990,726      
      1,159,450    
Bebe Stores, Inc. 
    10,666,940      
                  16,657,666      
Retail – Petroleum Products – 2.5%
           
      515,130    
World Fuel Services Corp.**
    19,641,907      
Schools – 3.7%
           
      366,464    
American Public Education, Inc.*
    13,192,704      
      989,950    
Bridgepoint Education, Inc.*
    10,740,958      
      290,355    
Corinthian Colleges, Inc.*
    4,471,467      
                  28,405,129      
Telecommunication Equipment – 3.3%
           
      687,236    
Arris Group, Inc.*
    7,332,808      
      728,645    
CommScope, Inc.*
    18,288,990      
                  25,621,798      
Telecommunication Services – 0.8%
           
      515,205    
SAVVIS, Inc.*
    5,863,033      
Theaters – 1.8%
           
      961,147    
National CineMedia, Inc. 
    13,965,466      
Toys – 2.1%
           
      539,320    
Marvel Entertainment, Inc.*,**
    16,093,309      
Transactional Software – 3.8%
           
      973,240    
Solera Holdings, Inc.*,**
    22,209,336      
      1,030,350    
Yucheng Technologies, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)*,£
    7,346,395      
                  29,555,731      
Transportation – Marine – 1.1%
           
      1,671,033    
Horizon Lines, Inc. – Class A**,£
    8,889,896      
Transportation – Truck – 1.5%
           
      340,065    
Forward Air Corp. 
    5,668,884      
      199,915    
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.*
    5,627,607      
                  11,296,491      
Water Treatment Systems – 1.0%
           
      492,690    
Nalco Holding Co. 
    8,040,701      
Web Hosting/Design – 3.7%
           
      316,192    
Equinix, Inc.*,**
    22,206,164      
      3,704,519    
NaviSite, Inc.*,£
    1,407,717      
      957,080    
NIC, Inc.*
    5,168,232      
                  28,782,113      
Wire and Cable Products – 0.5%
           
      710,016    
Fushi Copperweld, Inc.*
    3,606,881      
Wireless Equipment – 1.5%
           
      469,400    
SBA Communications Corp. – Class A*
    11,828,880      
 
 
Total Common Stock (cost $922,711,563)
    774,753,441      
 
 

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares/Principal/Contract Amounts   Value      
 
Promissory Note – 0.3%
           
Broadcast Services and Programming – 0.3%
           
      2,000,000    
Genius Products, Inc.
5.0000%, expires 12/31/10°° ,§
(cost $2,000,000)
  $ 2,000,000      
 
 
Warrants – 0%
           
Automotive – Truck Parts and Equipment –
Replacement – 0%
           
      88,303    
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. –
Private Placement –
expires 5/17/12*,°° ,§
    7,700      
Broadcast Services and Programming – 0%
           
      374,388,259    
Genius Products, Inc. –
Private Placement –
expires 2/7/14*,ß,°°
    0      
Casino Services – 0%
           
      146,926    
PokerTek, Inc. – Private Placement – expires 4/23/12*,°° ,§
    120,259      
Networking Products – 0%
           
      2,090    
Lantronix, Inc. – Private Placement – expires 2/9/11*,ß,°°
    16      
 
 
Total Warrants (cost $911,295)
    127,975      
 
 
Purchased Options – Calls – 0%
           
      80,391    
Parent Co. (LEAPS)
expires July 2009
exercise price $6.40ß,°°
    105      
      20,231    
Parent Co. (LEAPS)
expires July 2009
exercise price $6.85ß,°°
    24      
 
 
Total Purchased Options – Calls
(premiums paid $286,075)
    129      
 
 
Purchased Options – Puts – 0%
           
      2,000    
Ultimate Software Group, Inc.
expires May 2009
exercise price $15.00
(premiums paid $157,675)
    25,000      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $926,066,608) – 100.5%
    776,906,545      
 
 
Securities Sold Short – (1.6)%
           
Apparel Manufacturers – (0.6)%
           
      150,000    
Columbia Sportswear Co. 
    (4,608,000)      
Computers – Peripheral Equipment – (0.4)%
           
      100,000    
Synaptics Inc.*
    (3,248,000)      
Medical Information Systems – (0.3)%
           
      50,000    
Cerner Corp.*
    (2,690,000)      
Retail – Discount – (0.3)%
           
      50,000    
Canadian Tire Corp. – Class A
    (2,116,513)      
 
 
Total Securities Sold Short (proceeds $11,654,587)
    (12,662,513)      
 
 
Cash, Receivables and
Other Assets, net of Liabilities** – 1.1%
    8,676,725      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 772,920,757      
 
 
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Long Positions)
 
                 
          % of Investment
 
Country   Value     Securities  
 
 
Bermuda
  $ 32,305,512       4.2%  
Brazil
    6,460,625       0.8%  
Canada
    43,016,514       5.5%  
Cayman Islands
    4,563,600       0.6%  
United States
    683,213,899       87.9%  
Virgin Islands
    7,346,395       1.0%  
 
 
Total
  $ 776,906,545       100.0%  
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Short Positions)
 
                 
          % of Securities
 
Country   Value     Sold Short  
 
 
Canada
  $ (2,116,513)       16.7%  
United States
    (10,546,000)       83.3%  
 
 
Total
  $ (12,662,513)       100.0%  
 
         
Schedule of Written Options – Calls   Value  
         
 
 
Equinix, Inc.
expires May 2009
500 contracts
exercise price $65.00
  $ (330,000)  
Equinix, Inc.
expires May 2009
500 contracts
exercise price $70.00
    (137,500)  
Ultimate Software Group, Inc.
expires May 2009
2,000 contracts
exercise price $20.00
    (65,000)  
VistaPrint, Ltd.
expires May 2009
2,000 contracts
exercise price $35.00
    (440,000)  
World Fuel Services Corp.
expires May 2009
2,000 contracts
exercise price $40.00
    (260,000)  
 
 
Total Written Options – Calls        
(Premiums received $619,168)
  $ (1,232,500)  
 
 
Schedule of Written Options – Puts        
American Public Education, Inc.
expires May 2009
2,000 contracts
exercise price $30.00
  $ (44,200)  
Amphenol Corporation
expires May 2009
2,000 contracts
exercise price $25.00
    (15,000)  
Concur Technologies, Inc.
expires May 2009
2,000 contracts
exercise price $17.50
    (5,000)  
Genomic Health, Inc.
expires May 2009
1,000 contracts
exercise price $20.00
    (45,000)  

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Venture Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
         
    Value  
Genoptix, Inc.
expires May 2009
2,000 contracts
exercise price $25.00
    (60,000)  
LHC Group, Inc.
expires May 2009
2,000 contracts
exercise price $17.50
    (20,000)  
Myriad Genetics, Inc.
expires May 2009
500 contracts
exercise price $35.00
    (50,000)  
Myriad Genetics, Inc.
expires May 2009
250 contracts
exercise price $40.00
    (76,250)  
Polaris Industries, Inc.
expires May 2009
2,000 contracts
exercise price $17.50
    (10,000)  
Urban Outfitters, Inc.
expires May 2009
2,000 contracts
exercise price $12.50
    (5,000)  
World Fuel Services Corp.
expires May 2009
1,000 contracts
exercise price $25.00
    (1,800)  
 
 
Total Written Options – Puts        
(Premiums received $1,255,015)
  $ (332,250)  
 
 

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Global Life Sciences Fund (unaudited) Ticker: JAGLX

 
Fund Snapshot
This Fund seeks companies around the world that are addressing unmet medical needs and providing efficient healthcare solutions.

(ANDY ACKER PHOTO)
Andy Acker
portfolio manager
 

 
Performance Overview
 
Continuing fallout from the credit crisis and concerns about the length and severity of a global recession weighed on market performance for most of the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. Global markets started to bounce off nearly five-year lows reached in early March, though healthcare stocks generally lagged the recovery due to heightened uncertainty regarding the impact of potential U.S. healthcare reforms.
 
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the S&P 500® Index (the Fund’s primary benchmark) declined 8.53%. Janus Global Life Sciences Fund outperformed this index with its 8.17% decline during the period. The Fund also outperformed the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Health Care Index (the Fund’s secondary benchmark), which declined 10.32% during the period.
 
Investment Strategy
 
The Fund seeks to uncover opportunities that span the life sciences spectrum, including stocks in the biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, health care services, and medical technology arenas. Our bottom-up fundamental approach utilizes extensive proprietary research in an effort to discover the best investment ideas across the globe.
 
Portfolio Composition
 
The portfolio includes companies that can be categorized into three conceptual groups: core growth, emerging growth and opportunistic investments. In general, about half of the portfolio is invested in core growth holdings (companies with dominant franchises that have historically generated strong, consistent free cash flow). Emerging growth companies (those with new products that we believe can drive earnings acceleration) typically represent 20-30% of the portfolio. The remaining weighting consists of opportunistic investments, exemplified by companies suffering from what we feel are short-term market misperceptions that should resolve over time.
 
Stocks That Aided Returns
 
A renewal of merger and acquisition activity among global pharmaceutical companies was a key theme during the period. Wyeth, a top 10 Fund holding, gained on news that it was being acquired by Pfizer in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $68 billion at the time of the offer. We had been positive on Wyeth due to its long-lived assets in animal health, biologics, vaccines and consumer products. We think Pfizer’s bid represented a fair price for Wyeth and believe the deal has a good chance of getting completed.
 
Schering-Plough Corp. rose during the period after Merck & Co. agreed to acquire the company for roughly $41 billion in cash and stock. Schering Plough was attractive to Merck due to its strong pipeline of new drugs and a number of solid pharmaceutical and animal health franchises with long patent lives remaining. We think the combination offers potential for significant synergies, which Merck estimates at $3.5 billion annually beyond 2011.
 
Theravance, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, was another top contributor during the period. The company’s stock rose significantly following favorable late phase 2 trial data for the “Beyond Advair” program, partnered with GlaxoSmithKline. We believe this successor to Glaxo’s respiratory drug Advair has multi-billion dollar sales potential. We took some profits after the run-up in the stock but continue to like the long term prospects.
 
Stocks That Weighed on Returns
 
Molecular diagnostic company Sequenom, Inc. was our biggest disappointment during the period. The company had developed a highly promising, non-invasive diagnostic test that we believed had the potential to revolutionize the screening of Down syndrome. However, the company’s stock price declined sharply following news that some employees had mishandled test data, triggering an investigation. While the technique may still prove viable, we exited the position given the previously reported test results on which we based our investment decision could no longer be relied upon.
 
Biotechnology firm Celgene Corp., was hurt by the negative backdrop for the overall healthcare sector and by a lower-than-expected sales ramp of its key cancer franchises, particularly Revlimid. Sales were impacted by inventory destocking, slower-than-expected rollouts in international markets, and higher copay assistance program utilization due to economic weakness. Despite the volatility in the stock, we think the long-term growth prospects for Celgene’s blood cancer franchises remain robust, and we added to the position on weakness.

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Janus Global Life Sciences Fund (unaudited)

 
Xenoport, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, fell during the period following a filing delay for Solzira, its lead drug targeted to treat restless leg syndrome, and a couple of other clinical trial setbacks. Xenoport’s core technology focuses on improving the bioavailability of existing drugs, potentially allowing for dosing benefits and extended patent life over existing formulations. While the setbacks were disappointing, the Solzira delay was primarily administrative and has already been corrected. Meanwhile, we still see significant value in the company’s pipeline and technology and added to the position on weakness.
 
Investment Risk Management
 
The Fund continues with its “value at risk” approach as part of a comprehensive risk management framework. This approach focuses our attention on downside risks, especially those arising from binary events (such as clinical trial announcements or regulatory decisions) that could lead to significant share price volatility. In practice, this means the position size of any one holding is limited so that, in a worst-case scenario, the estimated adverse impact from a particular event should not exceed 1% of the Fund’s performance. While the Fund makes an effort to manage risk, it does not guarantee the ability to control losses.
 
Looking Ahead
 
We believe the short-term outlook for the healthcare sector remains clouded by uncertainty related to the potential impacts from healthcare reform initiatives. Nevertheless, we believe political fears and five years of underperformance during the global economic boom have created many attractive buying opportunities within the healthcare sector.
 
We believe the long-term drivers of healthcare spending remain intact, including aging populations, rising life expectancies, and higher standards of living globally. Companies addressing high unmet medical needs or helping to mitigate the rise of healthcare costs should remain best positioned. We continue to focus on what we believe are the best risk/reward opportunities in the sector.
 
Thank you for your continued investment in Janus Global Life Sciences Fund.

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(unaudited)

 
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund At A Glance
 
 
5 Top Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
Wyeth
    0.75%  
Theravance, Inc.
    0.72%  
Schering-Plough Corp.
    0.70%  
Mylan, Inc.
    0.57%  
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    0.56%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
Celgene Corp.
    -1.29%  
Sequenom, Inc.
    -1.09%  
XenoPort, Inc.
    -1.08%  
K-V Pharmaceutical Co. – Class A
    -0.86%  
Genzyme Corp.
    -0.77%  
 
5 Top Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  S&P 500®
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Index Weighting
 
Consumer Staples
    0.09%       5.10%       12.94%  
Consumer Discretionary
    0.08%       -0.22%       8.42%  
Materials
    0.02%       1.34%       3.11%  
Energy
    0.00%       0.00%       13.58%  
Industrials
    0.00%       0.00%       10.51%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  S&P 500®
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Index Weighting
 
Health Care
    -5.52%       92.98%       15.02%  
Financials
    -0.99%       0.80%       11.74%  
Utilities
    0.00%       0.00%       4.27%  
Telecommunication Services
    0.00%       0.00%       3.82%  
Information Technology
    0.00%       0.00%       16.60%  
 
 
* 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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Janus Global Life Sciences Fund (unaudited)

 
5 Largest Equity Holdings – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
         
Roche Holding A.G.
Medical – Drugs
    4.1%  
Celgene Corp.
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic
    3.8%  
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic
    3.4%  
CVS Caremark Corp.
Retail – Drug Store
    3.3%  
Wyeth
Medical – Drugs
    3.2%  
         
      17.8%  
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
Emerging markets comprised 3.8% of total net assets.
 
*Includes Securities Sold Short of (0.5)%
 
Top Country Allocations – Long Positions (% of Investment Securities)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
As of October 31, 2008
 
(GRAPH)

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(unaudited)

 
Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                           
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009         Expense Ratio – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Five
  Ten
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Year   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses
                           
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund   –8.17%   –27.26%   –1.32%   4.74%   4.88%     0.98%
                           
S&P 500® Index   –8.53%   –35.31%   –2.70%   –2.48%   –1.58%      
                           
Morgan Stanley Capital International World Health Care Index   –10.32%   –23.29%   –1.86%   –0.36%   –0.99%      
                           
Lipper Quartile     3rd   3rd   1st   1st      
                           
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for Global Health/Biotechnology Funds     39/51   24/44   3/15   2/13      
                           
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information      
                           
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
A 2% redemption fee may be imposed on shares held for 90 days or less. Performance shown does not reflect this redemption fee and, if reflected, performance would have been lower.
 
The Fund’s expense ratio shown was determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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Janus Global Life Sciences Fund (unaudited)

 
The Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Fund may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings (“IPOs”) and derivatives. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
Foreign securities have additional risks including exchange rate changes, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards. These risks are magnified in emerging markets.
 
This Fund invests in certain industry groups, which may react similarly to market developments (resulting in greater price volatility), and may have significant exposure to foreign markets (which include risks such as currency fluctuation and political uncertainty).
 
The Fund invests in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), which may be subject to a higher degree of market risk because of concentration in a specific industry, sector or geographic region. REITs may be subject to risks including, but not limited to: legal, political, liquidity and interest rate risks, a decline in the value of real estate, risks related to economic conditions, changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the trust and defaults by borrowers. To the extent the Fund invests in foreign REITs, the Fund may be subject to fluctuations in currency rates or political or economic conditions in a particular country.
 
The use of short sales may cause the Fund to have higher expenses than those of other equity funds. Short sales are speculative transactions and involve special risks, including a greater reliance on the investment team’s ability to accurately anticipate the future value of a security. The Fund’s losses are potentially unlimited in a short sale transaction. The Fund’s use of short sales in effect leverages the Fund’s portfolio. The Fund’s use of leverage may result in risks and can magnify the effect of any losses. There is no assurance that a leveraging strategy will be successful.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
The Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, measured at the time of purchase, in the type of securities described by its name.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in the indices. The indices are unmanaged and are not available for direct investment; therefore, their performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
*The Fund’s inception date – December 31, 1998
 
Fund Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08-4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 919.40     $ 4.85      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.74     $ 5.11      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 1.02%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Janus Global Life Sciences Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Common Stock – 95.6%
           
Agricultural Chemicals – 0.9%
           
      58,701    
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Inc. (U.S. Shares)
  $ 5,077,049      
Chemicals – Diversified – 2.4%
           
      276,496    
Bayer A.G.**
    13,692,585      
Instruments – Scientific – 1.0%
           
      168,723    
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.*
    5,918,803      
Life and Health Insurance – 1.4%
           
      621,945    
Ondontoprev S.A. 
    7,901,644      
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic – 26.0%
           
      455,145    
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.*
    9,025,525      
      390,331    
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
    13,044,862      
      234,187    
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
    10,503,287      
      193,278    
Amgen, Inc.*
    9,368,185      
      588,494    
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
    1,653,668      
      514,935    
Celgene Corp.*
    21,998,022      
      102,821    
Cougar Biotechnology, Inc.*
    3,590,509      
      1,271,821    
Fibrogen, Inc. – Private Placement*,°° ,§
    7,440,153      
      319,808    
Genzyme Corp.*
    17,055,361      
      423,093    
Gilead Sciences, Inc.*,**
    19,377,659      
      1,046,496    
Human Genome Sciences, Inc.*
    2,291,826      
      922,041    
Incyte Corp., Ltd.*
    2,176,017      
      195,148    
Martek Biosciences Corp.*
    3,555,597      
      140,085    
Myriad Genetics, Inc.*
    5,433,897      
      258,187    
OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
    8,667,338      
      144,611    
United Therapeutics Corp.*
    9,083,017      
      148,430    
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
    4,574,613      
                  148,839,536      
Medical – Drugs – 31.6%
           
      288,398    
Abbott Laboratories
    12,069,456      
      874,717    
Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
    1,487,019      
      510,206    
Array BioPharma, Inc.*
    1,494,904      
      380,896    
AstraZeneca PLC (ADR)**
    13,319,933      
      217,974    
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
    4,991,605      
      206,600    
BioForm Medical, Inc.*
    231,392      
      394,273    
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 
    7,570,042      
      377,901    
Forest Laboratories, Inc.*
    8,196,673      
      242,886    
GlaxoSmithKline PLC (ADR)**
    7,471,173      
      446,534    
Grifols S.A.**
    7,840,164      
      741,106    
Merck & Co., Inc. 
    17,964,409      
      230,814    
Novartis A.G.**
    8,720,027      
      210,245    
Novo Nordisk A/S**
    9,977,611      
      520,590    
Pfizer, Inc. 
    6,955,082      
      183,979    
Roche Holding A.G.**
    23,254,738      
      108,058    
Sanofi-Aventis S.A.**
    6,218,523      
      355,327    
Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
    1,876,127      
      480,687    
Schering-Plough Corp. 
    11,065,415      
      173,561    
Shire PLC (ADR)**
    6,468,618      
      425,731    
Wyeth
    18,050,994      
      421,864    
XenoPort, Inc.*
    5,766,881      
                  180,990,786      
Medical – Generic Drugs – 3.4%
           
      8,364,183    
Mediquest Therapeutics – Private Placement*,°° ,§,£
    2,509,255      
      442,008    
Mylan, Inc.*
    5,856,606      
      347,368    
Pharmstandard (GDR) (144A)*,**
    3,634,299      
      163,663    
Teva Pharmaceutical S.P. (ADR)
    7,183,169      
                  19,183,329      
Medical – HMO – 3.3%
           
      199,019    
Humana, Inc.*
    5,727,767      
      563,220    
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 
    13,246,934      
                  18,974,701      
Medical Instruments – 4.4%
           
      57,193    
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.*
    8,220,350      
      776,447    
Lifesync Holdings, Inc. – Private Placement*,°° ,§,£
    1,692,654      
      178,304    
Medtronic, Inc. 
    5,705,728      
      283,982    
St. Jude Medical, Inc.*
    9,519,077      
                  25,137,809      
Medical Labs and Testing Services – 0.6%
           
      216,490    
Diagnosticos da America S.A.*
    3,168,412      
Medical Products – 8.1%
           
      231,172    
Baxter International, Inc. 
    11,211,842      
      332,744    
Covidien, Ltd. 
    10,973,897      
      181,409    
Hospira, Inc.*
    5,962,914      
      159,752    
Johnson & Johnson
    8,364,615      
      209,250    
Stryker Corp. 
    8,100,068      
      726,256    
TomoTherapy, Inc.*
    1,873,740      
                  46,487,076      
Optical Supplies – 1.4%
           
      88,806    
Alcon, Inc. (U.S. Shares)**
    8,171,040      
Pharmacy Services – 1.9%
           
      245,475    
Medco Health Solutions, Inc.*
    10,690,436      
Physical Practice Management – 1.5%
           
      234,759    
Mednax, Inc.*
    8,427,848      
Retail – Drug Store – 3.3%
           
      602,820    
CVS Caremark Corp.**
    19,157,620      
Soap and Cleaning Preparations – 0.8%
           
      120,665    
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC**
    4,750,555      
Therapeutics – 2.9%
           
      338,015    
Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
    8,754,589      
      2,919,304    
Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. – Private Placement*,°° ,§
    4,130,815      
      252,430    
Theravance, Inc.*
    3,617,322      
                  16,502,726      
Vitamins and Nutrition Products – 0.7%
           
      148,226    
Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. – Class A*
    4,187,385      
 
 
Total Common Stock (cost $605,513,223)
    547,259,340      
 
 
Corporate Bond – 0.6%
           
REIT – Office Property – 0.6%
           
$
    4,512,000    
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 3.7000%, 1/15/27 (144A) (cost $3,267,038)
    3,468,600      
 
 
Preferred Stock – 0.3%
           
Medical – Generic Drugs – 0.3%
           
      5,192,551    
Mediquest Therapeutics – Private Placement, Series A-1, 0%°° ,§ (cost $3,135,054)
    1,557,765      
                         
 
 

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Global Life Sciences Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Warrants – 0%
           
Medical – Generic Drugs – 0%
           
      3,345,673    
Mediquest Therapeutics – expires 6/15/11*,°° ,§
  $ 0      
      803,980    
Mediquest Therapeutics – expires 6/15/12*,°° ,§
    161      
 
 
Total Warrants (total cost $94,065) – 0%
    161      
 
 
Money Market – 3.2%
           
      18,315,778    
Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0% (cost $18,315,778)
    18,315,778      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $630,325,158) – 99.7%
    570,601,644      
 
 
Securities Sold Short – (0.5)%
           
Medical – Drugs – (0.5)%
           
      1,109,610    
UCB S.A. (proceeds 3,578,918)**
    (2,984,339)      
 
 
Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 0.8%
    4,850,242      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 572,467,547      
 
 
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Long Positions)
 
                 
          % of Investment
 
Country   Value     Securities  
 
 
Bermuda
  $ 10,973,897       1.9%  
Brazil
    11,070,056       1.9%  
Canada
    5,077,050       1.0%  
Denmark
    9,977,611       1.7%  
France
    6,218,523       1.1%  
Germany
    13,692,585       2.4%  
Israel
    7,183,169       1.3%  
Russia
    3,634,299       0.6%  
Spain
    7,840,164       1.4%  
Switzerland
    40,145,805       7.0%  
United Kingdom
    32,010,280       5.6%  
United States††
    422,778,205       74.1%  
 
 
Total
  $ 570,601,644       100.0%  
 
†† Includes Short-Term Securities (70.9% excluding Short-Term Securities)
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Short Positions)
 
                 
          % of Securities
 
Country   Value     Sold Short  
 
 
Belgium
  $ (2,984,339)       100.0%  
 
 
Total
  $ (2,984,339)       100.0%  
 
Forward Currency Contracts, Open
 
                         
Currency Sold and
  Currency
    Currency
    Unrealized
 
Settlement Date   Units Sold     Value U.S. $     Gain/(Loss)  
 
 
British Pound 6/18/09
    5,422,000     $ 8,018,289     $ (87,258)  
British Pound 6/25/09
    750,000       1,109,136       (9,704)  
Danish Krone 6/18/09
    9,500,000       1,686,019       (33,500)  
Euro 6/18/09
    6,468,000       8,554,693       (174,947)  
Euro 6/25/09
    2,800,000       3,703,177       (56,177)  
Russian Rouble 6/18/09
    104,300,000       3,105,484       (43,241)  
Swiss Franc 5/14/09
    11,350,000       9,948,868       122,117  
Swiss Franc 6/18/09
    6,700,000       5,876,490       (117,260)  
 
 
Total
          $ 42,002,156     $ (399,970)  

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Global Technology Fund (unaudited) Ticker: JAGTX

 
Fund Snapshot
This Fund seeks to find and invest in undervalued technology companies that are winning in the product marketplace.

(BARNEY WILSON PHOTO)
Barney Wilson
portfolio manager
 

 
Performance Overview
 
During the six months ended April 30, 2009, Janus Global Technology Fund returned 13.46%. By comparison, the Fund’s primary benchmark, the S&P 500® Index, which returned -8.53%, and its secondary benchmark, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Information Technology Index returned 5.66%.
 
Investment Strategy
 
Janus Global Technology Fund’s objective is to seek long-term growth of capital. We work closely with the Janus analysts covering technology and technology-related companies to identify high quality and innovative technology companies that are growing earnings and cash flow in excess of market expectations. While investing in the information technology sector can be more volatile than a broader market index, we believe the sector can provide an excellent opportunity for attractive investment returns if one can tolerate the volatility.
 
Three things are at the core of the Fund’s investment and portfolio construction philosophy: fundamental research, valuation analysis and diversification. First, in the intensive research that is a hallmark of Janus, we seek out the customers, competitors and suppliers of a company to develop our view of the future fundamental performance of that company. We try to anticipate material changes in industries and to understand which companies are going to win on a multi-year basis in the product marketplace and why. Second, in conducting our valuation analysis, we focus foremost on the value of the future cash flows of the company. Third, when constructing the Fund, we deliberately seek to control risk by diversifying across multiple dimensions, such as subsectors, geographies, market capitalizations and valuation ranges.
 
Due to certain circumstances and market conditions, we initiated positions in put and call options in order to mitigate the risks and potentially enhance the performance of the portfolio. (Please see “Notes to Financial Statements” for information about the hedging techniques used by the Fund.)
 
Market Environment
 
Continuing fallout from the credit crisis and concerns that the recession may be prolonged dictated market performance through most of the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. A market rebound, however, that started in the middle of March and continued into April suggested investors were beginning to speculate that the worst of the economic and financial crisis may be over. Global markets bounced off of the roughly five-year lows reached in early March, though only partially eased the losses as most indices finished the period over 3% lower. Market volatility, which spiked to historic levels in November, declined in December and continued at a more muted level through period end. Sentiment began to improve in March amid some positive news coming out of the financials sector. The rally received a further boost later in the month when the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) announced it would help the beleaguered U.S. housing market by buying up to $1.15 trillion in Treasuries, mortgage-backed securities and U.S. agency debt. Then, in early April, G20 leaders agreed to provide over $1 trillion in emergency aid for global economies. Both actions appeared to lift global markets through period end. Although the financials sector was the best performing since the markets began rallying in March, it was the worst for the six-month period followed by utilities and, then healthcare. Materials and information technology were the best relative performers. In local currency terms, emerging markets, which posted strong returns during the period, outperformed developed markets. U.S. stocks trailed much of the developed world for the period while Asia and Latin America led emerging markets higher thanks to strong returns in China and Brazil. In commodities, natural gas, oil and agricultural commodities suffered negatives returns, while precious metals generated strong returns. The Dollar Index finished the period lower overall, as the U.S. currency lagged the euro, although it was stronger relative to the Japanese yen and British pound.
 
Technology stocks outperformed the overall market during the six-month period which helped the Fund outperform its primary benchmark. The Fund’s outperformance relative to its secondary benchmark, the MSCI World Information Technology Index was largely driven by holdings within technology hardware and equipment. Software and services stocks also provided a boost to relative results. On the downside, we saw general weakness in our holdings within biotechnology and media.
 
Contributors to Fund Performance
 
CommScope, an information technology company involved in providing infrastructure solutions for communication and wireless networks, rose significantly during the period,

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making it the top contributor to relative performance during the period. The move can be largely attributed to the company’s relatively upbeat profit forecast and the notion that the risk of it violating its covenants may have lessened. We believe CommScope is a well-run component provider in wireless and cable and that the business remains fundamentally healthy with high free cash flows.
 
Tyco Electronics, Ltd. was a strong performer in the period, benefiting from good earnings results and the sale of its struggling wireless systems business. Long term we think Tyco is a leader in the fragmented connector business that has historically generated strong free cash flows.
 
Marvell Technology Group, a semiconductor company specializing in storage and communication solutions for primarily communication devices, benefited from a solid quarterly earnings release during the period and general strength among semiconductor stocks. The company has been gaining market share in storage space, drives and enterprise solutions. We think the company’s low power chips will continue to gain market share given the benefits they can have for battery life on mobile devices.
 
Detractors from Performance
 
Live Nation, a leading music promoter, declined on concerns over its merger with Ticket Master and a generally slowing concert business amid the recession. Investors were also worried about its ability to service its debt. We think the company will successfully manage through these near-term challenges and that its new software platform for ticketing and overall technology that enhances the live music performance for the consumer could drive strong growth over the long term. We added to our position during the period.
 
Despite rebounding late in the period, Microsoft Corp. finished lower, hurt in January by a disappointing earnings report. The company’s results for its March quarter were relatively in line with overall expectations and provided some fuel for continued strength as investors became more optimistic. While the software giant was relatively inexpensive at period end given its roughly 10% free cash flow yield, we reduced our position in the company in favor of what we believe to be better risk/reward opportunities elsewhere.
 
Energy Conversion Devices, a solar and battery technology company, fell early on amid weakness in oil prices and a difficult credit environment. Later in the period, the stock was hurt after the company announced delays in expansion plans and lowered its sales forecast amid weak demand. We trimmed the position given the difficult environment. Overall, the Fund had exposure to alternative energy companies over the past year, namely those involved with solar power technology. Many of these stocks have been hit hard with the sharp decline in energy prices and the credit crisis. A lot of what we would consider to be high-quality alternative energy stocks have declined on fears that their customers will not have access to capital to invest in alternative energy projects. While the U.S. Administration’s energy policies could provide support for these stocks, we have taken less favorable view on the group given the uncertainty over how long the sector’s economics could remain poor.
 
Looking Ahead
 
We focus on anticipating change, trying to determine which companies are going to win on a multi-year basis in the product marketplace, and on finding companies where we feel the price of the stock is below the value of the cash flows of the company. Our goal, regardless of the economic environment, will continue to be to leverage the strong, grassroots research foundation of Janus to uncover what we believe are the best investment opportunities for our shareholders.
 
Thank you for your investment in Janus Global Technology Fund.

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(unaudited)

 
Janus Global Technology Fund At A Glance
 
 
5 Top Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
CommScope, Inc.
    2.75%  
Tyco Electronics, Ltd.
    1.50%  
Marvell Technology Group, Ltd.
    1.21%  
Apple, Inc.
    1.04%  
Research In Motion, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)
    0.96%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
Energy Conversion Devices
    -0.64%  
Live Nation, Inc.
    -0.56%  
Microsoft Corp.
    -0.52%  
Nintendo Co., Ltd.
    -0.45%  
Celgene Corp.
    -0.43%  
 
5 Top Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  S&P 500®
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Index Weighting
 
Information Technology
    15.79%       81.34%       16.60%  
Consumer Staples
    0.00%       0.00%       12.94%  
Energy
    0.00%       0.00%       13.58%  
Financials
    0.00%       0.00%       11.74%  
Utilities
    -0.06%       0.45%       4.27%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  S&P 500®
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Index Weighting
 
Consumer Discretionary
    -1.10%       4.49%       8.42%  
Health Care
    -0.39%       6.13%       15.02%  
Industrials
    -0.15%       5.77%       10.51%  
Materials
    -0.09%       0.99%       3.11%  
Telecommunication Services
    -0.07%       0.83%       3.82%  
 
 
* 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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5 Largest Equity Holdings – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
         
CommScope, Inc.
Telecommunication Equipment
    4.8%  
Apple, Inc.
Computers
    4.6%  
Oracle Corp.
Enterprise Software/Services
    3.8%  
International Business Machines Corp.
Computers
    3.4%  
Symantec Corp.
Internet Security
    3.2%  
         
      19.8%  
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
Emerging markets comprised 0.9% of total net assets.
 
*Includes Securites Sold Short of (1.2)%
 
Top Country Allocations – Long Positions (% of Investment Securities)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
As of October 31, 2008
 
(GRAPH)

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(unaudited)

 
Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                           
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009         Expense Ratio – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Five
  Ten
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Year   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses
                           
Janus Global Technology Fund   13.46%   –26.96%   1.03%   –2.38%   0.77%     1.02%
                           
S&P 500® Index   –8.53%   –35.31%   –2.70%   –2.48%   –1.58%      
                           
Morgan Stanley Capital International World Information Technology Index   5.66%   –30.27%   –1.88%   –5.76%   –4.17%      
                           
Lipper Quartile     1st   2nd   2nd   1st      
                           
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for Global Science & Technology Funds     14/81   19/69   6/20   5/19      
                           
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information      
                           
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
A 2% redemption fee may be imposed on shares held for 90 days or less. Performance shown does not reflect this redemption fee and, if reflected, performance would have been lower.
 
The Fund’s expense ratio shown was determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
Annual expense ratios include dividends or interest on short sales, which are paid to the lender of borrowed securities. Such expenses will vary depending on whether the securities the Fund sells short pay dividends or interest and the amount of such dividends or interest.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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The Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Fund may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings (“IPOs”) and derivatives. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
Foreign securities have additional risks including exchange rate changes, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards. These risks are magnified in emerging markets.
 
This Fund may at times have significant exposure to certain industry groups, which may react similarly to market developments (resulting in greater price volatility). The Fund also may have significant exposure to foreign markets (which include risks such as currency fluctuation and political uncertainty).
 
The use of short sales may cause the Fund to have higher expenses than those of other equity funds. Short sales are speculative transactions and involve special risks, including a greater reliance on the investment team’s ability to accurately anticipate the future value of a security. The Fund’s losses are potentially unlimited in a short sale transaction. The Fund’s use of short sales in effect leverages the Fund’s portfolio. The Fund’s use of leverage may result in risks and can magnify the effect of any losses. There is no assurance that a leveraging strategy will be successful.
 
The Fund may invest in derivatives which can be highly volatile and involve additional risks than those held by the underlying Fund assets. 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 the Fund owns.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
The Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, measured at the time of purchase, in the type of securities described by its name.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in the indices. The indices are unmanaged and are not available for direct investment; therefore, their performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
*The Fund’s inception date – December 31, 1998
 
Fund Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08- 4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,134.60     $ 6.03      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.14     $ 5.71      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 1.14%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Janus Global Technology Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Common Stock – 95.2%
           
Aerospace and Defense – 1.2%
           
      45,160    
Lockheed Martin Corp. 
  $ 3,546,415      
      76,375    
Northrop Grumman Corp. 
    3,692,731      
                  7,239,146      
Applications Software – 3.4%
           
      531,300    
Citrix Systems, Inc.*
    15,157,989      
      255,460    
Microsoft Corp. 
    5,175,620      
                  20,333,609      
Cable Television – 0.6%
           
      498,060    
British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC**
    3,545,950      
Chemicals – Diversified – 0.6%
           
      76,400    
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.**
    3,699,473      
Commercial Services – 1.2%
           
      1,755,634    
Live Nation, Inc.*
    6,864,529      
Computer Software – 0.6%
           
      291,830    
Omniture, Inc.*
    3,595,346      
Computers – 12.7%
           
      216,878    
Apple, Inc.*
    27,289,758      
      359,505    
Hewlett-Packard Co. 
    12,934,990      
      193,490    
International Business Machines Corp. 
    19,970,103      
      208,830    
Research In Motion, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)*
    14,513,685      
                  74,708,536      
Computers – Memory Devices – 0.9%
           
      681,310    
Seagate Technology
    5,559,490      
Computers – Peripheral Equipment – 0.4%
           
      161,322    
Logitech International S.A.*
    2,146,389      
Decision Support Software – 0.8%
           
      633,585    
DemandTec, Inc.*
    4,574,484      
E-Commerce/Services – 1.0%
           
      361,005    
eBay, Inc.*
    5,945,752      
Electric – Generation – 0.4%
           
      326,345    
AES Corp.*
    2,307,259      
Electronic Components – Miscellaneous – 3.0%
           
      619,095    
Flextronics International, Ltd.*
    2,402,089      
      873,600    
Tyco Electronics, Ltd. 
    15,235,584      
                  17,637,673      
Electronic Components – Semiconductors – 4.2%
           
      8,835,530    
ARM Holdings PLC**
    15,506,774      
      176,775    
Broadcom Corp. – Class A*
    4,099,412      
      1,133,895    
Micron Technology, Inc.*
    5,533,408      
                  25,139,594      
Electronic Connectors – 2.4%
           
      427,295    
Amphenol Corp. – Class A
    14,459,663      
Electronic Forms – 0.3%
           
      72,095    
Adobe Systems, Inc.*
    1,971,798      
Electronic Measuring Instruments – 0.8%
           
      209,284    
Trimble Navigation, Ltd.*
    4,487,049      
Enterprise Software/Services – 9.4%
           
      109,105    
Autonomy Corp. PLC*,**
    2,294,480      
      36,235    
BMC Software, Inc. 
    1,256,267      
      453,790    
CA, Inc. 
    7,827,878      
      423,465    
Concur Technologies, Inc.*
    11,463,197      
      657,410    
Lawson Software, Inc.*
    3,543,440      
      1,170,275    
Oracle Corp.**
    22,633,118      
      343,740    
Taleo Corp.*
    4,128,317      
      158,041    
Temenos Group A.G.*
    2,181,919      
                  55,328,616      
Human Resources – 1.9%
           
      1,268,530    
SuccessFactors, Inc.*
    11,048,896      
Internet Applications Software – 3.2%
           
      184,548    
DealerTrack Holdings, Inc.*
    2,801,439      
      947,280    
Vocus, Inc.*
    16,103,760      
                  18,905,199      
Internet Content – Information/News – 0.3%
           
      511,010    
TechTarget, Inc.*
    2,049,150      
Internet Security – 3.2%
           
      1,102,030    
Symantec Corp.*
    19,010,018      
Life and Health Insurance – 0.6%
           
      284,700    
Ondontoprev S.A. 
    3,617,037      
Machinery – General Industrial – 0.3%
           
      5,552,000    
Shanghai Electric Group Co., Ltd. 
    1,984,858      
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic – 6.9%
           
      47,745    
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
    1,595,638      
      351,296    
Celgene Corp.*
    15,007,366      
      104,300    
Genzyme Corp.*
    5,562,319      
      175,095    
Gilead Sciences, Inc.*
    8,019,351      
      183,480    
Myriad Genetics, Inc.*
    7,117,189      
      103,115    
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
    3,178,004      
                  40,479,867      
Medical Instruments – 1.6%
           
      66,720    
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.*
    9,589,666      
Medical Products – 1.0%
           
      72,665    
Baxter International, Inc. 
    3,524,252      
      59,160    
Stryker Corp. 
    2,290,084      
                  5,814,336      
Multimedia – 1.9%
           
      795,750    
News Corp. – Class A
    6,572,895      
      676,590    
WPP PLC
    4,626,117      
                  11,199,012      
Networking Products – 3.4%
           
      399,575    
Cisco Systems, Inc.*
    7,719,789      
      581,520    
Juniper Networks, Inc.*
    12,589,908      
                  20,309,697      
Power Converters and Power Supply Equipment – 2.1%
           
      1,382,000    
China High Speed Transmission Equipment Group Co., Ltd. 
    2,483,384      
      43,890    
Energy Conversion Devices*
    806,698      
      515,345    
JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR)*
    1,808,861      
      113,690    
Vestas Wind Systems A/S*
    7,401,082      
                  12,500,025      
Printing – Commercial – 0.7%
           
      128,301    
VistaPrint, Ltd.*
    4,407,139      
Retail – Consumer Electronics – 0.5%
           
      60,200    
Yamada Denki Co., Ltd.**
    2,778,137      
                         

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Semiconductor Components/Integrated Circuits – 4.1%
           
      3,677,075    
Atmel Corp.*
  $ 14,119,968      
      909,460    
Marvell Technology Group, Ltd.*
    9,985,871      
                  24,105,839      
Semiconductor Equipment – 0.8%
           
      87,849    
ASML Holdings N.V. (U.S. Shares)
    1,858,006      
      101,550    
KLA-Tencor Corp.**
    2,816,997      
                  4,675,003      
Telecommunication Equipment – 6.4%
           
      498,065    
Arris Group, Inc.*
    5,314,354      
      1,121,370    
CommScope, Inc.*
    28,146,387      
      750,175    
Tellabs, Inc.*
    3,930,917      
                  37,391,658      
Telecommunication Equipment – Fiber Optics – 2.2%
           
      908,020    
Corning, Inc.**
    13,275,252      
Telecommunication Services – 3.3%
           
      791,830    
Amdocs, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)*,**
    16,573,002      
      285,492    
SAVVIS, Inc.*
    3,248,899      
                  19,821,901      
Toys – 1.4%
           
      31,160    
Nintendo Co., Ltd.**
    8,338,289      
Web Portals/Internet Service Providers – 1.1%
           
      463,760    
Yahoo!, Inc.*
    6,627,130      
Wireless Equipment – 4.4%
           
      378,700    
QUALCOMM, Inc. 
    16,026,584      
      1,134,790    
Telefonaktiebolaget L.M. Ericsson (ADR)
    9,679,759      
                  25,706,343      
 
 
Total Common Stock (cost $544,095,410)
    563,178,808      
 
 
Money Market – 3.1%
           
      18,213,183    
Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0% (cost $18,213,183)
    18,213,183      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $562,308,593) – 98.3%
    581,391,991      
 
 
Securities Sold Short – (1.2)%
           
E-Commerce/Products – (0.9)%
           
      (64,565 )  
Amazon.com, Inc.*
    (5,198,774)      
Software Tools – (0.3)%
           
      (61,495 )  
VMware, Inc. – Class A*
    (1,603,790)      
 
 
Total Securities Sold Short (proceeds $5,211,800)
    (6,802,564)      
 
 
Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 2.9%
    17,224,821      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 591,814,248      
 
 
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Long Positions)
 
                 
          % of Investment
 
Country   Value     Securities  
 
 
Bermuda
  $ 29,628,594       5.1%  
Brazil
    3,617,037       0.6%  
Canada
    14,513,685       2.5%  
Cayman Islands
    9,851,734       1.7%  
China
    1,984,858       0.3%  
Denmark
    7,401,082       1.3%  
Guernsey
    16,573,002       2.9%  
Japan
    14,815,899       2.5%  
Jersey
    4,626,117       0.8%  
Netherlands
    1,858,006       0.3%  
Singapore
    2,402,089       0.4%  
Sweden
    9,679,759       1.7%  
Switzerland
    4,328,309       0.7%  
United Kingdom
    21,347,204       3.7%  
United States††
    438,764,616       75.5%  
 
 
Total
  $ 581,391,991       100.0%  
 
†† Includes Short-Term Securities (72.3% excluding Short-Term Securities)
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Short Positions)
 
                 
          % of Securities
 
Country   Value     Sold Short  
 
 
United States
  $ (6,802,564)       100.0%  
 
 
Total
  $ (6,802,564)       100.0%  
 
Forward Currency Contracts, Open
 
                         
Currency Sold and
  Currency
    Currency
    Unrealized
 
Settlement Date   Units Sold     Value U.S. $     Gain/(Loss)  
 
 
British Pound 5/14/09
    3,100,000     $ 4,584,510     $ (30,410)  
British Pound 6/18/09
    5,247,000       7,759,491       (84,442)  
Japanese Yen 5/14/09
    587,000,000       5,954,200       21,571  
Japanese Yen 6/18/09
    477,000,000       4,841,341       24,318  
 
 
Total
          $ 23,139,542     $ (68,963)  

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

                                     
        Janus
  Janus
  Janus
   
As of April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Janus
  Enterprise
  Orion
  Research
   
(all numbers in thousands except net asset value per share)   Fund   Fund   Fund   Fund    
 
Assets:
                                   
Investments at cost
  $ 7,716,239     $ 1,514,849     $ 2,549,900     $ 2,875,622      
Unaffiliated investments at value
  $ 6,883,962     $ 1,311,183     $ 2,381,782     $ 2,416,958      
Affiliated money market investments
    280,510       40,145       127,553       38,478      
Cash
    5,957                   154      
Cash denominated in foreign currency(1)
    3,302       282             1,134      
Restricted cash (Note 1)
    11,880             16,114            
Deposits with broker for short sales
                41,975            
Unrealized appreciation on swap contracts
                5,484            
Receivables:
                                   
Investments sold
    69,293       7,640       53,914       33,827      
Fund shares sold
    2,862       1,108       1,113       975      
Dividends
    16,421       576       5,860       5,294      
Interest
    1,914                        
Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation
    174       33       61       60      
Other assets
    98       15       26       55      
Variation Margin
                167            
Forward currency contracts
    2,945             1,002       515      
Total Assets
    7,279,318       1,360,982       2,635,051       2,497,450      
Liabilities:
                                   
Payables:
                                   
Short sales, at value(2)
                44,592            
Options written, at value(3)
                5,444            
Due to Custodian
          4       402            
Investments purchased
    60,461       4,644       47,152       20,249      
Fund shares repurchased
    2,583       15,028       4,291       16,492      
Advisory fees
    3,684       664       1,249       1,089      
Transfer agent fees and expenses
    2,151       720       944       925      
Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses
          3       12       6      
Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees
    174       33       61       59      
Foreign tax liability
                1,332            
Accrued expenses and other payables
    243       153       374       145      
Forward currency contracts
    4,770       624       1,685       1,443      
Total Liabilities
    74,066       21,873       107,538       40,408      
Net Assets
  $ 7,205,252     $ 1,339,109     $ 2,527,513     $ 2,457,042      
Net Assets Consist of:
                                   
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)*
  $ 13,251,799     $ 5,347,211     $ 4,936,593     $ 7,914,615      
Undistributed net investment income/(loss)*
    26,274       895       17,548       11,406      
Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions*
    (5,519,154)       (3,844,844)       (2,389,010)       (5,047,884)      
Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation(4)
    (553,667)       (164,153)       (37,618)       (421,095)      
Total Net Assets
  $ 7,205,252     $ 1,339,109     $ 2,527,513     $ 2,457,042      
Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)
    357,169       37,212       352,703       131,312      
Net Asset Value Per Share
  $ 20.17     $ 35.99     $ 7.17     $ 18.71      
 
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.
(1) Includes cost of $3,308,076, $282,246 and $1,035,033 for Janus Fund, Janus Enterprise Fund and Janus Research Fund, respectively.
(2) Includes proceeds of $41,974,845, $1,384,102, $11,654,587, $3,578,918, and $5,211,799 on short sales for Janus Orion Fund, Janus Triton Fund, Janus Venture Fund, Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, and Janus Global Technology Fund, respectively.
(3) Includes premiums of $9,900,229, and $1,874,183 on written options for Janus Orion Fund and Janus Venture Fund, respectively.
(4) Net of foreign taxes on investments of $1,332,375 for Janus Orion Fund.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

80  Janus Growth Funds  April 30, 2009


 

                                         
            Janus
  Janus
   
Janus
  Janus
  Janus
  Global Life
  Global
   
Triton
  Twenty
  Venture
  Sciences
  Technology
   
Fund   Fund   Fund   Fund   Fund    
 
                                         
$ 181,804     $ 6,653,082     $ 926,067     $ 630,325     $ 562,309      
$ 150,739     $ 7,159,290     $ 776,907     $ 552,286     $ 563,179      
  25,523       550,332             18,316       18,213      
        29             1,625       110      
                               
              3,050                  
  1,384             11,654       3,579       5,212      
                               
                                         
  1,954       20,957       5,736       5,662       16,837      
  1,103       2,116       42       101       707      
  93       15,528       32       1,130       957      
              20       49            
  4       187       19       14       14      
  1       32       23       4       1      
        511                        
                    122       46      
  180,801       7,748,982       797,483       582,888       605,276      
                                         
                                         
  1,653             12,663       2,984       6,803      
              1,565                  
  2             5,559                  
  1,947             3,221       5,740       5,508      
  134       3,791       652       484       219      
  412       3,895       379       304       288      
  95       2,065       286       247       421      
  4             6       2       3      
  4       187       19       14       14      
                               
  123       286       212       123       91      
                    522       115      
  4,374       10,224       24,562       10,420       13,462      
$ 176,427     $ 7,738,758     $ 772,921     $ 572,468     $ 591,814      
                                         
$ 211,715     $ 7,742,542     $ 1,112,395     $ 1,298,679     $ 3,051,444      
  (351)       2,707       (1,808)       1,774       (627)      
                                         
  (29,125)       (1,071,746)       (187,800)       (668,449)       (2,476,421)      
                                         
  (5,812)       1,065,255       (149,866)       (59,536)       17,418      
$ 176,427     $ 7,738,758     $ 772,921     $ 572,468     $ 591,814      
  17,735       160,961       24,429       35,081       56,167      
$ 9.95     $ 48.08     $ 31.64     $ 16.32     $ 10.54      

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Operations

                                     
        Janus
  Janus
  Janus
   
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Janus
  Enterprise
  Orion
  Research
   
(all numbers in thousands)   Fund   Fund   Fund   Fund    
 
Investment Income:
                                   
Interest
  $ 2,295     $ 48     $ 1,169     $      
Securities lending income
                31       3      
Dividends
    55,801       7,015       27,687       21,654      
Dividends from affiliates
    971       36       173       36      
Foreign tax withheld
    (2,653)       (48)       (474)       (351)      
Total Investment Income
    56,414       7,051       28,586       21,342      
Expenses:
                                   
Advisory fees
    21,353       3,786       7,158       6,293      
Transfer agent expenses
    7,851       1,906       3,071       3,073      
Registration fees
    114       81       116       60      
Custodian fees
    72       51       180       27      
Audit fees
    30       19       23       22      
Postage fees
    391       192       371       292      
Printing fees
    9       18       20       12      
Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses
    22       11       28       13      
Short sales dividend expense
                69            
Short sales interest expense
                           
Stock loan fees
                           
Other expenses
    181       69       108       91      
Non-recurring costs (Note 2)
    1                        
Cost assumed by Janus Capital Management LLC (Note 2)
    (1)                        
Total Expenses
    30,023       6,133       11,144       9,883      
Expense and Fee Offset
    (22)       (2)       (11)       (4)      
Net Expenses
    30,001       6,131       11,133       9,879      
Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement
                           
Net Expenses after Expense Reimbursement
    30,001       6,131       11,133       9,879      
Net Investment Income/(Loss)
    26,413       920       17,453       11,463      
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:
                                   
Net realized gain/(loss) from investment and foreign currency transactions
    (1,463,649)       (233,997)       (1,161,122)       (517,248)      
Net realized gain/(loss) from futures contracts
                (37,133)            
Net realized gain/(loss) from short sales
                1,003            
Net realized gain/(loss from swap contracts
                9,245       2,642      
Net realized gain/(loss) from options contracts
    30,877             (29,741)       596      
Change in unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation(1)
    1,372,697       232,945       1,208,306       549,811      
Net Gain/(Loss) on Investments
    (60,075)       (1,052)       (9,442)       35,801      
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
  $ (33,662)     $ (132)     $ 8,011     $ 47,264      
 
 
(1) Net of foreign taxes on investments of $1,332,375 for Janus Orion Fund.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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            Janus
  Janus
   
Janus
  Janus
  Janus
  Global Life
  Global
   
Triton
  Twenty
  Venture
  Sciences
  Technology
   
Fund   Fund   Fund   Fund   Fund    
 
                                         
$ 1     $ 63     $ 20     $ 235     $ 1      
  4                              
  442       31,368       1,515       4,716       2,142      
  21       2,717             63       76      
  (5)       (1,923)       (4)       (242)       (80)      
  463       32,225       1,531       4,772       2,139      
                                         
  389       21,648       2,123       1,888       1,547      
  215       7,317       752       848       942      
  7       97       26       25       17      
  6       42       44       9       13      
  19       23       19       21       25      
  61       346       120       145       170      
  66       8       17       14       21      
  5       47       5       7       4      
              16                  
                               
  1             26             1      
  43       247       63       55       20      
  N/A                              
  N/A                              
  812       29,775       3,211       3,012       2,760      
        (5)       (1)       (1)       (2)      
  812       29,770       3,210       3,011       2,758      
  (51)                              
  761       29,770       3,210       3,011       2,758      
  (298)       2,455       (1,679)       1,761       (619)      
                                         
  (21,058)       (114,838)       (145,538)       (71,327)       (134,462)      
        (53,867)                        
  332             2,173             511      
                               
  77       831       (1,231)             2,154      
                                         
  39,898       424,610       186,798       16,058       200,024      
  19,249       256,736       42,202       (55,269)       68,227      
$ 18,951     $ 259,191     $ 40,523     $ (53,508)     $ 67,608      
                                         

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

                                                     
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Janus
  Janus
  Janus
   
and for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
  Fund   Enterprise Fund   Orion Fund    
(all numbers in thousands)   2009   2008   2009   2008   2009   2008    
 
Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
  $ 26,413     $ 66,354     $ 920     $ 736     $ 17,453     $ 31,451      
Net realized gain/(loss) from investment and foreign currency transactions
    (1,463,649)       797,191       (233,997)       338,257       (1,161,122)       482,892      
Net realized gain/(loss) from futures contracts
                            (37,133)       (5,595)      
Net realized gain/(loss) from short sales
                            1,003       1,365      
Net realized gain/(loss) from swap contracts
                            9,245       18,339      
Net realized gain/(loss) from options contracts
    30,877       (12,037)                   (29,741)       41,135      
Change in unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation)
of investments, foreign currency translations
and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation
    1,372,697       (5,806,130)       232,945       (1,295,005)       1,208,306       (3,127,027)      
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
    (33,662)       (4,954,622)       (132)       (956,012)       8,011       (2,557,440)      
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:
                                                   
Net investment income*
    (65,042)       (62,048)                   (22,004)       (16,326)      
Net realized gain/(loss) from investment transactions*
                                       
Net (Decrease) from Dividends and Distributions
    (65,042)       (62,048)                   (22,004)       (16,326)      
Capital Share Transactions:
                                                   
Shares sold
    626,233       1,410,540       134,228       649,837       119,093       1,524,851      
Redemption fees
    N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A      
Reinvested dividends and distributions
    63,514       60,491                   21,599       16,032      
Shares repurchased
    (914,085)       (1,964,814)       (192,503)       (529,533)       (294,067)       (1,460,583)      
Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions
    (224,338)       (493,783)       (58,275)       120,304       (153,375)       80,300      
Net Increase/Decrease in Net Assets
    (323,042)       (5,510,453)       (58,407)       (835,708)       (167,368)       (2,493,466)      
Net Assets:
                                                   
Beginning of period
    7,528,294       13,038,747       1,397,516       2,233,224       2,694,881       5,188,347      
End of period
  $ 7,205,252     $ 7,528,294     $ 1,339,109     $ 1,397,516     $ 2,527,513     $ 2,694,881      
                                                     
Undistributed net investment income/(loss)*
  $ 26,274     $ 64,903     $ 895     $ (25)     $ 17,548     $ 22,099      
 
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

84  Janus Growth Funds  April 30, 2009


 

 

                                                                                       
        Janus
Janus
   
        Global
Global
   
Janus
Janus
Janus
Janus
Life
Technology
   
Research Fund Triton Fund Twenty Fund Venture Fund Sciences Fund Fund    
2009   2008 2009   2008 2009   2008 2009   2008 2009   2008 2009   2008    
 
                                                                                       
$ 11,463     $ 9,649   $ (298)     $ (335)   $ 2,455     $ 2,182   $ (1,679)     $ (5,826)   $ 1,761     $ 1,266   $ (619)     $ (1,086)      
                                                                                       
  (517,248)       (70,127)     (21,058)       (10,683)     (114,838)       522,599     (145,538)       (9,914)     (71,327)       69,084     (134,462)       64,903      
                                                                                       
                      (53,867)       (16,633)                                    
            332       2,299               2,173       585           (2,017)     511       4,175      
                                                                                       
  2,642       (5,389)                                                        
                                                                                       
  596           77       464     831           (1,231)       3,622               2,154       166      
                                                                                       
                                                                                       
                                                                                       
                                                                                       
  549,811       (1,963,789)     39,898       (69,480)     424,610       (5,301,020)     186,798       (872,722)     16,058       (305,197)     200,024       (498,155)      
                                                                                       
  47,264       (2,029,656)     18,951       (77,735)     259,191       (4,792,872)     40,523       (884,255)     (53,508)       (236,864)     67,608       (429,997)      
                                                                                       
                                                                                       
  (6,731)       (4,261)     (60)           (1,411)       (24,898)               (973)                 (3,731)      
                                                                                       
                  (17,032)                     (319,906)                          
                                                                                       
  (6,731)       (4,261)     (60)       (17,032)     (1,411)       (24,898)           (319,906)     (973)                 (3,731)      
                                                                                       
  106,534       853,392     53,353       109,888     229,216       1,011,075     10,455       31,117     20,649       124,073     24,376       81,328      
  N/A       N/A     N/A       N/A     N/A       N/A     N/A       N/A     44       220     26       229      
  6,570       4,054     59       16,261     1,381       24,383           308,642     956                 3,662      
  (287,116)       (1,239,247)     (18,728)       (60,418)     (420,858)       (1,315,914)     (38,937)       (138,884)     (47,806)       (128,325)     (33,525)       (146,246)      
                                                                                       
  (174,012)       (381,801)     34,684       65,731     (190,261)       (280,456)     (28,482)       200,875     (26,157)       (4,032)     (9,123)       (61,027)      
  (133,479)       (2,415,718)     53,575       (29,036)     67,519       (5,098,226)     12,041       (1,003,286)     (80,638)       (240,896)     58,485       (494,755)      
                                                                                       
  2,590,521       5,006,239     122,852       151,888     7,671,239       12,769,465     760,880       1,764,166     653,106       894,002     533,329       1,028,084      
$ 2,457,042     $ 2,590,521   $ 176,427     $ 122,852   $ 7,738,758     $ 7,671,239   $ 772,921     $ 760,880   $ 572,468     $ 653,106   $ 591,814     $ 533,329      
                                                                                       
                                                                                       
$ 11,406     $ 6,674   $ (351)     $ 7   $ 2,707     $ 1,662   $ (1,808)     $ (129)   $ 1,774     $ 986   $ (627)     $ (8)      

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights

                                                     
For a share outstanding during the six-month period ended
                           
April 30, 2009 (unaudited) and through each fiscal year ended
  Janus Fund    
October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $20.35       $33.66       $27.43       $24.44       $22.69       $22.52      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
    .08       .18       .16       .09       .02            
Net gains/(losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
    (.08)       (13.33)       6.17       2.92       1.73       .17      
Total from Investment Operations
          (13.15)       6.33       3.01       1.75       .17      
Less Distributions:
                                                   
Dividends (from net investment income)*
    (.18)       (.16)       (.10)       (.02)                  
Distributions (from capital gains)*
                                       
Total Distributions
    (.18)       (.16)       (.10)       (.02)                  
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $20.17       $20.35       $33.66       $27.43       $24.44       $22.69      
Total Return**
    0.09%       (39.24)%       23.12%       12.31%       7.71%       0.75%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $7,205,252       $7,528,294       $13,038,747       $11,208,629       $11,142,921       $13,277,473      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $6,758,102       $10,973,577       $11,816,878       $11,232,055       $12,310,464       $15,433,191      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(1)(2)
    0.90%       0.88%       0.88%       0.90%       0.88%       0.90%      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets***(1)
    0.90%       0.87%       0.87%       0.90%       0.87%       0.90%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    0.79%       0.60%       0.52%       0.34%       0.07%       (0.17)%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
    84%       95%       32%       69%       78%       21%      
                                         
                                                     
For a share outstanding during the six-month period ended
                           
April 30, 2009 (unaudited) and through each fiscal year ended
  Janus Enterprise Fund    
October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $35.71       $59.39       $45.65       $39.48       $33.73       $30.02      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
    .02       .05       (.01)       (.04)       (1)       (1)      
Net gains/(losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
    .26       (23.73)       13.75       6.21       5.75       3.71      
Total from Investment Operations
    .28       (23.68)       13.74       6.17       5.75       3.71      
Less Distributions:
                                                   
Dividends (from net investment income)*
                                       
Distributions (from capital gains)*
                                       
Total Distributions
                                       
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $35.99       $35.71       $59.39       $45.65       $39.48       $33.73      
Total Return **
    0.78%       (39.87)%       30.10%       15.63%       17.05%       12.36%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $1,339,109       $1,397,516       $2,233,224       $1,743,616       $1,703,542       $1,679,958      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $1,193,521       $2,025,505       $1,926,163       $1,778,532       $1,728,579       $1,795,534      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(1)(2)
    1.04%       0.92%       0.94%       1.00%       0.96%       1.04%      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets***(1)
    1.04%       0.92%       0.93%       0.99%       0.95%       1.03%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    0.16%       0.04%       (0.04)%       (0.24)%       (0.30)%       (0.46)%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
    45%       69%       32%       40%       28%       27%      
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.
** Total return not annualized for periods less than one full year.
*** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.
(1) See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
(2) The effect of non-recurring costs assumed by Janus Capital (Note 2) is included in the ratio of gross expenses to average net assets and was less than 0.01%.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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For a share outstanding during the six-month period ended April 30,
  Janus Orion Fund    
2009 (unaudited) and through each fiscal year ended October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006(1)   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $7.14       $13.57       $9.49       $7.80       $6.25       $5.64      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
    .05       .08       .03       .04       .03            
Net gains/(losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
    .04       (6.47)       4.07       1.71       1.52       .61      
Total from Investment Operations
    .09       (6.39)       4.10       1.75       1.55       .61      
Less Distributions:
                                                   
Dividends (from net investment income)*
    (.06)       (.04)       (.02)       (.06)                  
Distributions (from capital gains)*
                                       
Total Distributions
    (.06)       (.04)       (.02)       (.06)                  
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $7.17       $7.14       $13.57       $9.49       $7.80       $6.25      
Total Return**
    1.41%       (47.21)%       43.32%       22.58%       24.80%       10.82%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $2,527,513       $2,694,881       $5,188,347       $3,243,102       $691,401       $529,804      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $2,258,294       $4,709,077       $3,773,555       $966,223       $590,421       $540,305      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)(3)
    1.00%(4)       0.94%(4)       0.93%       1.00%       1.02%       1.09%      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)
    0.99%(4)       0.94%(4)       0.92%       0.99%       1.01%       1.08%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    1.56%       0.67%       0.34%       0.80%       0.52%       (0.05)%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
    170%       144%       24%       63%       68%       69%      
                                         
                                                     
For a share outstanding during the six-month period ended April 30,
  Janus Research Fund    
2009 (unaudited) and through each fiscal year ended October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $18.25       $32.09       $24.19       $22.05       $19.48       $18.14      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                 
Net investment income/(loss)
    .09       .05       .03       .02       .09            
Net gains/(losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
    .42       (13.86)       7.89       2.18       2.51       1.34      
Total from Investment Operations
    .51       (13.81)       7.92       2.20       2.60       1.34      
Less Distributions:
                                                   
Dividends (from net investment income)*
    (.05)       (.03)       (.02)       (.06)       (.03)            
Distributions (from capital gains)*
                                       
Total Distributions
    (.05)       (.03)       (.02)       (.06)       (.03)            
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $18.71       $18.25       $32.09       $24.19       $22.05       $19.48      
Total Return**
    2.82%       (43.08)%       32.76%       10.00%       13.35%       7.39%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $2,457,042       $2,590,521       $5,006,239       $3,876,997       $4,473,431       $4,471,514      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $2,247,886       $4,097,719       $4,266,701       $4,052,013       $4,447,616       $5,007,156      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)(3)
    0.89%       1.06%       1.01%       0.98%       0.93%       0.97%      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)
    0.89%       1.05%       1.00%       0.97%       0.92%       0.97%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    1.03%       0.24%       0.11%       0.11%       0.42%       (0.26)%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
    77%       102%       72%       147%       38%       43%      
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.
** Total return not annualized for periods less than one full year.
*** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.
(1) Effective October 31, 2006, Janus Olympus Fund merged into Janus Orion Fund.
(2) See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
(3) The effect of non-recurring costs assumed by Janus Capital (Note 2) is included in the ratio of gross expenses to average net assets and was less than 0.01%.
(4) Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets and Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets includes dividends on short positions. The ratio would be 0.99% and 0.99%, respectively in 2009 and 0.93% and 0.92%, respectively in 2008, without the inclusion of dividends on short positions.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights  (continued)

                                                     
For a share outstanding during the six-month period ended April 30,
  Janus Triton Fund    
2009 (unaudited) and through each fiscal year or period ended October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005(1)    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
            $8.89       $17.13       $13.09       $10.86       $10.00      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
            (.02)       .02             .01            
Net gains/(losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
            1.08       (6.36)       4.22       2.27       0.86      
Total from Investment Operations
            1.06       (6.34)       4.22       2.28       0.86      
Less Distributions and Other:
                                                   
Dividends (from net investment income)*
                              (.03)            
Distributions (from capital gains)*
                  (1.90)       (.18)       (.02)            
Return of Capital
            N/A       (2)       N/A       N/A       N/A      
Total Distributions and Other
                  (1.90)       (.18)       (.05)            
Net Asset Value, End of Period
            $9.95       $8.89       $17.13       $13.09       $10.86      
Total Return**
            11.98%       (41.05)%       32.57%       21.06%       8.60%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
            $176,427       $122,852       $151,888       $111,993       $37,695      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
            $123,073       $143,209       $120,057       $105,268       $25,904      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(3)(4)
            1.25%(5)(6)       1.20%(5)       1.13%       1.11%       1.27%(6)      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets***(3)
            1.25%(5)       1.20%(5)       1.11%       1.09%       1.25%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
            (0.49)%       (0.23)%       (0.28)%       0.12%       (0.24)%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
            75%       88%       93%       262%       48%      
                                         
                                                     
For a share outstanding during the six-month period ended April 30,
  Janus Twenty Fund    
2009 (unaudited) and through each fiscal year ended October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $46.29       $74.70       $52.93       $47.63       $39.60       $34.06      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
    .02       .01       .15       .32       .10       .03      
Net gains/(losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
    1.78       (28.27)       21.94       5.08       7.94       5.68      
Total from Investment Operations
    1.80       (28.26)       22.09       5.40       8.04       5.71      
Less Distributions:
                                                   
Dividends (from net investment income)*
    (.01)       (.15)       (.32)       (.10)       (.01)       (.17)      
Distributions (from capital gains)*
                                       
Total Distributions
    (.01)       (.15)       (.32)       (.10)       (.01)       (.17)      
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $48.08       $46.29       $74.70       $52.93       $47.63       $39.60      
Total Return**
    3.89%       (37.91)%       41.95%       11.35%       20.31%       16.85%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $7,738,758       $7,671,239       $12,769,465       $9,582,463       $9,612,503       $9,023,479      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $6,923,748       $11,801,120       $10,355,207       $9,511,589       $9,458,921       $9,319,532      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(3)(4)
    0.87%       0.85%       0.88%(7)       0.88%(7)       0.86%       0.89%      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets***(3)
    0.87%       0.84%       0.88%(7)       0.87%(7)       0.86%       0.89%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    0.07%       0.02%       0.22%       0.60%       0.21%       0.06%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
    50%       42%       20%       41%       44%       14%      
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.
** 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 25, 2005 (inception date) through October 31, 2005.
(2) Return of Capital aggregated less than $.01 on a per share basis for the period ended October 31, 2008.
(3) See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
(4) The effect of non-recurring costs assumed by Janus Capital (Note 2) is included in the ratio of gross expenses to average net assets and was less than 0.01%.
(5) Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets and Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets includes dividends on short positions. The ratio would be 1.25% and 1.25%, respectively, in 2009 and 1.16% and 1.16%, respectively, in 2008 without the inclusion of dividends on short positions.
(6) The ratio was 1.33% in 2009 and 1.85% in 2005, before waiver of certain fees incurred by the Fund.
(7) Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets and Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets includes dividends on short positions. The ratio would be 0.86% and 0.86%, respectively, in 2007 and 0.87% and 0.87%, respectively, in 2006, without the inclusion of dividends on short positions.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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For a share outstanding during the six-month period ended April 30,
  Janus Venture Fund    
2009 (unaudited) and through each fiscal year ended October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $29.82       $79.09       $65.75       $56.82       $51.57       $47.77      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                 
Net investment income/(loss)
    (.07)       .07       (.02)       (.06)                  
Net gains/(losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
    1.89       (34.87)       20.85       11.92       5.25       3.80      
Total from Investment Operations
    1.82       (34.80)       20.83       11.86       5.25       3.80      
Less Distributions and Other:
                                                 
Dividends (from net investment income)*
                                       
Distributions (from capital gains)*
          (14.47)       (7.49)       (2.93)                  
Return of Capital
    N/A       (1)       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A      
Total Distributions and Other
          (14.47)       (7.49)       (2.93)                  
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $31.64       $29.82       $79.09       $65.75       $56.82       $51.57      
Total Return**
    6.10%       (52.62)%       34.68%       21.69%       10.18%       7.95%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $772,921       $760,880       $1,764,166       $1,398,455       $1,293,150       $1,327,088      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $668,832       $1,268,992       $1,549,495       $1,353,079       $1,367,775       $1,355,755      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)(3)
    0.97%(4)       0.90%(4)       0.88%       0.91%       0.87%       0.90%      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)
    0.97%(4)       0.90%(4)       0.87%       0.91%       0.87%       0.90%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    (0.51)%       (0.46)%       (0.49)%       (0.55)%       (0.64)%       (0.74)%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
    33%       31%       57%       55%       63%       61%      
                                         
                                                     
For a share outstanding during the six-month period ended April 30,
  Janus Global Life Sciences Fund    
2009 (unaudited) and through each fiscal year ended October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $17.78       $24.12       $20.25       $19.37       $16.08       $14.61      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                 
Net investment income/(loss)
    .05       .03                              
Net gains/(losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
    (1.48)       (6.38)       3.87       .88       3.29       1.47      
Total from Investment Operations
    (1.43)       (6.35)       3.87       .88       3.29       1.47      
Less Distributions and Other:
                                                 
Dividends (from net investment income)*
    (.03)                                    
Distributions (from capital gains)*
                                       
Redemption fees
    (5)       .01       (5)       (5)       (5)       (5)      
Total Distributions and Other
    (.03)       .01                              
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $16.32       $17.78       $24.12       $20.25       $19.37       $16.08      
Total Return**
    (8.06)%       (26.29)%       19.11%       4.54%       20.46%       10.06%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $572,468       $653,106       $894,002       $982,030       $1,149,666       $1,183,496      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $596,886       $835,370       $874,776       $1,101,726       $1,181,741       $1,288,416      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)(3)
    1.02%       0.98%       1.01%       1.02%       0.97%       1.02%      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)
    1.02%       0.97%       0.99%       1.01%       0.96%       1.01%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    0.59%       0.15%       (0.27)%       (0.39)%       (0.49)%       (0.52)%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
    80%       81%       61%       87%       77%       78%      
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.
** Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.
*** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.
(1) Return of Capital aggregated less than $.01 on a per share basis for the period ended October 31, 2008.
(2) See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
(3) The effect of non-recurring costs assumed by Janus Capital (Note 2) is included in the ratio of gross expenses to average net assets and was less than 0.01%.
(4) Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets and Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets includes dividends on short positions. The ratio would be 0.96% and 0.96%, respectively, in 2009 and 0.89% and 0.89%, respectively, in 2008 without the inclusion of dividends on short positions.
(5) Redemption fees aggregated less than $.01 on a per share basis for the fiscal year ended.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights  (continued)

                                                     
For a share outstanding during the six-month period ended April 30,
  Janus Global Technology Fund    
2009 (unaudited) and through each fiscal year ended October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $9.29       $16.51       $12.23       $10.88       $9.70       $10.44      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                 
Net investment income/(loss)
    (.01)             .06             .01       .02      
Net gains/(losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
    1.26       (7.16)       4.22       1.36       1.17       (.76)      
Total from Investment Operations
    1.25       (7.16)       4.28       1.36       1.18       (.74)      
Less Distributions and Other:
                                                 
Dividends (from net investment income)*
          (.06)             (.01)                  
Distributions (from capital gains)*
                                       
Redemption fees
    (1)       (1)       (1)       (1)       (1)       (1)      
Total Distributions and Other
          (.06)             (.01)                  
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $10.54       $9.29       $16.51       $12.23       $10.88       $9.70      
Total Return**
    13.46%       (43.51)%       35.00%       12.48%       12.16%       (7.09)%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $591,814       $533,329       $1,028,084       $914,349       $993,663       $1,255,023      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $489,827       $828,435       $915,092       $999,147       $1,109,908       $1,480,508      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)(3)
    1.14%(4)       1.02%(4)       1.04%       1.13%       1.04%       1.07%      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)
    1.14%(4)       1.01%(4)       1.03%       1.11%       1.03%       1.07%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    (0.26)%       (0.13)%       0.40%       (0.30)%       0.07%       (0.37)%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
    140%       90%       57%       85%       31%       24%      
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.
** Total return not annualized for periods less than one full year.
*** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.
(1) Redemption fees aggregated less than $.01 on a per share basis for the fiscal year ended.
(2) See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
(3) The effect of non-recurring costs assumed by Janus Capital (Note 2) is included in the ratio of gross expenses to average net assets and was less than 0.01%.
(4) Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets and Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets includes dividends on short positions. The ratio would be 1.14% and 1.14%, respectively, in 2009 and 1.02% and 1.01%, respectively, in 2008 without the inclusion of dividends on short positions.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Notes to Schedules of Investments (unaudited)

Lipper Global Health/Biotechnology Funds Funds that invest at least 65% of their equity portfolios in shares of companies engaged in healthcare, medicine, and biotechnology.
 
Lipper Global Science and Technology Funds Funds that invest at least 65% of their equity portfolio in science and technology stocks.
 
Lipper Large-Cap Growth Funds Funds that, by portfolio practice, invest at least 75% of their equity assets in companies with market capitalizations (on a three-year weighted basis) greater than 300% of the dollar-weighted median market capitalization of the middle 1,000 securities of the S&P SuperComposite 1500 Index. Large-cap growth funds typically have an above-average price-to-earnings ratio, price-to-book ratio, and three-year sales-per-share growth value, compared to the S&P 500® Index.
 
Lipper Mid-Cap Growth Funds Funds that, by portfolio practice, invest at least 75% of their equity assets in companies with market capitalizations (on a three-year weighted basis) less than 300% of the dollar-weighted median market capitalization of the middle 1,000 securities of the S&P SuperComposite 1500 Index. Mid-cap growth funds typically have an above-average price-to-earnings ratio, price-to-book ratio, and three-year sales-per-share growth value, compared to the S&P MidCap 400 Index.
 
Lipper Multi-Cap Growth Funds Funds that, by portfolio practice, invest in a variety of market capitalization ranges without concentrating more than 75% of their equity assets in any one market capitalization range over an extended period of time. Multi-cap funds typically have between 25% to 75% of their assets invested in companies with market capitalizations (on a three-year weighted basis) above 300% of the dollar-weighted median market capitalization of the middle 1,000 securities of the S&P SuperComposite 1500 Index. Multi-cap growth funds typically have an above-average price-to-earnings ratio, price-to-book ratio, and three-year sales-per-share growth value, compared to the S&P SuperComposite 1500 Index.
 
Lipper Small-Cap Growth Funds Funds that, by portfolio practice, invest at least 75% of their equity assets in companies with market capitalizations (on a three-year weighted basis) less than 250% of the dollar-weighted median of the smallest 500 of the middle 1,000 securities of the S&P SuperComposite 1500 Index. Small-cap growth funds typically have an above-average price-to-earnings ratio, price-to-book ratio, and three-year sales-per-share growth value, compared to the S&P SmallCap 600 Index.
 
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).
 
Morgan Stanley Capital International World Health Care Index Is a capitalization weighted index that monitors the performance of health care stocks from developed market countries in North America, Europe, and the Asia/Pacific Region. The index includes reinvestment of dividends, net of foreign withholding taxes.
 
Morgan Stanley Capital International World Information Technology Index Is a capitalization weighted index that monitors the performance of information technology stocks from developed market countries in North America, Europe, and the Asia/Pacific Region. The index includes reinvestment of dividends, net of foreign withholding taxes.
 
Russell 1000® Growth Index Measures the performance of those Russell 1000® Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
 
Russell 2000® Growth Index Measures the performance of those Russell 2000® Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
 
Russell 2000® Index Measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000® Index.

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Notes to Schedules of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

 
Russell 2500TMGrowth Index Measures the performance of those Russell 2500TM Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
 
Russell 3000® Growth Index Measures the performance of those Russell 3000® Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The stocks in this index are also members of either the Russell 1000® Growth or the Russell 2000® Growth Indices.
 
Russell Midcap® Growth Index Measures the performance of those Russell Midcap® Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
 
S&P 500® Index The Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) 500® Index is a commonly recognized, market-capitalization weighted index of 500 widely held equity securities, designed to measure broad U.S. Equity performance.
 
S&P MidCap 400 Index An unmanaged group of 400 domestic stocks chosen for their market size, liquidity and industry group representation.
 
VVPR Strips The VVPR strip is a coupon which, if presented along with the dividend coupon of the ordinary share, allows the benefit of a reduced withholding tax on the dividends paid by the company. This strip is quoted separately from the ordinary share and is freely negotiable.
 
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.
 
ADR American Depositary Receipt
 
GDR Global Depositary Receipt
 
LEAPS Long-Term Equity Anticipation Securities
 
PLC Public Limited Company
 
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust
 
U.S. Shares Securities of foreign companies trading on an American Stock Exchange.
 
* Non-income-producing security.
** A portion of this security has been segregated by the custodian to cover margin or segregation requirements on open futures contracts, forward currency contracts, options contracts, short sales and/or securities with extended settlement dates.
ß Security is illiquid.

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°°  Schedule of Fair Valued Securities (as of April 30, 2009)
 
               
        Value as a %
   
    Value   of Net Assets    
 
 
Janus Venture Fund
             
Digital Domain – Private Placement
  $ 7,291,116   0.9%    
Genius Products, Inc., 5.0000%, expires 12/31/10
    2,000,000   0.3%    
Genius Products, Inc. – Private Placement – expires 2/7/14
    -   0.0%    
Lantronix, Inc. – Private Placement – expires 2/9/11
    16   0.0%    
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. – Private Placement – expires 5/17/12
    7,700   0.0%    
Parent Co. (LEAPS), expires July 2009, exercise price $6.40
    105   0.0%    
Parent Co. (LEAPS), expires July 2009, exercise price $6.85
    24   0.0%    
PokerTek, Inc. – Private Placement – expires 4/23/12
    120,259   0.0%    
 
 
    $ 9,419,220   1.2%    
 
 
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund
             
Fibrogen, Inc.
  $ 7,440,153   1.3%    
Lifesync Holdings, Inc. – Private Placement
    1,692,654   0.3%    
Mediquest Therapeutics – expires 6/15/11
    -   0.0%    
Mediquest Therapeutics – expires 6/15/12
    161   0.0%    
Mediquest Therapeutics – Private Placement
    2,509,255   0.4%    
Mediquest Therapeutics – Private Placement, Series A-1
    1,557,765   0.3%    
Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. – Private Placement
    4,130,815   0.7%    
 
 
    $ 17,330,803   3.0%    
 
 
 
Securities are valued at “fair value” pursuant to procedures adopted by the Funds’ trustees. The Schedule of Fair Valued Securities does not include international equity securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic fair valuation model.
 
§ Schedule of Restricted and Illiquid Securities (as of April 30, 2009)
 
                         
    Acquisition
  Acquisition
      Value as a
   
    Date   Cost   Value   % of Net Assets    
 
 
Janus Venture Fund
                       
Digital Domain-Private Placement°°
  7/26/07   $ 7,291,119   $ 7,291,116   0.9%    
Genius Products, Inc., 5.0000%, expires 12/31/10°°
  2/19/09     2,000,000     2,000,000   0.3%    
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.-Private Placement-expires 5/17/12°°
  5/17/07     198,682     7,700   0.0%    
PokerTek, Inc.-Private Placement-expires 4/23/12°°
  4/23/07     712,613     120,259   0.0%    
 
 
        $ 10,202,414   $ 9,419,075   1.2%    
 
 
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund
                       
Fibrogen, Inc.-Private Placement
  12/28/04-11/8/05   $ 5,786,786   $ 7,440,153   1.3%    
Lifesync Holdings, Inc.-Private Placement
  5/31/06-2/19/08     5,869,428     1,692,654   0.3%    
Mediquest Therapeutics-expires 6/15/11
  5/11/06-6/15/06           0.0%    
Mediquest Therapeutics-expires 6/15/12
  10/12/07-5/08/08     94,066     161   0.0%    
Mediquest Therapeutics-Private Placement
  5/11/06-6/15/06     5,018,510     2,509,255   0.4%    
Mediquest Therapeutics-Private Placement, Series A-1
  3/31/09     3,135,054     1,557,765   0.3%    
Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.-Private Placement
  7/3/08     4,130,815     4,130,815   0.7%    
 
 
        $ 24,034,659   $ 17,330,803   3.0%    
 
 
 
The Funds have registration rights for certain restricted securities held as of April 30, 2009. The issuer incurs all registration costs.

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Notes to Schedules of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

 
£  The Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, defines affiliates as those companies in which a fund holds 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities at any time during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009.
 
                                           
    Purchases   Sales   Realized
  Dividend
  Value
   
    Shares   Cost   Shares   Cost   Gain/(Loss)   Income   at 4/30/09    
 
Janus Orion FundÏ
                                         
CapitalSource, Inc.
    $   7,526,163   $ 115,099,489   $ (87,614,260)   $ 994,204   $ 36,078,574    
Cypress Semiconductor Corp.*
  1,387,275     5,041,167   7,439,385     40,874,077     10,062,786         12,636,574    
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.
  252,255     7,482,727               475,196     67,657,411    
Lamar Advertising Co. – Class A
  2,160,655     29,690,281   186,110     10,076,173     (6,726,214)         72,250,981    
Sotheby’s Holdings, Inc. – Class A
        5,604,913     146,189,748     (96,968,096)     783,151        
SunPower Corp. – Class B*(1)
        2,560,458     139,136,425     (72,112,602)            
VistaPrint, Ltd.*
        862,030     26,159,375     (6,576,721)         54,730,302    
 
 
    3,800,185   $ 42,214,175   24,179,059   $ 477,535,287   $ (259,935,107)   $ 2,252,552   $ 243,353,842    
 
 
                                           
                                           
    Purchases   Sales   Realized
  Dividend
  Value
   
    Shares   Cost   Shares   Cost   Gain/(Loss)   Income   at 4/30/09    
 
Janus Venture Fund
                                         
Century Casinos, Inc.*
    $     $   $   $   $ 3,642,351    
Genius Products, Inc. – Private Placement* (2)
                        53,350    
Health Grades, Inc.*
                        5,248,592    
Horizon Lines, Inc. – Class A
  40,335     162,516               363,190     8,889,896    
inContact, Inc.* (3)
                        3,794,851    
Information Services Group, Inc.*
                        5,804,776    
Intermap Technologies Corp.*
                        3,934,516    
LivePerson, Inc.*
                        8,353,517    
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.*
                        2,584,340    
NaviSite, Inc.*
                        1,407,717    
PokerTek, Inc.*
                        564,915    
Progressive Gaming International Corp.*
        681,705     13,547,452     (13,506,482)            
Sturm Ruger and Co., Inc.
                        12,950,612    
Ultimate Software Group, Inc.*
                        26,391,506    
Workstream, Inc. (U.S. Shares)*
        1,848,289     9,410,691     (9,327,668)         861,170    
Yucheng Technologies, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)*
                        7,346,395    
 
 
        $ 162,516       $ 22,958,143   $ (22,834,150)   $ 363,190   $ 91,828,504    
 
 
                                           
                                           
    Purchases   Sales   Realized
  Dividend
  Value
   
    Shares   Cost   Shares   Cost   Gain/(Loss)   Income   at 4/30/09    
 
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund
                                         
Lifesync Holdings, Inc. -Private Placement* (4)
    $     $   $   $   $ 1,692,654    
Mediquest Therapeutics – Private Placement
                        2,509,255    
 
 
        $       $   $   $   $ 4,201,909    
 
 
(1) Spun off from Cypress Semiconductor Corp. on 9/30/2008 with terms of .2743 shares for 1.
(2) Reverse stock split 1:500 on 4/3/09.
(3) On 1/2/09, UCN, Inc. changed its name to inContact, Inc.
(4) In a corporate action merger on 3/10/09, 659,604 shares of GMP Companies, Inc. – Promissory Note were exchanged 1 for 1 for GMP Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Lifesync Holdings, Inc.

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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 April 30, 2009. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
 
Valuation Inputs Summary (as of April 30, 2009)
 
                       
        Level 2 – Other Significant
  Level 3 – Significant
   
    Level 1 – Quoted Prices   Observable Inputs   Unobservable Inputs    
 
Investments in Securities:
                     
 
 
Growth
                     
Janus Fund
  $ 5,786,718,989   $ 1,377,752,906   $    
Janus Enterprise Fund
    1,204,477,041     146,850,847        
Janus Orion Fund
    1,919,088,326     564,678,764        
Janus Research Fund
    1,965,277,688     490,158,038        
Janus Triton Fund
    146,507,095     29,754,673        
Janus Twenty Fund
    5,761,756,640     1,947,865,568        
Janus Venture Fund
    749,635,318     17,954,982     9,291,116    
 
 
Specialty Growth
                     
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund
    407,885,010     145,385,830     17,330,804    
Janus Global Technology Fund
    491,086,300     90,305,691        
 
 
Investments in Purchased Options:
                     
 
 
Growth
                     
Janus Orion Fund
    13,445,250     12,123,014        
Janus Venture Fund
        25,129        
 
 
Investments in Securities Sold Short:
                     
 
 
Growth
                     
Janus Orion Fund
    (44,592,210)            
Janus Triton Fund
    (1,653,140)            
Janus Venture Fund
    (10,546,000)     (2,116,513)        
 
 
Specialty Growth
                     
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund
        (2,984,339)        
Janus Global Technology Fund
    (6,802,564)            
 
 
Other Financial Instruments(a):
                     
 
 
Growth
                     
Janus Fund
        (1,824,944)        
Janus Enterprise Fund
        (624,315)        
Janus Orion Fund
    (2,335,640)     (642,566)        
Janus Research Fund
        (928,415)        
Janus Twenty Fund
    8,855,508            
Janus Venture Fund
    (1,030,000)     (534,750)        
 
 
Specialty Growth
                     
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund
        (399,970)        
Janus Global Technology Fund
        (68,963)        
 
 
(a) Other Financial Instruments include futures, forward currency, written option, 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.
 
Level 3 Valuation Reconciliation of Assets (as of the six-month period ended April 30, 2009)
 
                                               
                Change in
               
        Accrued
      Unrealized
  Net
  Transfers In
       
    Balance as of
  Discounts/
  Realized
  Appreciation/
  Purchases/
  and/or Out of
  Balance as of
   
    October 31, 2008   Premiums   Gain/(Loss)   (Depreciation)(a)   (Sales)   Level 3   April 30, 2009    
 
Investments in Securities:
                                             
 
 
Growth
                                             
Janus Venture Fund
  $ 7,291,116   $   $   $   $ 2,000,000   $   $ 9,291,116    
 
 
Specialty Growth
                                             
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund
  $ 26,186,663   $   $   $ (8,855,859)   $   $   $ 17,330,804    
 
 
(a) Included in “Change in unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statements of Operations.

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Notes to Schedules of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

 
Aggregate collateral segregated to cover margin or segregation requirements on open futures contracts, forward currency contracts, options contracts, short sales and/or securities with extended settlement dates as of April 30, 2009 are noted below.
 
           
Fund   Aggregate Value    
 
 
Growth
         
Janus Fund
  $ 750,494,514    
Janus Enterprise Fund
    42,369,707    
Janus Orion Fund
    903,982,879    
Janus Research Fund
    350,107,350    
Janus Triton Fund
    2,799,900    
Janus Twenty Fund
    556,000,000    
Janus Venture Fund
    87,567,090    
Specialty Growth
         
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund
    126,588,429    
Janus Global Technology Fund
    47,350,103    
 
 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 
The following section describes the organization and significant accounting policies and provides more detailed information about the schedules and tables that appear throughout this report. In addition, the Notes to Financial Statements explain the methods used in preparing and presenting this report.
 
1.  Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
 
Janus Fund, Janus Enterprise Fund, Janus Orion Fund, Janus Research Fund, Janus Triton Fund, Janus Twenty Fund, Janus Venture Fund, Janus Global Life Sciences Fund and Janus Global Technology Fund (collectively the “Funds” and individually a “Fund”) are series funds. The Funds are 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. The Trust offers twenty-eight funds with differing investment objectives and policies. The Funds invest primarily in equity securities. Each Fund in this report is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act, with the exception of Janus Orion Fund and Janus Twenty Fund, which are classified as non-diversified. The Funds are no-load investments.
 
The following accounting policies have been consistently followed by the Funds and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America in the investment company industry.
 
Investment Valuation
Securities are valued at the last sales price or the official closing price for securities traded on a principal securities exchange (U.S. or foreign) and on the NASDAQ National Market. Securities traded on over-the-counter markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported are 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 Funds’ Trustees. Short-term securities with maturities of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Debt securities with a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that reflects such factors as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Short positions shall be valued in accordance with the same methodologies, except that in the event that a last sale price is not available, the latest ask price shall be used instead of a bid price. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect as of the daily close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). When market quotations are not readily available or deemed unreliable, or events or circumstances that may affect the value of portfolio securities held by the Funds are identified between the closing of their principal markets and the time the net asset value (“NAV”) is determined, securities may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the supervision of the Funds’ Trustees. 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; and (iii) a non-significant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt. The Funds may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by an independent pricing service to value foreign equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the NYSE. Restricted and illiquid securities are valued in accordance with procedures established by the Funds’ Trustees.
 
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 Trust 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.
 
Expenses
Each Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to each fund in the Trust.
 
Securities Lending
Under procedures adopted by the Trustees, the Funds may seek to earn additional income by lending securities to qualified parties (typically brokers or other financial institutions) who need to borrow securities in order to complete certain transactions such as covering short sales, avoiding failures to deliver securities or completing arbitrage activities. There is the risk of delay in recovering a loaned security or the risk of loss in collateral rights if the borrower fails financially. Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) makes efforts to balance the benefits and risks from granting such loans.
 
The Funds do not have the right to vote on securities while they are being lent; however, the Funds may attempt to call back the loan and vote the proxy if time permits. All loans will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash,

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

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 permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Cash collateral may be invested as permitted by the 1940 Act and rules promulgated thereunder.
 
Dresdner Bank AG (the “Lending Agent”) may also invest the cash collateral in the Allianz Dresdner Daily Asset Fund or investments in non-affiliated money market funds or accounts, mutually agreed to by the Funds and the Lending Agent, that comply with Rule 2a-7 of the 1940 Act relating to money market funds.
 
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 upon this mark-to-market evaluation.
 
The borrower pays fees at the Funds’ direction to the Lending Agent. The Lending Agent may retain a portion of the interest earned on the cash collateral invested. The cash collateral invested by the Lending Agent is disclosed in the Schedules of Investments (if applicable). The lending fees and the Funds’ portion of the interest income earned on cash collateral are included on the Statements of Operations (if applicable).
 
The Securities Lending Program was suspended and effective November 19, 2008, the Funds no longer had any securities on loan. Management continues to review the program and may resume securities lending.
 
Interfund Lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order received from the SEC, the Funds may be party to interfund lending agreements between the Funds and other Janus Capital-sponsored mutual funds and certain pooled investment vehicles, which permit them to borrow or lend cash at a rate beneficial to both the borrowing and lending funds. Outstanding borrowings from all sources totaling 10% or more of the borrowing Fund’s total assets must be collateralized at 102% of the outstanding principal value of the loan; loans of less than 10% may be unsecured.
 
Forward Currency Transactions
The Funds may enter into forward currency contracts in order to reduce exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on foreign portfolio holdings and to lock in the U.S. dollar cost of firm purchase and sale commitments for securities denominated in or exposed to foreign currencies. A forward currency exchange contract is a commitment to purchase or sell a foreign currency at a future date at a negotiated rate.
 
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 contract is included in “Net realized gain/(loss) from investment and foreign currency transactions” on the Statements of Operations (if applicable).
 
Forward currency contracts held by the Funds are fully collateralized by other securities, which are denoted in the accompanying Schedules of Investments (if applicable). The collateral is evaluated daily to ensure its market value equals or exceeds the current market value of the corresponding forward currency contracts. Such collateral is in the possession of the Funds’ custodian.
 
On September 15, 2008, Lehman Brothers Holding, Inc. (Lehman) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in U.S. Federal Court. A number of Lehman subsidiaries have subsequently filed bankruptcy or similar insolvency proceedings in the U.S. and other jurisdictions. Lehman’s bankruptcy caused the Funds to write-off Lehman foreign exchange currency gains and losses and the associated receivables and payables. The written-off gains and losses are included in “Net realized gain/(loss) from investment and foreign currency transactions” on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.
 
Futures Contracts
The Funds may enter into futures contracts to gain exposure to the stock market pending investment of cash balances or to meet liquidity needs. The Funds 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 are marked-to-market daily, and the daily variation margin is recorded as a receivable or payable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities (if applicable). When a contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded as “Net realized gain/(loss) from futures contracts” on the Statements of Operations (if applicable), equal to the difference between the opening and closing value of the contract. Generally, futures contracts are marked-to-market (i.e., treated as realized and subject to distribution) for federal income tax purposes at fiscal year-end. Securities designated as collateral for market value on futures contracts are noted in the Schedules of Investments (if applicable). Such collateral is in the possession of the Funds’ custodian.

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Swaps
The Funds may utilize swap agreements as a means to gain exposure to certain common stocks and/or to “hedge” or protect their portfolios from adverse movements in securities prices or interest rates. A swap is an agreement that obligates two parties to exchange a series of cash flows at specified intervals based upon or calculated by reference to changes in specified prices or rates for a specified amount of an underlying asset. Swap agreements entail the risk that a party will default on its payment obligation to a Fund. If the other party to a swap defaults, a Fund would risk the loss of the net amount of the payments that it contractually is entitled to receive. If a 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 contracts are reported as an asset or liability on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Realized gains and losses are reported in “Net realized gain/(loss) from swap contracts” on the Statements of Operations (if applicable).
 
Various types of swaps such as credit default (funded and unfunded), equity, interest rate, and total return swaps are described below.
 
Credit default swaps are a specific kind of counterparty agreement that allows 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.
 
Funded or unfunded credit default swaps are based on an index of credit default swaps (“CDXs”) or other similarly structured products. CDXs are designed to track segments of the credit default swap market and provide investors with exposure to specific reference baskets of issuers of bonds or loans. These instruments have the potential to allow an investor to obtain the same investment exposure as an investor who invests in an individual credit default swap, but with the potential added benefit of diversification. The CDX reference baskets are normally priced daily and rebalanced every six months in conjunction with leading market makers in the credit industry. The liquidity of the market for CDXs is normally subject to liquidity in the secured loan and credit derivatives markets. A Fund investing in CDXs is normally only permitted to take long positions in these instruments.
 
Equity swaps involve the exchange by two parties of future cash flow (e.g., one cash flow based on a referenced interest rate and the other based on the performance of stock or a stock index).
 
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).
 
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.
 
Options Contracts
The Funds may purchase or write covered and uncovered put and call options on futures contracts and on portfolio securities for hedging purposes or as a substitute for an investment. The Funds may utilize American-style and European-style options. An American-style option is an option contract that can be exercised at any time between the time of purchase and the option’s expiration date. A European-style option is an option contract that can only be exercised on the option’s expiration date. The Funds may also purchase or write put and call options on foreign currencies in a manner similar to that in which futures or forward contracts on foreign currencies will be utilized. The Funds may also invest in Long-Term Equity Anticipation Securities (LEAPS), which are long-term option contracts that can be maintained for a period of up to three years. The Funds generally invest in options to hedge against adverse movements in the value of portfolio holdings.
 
When an option is written, the Funds receive a premium and become obligated to sell or purchase the underlying security at a fixed price, upon exercise of the option. In writing an option, the Funds bear the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option. Exercise of an option written by the Funds could result in the Funds buying or selling a security at a price different from the current market value.
 
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.
 
The Funds may also purchase and write exchange-listed and over-the-counter put and call options on domestic securities indices, and on foreign securities indices listed on domestic and foreign securities exchanges. Options on securities indices are similar to options on securities except that (1) the expiration cycles of securities index options are monthly, while those of securities options are currently quarterly, and (2) the delivery requirements are different. Instead of giving the right to take or make delivery of securities at a specified price, an option on a securities index gives the holder the right to receive a cash “exercise settlement amount” equal to (a) the amount, if any, by which the fixed exercise price of the option exceeds (in the case of a put) or is less than (in the case of a call) the closing value of the underlying index on the date of exercise, multiplied by (b) a fixed “index multiplier.” Receipt of this cash amount will depend upon the closing level of the securities index upon which the option is based

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

being greater than, in the case of a call, or less than, in the case of a put, the exercise price of the index and the exercise price of the option times a specified multiple. The writer of the option is obligated, in return for the premium received, to make delivery of this amount.
 
Holdings designated to cover outstanding written options are noted in the Schedules of Investments (if applicable). Options written are reported as a liability on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as “Options written at value” (if applicable).
 
Realized gains and losses are reported as “Net realized gain/(loss) from options contracts” on the Statements of Operations (if applicable).
 
The Funds recognized realized gains/(losses) from written options contracts during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 as indicated in the table below:
 
           
Fund   Gains/(Losses)    
 
 
Growth
         
Janus Fund
  $ 33,886,432    
Janus Orion Fund
    15,449,462    
Janus Research Fund
    596,108    
Janus Triton Fund
       
Janus Twenty Fund
    830,898    
Janus Venture Fund
    (55,683)    
Specialty Growth
         
Janus Global Technology Fund
    2,808,615    
 
 
 
The risk in writing call options is that the Funds give 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 Funds 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 Funds pay a premium whether or not the options are exercised. 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 Funds’ hedging strategy unsuccessful. In addition, there can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any option purchased or sold. There is no limit to the loss the Funds may recognize due to written call options.
 
Written option activity for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 is indicated in the tables below:
 
                 
    Number of
  Premiums
   
Call Options   Contracts   Received    
 
 
Janus Fund
               
Options outstanding at October 31, 2008
    225,221   $ 28,187,292    
Options written
    15,995     2,863,193    
Options closed
    (8,035)     (2,394,591)    
Options expired
    (233,181)     (28,655,894)    
Options exercised
           
 
 
Options outstanding at April 30, 2009
      $    
 
 
 
                 
    Number of
  Premiums
   
Put Options   Contracts   Received    
 
 
Janus Fund
               
Options outstanding at October 31, 2008
    171,298   $ 15,408,530    
Options written
    69,339     18,354,833    
Options closed
    (147,694)     (25,332,225)    
Options expired
    (2,529)     (1,141,793)    
Options exercised
    (90,414)     (7,289,345)    
 
 
Options outstanding at April 30, 2009
      $    
 
 
 
                 
    Number of
  Premiums
   
Call Options   Contracts   Received    
 
 
Janus Orion Fund
               
Options outstanding at October 31, 2008
    95,579   $ 23,116,816    
Options written
    598,546     50,953,257    
Options closed
    (524,156)     (57,602,605)    
Options expired
    (162,709)     (13,709,372)    
Options exercised
    (5,378)     (1,333,140)    
 
 
Options outstanding at April 30, 2009
    1,882   $ 1,424,956    
 
 
 
                 
    Number of
  Premiums
   
Put Options   Contracts   Received    
 
 
Janus Orion Fund
               
Options outstanding at October 31, 2008
    124,651   $ 23,311,865    
Options written
    56,866     12,171,742    
Options closed
    (117,554)     (22,814,062)    
Options expired
    (28,448)     (3,969,692)    
Options exercised
    (1,549)     (224,580)    
 
 
Options outstanding at April 30, 2009
    33,966   $ 8,475,273    
 
 
    Number of
  Premiums
   
Call Options   Contracts   Received    
 
 
Janus Research Fund
               
Options outstanding at October 31, 2008
      $    
Options written
    9,608     705,748    
Options closed
           
Options expired
    (8,089)     (596,107)    
Options exercised
    (1,519)     (109,641)    
 
 
Options outstanding at April 30, 2009
      $    
 
 
    Number of
  Premiums
   
Call Options   Contracts   Received    
 
 
Janus Triton Fund
               
Options outstanding at October 31, 2008
    223   $ 77,380    
Options written
           
Options closed
           
Options expired
    (223)     (77,380)    
Options exercised
           
 
 
Options outstanding at April 30, 2009
      $    
 
 
    Number of
  Premiums
   
Call Options   Contracts   Received    
 
 
Janus Twenty Fund
               
Options outstanding at October 31, 2008
      $    
Options written
    21,655     830,898    
Options closed
           
Options expired
    (21,655)     (830,898)    
Options exercised
           
 
 
Options outstanding at April 30, 2009
      $    
 
 
 

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    Number of
  Premiums
   
Call Options   Contracts   Received    
 
 
Janus Venture Fund
               
Options outstanding at October 31, 2008
    1,000   $ 250,000    
Options written
    27,170     2,787,964    
Options closed
    (1,000)     (117,999)    
Options expired
    (17,500)     (2,110,242)    
Options exercised
    (2,670)     (190,555)    
 
 
Options outstanding at April 30, 2009
    7,000   $ 619,168    
 
 
    Number of
  Premiums
   
Put Options   Contracts   Received    
 
 
Janus Venture Fund
               
Options outstanding at October 31, 2008
    3,000   $ 731,250    
Options written
    58,713     5,365,285    
Options closed
    (27,589)     (3,205,720)    
Options expired
    (14,374)     (1,405,800)    
Options exercised
    (3,000)     (230,000)    
 
 
Options outstanding at April 30, 2009
    16,750   $ 1,255,015    
 
 
    Number of
  Premiums
   
Call Options   Contracts   Received    
 
 
Janus Global Technology Fund
               
Options outstanding at October 31, 2008
    984   $ 783,985    
Options written
    32,223     4,034,644    
Options closed
    (23,687)     (2,941,486)    
Options expired
    (9,319)     (1,815,805)    
Options exercised
    (201)     (61,338)    
 
 
Options outstanding at April 30, 2009
      $    
 
 
    Number of
  Premiums
   
Put Options   Contracts   Received    
 
 
Janus Global Technology Fund
               
Options outstanding at October 31, 2008
      $    
Options written
    14,055     755,321    
Options closed
    (14,055)     (755,321)    
Options expired
           
Options exercised
           
 
 
Options outstanding at April 30, 2009
      $    
 
 
 
Short Sales
The Funds may engage in “short sales against the box.” Short sales against the box involve either selling short a security that the Funds own or selling short a security that the Funds have the right to obtain, for delivery at a specified date in the future. The Funds may enter into short sales against the box to hedge against anticipated declines in the market price of portfolio securities. The Funds do not deliver from their portfolios the securities sold short and do not immediately receive the proceeds of the short sale. The Funds borrow the securities sold short and receive proceeds from the short sale only when they deliver the securities to the lender. If the value of the securities sold short increases prior to the scheduled delivery date, the Funds lose the opportunity to participate in the gain.
 
The Funds may also engage in other short sales. The Funds may engage in short sales when the portfolio managers and/or investment personnel anticipate that a security’s market purchase price will be less than its borrowing price. To complete the transaction, the Funds must borrow the security to deliver it to the purchaser and buy that same security in the market to return it to the lender. No more than 10% of a Fund’s net assets may be invested in short sales of stocks, futures, swaps, structured notes, and uncovered written calls. The Funds may engage in short sales “against the box” and options for hedging purposes that are not subject to this 10% limit. Although the potential for gain as a result of a short sale is limited to the price at which a Fund sold the security short less the cost of borrowing the security, the potential for loss is theoretically unlimited because there is no limit to the cost of replacing the borrowed security. There is no assurance that a Fund will be able to close out a short position at a particular time or at an acceptable price. A gain or a loss will be recognized upon termination of a short sale. Short sales held by the Funds are fully collateralized by other securities, which are denoted in the accompanying Schedules of Investments (if applicable). The Funds are also required to pay the lender of the security any dividends or interest that accrues on a borrowed security during the period of the loan. Depending on the arrangements made with the broker or custodian, a Fund may or may not receive any payments (including interest) on collateral it has deposited with the broker. The Funds pay stock loan fees on assets borrowed from the security broker. As of April 30, 2009, Janus Orion Fund, Janus Triton Fund, Janus Venture Fund, Janus Global Life Sciences Fund and Janus Global Technology Fund had deposits with brokers of $41,974,845, $1,384,102, $11,654,587, $3,578,918 and $5,211,799, respectively. The deposits represent restricted cash held as collateral in relation to short sales.
 
A Fund may also enter into short positions through derivative instruments such as option contracts, futures contracts and swap agreements which may expose the Fund to similar risks. To the extent that the Fund enters into short derivative positions, the Fund may be exposed to risks similar to those associated with short sales, including the risk that the Fund’s losses are theoretically unlimited.
 
Foreign Currency Translations
The Funds do 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.

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 
Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and market risk. Risks may arise from the potential inability of a counterparty to meet the terms of a contract and from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.
 
When-Issued Securities
The Funds may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued or forward commitment basis. 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 Funds may hold liquid assets as collateral with the Funds’ custodian sufficient to cover the purchase price.
 
Exchange-Traded Funds
The Funds may invest in exchange-traded funds, which are index-based investment companies that hold substantially all of their assets in securities representing their specific index. As a shareholder of another investment company, a Fund would bear its pro rata portion of the other investment company’s expenses, including advisory fees, in addition to the expenses the Fund bears directly in connection with its own operations.
 
Exchange-Traded Notes
The Funds may invest directly in exchange-traded notes (“ETN”), which are senior, unsecured, unsubordinated debt securities whose returns are linked to a particular index and provide exposure to the total returns of various market indices, including indices linked to stocks, bonds, commodities and currencies. This type of debt security differs from other types of bonds and notes. ETN returns are based upon the performance of a market index minus applicable fees; no period coupon payments are distributed and no principal protections exist. ETNs do not pay cash distributions. Instead, the value of dividends, interest, and investment gains are captured in the Funds’ total return. The Funds will invest in these securities when desiring exposure to debt securities or commodities. When evaluating ETNs for investment, Janus Capital will consider the potential risks involved, expected tax efficiency, rate of return, and credit risk. When the Funds invest in ETNs, they will bear their proportionate share of any fees and expenses borne by the ETN. There may be restrictions on the Funds’ right to redeem their investment in an ETN, which are meant to be held until maturity. The Funds’ decision to sell their ETN holdings may be limited by the availability of a secondary market.
 
Equity-Linked Structured Notes
The Funds may invest in equity-linked structured notes. Equity-linked structured notes are derivative securities which are specially designed to combine the characteristics of one or more underlying securities and their equity derivatives in a single note form. The return and/or yield or income component may be based on the performance of the underlying equity securities, an equity index, and/or option positions. Equity-linked structured notes are typically offered in limited transactions by financial institutions in either registered or non-registered form. An investment in equity-linked structured notes creates exposure to the credit risk of the issuing financial institution, as well as to the market risk of the underlying securities. There is no guaranteed return of principal with these securities and the appreciation potential of these securities may be limited by a maximum payment or call right. In certain cases, equity-linked structured notes may be more volatile and less liquid than less complex securities or other types of fixed-income securities. Such securities may exhibit price behavior that does not correlate with other fixed-income securities.
 
Initial Public Offerings
The Funds may invest in initial public offerings (“IPOs”). IPOs and other investment techniques may have a magnified performance impact on a Fund with a small asset base. A Fund may not experience similar performance as its assets grow.
 
Counterparties
Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to a 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 a Fund. A Fund may be unable to recover its investments from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the exposure to counterparty risk in respect to financial assets approximates their carrying value as recorded in a Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
 
A 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 a Fund’s cash balances are invested in one or more money market funds, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. A 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

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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 a Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.
 
Restricted Security Transactions
Restricted securities held by the Funds 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 Funds 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.
 
Restricted Cash
As of April 30, 2009, Janus Fund, Janus Orion Fund and Janus Venture Fund had restricted cash in the amount of $11,880,000, $16,113,750 and $3,050,000, respectively. The restricted cash represents collateral received in relation to options contracts, swap agreements, futures contracts and short sales invested in by the Fund at April 30, 2009. The restricted cash is held at the Fund’s custodian, State Street Bank and Trust Company. The carrying value of the restricted cash approximates fair value.
 
Dividend Distributions
The Funds generally declare and distribute dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The majority of dividends and capital gains distributions from the Funds will be automatically reinvested into additional shares of that Fund, based on the discretion of the shareholder.
 
The 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 REIT’s taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Funds distribute such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.
 
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.
 
Federal Income Taxes
No provision for income taxes is included in the accompanying financial statements, as the Funds intend to distribute to shareholders all taxable investment income and realized gains and otherwise comply with Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies.
 
The Funds adopted the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes on June 29, 2007. FIN 48 requires an evaluation of tax positions taken (or expected to be taken) in the course of preparing the Funds’ tax returns to determine whether these positions meet a “more-likely-than-not” standard that, based on the technical merits, have a more than fifty percent likelihood of being sustained by a taxing authority upon examination. A tax position that meets the “more-likely-than-not” recognition threshold is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations.
 
FIN 48 requires management of the Funds to analyze all open tax years, fiscal years 2006-2008 as defined by Statute of Limitations, for all major jurisdictions, including federal tax authorities and certain state tax authorities. As of and during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds have no examinations in progress and are 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.
 
New Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 does not require new fair value measurements, but is applied to the extent that other accounting pronouncements require or permit fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 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. SFAS No. 157 was effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Funds’ investments defined

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

pursuant to SFAS No. 157. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:
 
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
 
Level 2 – Prices determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing a security and are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, and others.
 
Level 3 – Prices determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or deemed less relevant (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing the security and would be based on the best information available in the circumstances.
 
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of April 30, 2009 to value each Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” and “Level 3 Valuation Reconciliation of Assets” (if required) in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.
 
In April 2009, FASB issued FASB staff position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly.” (“FSP 157-4”). FSP 157-4 provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”), when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased as well as guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly. FSP 157-4 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods ending after June 15, 2009. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of FSP 157-4 will have on the Funds’ financial statement disclosures.
 
In March 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS No. 161”), which requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of and gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is in the process of evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 161 on the Funds’ financial statement disclosures.
 
In September 2008, FASB issued a FASB Staff Position No. FAS 133-1 and FIN 45-4, “Disclosures about Credit Derivatives and Certain Guarantees: An Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 and FASB Interpretation No. 45” (the “Position”), which was effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2008. The Position amends FASB Statement No. 133 (“FAS 133”), Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, and also amends FASB Interpretation No. 45 (“FIN 45”), Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others. The amendments to FAS 133 include required disclosure for (i) the nature and terms of the credit derivative, reasons for entering into the credit derivative, the events or circumstances that would require the seller to perform under the credit derivative, and the current status of the payment/performance risk of the credit derivative, (ii) the maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the seller could be required to make under the credit derivative, (iii) the fair value of the credit derivative, and (iv) the nature of any recourse provisions and assets held either as collateral or by third parties. The amendments to FIN 45 require additional disclosures about the current status of the payment/performance risk of a guarantee. Management has evaluated the impact of SFAS No. 133-1 and FIN 45-4 and there is no impact on the Funds’ financial statement disclosures.
 
2.  Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates
 
The Funds pay a monthly advisory fee to Janus Capital based on average daily net assets and calculated at the annual rate shown in the table below for each Fund.
 
           
Fund   Advisory Fee %    
 
 
Growth
         
Janus Fund
    0.64%    
Janus Enterprise Fund
    0.64%    
Janus Orion Fund
    0.64%    
Janus Research Fund
    0.64%    
Janus Triton Fund
    0.64%    
Janus Twenty Fund
    0.64%    
Janus Venture Fund
    0.64%    
Specialty Growth
         
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund
    0.64%    
Janus Global Technology Fund
    0.64%    
 
 
 
For Janus Research Fund, the investment advisory fee is determined by calculating a base fee rate and applying a performance adjustment. The base fee rate is the same as the contractual investment advisory fee rate shown in the table

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above. The performance adjustment either increases or decreases the base fee rate depending on how well the Fund has performed relative to its benchmark, as shown below:
 
           
Fund   Benchmark Index         
 
 
Growth
         
Janus Research Fund
    Russell 1000® Growth Index    
 
 
 
Only the base fee rate applied until February 2007 for Janus Research Fund, at which time the calculation of the performance adjustment applies as follows:
 
(Investment Advisory Fee = Base Fee Rate +/- Performance Adjustment)
 
The investment advisory fee paid to Janus Capital by the Fund listed above 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.
 
The performance measurement period generally is the previous 36 months, although no performance adjustment will be made until the Fund’s performance-based fee structure has been in effect for at least 12 months. When the Fund’s performance-based fee structure has been in effect for at least 12 months, but less than 36 months, the performance measurement period is equal to the time that has elapsed since the performance-based fee structure took effect. As noted above, any applicable Performance Adjustment began February 2007 for the Janus Research Fund.
 
No Performance Adjustment is applied unless the difference between the Fund’s investment performance and the cumulative investment record of the Fund’s benchmark index is 0.50% or greater (positive or negative) during the applicable performance measurement period. Because the Performance Adjustment is tied to the Fund’s performance relative to its benchmark index (and not its absolute performance), the Performance Adjustment could increase Janus Capital’s fee even if the Fund’s shares lose value during the performance measurement period and could decrease Janus Capital’s fee even if the Fund’s shares increase in value during the performance measurement period. For purposes of computing the Base Fee Rate and the Performance Adjustment, net assets are averaged over different periods (average daily net assets during the previous month for the Base Fee Rate, versus average daily net assets during the performance measurement period for the Performance Adjustment). Performance of the Fund is calculated net of expenses, whereas the Fund’s benchmark index does not have any fees or expenses. Reinvestment of dividends and distributions are included in calculating both the performance of the Fund and the Fund’s benchmark index. The Base Fee Rate is calculated and accrued daily. The Performance Adjustment is calculated monthly in arrears and is accrued evenly each day throughout the month. The investment fee is paid monthly in arrears.
 
It is not possible to predict the effect of the Performance Adjustment on future overall compensation to Janus Capital since it depends on the performance of the Fund relative to the record of the Fund’s benchmark index and future changes to the size of the Fund.
 
The Fund’s prospectuses and statement of additional information contain additional information about performance-based fees. The amount shown as Advisory fees on the Statements of Operations reflects the Base Fee Rate plus/minus any Performance Adjustment.
 
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the following Fund recorded the Performance Adjustment as indicated in the table below:
 
           
    Performance
   
Fund   Fee           
 
 
Growth
         
Janus Research Fund
  $ (838,954)    
 
 
 
Until at least March 1, 2010, provided that Janus Capital remains investment adviser to the Funds, Janus Capital has agreed to reimburse Janus Triton Fund by the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes and extraordinary expenses (including, but not limited to, acquired fund fees and expenses) exceed the following annual rate noted below. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statements of Operations.
 
           
Fund   Expense Limit %    
 
 
Growth
         
Janus Triton Fund
    1.25%    
 
 
 
Each Fund pays Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital and the Funds’ transfer agent, an asset-weighted averaged annual fee based on the proportion of each Fund’s total net assets sold directly and the proportion of each Fund’s net assets sold through financial intermediaries. The applicable fee rates are 0.12% of net assets on the proportion of assets sold directly and 0.25% on the proportion of assets sold through intermediaries. In addition, Janus Services receives $4.00 per open shareholder account for each of the Funds (excluding Janus Twenty Fund and Janus Venture Fund) for transfer agent services.
 
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 Funds. All deferred fees are

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

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 Funds as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is shown as of April 30, 2009 on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as an asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and a 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 Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statements 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. No deferred fees were distributed to any Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009.
 
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, Janus Capital assumed $4,842 of legal, consulting and Trustee costs and fees incurred by the funds in Janus Investment Fund, Janus Aspen Series and Janus Adviser Series (the “Portfolios”) in connection with the regulatory and civil litigation matters discussed in Note 6. These non-recurring costs were allocated to all Portfolios based on the Portfolios’ respective net assets as of July 31, 2004. No fees were allocated to the Portfolios that commenced operations after July 31, 2004. Additionally, all future non-recurring costs will be allocated to the Portfolios based on the Portfolios’ respective net assets on July 31, 2004. These “Non-recurring costs” and “Costs assumed by Janus Capital” are shown on the Statements of Operations.
 
Certain officers of the Funds may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Such officers receive no compensation from the Funds, except for the Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer. Effective January 1, 2006, the Funds began reimbursing the adviser for a portion of the compensation paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff of the Trust. Total compensation of $63,757 was paid by the Trust during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. Each Fund’s portion is reported as part of “Other Expenses” on the Statements of Operations.
 
A 2.00% redemption fee may be imposed on shares of Janus Global Life Sciences Fund and Janus Global Technology Fund held for 90 days or less. This fee is paid to the Funds rather than Janus Capital, and is designed to deter excessive short-term trading and to offset the brokerage commissions, market impact, and other costs associated with changes in the Funds’ asset levels and cash flow due to short-term money movements in and out of the Funds. The redemption fee is accounted for as an addition to Paid-in-Capital. Total redemption fees received by the Funds for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 are indicated in the table below:
 
           
Fund   Redemption Fee    
 
 
Specialty Growth
         
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund
  $ 43,416    
Janus Global Technology Fund
    26,675    
 
 
 
The Funds’ expenses may be reduced by expense offsets from an unaffiliated custodian and/or transfer agent. Such credits or offsets are included in “Expense and Fee Offset” on the Statements of Operations (if applicable). The transfer agent fee offsets received during the period reduce “Transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities (if applicable). Custodian offsets received reduce “Custodian fees” on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities (if applicable). The Funds could have employed the assets used by the custodian and/or transfer agent to produce income if they had not entered into an expense offset arrangement.
 
Pursuant to the terms and conditions of an SEC exemptive order and the provisions of the 1940 Act, the Funds may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Funds may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles. The Funds are 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.
 
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the following Funds recorded distributions from affiliated investment companies as affiliated dividend income, and had the following affiliated purchases and sales:

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    Purchases
  Sales
  Dividend
  Value
   
    Shares/Cost   Shares/Cost   Income   at 4/30/09    
 
 
Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC
                                   
Growth
                                   
Janus Fund
  $ 1,149,496,377     $ (868,985,887)     $ 183,966     $ 280,510,490      
Janus Enterprise Fund
    92,600,322       (52,455,000)       15,328       40,145,322      
Janus Orion Fund
    616,919,008       (489,365,789)       45,274       127,553,219      
Janus Research Fund
    243,728,609       (205,250,868)       15,712       38,477,741      
Janus Triton Fund
    47,625,293       (22,102,442)       9,117       25,522,851      
Janus Twenty Fund
    729,364,857       (179,033,234)       40,302       550,331,623      
Janus Venture Fund
    23,715,406       (23,715,406)       1,812            
Specialty Growth
                                   
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund
    95,176,149       (76,860,371)       10,789       18,315,778      
Janus Global Technology Fund
    128,022,326       (109,809,143)       11,107       18,213,183      
 
 
    $ 3,126,648,347     $ (2,027,578,140)     $ 333,407     $ 1,099,070,207      
 
 
Janus Institutional Cash Management Fund – Institutional Shares
                                   
Growth
                                   
Janus Fund
  $ 366,807     $ (100,848,950)     $ 203,856     $      
Janus Triton Fund
    2,812       (829,871)       681            
Janus Twenty Fund
    2,917,774       (725,016,610)       1,670,148            
Specialty Growth
                                   
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund
    6,141       (356,416)       3            
Janus Global Technology Fund
    37,840       (10,605,601)       9,304            
 
 
    $ 3,331,374     $ (837,657,448)     $ 1,883,992     $      
 
 
Janus Institutional Money Market Fund – Institutional Shares
                                   
Growth
                                   
Janus Fund
  $ 110,001,911     $ (373,682,163)     $ 583,124     $      
Janus Enterprise Fund
    12,309,724       (22,315,724)       20,760            
Janus Orion Fund
    47,129,488       (161,259,488)       127,516            
Janus Research Fund
    41,277,446       (90,713,446)       20,029            
Janus Triton Fund
    2,501,688       (5,276,688)       11,317            
Janus Twenty Fund
    72,372,190       (641,449,156)       1,006,247            
Janus Venture Fund
    8,009,852       (10,215,852)       1,827            
Specialty Growth
                                   
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund
    14,223,213       (31,957,213)       51,902            
Janus Global Technology Fund
    22,099,256       (43,954,256)       56,070            
 
 
    $ 329,924,768     $ (1,380,823,986)     $ 1,878,792     $      
 
 
 
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 Funds have elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses. 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, excluding securities sold short, for federal income tax purposes as of April 30, 2009 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 wash sale loss deferrals and passive foreign investment companies.

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 
                                     
                Net Tax
   
    Federal Tax
  Unrealized
  Unrealized
  Appreciation/
   
Fund   Cost   Appreciation   (Depreciation)   (Depreciation)    
 
 
Growth
                                   
Janus Fund
  $ 7,828,494,490     $ 481,969,491     $ (1,145,992,086)     $ (664,022,595)      
Janus Enterprise Fund
    1,516,668,528       187,195,499       (352,536,139)       (165,340,640)      
Janus Orion Fund
    2,622,941,831       328,773,864       (442,380,341)       (113,606,477)      
Janus Research Fund
    2,920,261,731       137,948,671       (602,774,676)       (464,826,005)      
Janus Triton Fund
    186,179,848       14,394,543       (24,312,623)       (9,918,080)      
Janus Twenty Fund
    6,681,845,576       1,669,025,773       (641,249,141)       1,027,776,632      
Janus Venture Fund
    927,646,715       130,484,235       (281,224,405)       (150,740,170)      
Specialty Growth
                                   
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund
    659,186,366       41,345,486       (129,930,208)       (88,584,722)      
Janus Global Technology Fund
    568,967,312       64,139,949       (51,715,270)       12,424,679      
 
 
 

Information on the tax components of securities sold short as of April 30, 2009 is as follows:
 
                                     
    Federal Tax
               
    Proceeds from
  Unrealized
  Unrealized
  Net Tax Appreciation/
   
Fund   Securities Sold Short   Appreciation   (Depreciation)   (Depreciation)    
 
 
Growth
                                   
Janus Orion Fund
  $ (41,974,845)     $     $ (2,617,365)     $ (2,617,365)      
Janus Triton Fund
    (1,384,102)             (269,038)       (269,038)      
Janus Venture Fund
    (11,654,587)       283,683       (1,291,609)       (1,007,926)      
Specialty Growth
                                   
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund
    (3,578,918)       594,579             594,579      
Janus Global Technology Fund
    (5,211,800)       245,379       (1,836,144)       (1,590,765)      
 
 
 
Net capital loss carryovers as of October 31, 2008 are indicated in the table below. These losses may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future taxable gains distributions. The following table shows the expiration dates of the carryovers.
 

Capital Loss Carryover Expiration Schedule
For the year ended October 31, 2008
                                             
                    Accumulated
   
Fund   October 31, 2009        October 31, 2010   October 31, 2011   October 31, 2016   Capital Losses    
 
 
Growth
                                           
Janus Fund(1)
  $ (678,219,336)     $ (2,692,706,418)     $ (569,521,625)     $     $ (3,940,447,379)      
Janus Enterprise Fund(1)
    (2,387,573,344)       (1,180,687,781)       (35,756,979)             (3,604,018,104)      
Janus Orion Fund(1)
    (466,109,767)       (584,074,251)                   (1,050,184,018)      
Janus Research Fund
    (1,556,504,638)       (2,677,021,633)       (222,598,721)       (40,293,996)       (4,496,418,988)      
Janus Triton Fund
                      (5,740,739)       (5,740,739)      
Janus Twenty Fund
    (126,048,003)       (117,584,500)       (643,606,306)             (887,238,809)      
Janus Venture Fund(1)
    (25,161,575)       (12,580,788)             (4,691,065)       (42,433,428)      
Specialty Growth
                                           
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund
    (209,544,393)       (251,753,591)       (103,237,607)             (564,535,591)      
Janus Global Technology Fund
    (1,396,606,045)       (857,178,929)       (83,082,507)             (2,336,867,481)      
 
 
 
(1) Capital loss carryovers subject to annual limitations.
 
During the year ended October 31, 2008, the following capital loss carryovers were utilized by the Funds as indicated in the table below.

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                    Capital Loss     
   
Fund                   Carryover Utilized    
 
 
Growth
                                 
Janus Fund
                          $ 931,316,894    
Janus Enterprise Fund
                            344,661,844    
Janus Orion Fund
                            660,699,446    
Janus Twenty Fund
                            513,939,646    
Specialty Growth
                                 
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund
                            91,818,591    
Janus Global Technology Fund
                            76,919,749    
 
 
 
4.  Capital Share Transactions
 
                                                                                         
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
          Janus Enterprise
  Janus Orion
  Janus Research
  Janus Triton
   
and the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
  Janus Fund
  Fund   Fund   Fund   Fund    
(all numbers in thousands)   2009   2008   2009   2008   2009   2008   2009   2008   2009   2008    
 
Transactions in Fund Shares:
                                                                                       
Shares sold
    34,077       51,312       4,290       12,080       21,113       126,802       6,458       30,440       6,231       8,878          
Reinvested dividends and distributions
    3,484       1,905                   3,576       1,261       404       132       7       1,166          
Shares repurchased
    (50,343)       (70,606)       (6,212)       (10,547)       (49,658)       (132,761)       (17,512)       (44,621)       (2,319)       (5,095)          
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Fund Shares
    (12,782)       (17,389)       (1,922)       1,533       (24,969)       (4,698)       (10,650)       (14,049)       3,919       4,949          
Shares Outstanding, Beginning of Period
    369,951       387,340       39,134       37,601       377,672       382,370       141,962       156,011       13,816       8,867          
Shares Outstanding, End of Period
    357,169       369,951       37,212       39,134       352,703       377,672       131,312       141,962       17,735       13,816          
                                                                         
                    Janus Global
           
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
          Janus Venture
  Life Sciences
  Janus Global
   
and the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
  Janus Twenty Fund   Fund   Fund   Technology Fund    
(all numbers in thousands)   2009   2008   2009   2008   2009   2008   2009   2008    
 
Transactions in Fund Shares:
                                                                       
Shares sold
    5,358       14,515       392       638       1,237       5,529       2,684       5,922          
Reinvested dividends and distributions
    34       339             5,473       59                   239          
Shares repurchased
    (10,143)       (20,082)       (1,482)       (2,898)       (2,940)       (5,868)       (3,920)       (11,039)          
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Fund Shares
    (4,751)       (5,228)       (1,090)       3,213       (1,644)       (339)       (1,236)       (4,878)          
Shares Outstanding, Beginning of Period
    165,712       170,940       25,519       22,306       36,725       37,064       57,403       62,281          
Shares Outstanding, End of Period
    160,961       165,712       24,429       25,519       35,081       36,725       56,167       57,403          
 
5.  Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities
 
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding short-term securities and options contracts) was as follows:
                             
            Purchases of Long-
  Proceeds from Sales
   
    Purchases of
  Proceeds from Sales
  Term U.S. Government
  of Long-Term U.S.
   
Fund   Securities   of Securities   Obligations   Government Obligations    
 
 
Growth
                           
Janus Fund
  $ 2,708,095,872     $ 2,663,349,549     $–        $–         
Janus Enterprise Fund
    267,858,504       340,006,152     –        –         
Janus Orion Fund
    1,850,192,206       1,951,426,279     –        –         
Janus Research Fund
    859,700,380       1,034,546,995     –        –         
Janus Triton Fund
    56,398,347       44,039,782     –        –         
Janus Twenty Fund
    1,837,109,588       1,556,051,416     –        –         
Janus Venture Fund
    112,438,515       138,668,893     –        –         
Specialty Growth
                           
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund
    225,978,471       237,259,494     –        –         
Janus Global Technology Fund
    327,414,445       341,150,343     –        –         
 
 

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6.  Pending Legal Matters
 
In the fall of 2003, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Office of the New York State Attorney General (“NYAG”), the Colorado Attorney General (“COAG”), and the Colorado Division of Securities (“CDS”) announced that they were investigating alleged frequent trading practices in the mutual fund industry. On August 18, 2004, Janus Capital announced that it had reached final settlements with the SEC, the NYAG, the COAG, and the CDS related to such regulators’ investigations into Janus Capital’s frequent trading arrangements.
 
A number of civil lawsuits were brought against Janus Capital and certain of its affiliates, the Janus funds, and related entities and individuals based on allegations similar to those announced by the above regulators and were filed in several state and federal jurisdictions. Such lawsuits alleged a variety of theories for recovery including, but not limited to, the federal securities laws, other federal statutes (including ERISA), and various common law doctrines. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred these actions to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland (the “Court”) for coordinated proceedings. On September 29, 2004, five consolidated amended complaints were filed with the Court, four of which still remain: (i) claims by a putative class of investors in certain Janus funds asserting claims on behalf of the investor class (Marini, et al. v. Janus Investment Fund, et al., U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, Case No. 04-CV-00497); (ii) derivative claims by investors in certain Janus funds ostensibly on behalf of such funds (Steinberg et al. v. Janus Capital Management, LLC et al., U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, Case No. 04-CV-00518); (iii) claims on behalf of participants in the Janus 401(k) plan (Wangberger v. Janus Capital Group Inc., 401(k) Advisory Committee, et al., U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, Case No. JFM-05-2711); and (iv) claims by a putative class of shareholders of Janus Capital Group Inc. (“JCGI”) asserting claims on behalf of the shareholders (Wiggins, et al. v. Janus Capital Group, Inc., et al., U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, Case No. 04-CV-00818). Each of the complaints initially named JCGI and/or Janus Capital as a defendant. In addition, the following were also named as defendants in one or more of the actions: Janus Investment Fund (“JIF”), Janus Aspen Series (“JAS”), Janus Adviser Series (“JAD”), Janus Distributors LLC, INTECH Investment Management LLC (“INTECH”) (formerly named Enhanced Investment Technologies, LLC), Bay Isle Financial LLC (“Bay Isle”), Perkins Investment Management LLC (“Perkins”) (formerly named Perkins, Wolf, McDonnell and Company, LLC), the Advisory Committee of the Janus 401(k) plan, and the current or former directors of JCGI.
 
On August 25, 2005, the Court entered orders dismissing most of the claims asserted against Janus Capital and its affiliates by fund investors in the Marini and Steinberg cases (actions (i) and (ii) above) except certain claims under Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and under Section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). On December 30, 2008, the Court granted partial summary judgment in Janus Capital’s favor with respect to Plaintiffs’ damage demand as it relates to what was categorized as “approved” market timing based on the Court’s finding that there was no evidence that investors suffered damages that exceed the $50 million they are entitled to receive under the regulatory settlement. The Court did not grant summary judgment on the remaining causes of action and requested the parties to submit additional briefing with respect to what was categorized as “unapproved” market timing. Having completed the supplemental briefing, the parties are awaiting a ruling from the Court. On August 15, 2006, the Wangberger complaint in the 401(k) plan class action (action (iii) above) was dismissed by the Court with prejudice. The plaintiff appealed that dismissal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which reversed the order of dismissal and remanded the case back to the Court for further proceedings. Finally, a Motion to Dismiss the Wiggins suit (action (iv) above) was granted and the matter was dismissed in May 2007. Plaintiffs appealed that dismissal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. In May 2009, the Fourth Circuit reversed the order of dismissal and remanded the case back to the Court for further proceedings.
 
In addition to the lawsuits described above, the Auditor of the State of West Virginia (“Auditor”), in his capacity as securities commissioner, initiated administrative proceedings against many of the defendants in the market timing cases (including JCGI and Janus Capital) and, as a part of its relief, is seeking disgorgement and other monetary relief based on similar market timing allegations (In the Matter of Janus Capital Group Inc. et al., Before the Securities Commissioner, State of West Virginia, Summary Order No. 05-1320). In September 2006, JCGI and Janus Capital filed their answer to the Auditor’s summary order instituting proceedings as well as a Motion to Discharge Order to Show Cause. This action is pending.
 
During 2007, two lawsuits were filed against Janus Management Holdings Corporation (“Janus Holdings”), an affiliate of JCGI, by former Janus portfolio managers, alleging that Janus Holdings unilaterally implemented certain changes to compensation in violation of prior agreements (Edward Keely v. Janus Holdings, Denver District Court, Case No. 2007CV7366; Tom Malley v. Janus Holdings, Denver District Court, Case No. 2007CV10719). These complaints allege some or all of the following claims in addition to other allegations: (1) breach of contract; (2) willful and wanton breach of contract; (3) breach of good faith and fair dealing; and (4) estoppel. Janus Holdings filed Answers to these complaints denying any liability for these claims. On

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May 8, 2009, after a four-day trial in the Keely matter, the jury found in favor of Plaintiff. The Court entered judgment in Keely’s favor for approximately $4.8 million in damages plus pre- and post- judgment interest, attorneys’ fees, and damage enhancement under the Colorado Wage Act. Janus Holdings is evaluating all of its options, including the possibility of an appeal. Trial in the Malley matter has not yet been set.
 
Additional lawsuits may be filed against certain of the Janus funds, Janus Capital, and related parties in the future. Janus Capital does not currently believe that these pending actions will materially affect its ability to continue providing services it has agreed to provide to the Janus funds.
 
7.  Subsequent Event
 
The Board of Trustees of Janus Adviser Series (“JAD”), a registered investment company advised by Janus Capital, has approved an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”) pursuant to which certain JAD Funds will merge with and into, and be acquired by, corresponding similarly managed funds of the Janus Investment Fund Trust. Under the Plan, INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund, Janus Balanced Fund, Janus Contrarian Fund, Janus Enterprise Fund, Janus Flexible Bond Fund, Janus Fund, Janus Growth and Income Fund, Janus High-Yield Fund, Janus Orion Fund, Janus Overseas Fund, Janus Research Core Fund, Janus Triton Fund, Janus Worldwide Fund, Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, and Perkins Small Cap Value Fund will acquire assets and liabilities from similarly managed JAD Funds. The merger is a part of several significant enhancements Janus Capital has recently undertaken to reorganize and simplify its mutual fund offerings by creating one combined mutual fund platform. The closing date of the merger is expected to be on or about July 6, 2009. For more information regarding these changes, please refer to the March 17, 2009 Supplement to the Prospectus.

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Additional Information (unaudited)

 
Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record
 
A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to their portfolio securities is available: (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-525-3713 (toll free); (ii) on the Funds’ website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding each 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 Funds file their 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 Funds’ 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 1-800-525-3713 (toll free).
 
Approval of Advisory Agreements During the Period
 
In this disclosure, each fund and portfolio of Janus Investment Fund are referred to as “Fund” and, collectively, as “Funds.”
 
The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund, none of whom has ever been affiliated with Janus Capital (“Independent Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund and, as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the three Funds that utilize subadvisers.
 
In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed a substantial amount of information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Independent Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed a considerable amount of information and analysis provided by their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Independent Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Independent 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, 2008, 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 February 1, 2009 through February 1, 2010, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement, except that with respect to Janus Worldwide Fund, the Trustees approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for an interim period of three months, to assess the steps Janus Capital had taken or proposed to take to improve long-term Fund performance. At a meeting held on March 12, 2009, the Trustees again considered the investment advisory agreement for Janus Worldwide Fund, and after consideration of information previously provided to them, as well as updated information regarding the steps taken or planned to improve the Fund’s long-term performance, the Trustees approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for another interim period of three months, to continue their assessment of Janus Capital’s efforts to improve long-term Fund performance.
 
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.
 
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 and strategy 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 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, serving as the Funds’ administrator, monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, producing shareholder reports, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, communicating with shareholders and overseeing the activities of other service providers, including

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monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.
 
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 quality of those services had been consistent with or superior to quality norms in the industry and 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 continuing ability to attract well-qualified personnel.
 
Performance of the Funds
The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Lipper, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. They concluded that the performance of many Funds was good to very good under current market conditions. Although the performance of some Funds lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Trustees also concluded that Janus Capital had taken or was taking appropriate steps to address those instances of under-performance. With respect to Janus Worldwide Fund, at the December 9, 2008 meeting the Trustees considered the continuing underperformance of the Fund, and requested that Janus Capital consider additional steps to improve long-term Fund performance. At the March 12, 2009 meeting, the Trustees requested that Janus Capital promptly report to the Trustees regarding the completion of steps that Janus Capital planned to take in an effort to improve the Fund’s long-term performance.
 
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 Lipper. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and administrative) fees for most of the Funds, after applicable contractual expense limitations, was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by Lipper.
 
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. They concluded that the compensation methodology provided a good alignment of the interests of the portfolio managers with the interests of Fund shareholders.
 
The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital to its separate account clients and to its subadvised funds (for which Janus Capital provides only 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 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 administrative 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 that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the spread between the average fee rates charged to the Funds and the fee rates that Janus Capital charged to its separate account clients was significantly smaller than the average spread for such fee rates of other advisers, based on publicly available data and research conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant.
 
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 in allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates among 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 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, based on the information available and taking those factors into account, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was not unreasonable.
 
The Trustees concluded that the management fees and other compensation 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

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Additional Information (unaudited) (continued)

similar strategies and the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients. The Trustees also concluded that the overall expense ratio of each Fund was reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund and any expense limitations 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 Funds increase. They noted that, although most Funds pay advisory fees at a fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, the management fee rate paid by each Fund, after any contractual expense limitations, was below the mean management fee rate of the Fund’s peer group identified by Lipper; and, 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 many of the Funds have declined in the past few years, the 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 several Funds that have caused or will cause 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, 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 economies of scale at the current asset level of the Fund.
 
Other Benefits to Janus Capital
The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 their portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s 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 pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital 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 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 success of any 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 Funds.
 
After full consideration of the above factors, as well as other factors, all of the Trustees, each of whom is an Independent Trustee, concluded that the proposed continuation of the investment advisory agreement and, if applicable, the subadvisory agreement for each Fund for another year was in the best interest of the respective Funds and their shareholders, except for Janus Worldwide Fund. With respect to that Fund, at their December 9, 2008 meeting the Trustees approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for an interim period of three months, to assess the steps Janus Capital had taken or propose to take to improve long-term Fund performance. At their March 12, 2009 meeting the Trustees approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for that Fund for another interim period of three months, to continue their assessment of Janus Capital’s efforts to improve the Fund’s long-term performance. The Trustees also noted that they had previously approved revised and/or new investment advisory and subadvisory agreements for each Fund subadvised by Perkins Investment Management LLC, and that such amended or new agreements were not effective unless approved by those Funds’ shareholders.

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Explanations of Charts, Tables and
Financial Statements (unaudited)

 
1.  Performance Overviews
 
Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in each Fund (from inception) with one or more widely used market indices. The hypothetical example does not represent the returns of any particular investment.
 
When comparing the performance of a Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices do not include brokerage commissions that would be incurred if you purchased the individual securities in the index. They also do not include taxes payable on dividends and interest or operating expenses incurred if you maintained a Fund invested in the index.
 
Average annual total returns are also quoted for each Fund. 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 and unsubsidized ratios for the past fiscal year. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting a Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and/or Janus Services and reflects a Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Both the total annual fund operating expenses ratio and net annual fund operating expenses ratio are based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The ratios also include expenses indirectly incurred by the Fund as a result of investing in other investment companies or pooled investments, which are not reflected in the “Financial Highlights” of this report. As a result, these ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report. All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
2.  Schedules of Investments
 
Following the performance overview section is each Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the industry concentrations and types of securities held in each 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.
 
Funds that invest in foreign securities also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund’s exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country in which the company is incorporated. Each Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Bloomberg L.P.
 
2a. Forward Currency Contracts
 
A table listing forward currency contracts follows each Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable). Forward currency contracts are agreements to deliver or receive a preset amount of currency at a future date. Forward currency contracts are used to hedge against foreign currency risk in the Fund’s long-term holdings.
 
The table provides the name of the foreign currency, the settlement date of the contract, the amount of the contract, the value of the currency in U.S. dollars and the amount of unrealized gain or loss. The amount of unrealized gain or loss reflects the change in currency exchange rates from the time the contract was opened to the last day of the reporting period.
 
2b. Futures
 
A table listing futures contracts follows each Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable). Futures contracts are contracts that obligate the buyer to receive and the seller to deliver an instrument or money at a specified price on a specified date. Futures are used to hedge against adverse movements in securities prices, currency risk or interest rates.
 
The table provides the name of the contract, number of contracts held, the expiration date, the principal amount, value and the amount of unrealized gain or loss. The amount of unrealized gain or loss reflects the marked-to-market amount for the last day of the reporting period.
 
2c. Options
 
A table listing written options contracts follows each Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable). Written options contracts are contracts that obligate a Fund to sell or purchase an underlying security at a fixed price, upon exercise of the option. Options are used to hedge against adverse movements in securities prices, currency risk or interest rates.
 
The table provides the name of the contract, number of contracts held, the expiration date, exercise price, value and premiums received.

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Explanations of Charts, Tables and
Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 
3.  Statement of Assets and Liabilities
 
This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Funds on the last day of the reporting period.
 
The Funds’ 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 stocks owned and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Funds’ 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 Funds’ net assets. Because Funds 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 Funds’ net assets (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.
 
4.  Statement of Operations
 
This statement details the Funds’ income, expenses, gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and appreciation or depreciation of current Fund holdings.
 
The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from stocks and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Funds.
 
The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Funds, 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 increase or decrease in the value of securities held in the Funds. The Funds realize a gain (or loss) when they sell their position in a particular security. An unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Funds 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.
 
5.  Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
These statements report the increase or decrease in the Funds’ net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Funds’ net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends, distributions and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Funds’ 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 Funds’ investment performance. The Funds’ net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends, the Funds’ net assets will not be affected. If you compare each Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to the “Reinvested dividends and distributions,” you will notice that dividend distributions had little effect on each Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of Janus investors reinvest their distributions.
 
The reinvestment of dividends is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Funds through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. “Redemption Fees” (if applicable) refers to the fee paid to the Funds for shares held for 90 days or less by a shareholder. The Funds’ net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Funds.
 
6.  Financial Highlights
 
This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect each Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods. Not only does this table provide you with total return, it also reports total distributions, asset size, expense 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 per share, which comprises dividends and interest income earned on securities held by the Fund. Following is the total of gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Dividends and distributions are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the average annual total return reported the last day of the period.
 
Also included are the expense ratios, or the percentage of average net assets that were used to cover operating expenses during the period. Expense ratios vary across the Funds for a number of reasons, including the differences in management fees, the frequency of dividend payments and the extent of foreign investments, which entail greater transaction costs.
 
The Funds’ expenses may be reduced through expense-reduction arrangements. These arrangements may include the use of balance credits or transfer agent fee offsets. The Statement of Operations reflects total expenses before any such offset, the amount of the offset and the net expenses. The

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expense ratios listed in the Financial Highlights reflect total expenses prior to any expense offset (gross expense ratio) and after the expense offsets (net expense ratio). Both expense ratios reflect expenses after waivers (reimbursements), if applicable.
 
The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of a Fund during the reporting period. Don’t confuse this ratio with a Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of a Fund’s yield because it doesn’t 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 a Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the size asset of a Fund, the nature of the Fund’s investments and the investment style of the portfolio manager. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is turned over in a 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 portfolio is traded every six months.

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.
 
Asset Allocation
Janus asset allocation portfolios invest in several underlying mutual funds, rather than individual securities, in an attempt to offer investors an instantly diversified portfolio. Janus Smart Portfolios are unique in their combination of funds that leverage the fundamental research approach of Janus with funds supported by the risk-managed, mathematical investment process of INTECH (a Janus subsidiary).
 
Growth
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.
 
Core
Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. These funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and for certain funds, some degree of income.
 
Risk-Managed
Our risk-managed 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
Janus value funds invest in companies they believe are poised for a turnaround or are trading at a significant discount to fair value. The goal is to gain unique insight into a company’s true value and identify and evaluate potential catalysts that may unlock shareholder value.
 
International & Global
Janus international and global 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.
 
Bond & Money Market
Janus bond 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 maximum current income consistent with stability of capital.
 
For more information about our funds, go to janus.com.
Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 1-800-525-3713 or download the file from janus.com. Read it carefully before you invest or send money.
 
An investment in a money market fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund.
 
       
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2009 Semiannual Report
Janus  Core, Risk-Managed and Value Funds
 
Core
Janus Balanced Fund
Janus Contrarian Fund
Janus Research Core Fund
Janus Growth and Income Fund
Risk-Managed
INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund
Value
Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund
Perkins Small Cap Value Fund
 

Look Inside. . .
• Portfolio management perspective
• Investment strategy behind your fund
• Fund performance, characteristics and holdings
 
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Table of Contents

 
            Janus Core, Risk-Managed and Value Funds
     
Co-Chief Investment Officers’ Letter to Shareholders
  1
Useful Information About Your Fund Report
  4
Management Commentary and Schedules of Investments
   
Janus Balanced Fund
  5
Janus Contrarian Fund
  17
Janus Research Core Fund
  26
Janus Growth and Income Fund
  34
INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund
  42
Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund
  52
Perkins Small Cap Value Fund
  63
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
  74
Statements of Operations
  76
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
  78
Financial Highlights
  81
Notes to Schedules of Investments
  86
Notes to Financial Statements
  90
Additional Information
  107
Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements
  110
Shareholder Meeting
  114
 
 
Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 1-800-525-3713 or download the file from janus.com. Read it carefully before you invest or send money.


 

 
Co-Chief Investment Officers’ Letter to the Shareholders (unaudited)

(JONATHAN COLEMAN PHOTO)
Jonathan Coleman
Co-Chief Investment Officer
 
(GIBSON SMITH PHOTO)
Gibson Smith
Co-Chief Investment Officer
 

 
Dear Shareholder,
 
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your investment with Janus. During the past six months we have seen some of the most challenging market and economic conditions in a generation. Throughout these turbulent times, we have maintained our disciplined, long-term investment approach and research-driven philosophy.
 
As a result, our long-term results generally remained strong relative to our peers. For the one-year period ended April 30, 2009, 50% of Janus retail funds ranked within Lipper’s top two quartiles. Looking longer-term, 85% of our funds achieved first- or second-quartile Lipper rankings for the three-year period and 86% ranked in Lipper’s top two quartiles for the five-year period ended April 30, 2009. (Lipper rankings are based on total returns. See complete rankings on page 3.)
 
Major Market Themes
 
Despite a relatively strong finish, most markets were modestly lower as the most recent six-month period (ended April 30, 2009) came to a close. Consequences from the credit crisis and recession concerns dictated market performance for much of the period. U.S. markets reached 12-year lows and most global markets declined to 5-year lows in March, before rallying late in the period.
 
The U.S. economy was still in the throes of a recession at period end. Declining asset values in U.S. residential real estate continued to weigh on financial institutions and their ability to extend credit to consumers. Compounding the headwinds for the consumer was a labor market that continued to struggle with more than 5.7 million jobs lost since January 2008. However, late in the period, some signs emerged that the rate of decline in the U.S. economy could be slowing. Retail sales improved through April (though they remained at low absolute levels) and mortgage applications were on the rise in March and April. A slowing in the rate of decline in U.S. manufacturing and consumer confidence indicators provided some additional support to the equity markets.
 
Improving credit markets, better-than expected earnings reports from some large banks and easing of accounting rules for banks’ troubled assets, also helped to fuel the late period rally, suggesting to the market that the ailing banking industry could be on the mend. Financials remained the worst performing global sector during the six-month period, despite leading the rally off of the March lows. Materials and information technology outperformed, posting modest gains while growth stocks significantly outperformed value stocks. Stocks of mid-sized companies were the strongest performers in the period while large-cap stocks topped small-caps. Within fixed income, the flight-to-quality that was strongly evident in the second half of 2008 finally eased beginning in January. Driven by the performance of the lower quality debt, high-yield corporate spreads relative to Treasuries narrowed. Long-term government bond yields rebounded from historic lows reached in December.
 
Outlook
 
At the end of the period, we were encouraged by the slowing in the rate of decline in the U.S. and global economies and the continued progress toward normalization in the credit markets. Though we were pleased to see stocks on the rise, we believe it may be some time before credit markets return to normal and the economy and equity markets fully recover.
 
We think the moves to date by central banks and governments worldwide will help the global economy recover. However, their actions will likely take time to work and could, in the longer term, fuel inflation. That said, we are not overly concerned about inflation rising over the near term, nor do we believe economic growth will necessarily return to the rapid pace of recent years. Looking forward, the economy will likely be characterized by de-leveraging across consumers and businesses, and a higher personal savings rate.
 
Given that we have not seen a significant differentiation of fundamentals expressed in stock prices yet, we feel the opportunities for bottom-up, research-driven security selection are tremendous. Our unconstrained approach to research fosters an entrepreneurial culture that encourages our investment team to “go anywhere” to find the most compelling investment ideas around the globe. And we believe we have the right team in place to take advantage of this period in history.
 
We sincerely appreciate your continued investment in Janus funds. We recognize the confidence that you have placed in us

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Continued

and we continue in our quest to deliver strong, consistent fund performance to you, our investors.
 
Sincerely,
 
 
(-s- JONATHAN COLEMAN)
 
Jonathan Coleman
Co-Chief Investment Officer
 
(-s- GIBSON SMITH)
 
Gibson Smith
Co-Chief Investment Officer
 
 
The opinions are those of the authors as of April 30, 2009 and are subject to change at any time due to changes in market or economic conditions. The comments should not be construed as a recommendation of individual holdings or market sectors, but as an illustration of broader themes. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
Rankings discussed do not indicate positive fund performance. Most funds have experienced negative or poor short-term performance.

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Lipper Rankings (unaudited)

                                                     
        Lipper Rankings – Based on total returns as of 4/30/09
         
        One Year   Three Year   Five Year   Ten Year   Since Inception   Since PM Inception
        Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
    Lipper Category   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds
 
Janus Investment Fund
(Inception Date)Ï
                                                   
Janus Fund (2/70)
  Large-Cap Growth Funds   52   435/844   40   284/724   39   233/610   60   184/310   15   3/20   47   380/808
 
 
Janus Enterprise Fund(1) (9/92)
  Mid-Cap Growth Funds   52   286/550   10   43/476   8   30/393   77   142/184   32   14/43   25   130/528
 
 
Janus Orion Fund (6/00)
  Multi-Cap Growth Funds   96   438/457   22   77/349   4   10/290   N/A   N/A   25   43/174   86   381/443
 
 
Janus Research Fund(1) (5/93)
  Large-Cap Growth Funds   80   672/844   19   132/724   12   72/610   44   134/310   4   3/87   17   118/710
 
 
Janus Triton Fund(1) (2/05)
  Small-Cap Growth Funds   3   15/587   1   5/501   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   1   1/443   1   4/508
 
 
Janus Twenty Fund* (4/85)
  Large-Cap Growth Funds   80   668/844   1   1/724   1   2/610   21   63/310   5   2/40   35   283/824
 
 
Janus Venture Fund* (4/85)
  Small-Cap Growth Funds   48   279/587   36   176/501   34   136/408   65   132/204   10   1/10   27   77/286
 
 
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund (12/98)
  Global Healthcare/Biotechnology Funds   75   39/51   45   21/46   54   24/44   19   3/15   15   2/13   29   15/51
 
 
Janus Global Technology Fund (12/98)
  Global Science & Technology Funds   18   14/81   16   12/76   28   19/69   29   6/20   25   5/19   25   19/76
 
 
Janus Balanced Fund(1) (9/92)
  Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Moderate Funds   3   12/524   2   4/385   1   2/290   11   15/148   4   1/27   1   2/346
 
 
Janus Contrarian Fund (2/00)
  Multi-Cap Core Funds   98   736/756   41   247/612   5   21/460   N/A   N/A   18   38/213   18   38/213
 
 
Janus Research Core Fund(1)(2) (6/96)
  Large-Cap Core Funds   88   802/914   83   646/783   21   136/650   25   90/360   4   8/212   82   722/884
 
 
Janus Growth and Income Fund(1) (5/91)
  Large-Cap Core Funds   57   514/914   73   567/783   26   169/650   30   105/360   8   6/81   48   417/884
 
 
INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund(3) (2/03)
  Multi-Cap Core Funds   55   415/756   58   354/612   37   167/460   N/A   N/A   42   157/377   42   157/377
 
 
Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund -
Investor Shares(1)(4)(5) (8/98)
  Mid-Cap Value Funds   9   27/320   4   10/256   4   6/192   3   2/67   4   2/56   4   2/56
 
 
Perkins Small Cap Value Fund -
Investor Shares(4)(6) (10/87)
  Small-Cap Core Funds   1   7/763   2   7/614   8   39/496   14   32/231   6   7/125   6   7/125
 
 
Janus Flexible Bond Fund(1) (7/87)
  Intermediate Investment Grade Debt Funds   5   25/583   4   16/482   5   20/402   21   44/209   10   2/20   6   32/535
 
 
Janus High-Yield Fund(1) (12/95)
  High Current Yield Funds   11   50/457   15   55/387   14   46/334   9   18/203   6   5/92   16   51/325
 
 
Janus Short-Term Bond Fund(1) (9/92)
  Short Investment Grade Debt Funds   1   1/260   2   4/214   3   5/179   8   7/90   16   4/24   5   12/254
 
 
Janus Global Opportunities Fund(1) (6/01)
  Global Funds   8   40/506   21   79/380   56   165/297   N/A   N/A   11   21/206   43   145/342
 
 
Janus Global Research Fund(1) (2/05)
  Global Funds   56   280/506   10   35/380   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   6   18/321   6   18/321
 
 
Janus Overseas Fund(1) (5/94)
  International Funds   46   541/1,197   2   12/894   1   2/707   3   10/369   2   2/107   1   2/647
 
 
Janus Worldwide Fund(1) (5/91)
  Global Funds   68   344/506   57   216/380   91   271/297   91   140/153   39   7/17   62   371/599
 
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Growth (12/05)
  Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds   75   504/677   14   75/539   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   8   38/533   8   38/533
 
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Moderate (12/05)
  Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Moderate Funds   32   167/524   6   23/385   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   5   19/380   5   19/380
 
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Conservative (12/05)
  Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Conservative Funds   32   133/428   10   33/335   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   5   13/317   5   13/317
 
 
 
 
(1) The date of the Lipper ranking is slightly different from when the Fund began operations since Lipper provides fund rankings as of the last day of the month or the first Thursday after fund inception.
 
(2) Formerly named Janus Fundamental Equity Fund.
 
(3) Formerly named INTECH Risk-Managed Stock Fund.
 
(4) Rating is for the Investor Share class only; other classes may have different performance characteristics.
 
(5) Formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund.
 
(6) Formerly named Janus Small Cap Value Fund.
 
* Closed to new investors.
 
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Call 1-800-525-3713 or visit janus.com for current month end performance.
 
If an expense waiver was in effect, it may have had a material effect on the total return or yield, and therefore the ranking for the period.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
Lipper Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, is a nationally recognized organization that ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives.

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report

 
Management Commentaries
 
The Management Commentaries in this report include valuable insight from each of the Funds’ managers as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.
 
Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed by the Funds’ managers in the Management Commentaries are just that: opinions. They are a reflection of their best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was April 30, 2009. As the investing environment changes, so could the managers’ opinions. These views are unique to each manager and aren’t necessarily shared by their fellow employees or by Janus in general.
 
Fund Expenses
 
We believe it’s important for our shareholders to have a clear understanding of Fund expenses and the impact they have on investment return.
 
The following is important information regarding each Fund’s Expense Example, which appears in each Fund’s Management Commentary within this Semiannual Report. Please refer to this information when reviewing the Expense Example for each Fund.
 
Example
 
As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees, where applicable (and any related exchange fees), and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, administrative services fees (where applicable) and other Fund expenses. The 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-month period from November 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009.
 
Actual Expenses
 
The first line of the table in each example provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, 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 first line 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 second line of the table in each example 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.
 
Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) has agreed to waive the transfer agency fees payable to certain limits for the Institutional Shares of Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund and Perkins Small Cap Value Fund until at least March 1, 2010. Expenses in the examples reflect application of these waivers. Had the waivers not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. More information regarding the waivers is available in the Funds’ prospectuses.
 
Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as redemption fees (where applicable). These fees are fully described in the prospectus. Therefore, the second line of each table is 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.

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Janus Balanced Fund (unaudited) Ticker: JABAX

 
Fund Snapshot
The Fund combines the growth potential of stocks with the balance of bonds.

(MARC PINTO PHOTO)
Marc Pinto
co-portfolio manager
 
(GIBSON SMITH PHOTO)
Gibson Smith
co-portfolio manager
 

 
Performance Overview
 
Janus Balanced Fund returned 5.88% for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, compared with a -0.90% return by the Balanced Index, an internally-calculated secondary benchmark. The Balanced Index is composed of a 55% weighting in the S&P 500® Index, the Fund’s primary benchmark, and a 45% weighting in the Barclays Capital U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index, the Fund’s other secondary benchmark, which returned -8.53% and 7.96%, respectively.
 
Economic Overview
 
Continuing fallout from the credit crisis and concerns that the recession may be prolonged dictated market performance through most of the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. A market rebound, however, that started in the middle of March and continued into April suggested investors were beginning to speculate that the worst of the economic and financial crisis may be over. The U.S. market’s recovery off 12-year lows only partially eased the losses for the six-month period, as most indices finished more than 8% lower. Sentiment began to improve in March amid some positive news coming out of the financials sector. A significant boost came in late March when the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) announced it would buy up to $1.15 trillion in Treasuries, mortgage-backed securities and agency debt to help credit markets and the beleaguered housing market. The rally continued into April, as some large banks reported better-than-expected earnings, fueling hopes that the rate of decline in the ailing banking industry could be slowing. A proposed easing of accounting rules (that became a reality in April) for banks’ troubled assets, as well as better-than-expected economic reports added fuel to the rally. Although the financials sector was the best performing since the markets began rallying in March, it was the worst for the six-month period followed distantly by industrials. Information technology and telecommunications were the best relative performers.
 
In fixed income, the flight-to-quality trade that has dominated the fixed income markets throughout the credit crisis finally eased in January and credit markets gained momentum through March and April. Overall, fixed income investors experienced solid gains during the six-month period ending April 30, 2009. The Fed helped fuel the shift to riskier securities by lowering the federal funds rate in December from 1% to a range of zero to 0.25%, a historic move. The low absolute yields in Treasuries and wide spreads to Treasuries in the high yield market appeared to prompt a move into corporate bonds in January; this trend resumed in March and April after a brief uptick in spreads in February. For the overall period, high yield bonds were the best performing fixed income segment. In March, the Fed announcement on buying government debt prompted a large one-day drop in the 10-year Treasury note yield. By period end, the 10-year Treasury’s yield rebounded from its lows but still finished the period down almost 1% (prices move inversely to yield). Similar to high yield, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) rallied late in the period to eke out slight gains. MBS, benefiting from the Fed’s buying program, and a tightening in investment grade credit spreads (although less pronounced than in high yield), helped the investment grade aggregate indices to an almost 8% gain during the period.
 
Lowering Equity Exposure Aided Relative Performance
 
The Fund’s performance during the period reflected both our conservative investment philosophy and our dynamic asset allocation strategy, as our equity and fixed-income teams worked together to determine what we believe to be the optimal balance between stocks and bonds. Our equity exposure, which was 42.5% at the beginning of the period, had risen to 45.4% as of period end. Our underweight relative to the Balanced Index (55% equity) helped significantly until the equity markets started to rally in mid-March. Overall, though, the equity weighting was a key contributor. In addition, both the fixed income and equity portions of the Fund outperformed their respective benchmarks during the period.
 
Mortgages and Credits Bolstered Fixed Income Performance
 
Performance on the fixed-income side of the portfolio benefited from non-index exposure to mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and our credit holdings. In MBS, our holdings in agency adjustable rate mortgages (ARM) generated strong price gains. In credits, our overweight in BBB-rated credits and modest exposure in non-index high yield bonds (3.89% at period end) contributed to performance, as lower-rated credits outperformed the higher credit levels during the period.

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Janus Balanced Fund (unaudited)

 
Among individual credit contributors was Virginia Electric & Power Co., which outperformed as investors were likely drawn toward what we consider to be its well-financed, cash generating assets. Time Warner Cable, which was spun off from its parent Time Warner during the period, also contributed to performance. As the second largest cable provider in the U.S., the company has been successful in gaining market share for voice, video and data services from incumbent telecommunication services companies in most cities where it operates. We also like the utility nature of its cash flows.
 
Financials Boosted Equity Returns
 
Our underweight and holdings in financials contributed the most to the equity portion’s relative outperformance during the period. Within financials, investment bank Goldman Sachs rebounded significantly off depressed levels, as investors likely viewed it as among the survivors of the financial crisis. We believe Goldman Sachs is poised to capture market share in the U.S., as major competitors have either merged into banks or gone bankrupt. We view its balance sheet at period end as sound and feel that its assets were appropriately marked or valued. In addition, we believe the company’s trading and underwriting businesses should continue to be profitable and improve. We added to our position during the period. Staying in financials, investment bank/brokerage firm Morgan Stanley rebounded similarly as Goldman Sachs during the period. The stock benefited as investors likely began to see the company as a survivor as well. We believe Morgan Stanley will gain market share and that its balance sheet at period end was sound; we added to our position.
 
Agency Debt, Underweight in Credits Weighed on Fixed Income
 
Our underweight in credits and our yield-curve positioning in agency debt were the largest detractors from relative performance. Among individual credits that detracted from performance were our bonds in Bank of America. We believe the bank will emerge stronger from the present dislocation in the financials sector, but the holding continued to be driven by negative sentiment regarding U.S. Government guarantees. The government has indicated, in our view, that it will stand behind the Bank of America, which gives us confidence the bank could survive and eventually prosper.
 
Consumer Discretionary Equity Holdings Detracted
 
Our holdings and overweight in consumer discretionary were the main detractors during the period. Our lack of exposure to the telecommunication services sector as well as our selections and overweight in energy also weighed on comparable performance. Within the consumer discretionary sector, casino operator MGM Mirage fell significantly. The company was negatively impacted by its leveraged balance sheet in a time of tight credit and by declining fundamentals in the gaming industry, as consumers have reduced their spending. In particular, investors have worried about the company’s ability to meet several large upcoming debt maturities. We decided to exit our position due to weaker conditions in Las Vegas than we anticipated and since its balance sheet proved to be a bigger problem than we foresaw.
 
Outlook
 
The slowing rate of decline in the U.S. and global economies as well as improvement in the credit markets through period end have given many equity and fixed income market participants a sense that an economic rebound may not be as far in the future as feared. There is a battle between reflationary policy and deflationary pressure; the question is which one will ultimately win. Over the next six to 18 months, we believe deflationary pressure will outweigh the reflationary policies that are in place. We think all of the moves by central banks and governments around the globe will help the global economy recover, but they will take time to take hold and ultimately fuel inflation. Rising unemployment, declining wages and increased uncertainty in the market hinder the near-term economic outlook and will likely keep inflation at bay in our view. Once the economy stabilizes and we start to see consumption rise, we believe inflationary pressures will build. In our opinion, there has not been a significant fundamental difference between what we view as low and high quality companies. As a result, we think there were still many individual opportunities in the market at period end, which offer favorable risk/reward profiles in our view.
 
In the Fund, we may continue to increase our equity allocation as fixed income spreads relative to Treasuries tighten. In the fixed income portion of the Fund, we were emphasizing companies we think have quality business models, have historically generated steady cash-flows, and have management teams that were focused on debt reduction. For the equity portion, we continue to look for companies we feel have been unnecessarily beaten up and that we think offer attractive value and good growth prospects in a tough economic environment.
 
Thank you for investing in Janus Balanced Fund.

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(unaudited)

 
Janus Balanced Fund At A Glance
 
 
5 Top Performers – Equity Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V.
    1.63%  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
    0.93%  
Morgan Stanley
    0.92%  
Credit Suisse Group A.G.
    0.72%  
Corning, Inc.
    0.67%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Equity Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
MGM Mirage
    -0.92%  
ConocoPhillips
    -0.73%  
Roche Holdings, Inc.
    -0.64%  
Nestle S.A
    -0.61%  
Philip Morris International, Inc.
    -0.53%  
 
5 Top Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
   
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   S&P 500® Index Weighting
 
Financials
    2.61%       5.63%       11.74%  
Information Technology
    2.19%       17.31%       16.60%  
Materials
    0.21%       3.97%       3.11%  
Telecommunication Services
    0.00%       0.00%       3.82%  
Utilities
    0.00%       0.00%       4.27%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
   
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   S&P 500® Index Weighting
 
Health Care
    -1.38%       20.03%       15.02%  
Energy
    -1.11%       10.79%       13.58%  
Industrials
    -0.63%       10.21%       10.51%  
Consumer Discretionary
    -0.45%       7.89%       8.42%  
Consumer Staples
    -0.21%       24.18%       12.94%  
 
 
* 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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Janus Balanced Fund (unaudited)

 
5 Largest Equity Holdings – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
         
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V.
Brewery
    2.1%  
Nestle S.A.
Food – Miscellaneous/Diversified
    1.7%  
Roche Holding A.G.
Medical – Drugs
    1.6%  
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
Soap and Cleaning Preparations
    1.6%  
EnCana Corp. (U.S. Shares)
Oil Companies – Exploration and Production
    1.6%  
         
      8.6%  
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
Emerging markets comprised 0.5% of total net assets.
 
Top Country Allocations – Long Positions (% of Investment Securities)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
As of October 31, 2008
 
(GRAPH)

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(unaudited)

 
Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                           
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009         Expense Ratio – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Five
  Ten
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Year   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses
                           
Janus Balanced Fund   5.88%   –13.11%   4.53%   3.29%   9.35%     0.79%
                           
S&P 500® Index   –8.53%   –35.31%   –2.70%   –2.48%   6.60%      
                           
Barclays Capital U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index   7.96%   2.58%   4.43%   5.63%   6.23%      
                           
Balanced Index   –0.90%   –19.58%   0.75%   1.46%   6.75%      
                           
Lipper Quartile     1st   1st   1st   1st      
                           
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Moderate Funds     12/524   2/290   15/148   1/27      
                           
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information      
                           
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
The Fund’s expense ratio shown was determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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Janus Balanced Fund (unaudited)

 
The Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with non-investment grade debt securities, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Fund may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings (“IPOs”) and derivatives. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
The Fund invests in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), which may be subject to a higher degree of market risk because of concentration in a specific industry, sector or geographic region. REITs may be subject to risks including, but not limited to: legal, political, liquidity, interest rate risks, a decline in the value of real estate, risks related to economic conditions, changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the trust and defaults by borrowers. To the extent the Fund invests in foreign REITs, the Fund may be subject to fluctuations in currency rates or political or economic conditions in a particular country.
 
Funds that invest in bonds have the same interest rate, inflation, and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds owned by the Fund. Unlike owning individual bonds, there are ongoing fees and expenses associated with owning shares of bond funds. The return of principal is not guaranteed due to net asset value fluctuation that is caused by changes in the price of specific bonds held in the Fund and selling of bonds within the Fund by the portfolio managers.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
September 3, 1992 is the date used to calculate the since-inception Lipper ranking, which is slightly different from when the Fund began operations since Lipper provides fund rankings as of the last day of the month or the first Thursday after fund inception.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in the indices. The indices are unmanaged and are not available for direct investment; therefore, their performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
* The Fund’s inception date – September 1, 1992
 
Fund Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08-4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,058.80     $ 4.29      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.63     $ 4.21      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 0.84%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Janus Balanced Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Common Stock – 44.8%
           
Aerospace and Defense – 1.1%
           
      1,326,325    
BAE Systems PLC**
  $ 6,974,648      
      164,965    
Boeing Co. 
    6,606,848      
      707,575    
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (ADR)
    11,476,866      
      94,940    
Northrop Grumman Corp. 
    4,590,349      
                  29,648,711      
Agricultural Chemicals – 1.3%
           
      84,125    
Monsanto Co. 
    7,141,371      
      645,530    
Syngenta A.G. (ADR)**
    27,531,855      
                  34,673,226      
Applications Software – 0.7%
           
      356,680    
Citrix Systems, Inc.*
    10,176,080      
      410,180    
Microsoft Corp. 
    8,310,247      
                  18,486,327      
Athletic Footwear – 0.7%
           
      345,325    
NIKE, Inc. – Class B
    18,119,203      
Brewery – 2.1%
           
      1,836,033    
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V.**
    56,030,752      
      1,331,248    
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. – VVPR Strips*,**
    3,522      
                  56,034,274      
Cable Television – 0.3%
           
      330,279    
DIRECTV Group, Inc.*
    8,167,800      
Casino Hotels – 1.0%
           
      1,221,231    
Crown, Ltd. 
    6,097,918      
      494,250    
Wynn Resorts, Ltd.*
    19,389,427      
                  25,487,345      
Commercial Services – Finance – 0.2%
           
      259,150    
Western Union Co. 
    4,340,763      
Computers – 2.7%
           
      270,488    
Apple, Inc.*
    34,035,504      
      165,200    
International Business Machines Corp. 
    17,050,292      
      317,795    
Research In Motion, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)*
    22,086,753      
                  73,172,549      
Cosmetics and Toiletries – 0.7%
           
      302,545    
Colgate-Palmolive Co. 
    17,850,155      
Diversified Operations – 1.2%
           
      2,197,580    
China Merchants Holdings International Co., Ltd. 
    5,192,142      
      427,559    
Danaher Corp. 
    24,986,548      
      4,063,815    
Melco International Development, Ltd. 
    1,995,066      
                  32,173,756      
E-Commerce/Services – 0.4%
           
      561,200    
eBay, Inc.*
    9,242,964      
      222,170    
Liberty Media Corp. – Interactive – Class A*
    1,177,501      
                  10,420,465      
Electric Products – Miscellaneous – 0.3%
           
      254,905    
Emerson Electric Co. 
    8,676,966      
Electronic Components – Semiconductors – 0.4%
           
      130,525    
Broadcom Corp. – Class A*
    3,026,875      
      275,075    
Microchip Technology, Inc. 
    6,326,725      
                  9,353,600      
Electronic Connectors – 0.6%
           
      438,025    
Amphenol Corp. – Class A
    14,822,766      
Enterprise Software/Services – 1.3%
           
      1,792,120    
Oracle Corp. 
    34,659,601      
Fiduciary Banks – 0.1%
           
      67,967    
Northern Trust Corp. 
    3,694,686      
Finance – Investment Bankers/Brokers – 3.5%
           
      273,720    
Charles Schwab Corp. 
    5,058,346      
      702,175    
Credit Suisse Group A.G. (ADR)**
    26,879,259      
      220,075    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 
    28,279,638      
      1,433,435    
Morgan Stanley
    33,886,402      
                  94,103,645      
Finance – Other Services – 0.5%
           
      559,195    
NYSE Euronext
    12,956,548      
Food – Miscellaneous/Diversified – 1.7%
           
      1,352,194    
Nestle S.A.**
    43,991,099      
Hotels and Motels – 0.9%
           
      1,087,960    
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. 
    22,694,846      
Industrial Gases – 0.4%
           
      154,990    
Praxair, Inc. 
    11,563,804      
Machinery – General Industrial – 0.1%
           
      8,117,070    
Shanghai Electric Group Co., Ltd. 
    2,901,878      
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic – 1.5%
           
      223,740    
Celgene Corp.*
    9,558,173      
      661,900    
Gilead Sciences, Inc.*
    30,315,020      
                  39,873,193      
Medical – Drugs – 3.7%
           
      66,555    
Abbott Laboratories
    2,785,327      
      1,498,740    
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 
    28,775,807      
      351,190    
Merck & Co., Inc. 
    8,512,846      
      49,420    
Roche Holding A.G. (ADR)**
    1,563,155      
      340,543    
Roche Holding A.G.**
    43,044,251      
      353,840    
Wyeth
    15,002,816      
                  99,684,202      
Medical – HMO – 1.2%
           
      1,297,450    
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 
    30,516,024      
Medical Products – 2.1%
           
      578,245    
Baxter International, Inc. 
    28,044,882      
      495,675    
Covidien, Ltd. 
    16,347,362      
      192,800    
Johnson & Johnson
    10,095,008      
                  54,487,252      
Networking Products – 0.1%
           
      189,055    
Cisco Systems, Inc.*
    3,652,543      
Oil and Gas Drilling – 0.4%
           
      141,195    
Transocean, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)*,**
    9,527,839      
Oil Companies – Exploration and Production – 2.1%
           
      930,285    
EnCana Corp. (U.S. Shares)
    42,541,933      
      234,030    
Occidental Petroleum Corp. 
    13,173,549      
                  55,715,482      
Oil Companies – Integrated – 2.0%
           
      590,970    
ConocoPhillips
    24,229,770      
      527,885    
Hess Corp. 
    28,922,819      
                  53,152,589      
                         

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Balanced Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Optical Supplies – 0.2%
           
      46,050    
Alcon, Inc. (U.S. Shares)**
  $ 4,237,061      
Power Converters and Power Supply Equipment – 0.2%
           
      344,588    
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR)*
    5,144,699      
Retail – Apparel and Shoe – 0.6%
           
      2,440,680    
Esprit Holdings, Ltd. 
    14,960,998      
Retail – Consumer Electronics – 0.3%
           
      181,915    
Yamada Denki Co., Ltd.**
    8,395,096      
Retail – Drug Store – 1.3%
           
      1,118,932    
CVS Caremark Corp.**
    35,559,659      
Retail – Jewelry – 0.1%
           
      96,135    
Tiffany & Co. 
    2,782,147      
Soap and Cleaning Preparations – 1.6%
           
      1,089,795    
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC**
    42,904,994      
Telecommunication Equipment – Fiber Optics – 0.7%
           
      1,320,680    
Corning, Inc. 
    19,308,342      
Tobacco – 1.8%
           
      714,570    
Altria Group, Inc. 
    11,668,928      
      962,440    
Philip Morris International, Inc. 
    34,840,328      
                  46,509,256      
Toys – 0.4%
           
      40,840    
Nintendo Co., Ltd.**
    10,928,617      
Transportation – Railroad – 1.4%
           
      585,014    
Canadian National Railway Co. (U.S. Shares)
    23,646,266      
      256,535    
Union Pacific Corp. 
    12,606,130      
                  36,252,396      
Wireless Equipment – 0.9%
           
      587,120    
QUALCOMM, Inc. 
    24,846,918      
 
 
Total Common Stock (cost $1,214,553,648)
    1,186,433,320      
 
 
Corporate Bonds – 26.9%
           
Advertising Services – 0%
           
$
    1,200,000    
WPP Finance UK, 5.8750%, 6/15/14**
    939,811      
Agricultural Chemicals – 0.5%
           
      990,000    
Mosaic Co., 7.6250%, 12/1/16 (144A)
    994,950      
      6,402,000    
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Inc., 5.2500%, 5/15/14
    6,560,539      
      6,703,000    
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Inc., 6.5000%, 5/15/19
    6,965,959      
                  14,521,448      
Automotive – Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks – 0.1%
           
      1,298,000    
PACCAR, Inc., 6.3750%, 2/15/12
    1,339,419      
      1,298,000    
PACCAR, Inc., 6.8750%, 2/15/14
    1,358,643      
                  2,698,062      
Beverages – Non-Alcoholic – 0.5%
           
      6,441,000    
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. 6.1200%, 5/1/13
    6,436,440      
      2,359,000    
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. 6.8200%, 5/1/18
    2,297,359      
      2,872,000    
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. 7.4500%, 5/1/38
    2,535,080      
      2,589,000    
PepsiCo, Inc., 3.7500%, 3/1/14
    2,641,619      
                  13,910,498      
Beverages – Wine and Spirits – 0.2%
           
$
    4,788,000    
Brown-Forman Corp., 5.0000%, 2/1/14
    4,921,580      
Brewery – 1.2%
           
      9,210,000    
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc. 7.2000%, 1/15/14 (144A)
    9,601,729      
      12,365,000    
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc. 7.7500%, 1/15/19 (144A)
    12,945,784      
      10,528,000    
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc. 8.2000%, 1/15/39 (144A)
    10,549,193      
                  33,096,706      
Building Products – Cement and Aggregate – 0.2%
           
      2,939,000    
CRH America, Inc., 6.9500%, 3/15/12
    2,637,738      
      2,103,000    
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., 6.6000% 4/15/18
    1,701,497      
                  4,339,235      
Cable Television – 1.9%
           
      5,321,000    
Comcast Corp., 6.3000%, 11/15/17
    5,417,683      
      7,253,000    
Comcast Corp., 5.7000%, 5/15/18
    7,091,025      
      4,675,000    
Comcast Corp., 6.4000%, 5/15/38
    4,382,252      
      3,680,000    
COX Communications, Inc., 6.2500% 6/1/18 (144A)
    3,387,701      
      5,810,000    
COX Communications, Inc., 9.3750% 1/15/19 (144A)
    6,540,695      
      3,174,000    
Mediacom Capital Corp., 7.8750% 2/15/11
    3,142,260      
      5,190,000    
Time Warner Cable, Inc., 6.7500% 7/1/18
    5,251,502      
      1,320,000    
Time Warner Cable, Inc., 8.7500% 2/14/19
    1,483,904      
      2,709,000    
Time Warner Cable, Inc., 8.2500% 4/1/19
    2,993,878      
      8,048,000    
Time Warner Cable, Inc., 7.3000% 7/1/38
    8,044,933      
                  47,735,833      
Cellular Telecommunications – 0.9%
           
      5,670,000    
Rogers Communications, Inc., 6.3750% 3/1/14
    5,977,337      
      4,035,000    
Verizon Wireless Capital LLC, 5.2500% 2/1/12 (144A)
    4,178,779      
      4,735,000    
Verizon Wireless Capital LLC, 7.3750% 11/15/13 (144A)
    5,268,322      
      6,727,000    
Verizon Wireless Capital LLC, 5.5500% 2/1/14 (144A)
    7,056,811      
      1,955,000    
Verizon Wireless Capital LLC, 8.5000% 11/15/18 (144A)
    2,341,314      
                  24,822,563      
Chemicals – Diversified – 0.1%
           
      2,795,000    
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. 5.0000% 7/15/13
    2,891,959      
Commercial Banks – 1.4%
           
      2,594,000    
BB&T Corp., 5.2500%, 11/1/19
    2,219,100      
      7,070,000    
American Express Bank FSB, 5.5000% 4/16/13
    6,647,730      
      5,641,000    
BB&T Corp., 5.7000%, 4/30/14
    5,552,448      
      5,641,000    
BB&T Corp., 6.8500%, 4/30/19
    5,494,385      
      6,199,000    
Credit Suisse New York, 5.0000% 5/15/13**
    6,121,686      

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

12  Janus Core, Risk-Managed and Value Funds  April 30, 2009


 

 

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Commercial Banks – (continued)
           
$
    10,072,000    
Credit Suisse New York, 5.5000% 5/1/14**
  $ 10,097,844      
                  36,133,193      
Commercial Services – Finance – 0.2%
           
      6,219,000    
Western Union Co., 6.5000%, 2/26/14
    6,561,163      
Computers – 0.2%
           
      3,111,000    
Hewlett-Packard Co., 4.2500%, 2/24/12
    3,227,218      
      2,208,000    
Hewlett-Packard Co., 4.7500%, 6/2/14
    2,307,711      
                  5,534,929      
Consumer Products – Miscellaneous – 0.2%
           
      1,391,000    
Clorox Co., 5.0000%, 3/1/13
    1,425,935      
      2,988,000    
Clorox Co., 5.9500%, 10/15/17
    3,023,429      
                  4,449,364      
Cosmetics and Toiletries – 0.2%
           
      1,816,000    
Estee Lauder Companies Inc., 7.7500% 11/1/13
    1,969,821      
      3,579,000    
Procter & Gamble Co., 4.6000% 1/15/14
    3,790,111      
                  5,759,932      
Data Processing and Management – 0.1%
           
      2,517,000    
Fiserv, Inc., 6.8000%, 11/20/17
    2,396,577      
Diversified Financial Services – 0.5%
           
      5,293,000    
American Express Travel Related Services Company Inc., 5.2500% 11/21/11 (144A)
    4,903,663      
      2,997,000    
General Electric Capital Corp., 4.8000% 5/1/13
    2,931,051      
      5,999,000    
General Electric Capital Corp., 5.6250% 5/1/18
    5,233,743      
                  13,068,457      
Diversified Minerals – 0.8%
           
      3,107,000    
BHP Billiton Finance U.S.A., Ltd. 5.5000%, 4/1/14
    3,271,261      
      7,903,000    
Rio Tinto Finance USA, Ltd., 8.9500% 5/1/14
    8,180,300      
      8,344,000    
Rio Tinto Finance USA, Ltd., 9.0000% 5/1/19
    8,579,176      
                  20,030,737      
Diversified Operations – 1.0%
           
      2,453,000    
Eaton Corp., 4.9000%, 5/15/13
    2,427,400      
      1,553,000    
Honeywell International, Inc., 3.8750% 2/15/14
    1,565,421      
      1,553,000    
Honeywell International, Inc., 5.0000% 2/15/19
    1,574,492      
      6,784,000    
ITT Corp., 4.9000%, 5/1/14
    6,876,622      
      6,784,000    
ITT Corp., 6.1250%, 5/1/19
    6,964,855      
      1,752,000    
Kansas City Southern Railway, 13.0000% 12/15/13
    1,857,120      
      3,111,000    
Tyco Electronics Group S.A., 6.0000% 10/1/12**
    2,836,050      
      2,133,000    
Tyco Electronics Group S.A., 5.9500% 1/15/14**
    1,765,437      
      2,980,000    
Tyco Electronics Group S.A., 7.1250% 10/1/37**
    1,817,419      
                  27,684,816      
Electric – Generation – 0.1%
           
$
    2,845,000    
Allegheny Energy Supply Co. LLC 8.2500%, 4/15/12 (144A)
    2,873,365      
      1,232,000    
Edison Mission Energy, 7.0000% 5/15/17
    930,160      
                  3,803,525      
Electric – Integrated – 1.2%
           
      5,689,000    
CMS Energy Corp., 6.3000%, 2/1/12
    5,455,074      
      4,813,000    
Duke Energy Corp., 6.3000%, 2/1/14
    5,075,515      
      2,767,000    
Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 4.2000% 3/1/11
    2,838,997      
      5,183,000    
Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 8.2500% 10/15/18
    6,190,524      
      5,772,000    
Virginia Electric and Power Co. 5.1000% 11/30/12
    5,944,121      
      2,106,000    
Virginia Electric and Power Co. 5.4000% 4/30/18
    2,147,423      
      6,003,000    
West Penn Power Co., 5.9500% 12/15/17 (144A)
    5,289,904      
                  32,941,558      
Electronic Components – Semiconductors – 0.2%
           
      6,503,000    
National Semiconductor Corp., 6.1500% 6/15/12
    5,856,927      
Enterprise Software/Services – 0.2%
           
      5,917,000    
BMC Software, Inc., 7.2500%, 6/1/18
    5,210,214      
Fiduciary Banks – 0.3%
           
      6,673,000    
Northern Trust Corp., 4.6250%, 5/1/14
    6,751,201      
Finance – Credit Card – 0.1%
           
      3,057,000    
American Express Co., 7.0000%, 3/19/18
    2,899,439      
Finance – Investment Bankers/Brokers – 2.8%
           
      8,559,000    
Citigroup, Inc., 5.6250%, 8/27/12
    6,601,754      
      4,951,000    
Citigroup, Inc., 5.5000%, 2/15/17
    3,413,650      
      3,367,000    
Citigroup, Inc., 6.1250%, 5/15/18
    2,829,684      
      2,592,000    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 5.4500% 11/1/12
    2,593,848      
      5,018,000    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 6.0000% 5/1/14
    4,998,691      
      2,587,000    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 6.2500% 9/1/17
    2,446,606      
      4,382,000    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 6.1500% 4/1/18
    4,133,229      
      5,672,000    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 7.5000% 2/15/19
    5,820,175      
      14,311,000    
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.0000% 1/15/18
    13,913,625      
      9,394,000    
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.3000% 4/23/19
    9,244,100      
      2,368,000    
Lazard Group LLC, 6.8500%, 6/15/17
    1,901,182      
      2,333,000    
Morgan Stanley, 6.7500%, 4/15/11
    2,384,744      
      7,558,000    
Morgan Stanley, 4.7500%, 4/1/14
    6,388,845      
      2,830,000    
Morgan Stanley, 6.0000%, 4/28/15
    2,673,258      
      2,625,000    
Morgan Stanley, 6.6250%, 4/1/18
    2,498,105      
                  71,841,496      
Finance – Other Services – 0.3%
           
      7,782,000    
CME Group, Inc., 5.7500%, 2/15/14
    8,187,217      
Food – Meat Products – 0.1%
           
      3,392,000    
Tyson Foods, Inc., 3.2500%, 10/15/13
    3,260,560      
                         

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Balanced Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Food – Miscellaneous/Diversified – 0.9%
           
$
    3,786,000    
Chiquita Brands International, 4.2500% 8/15/16
  $ 2,229,008      
      6,029,000    
Del Monte Corp., 8.6250%, 12/15/12
    6,149,580      
      3,173,000    
General Mills, Inc., 5.2500%, 8/15/13
    3,315,906      
      1,774,000    
General Mills, Inc., 5.2000%, 3/17/15
    1,787,514      
      1,288,000    
Kellogg Co., 4.2500%, 3/6/13
    1,301,460      
      2,965,000    
Kraft Foods, Inc., 6.7500%, 2/19/14
    3,230,625      
      5,457,000    
Kraft Foods, Inc., 6.1250%, 2/1/18
    5,539,302      
                  23,553,395      
Food – Retail – 1.4%
           
      5,880,000    
Delhaize Group, 5.8750%, 2/1/14**
    5,960,544      
      1,782,000    
Kroger Co., 7.5000%, 1/15/14
    1,985,073      
      9,840,000    
Kroger Co., 6.4000%, 8/15/17
    10,242,368      
      4,324,000    
Safeway, Inc., 6.2500%, 3/15/14
    4,595,314      
      8,255,000    
SUPERVALU, Inc., 7.5000%, 11/15/14
    8,007,350      
      6,135,000    
SUPERVALU, Inc., 8.0000%, 5/1/16
    5,950,950      
                  36,741,599      
Hotels and Motels – 0.3%
           
      4,896,000    
Marriott International, Inc., 4.6250% 6/15/12
    4,557,167      
      2,249,000    
Marriott International, Inc., 5.6250% 2/15/13
    2,106,787      
      1,574,000    
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. 7.8750%, 10/15/14
    1,515,526      
                  8,179,480      
Independent Power Producer – 0.3%
           
      160,000    
NRG Energy, Inc., 7.3750%, 2/1/16
    154,000      
      5,783,000    
Reliant Energy, Inc., 7.6250%, 6/15/14
    5,219,158      
      4,046,000    
Reliant Energy, Inc., 7.8750%, 6/15/17
    3,611,055      
                  8,984,213      
Machinery – Construction and Mining – 0.1%
           
      1,455,000    
Atlas Copco A.B., 5.6000% 5/22/17 (144A)§
    1,380,517      
Medical – Drugs – 0.4%
           
      4,486,000    
Pfizer, Inc., 4.4500%, 3/15/12
    4,713,337      
      5,942,000    
Pfizer, Inc., 5.3500%, 3/15/15
    6,387,549      
                  11,100,886      
Medical – HMO – 0.1%
           
      2,338,000    
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 5.8000% 3/15/36
    1,732,458      
Medical – Hospitals – 0.6%
           
      3,438,000    
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc. 8.8750%, 7/15/15
    3,420,810      
      8,936,000    
HCA, Inc., 9.2500%, 11/15/16
    8,846,640      
      3,396,000    
HCA, Inc., 8.5000%, 4/15/19 (144A)
    3,417,225      
                  15,684,675      
Medical – Wholesale Drug Distributors – 0.3%
           
      3,351,000    
McKesson Corp., 6.5000%, 2/15/14
    3,534,293      
      2,898,000    
McKesson Corp., 7.5000%, 2/15/19
    3,122,244      
                  6,656,537      
Medical Labs and Testing Services – 0.9%
           
$
    10,510,000    
Roche Holdings, Inc., 4.5000% 3/1/12 (144A)
    11,019,956      
      6,305,000    
Roche Holdings, Inc., 6.0000% 3/1/19 (144A)
    6,555,649      
      6,305,000    
Roche Holdings, Inc., 7.0000% 3/1/39 (144A)
    6,849,418      
                  24,425,023      
Medical Products – 0.2%
           
      6,008,000    
Baxter International, Inc., 4.0000% 3/1/14
    6,223,675      
Multi-Line Insurance – 0.2%
           
      6,519,000    
MetLife, Inc., 7.7170%, 2/15/19
    6,538,642      
Office Automation and Equipment – 0.2%
           
      908,000    
Xerox Corp., 2.0588%, 12/18/09
    886,224      
      942,000    
Xerox Corp., 5.6500%, 5/15/13
    847,819      
      3,035,000    
Xerox Corp., 6.3500%, 5/15/18
    2,458,350      
                  4,192,393      
Oil – Field Services – 0.1%
           
      3,131,000    
Weatherford International, Ltd. 9.6250% 3/1/19**
    3,379,057      
Oil and Gas Drilling – 0.3%
           
      3,380,000    
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. 5.8750%, 5/1/19
    3,406,675      
      3,956,000    
Nabors Industries, Ltd., 9.2500% 1/15/19 (144A)
    3,733,787      
                  7,140,462      
Oil Companies – Exploration and Production – 0.4%
           
      6,753,000    
Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 5.9500% 9/15/16
    6,109,763      
      588,000    
EnCana Corp., 6.5000%, 5/15/19
    603,482      
      463,000    
Forest Oil Corp., 8.0000%, 12/15/11
    454,898      
      2,986,000    
Forest Oil Corp., 8.5000% 2/15/14 (144A)
    2,896,420      
                  10,064,563      
Oil Refining and Marketing – 0%
           
      525,000    
Frontier Oil Corp., 8.5000%, 9/15/16
    519,750      
Paper and Related Products – 0%
           
      279,000    
Georgia-Pacific LLC, 8.2500% 5/1/16 (144A)
    279,000      
Pipelines – 1.1%
           
      1,402,000    
El Paso Corp., 12.0000%, 12/12/13
    1,514,160      
      2,862,000    
El Paso Corp., 8.2500%, 2/15/16
    2,790,450      
      1,972,000    
El Paso Corp., 7.0000%, 6/15/17
    1,771,718      
      1,208,000    
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P. 6.0000%, 2/1/17
    1,139,267      
      1,815,000    
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P. 5.9500%, 2/15/18
    1,683,491      
      732,000    
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P. 6.5000%, 2/1/37
    601,213      
      7,407,000    
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P. 6.9500%, 1/15/38
    6,439,942      
      8,746,000    
Kinder Morgan Finance Co. ULC 5.7000%, 1/5/16
    7,587,155      
      1,320,000    
Plains All American Pipeline L.P. 6.5000%, 5/1/18
    1,181,527      
      1,978,000    
Plains All American Pipeline L.P. 8.7500%, 5/1/19
    2,027,966      

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Pipelines – (continued)
           
$
    1,815,000    
TransCanada Pipelines, Ltd., 7.1250% 1/15/19
  $ 1,990,648      
                  28,727,537      
Reinsurance – 0.7%
           
      12,640,000    
Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp. 4.0000%, 4/15/12 (144A)
    12,846,424      
      5,709,000    
Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp. 5.0000%, 8/15/13
    5,913,622      
                  18,760,046      
REIT – Warehouse/Industrial – 0%
           
      876,000    
ProLogis, 5.50%, 4/1/12
    712,297      
Retail – Apparel and Shoe – 0.1%
           
      4,676,000    
Ltd. Brands, Inc., 7.6000%, 7/15/37
    3,070,874      
Retail – Office Supplies – 0.1%
           
      3,115,000    
Staples, Inc., 7.7500%, 4/1/11
    3,262,081      
Retail – Regional Department Stores – 0.1%
           
      3,626,000    
JC Penney Co., Inc., 7.4000%, 4/1/37
    2,656,360      
Rubber – Tires – 0.2%
           
      6,598,000    
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 6.6775% 12/1/09
    6,507,278      
Schools – 0.2%
           
      1,871,000    
Duke University, 4.2000%, 4/1/14
    1,909,187      
      1,412,000    
Leland Stanford Junior University 3.6300%, 5/1/14
    1,420,656      
      1,412,000    
Leland Stanford Junior University 4.2500%, 5/1/16
    1,406,931      
      1,412,000    
Leland Stanford Junior University 4.7500%, 5/1/19
    1,409,769      
                  6,146,543      
Special Purpose Entity – 0.2%
           
      2,180,000    
Petroplus Finance, Ltd., 6.7500% 5/1/14 (144A)
    1,798,500      
      4,247,000    
Petroplus Finance, Ltd., 7.0000% 5/1/17 (144A)
    3,418,835      
                  5,217,335      
Steel – Producers – 0.6%
           
      4,051,000    
ArcelorMittal, 5.37500%, 6/1/13**
    3,646,832      
      4,171,000    
ArcelorMittal, 6.1250%, 6/1/18**
    3,361,234      
      6,206,000    
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. 6.2000%, 11/15/16
    4,782,951      
      5,648,000    
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (144A), 8.2500% 4/15/16
    4,461,920      
                  16,252,937      
Super-Regional Banks – 0.5%
           
      3,420,000    
Bank of America Corp., 5.6500%, 5/1/18
    2,784,119      
      3,650,000    
National City Corp., 6.8750%, 5/15/19
    3,118,155      
      2,592,000    
Wachovia Corp., 5.7500%, 2/1/18
    2,371,760      
      4,072,000    
Wells Fargo & Co., 5.6250%, 12/11/17
    3,796,391      
                  12,070,425      
Telephone – Integrated – 0.3%
           
      1,763,000    
AT&T, Inc., 5.5000%, 2/1/18
    1,759,932      
      5,313,000    
AT&T, Inc., 5.6000%, 5/15/18
    5,341,297      
                  7,101,229      
Transportation – Railroad – 0.3%
           
$
    3,047,000    
Burlington Northern Santa Fe 5.7500%, 3/15/18
    3,032,142      
      1,910,000    
Canadian National Railways Co. 4.2500% 8/1/09
    1,909,756      
      2,237,294    
CSX Corp., 8.3750%, 10/15/14
    2,314,302      
                  7,256,200      
Transportation – Services – 0.1%
           
      1,941,000    
United Parcel Service, Inc., 3.8750% 4/1/14
    2,000,872      
Wireless Equipment – 0.2%
           
      2,828,000    
Nokia OYJ, 0%, 5/15/19**
    2,801,841      
      1,977,000    
Nokia OYJ, 0%, 5/15/39**
    1,966,996      
                  4,768,837      
 
 
Total Corporate Bonds (cost $703,101,961)
    713,536,176      
 
 
Mortgage Backed Securities – 12.3%
           
           
Fannie Mae:
           
$
    1,700,571    
4.5000%, 2/1/23
    1,749,367      
      921,318    
4.5000%, 4/1/23
    947,754      
      1,003,995    
4.5000%, 4/1/23
    1,032,803      
      1,653,000    
4.5000%, 4/1/23
    1,700,431      
      12,467,999    
4.5000%, 4/1/23
    12,823,580      
      626,007    
4.5000%, 5/1/23
    643,969      
      734,792    
4.5000%, 5/1/23
    755,876      
      775,477    
4.5000%, 5/1/23
    797,728      
      3,800,999    
4.5000%, 5/1/23
    3,910,064      
      1,821,621    
4.5000%, 6/1/23
    1,873,890      
      2,762,000    
4.5000%, 6/1/23
    2,841,252      
      1,205,116    
4.5000%, 9/1/23
    1,239,695      
      2,336,945    
4.5000%, 12/1/23
    2,404,000      
      11,636,822    
4.0000%, 3/1/24
    11,807,965      
      1,016,894    
4.5000%, 3/1/24
    1,045,970      
      17,971,022    
4.5000%, 3/1/24
    18,484,881      
      1,216,348    
4.5000%, 3/1/24
    1,251,250      
      11,036,382    
4.5000%, 3/1/24
    11,353,057      
      7,940,277    
4.5000%, 3/1/24
    8,168,113      
      2,480,480    
4.5000%, 3/1/24
    2,551,655      
      9,766,531    
4.0000%, 4/1/24
    9,910,168      
      9,615,094    
4.0000%, 4/1/24
    9,757,465      
      4,899,375    
4.0000%, 4/1/24
    4,971,430      
      7,352,000    
4.0000%, 5/15/24Ç
    7,448,495      
      7,504,288    
5.4240%, 1/1/38
    7,783,977      
      34,610,000    
5.0000%, 4/1/38
    35,633,487      
      10,046,602    
4.7920%, 5/1/38
    10,365,779      
      12,468,000    
4.5000%, 1/1/39
    12,701,947      
      2,425,615    
4.5000%, 1/1/39
    2,470,886      
      17,336,260    
4.5000%, 1/1/39
    17,661,554      
      5,569,735    
4.5000%, 2/1/39
    5,673,687      
      9,923,827    
4.5000%, 2/1/39
    10,109,043      
      31,046,100    
4.5000%, 3/1/39
    31,625,538      
      2,463,759    
4.5000%, 3/1/39
    2,509,989      
      9,564,077    
4.0000%, 4/1/39
    9,543,801      
      53,124,000    
4.0000%, 5/15/39Ç
    53,148,904      
      5,365,000    
4.5000%, 5/15/39Ç
    5,458,888      
                  324,158,338      
           
Freddie Mac:
           
      1,256,112    
5.7410%, 9/1/37
    1,266,366      
 
 
Total Mortgage Backed Securities (cost $323,956,834)
    325,424,704      
 
 

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Balanced Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Preferred Stock – 0.3%
           
Food – Miscellaneous/Diversified – 0.1%
           
      16    
H.J. Heinz Finance Co., 8.0000% (144A)
  $ 1,435,000      
Metal – Copper – 0.2%
           
      96,900    
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. convertible, 6.7500%
    6,516,525      
 
 
Total Preferred Stock (cost $6,577,890)
    7,951,525      
 
 
U.S. Government Agencies – 2.2%
           
           
Fannie Mae:
           
$
    880,000    
6.3800%, 6/15/09
    886,624      
      18,932,000    
2.8800%, 10/12/10
    19,468,249      
      15,859,000    
3.6300%, 8/15/11
    16,640,817      
                  36,996,690      
           
Freddie Mac:
           
      1,884,000    
2.8750%, 11/23/10
    1,934,529      
      18,435,000    
3.8750%, 6/29/11
    19,408,847      
                  21,343,376      
 
 
Total U.S. Government Agencies (cost $56,753,411)
    58,339,066      
 
 
U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds – 12.9%
           
      14,784,000    
4.6300%, 11/15/09
    15,122,421      
      60,252,000    
0.8750%, 1/31/11**
    60,301,407      
      4,647,000    
0.8750%, 2/28/11
    4,647,558      
      3,200,000    
0.8750%, 3/31/11
    3,200,000      
      68,533,000    
1.3750%, 2/15/12
    68,720,368      
      4,948,471    
0.6250%, 4/15/13ÇÇ
    4,861,873      
      60,278,000    
2.7500%, 10/31/13**
    62,576,098      
      20,164,000    
1.7500%, 1/31/14
    19,975,063      
      67,993,000    
1.8750%, 2/28/14
    67,647,595      
      849,000    
1.7500%, 3/31/14
    839,449      
      1,268,186    
1.3750%, 7/15/18ÇÇ
    1,236,482      
      22,793,923    
2.1250%, 1/15/19ÇÇ
    23,791,157      
      6,155,258    
2.5000%, 1/15/29ÇÇ
    6,264,896      
      1,411,000    
4.5000%, 5/15/38
    1,518,369      
 
 
Total U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds (cost $339,347,909)
    340,702,736      
 
 
Money Market – 3.4%
           
      90,849,046    
Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0% (cost $90,849,047)
    90,849,047      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $2,735,140,700) – 102.8%
    2,723,236,574      
 
 
Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (2.8)%
    (74,033,393)      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 2,649,203,181      
 
 
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Long Positions)
 
                 
          % of Investment
 
Country   Value     Securities  
 
 
Australia
  $ 26,128,655       0.9%  
Belgium
    61,994,818       2.3%  
Bermuda
    36,525,694       1.3%  
Brazil
    11,476,867       0.4%  
Canada
    119,869,827       4.4%  
Cayman Islands
    5,144,699       0.2%  
China
    2,901,878       0.1%  
Hong Kong
    7,187,208       0.3%  
Japan
    19,323,713       0.7%  
Luxembourg
    13,426,971       0.5%  
Sweden
    1,380,517       0.1%  
Switzerland
    176,373,106       6.5%  
United Kingdom
    50,819,453       1.9%  
United States††
    2,190,719,048       80.4%  
 
 
Total
  $ 2,723,236,574       100.0%  
 
†† Includes Short-Term Securities (77.1% excluding Short-Term Securities)
 
Forward Currency Contracts, Open
 
                         
Currency Sold and
  Currency
    Currency
    Unrealized
 
Settlement Date   Units Sold     Value U.S. $     Gain/(Loss)  
 
 
British Pound 5/14/09
    11,055,000     $ 16,348,955     $ (88,642)  
British Pound 6/18/09
    5,625,000       8,318,494       (90,525)  
Euro 5/14/09
    11,300,000       14,948,145       295,655  
Euro 6/18/09
    3,900,000       5,158,210       (105,487)  
Euro 6/25/09
    6,100,000       8,067,635       (122,385)  
Japanese Yen 5/14/09
    165,000,000       1,673,668       6,063  
Japanese Yen 6/18/09
    345,000,000       3,501,599       17,589  
Swiss Franc 6/18/09
    39,600,000       34,732,684       (693,057)  
 
 
Total
          $ 92,749,390     $ (780,789)  

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

16  Janus Core, Risk-Managed and Value Funds  April 30, 2009


 

 
Janus Contrarian Fund (unaudited) Ticker: JSVAX

 
Fund Snapshot
This Fund relies on detailed research to find out-of-favor companies believed to have unrecognized value.

(DAVID DECKER PHOTO)
David Decker
portfolio manager
 

 
Performance Overview
 
Thank you for your continued investment in Janus Contrarian Fund during this very difficult environment. During the period ended April 30, 2009, the Fund returned a negative 6.30%, modestly outperforming the negative 8.53% return realized by the Fund’s primary benchmark, the S&P 500® Index.
 
Economic Environment
 
In my previous communication I outlined what I believed to be some of the primary factors that led to the collapse of the global debt and equity markets. Since that time, markets rebounded sharply, collapsed again (reaching 666 intraday on March 9), and then took off on one of the most powerful rebounds in history – the S&P 500® Index moved 31% from that low through April 30.
 
Now, the two big questions – which have been asked and answered in different ways by cable news pundits and their prognosticator guests – are, “was that the low?” and “is this sustainable, or simply a bear market rally?” My short answer is I do not know. The complexity of markets is such that trying to explain movements in real time is usually a fruitless activity (though it does boost ratings for cable financial shows). It is generally only in hindsight that one knows when the end occurred, and more often than not, very few predicted it accurately.
 
That said, I believe there is some reason for optimism. Our research team and I have spoken with a number of companies from a wide range of industries since the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy on September 15, 2008, and it has increasingly become clear to me that following that financial crisis, spending in all areas of the economy literally came to a halt, and remained that way through March of 2009. Not only were consumers not spending, business activity decreased significantly due to a lack of credit available to operate on a daily basis. To a large degree global commerce simply stopped, evidence of which could be seen from collapsing exports out of Asia late last year. While there has been scant evidence that spending is roaring back, I believe that the spending behavior exhibited during that six-month period was likely as unsustainably low as the preceding couple of years was unsustainably high. Furthermore, while credit has not returned to pre-crisis levels, it has improved dramatically. The combination of modestly better spending and a gradually improving credit market (supplemented by a massive global stimulus package) has resulted in an improved appetite for risk, a precondition for any improvement in global equity markets.
 
When the market hit its March low, I believed the valuation of many individual stocks had become extraordinarily attractive and reflective of expectations for an exceedingly negative global economic environment. While I believe this economic recovery will prove more challenging than most due primarily to the deflationary effects of household and corporate debt reduction, I nonetheless believe it is incorrect and damaging to argue that this downturn is comparable to the Great Depression of the 30’s, as many a pundit has argued in the press. To compare a period that saw almost 1 in 3 people unemployed at its peak to that of today when fewer than 1 in 10 is unemployed (this number is likely to worsen in the coming months, though likely not materially), is quite simply, a stretch. I also do not consider 1973-1974 or 1982 as reasonable comparisons. Price-to-earnings (P/E) multiples are inversely correlated with interest rates and the single digit P/E multiples at the market bottoms in those periods were both environments of rising inflation and high and rising interest rates, an environment that is very different than today (though a significant increase in inflation as a result of the U.S. Government stimulus is a real concern, but not in my view for quite a while). This is not to say that I believe the market is out of the woods by any stretch. It is only to suggest that I disagree with the rationale of the most dire forecasters who argue for some sort of cathartic collapse in the market to a single digit P/E on mid $50 S&P earnings (which would suggest another 50% decline in the U.S. market). I do not know if we have hit the bottom but if we haven’t, I believe we are close. More importantly, irrespective of where we stand, tremendous opportunities are presenting themselves, many of which we capitalized on during the period.
 
I am often asked what is the most difficult environment for contrarian investing. My answer is when fear outweighs a rational consideration for valuation. Interestingly, however, it is that very environment that then creates the best conditions for contrarian investing. Simply put, fear often drives valuations to very attractive levels, the very levels that a contrarian can capitalize on. Unfortunately, if one owns some of those positions prior to the panic, the downside can be severe, often greater than the market as a whole.

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Janus Contrarian Fund (unaudited)

 
Contributors to Relative Performance
 
The panic that occurred in September 2008 was precipitated by a freezing of the global credit markets. As it was not clear when and if the credit markets would normalize, many investors simply sold companies with upcoming debt maturities, even if the cash flow was more than supportive of the debt. This happened to companies in many industries, and one of the hardest hit was real estate investment trusts (REITs), an area that Janus Contrarian Fund had significant exposure. Having to depend on well functioning debt markets is obviously very difficult when those markets disappear. However, I don’t believe that simply because there is an aversion to risk today there will be an aversion to risk forever. In the financial crisis, many outstanding companies with debt levels that were too high for the crisis that ensued, saw their equity values marked down to levels that simply made no sense to me. It became an environment where valuation was ignored for fear of bankruptcy. To be fair, this fear was not completely irrational. Who could watch Bear Stearns, AIG, Lehman Brothers, and other companies go to zero as quickly as they did without wondering if those companies can go to zero, why can’t any leveraged company? From my perspective, many fine companies’ stocks were declining for reasons not tied to true risk of bankruptcy, but instead because of panic and aversion to risk. When emotion trumps logic, opportunities emerge. Wynn Resorts is an example. Investors began selling Las Vegas casino stocks aggressively in February and March of 2009. While a few of the companies have legitimate balance sheet risks, Wynn is not one of them. With the stock trading at a fraction of our calculated intrinsic value, I bought aggressively. It is not often that one can purchase such a high quality asset at a severely depressed valuation. Wynn was among the top contributors.
 
Detractors from Relative Performance
 
In addition to REITs, the Fund suffered large losses in a few of the natural gas exploration and production (E&P) companies held in the Fund, such as Forest Oil. When the economy came to a halt, so too did industrial production, one of the most important end-markets for natural gas. The ensuing decline in natural gas was precipitous, declining from $7.94/mcfe in late August (which was down from an inflated $13.35/mcfe at the end of June 2008) to as low as $3.37 on April 30, 2009. The damage to the stocks of the E&P industry was equally as severe, particularly for highly leveraged E&Ps like Forest Oil. Despite the decline in natural gas, I was a buyer of more Forest Oil, as well as other oil and natural gas companies whose stocks had been marked down to levels that, in our view, reflected a very negative environment for oil and gas for years to come. It is important to remember that a company’s valuation is a function not of next year’s earnings but the next 30+ year’s earnings. In fact, 1 or 2 bad years of earnings have almost no impact on the intrinsic value of a business. When a stock gets marked down by more than half due to a cyclical downturn in earnings, great opportunities are often created. While Forest was an existing position whose performance had a significantly negative impact on the portfolio, the weakness did present the opportunity to buy more.
 
Portfolio Positioning
 
In addition to the aforementioned Wynn Resorts, the panic also provided the opportunity to build new positions in a number of companies in a wide range of industries. New positions were established in oil and natural gas companies Ultra Petroleum and Denbury Resources; Apple, Inc., a company that I had sold a few years ago and was able to buy back at a more compelling valuation; and Autoliv, the leading airbag supplier to automobiles. Denbury and Apple were among the Fund’s top contributors during the period. As difficult as the period was, it nonetheless provided the opportunity to buy well managed companies that previously carried less attractive valuations.
 
Hedging
 
I continued to implement various hedging strategies using stock index call and put options in an attempt to protect against falling market values. In early March 2009, I sold substantially all of the index put options that were put on in January 2009. In addition, I often sell covered calls in order to generate income and/or scale out of positions held long, and sell put options in order to generate income and buy a position at a lower price. Please see the “Notes to Financial Statements” for a discussion of derivatives used by the Fund.
 
Conclusion
 
There are many problems in the global economy, and the U.S. economy in particular. Aggregate personal leverage remains historically high and I expect there will be a period of continued pressure to reduce leverage and fix personal financial statements. I also believe that the impact of the last six months will have a long lasting behavioral impact on spending and perhaps investing as well. The U.S. consumer represented approximately 70% of GDP in this country in recent years, whereas in Europe and Asia it has been closer to 50-55%. The swift and severe collapse in household wealth that resulted from the housing crisis and the stock market crash may rein in

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(unaudited)

what many viewed as excessive spending by the American consumer in recent years. While I believe that such a change would be a welcome behavioral shift, it will nonetheless have a very negative impact on U.S. economic growth. However, in my view, such a shift, if executed orderly, would not necessarily create a crisis and cause a depression-like environment. It would simply mean that the economic recovery will prove slow and uneven. In this situation, one would expect that, as a whole, market returns will likely be tempered. However, even in that environment, there will still be excellent return opportunities, as new companies are formed and existing companies adapt. I am frankly excited about the opportunities that are presenting themselves currently as well as many I expect to emerge in the coming years. Rest assured that our outstanding team of analysts and I will continue to look globally to identify and invest in those opportunities.
 
Thank you again for your continued investment.
 
Janus Contrarian Fund At A Glance
 
 
5 Top Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
Liberty Media Corp. – Entertainment – Class A
    2.19%  
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V.
    1.03%  
Apple, Inc.
    0.87%  
Denbury Resources, Inc.
    0.82%  
NTPC, Ltd.
    0.72%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
SLM Corp.
    -1.61%  
St. Joe Co.
    -1.49%  
Forest Oil Corp.
    -1.32%  
NRG Energy, Inc.
    -1.08%  
UAL Corp.
    -0.94%  
 
5 Top Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  S&P 500®
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Index Weighting
 
Consumer Discretionary
    2.31%       17.09%       8.42%  
Consumer Staples
    1.28%       5.19%       12.94%  
Information Technology
    1.19%       2.34%       16.60%  
Utilities
    0.61%       13.10%       4.27%  
Other**
    0.01%       0.01%       0.00%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  S&P 500®
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Index Weighting
 
Financials
    -5.12%       28.68%       11.74%  
Energy
    -2.01%       16.45%       13.58%  
Industrials
    -1.80%       6.64%       10.51%  
Materials
    -0.86%       6.04%       3.11%  
Health Care
    -0.73%       4.49%       15.02%  
 
 
* 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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Janus Contrarian Fund (unaudited)

 
5 Largest Equity Holdings – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
         
St. Joe Co.
Real Estate Operating/Development
    6.7%  
Liberty Media Corp. – Entertainment – Class A
Multimedia
    6.4%  
Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc.
Forestry
    5.9%  
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V.
Brewery
    5.2%  
Kinder Morgan Management LLC
Pipelines
    4.6%  
         
      28.8%  
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
Emerging markets comprised 13.0% of total net assets.
 
Top Country Allocations – Long Positions (% of Investment Securities)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
As of October 31, 2008
 
(GRAPH)

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(unaudited)

 
Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                       
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009         Expense Ratio – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Five
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses
                       
Janus Contrarian Fund   –6.30%   –45.12%   1.96%   2.51%     1.01%
                       
S&P 500® Index   –8.53%   –35.31%   –2.70%   –3.06%      
                       
Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World IndexSM   –3.34%   –39.74%   –0.19%   –2.20%      
                       
Lipper Quartile     4th   1st   1st      
                       
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for Multi-Cap Core Funds     736/756   21/460   38/213      
                       
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information      
                       
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
The Fund’s expense ratio shown was determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
The Fund has a performance-based management fee that adjusts up or down based on the Fund’s performance relative to an approved benchmark index over a performance measurement period.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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Janus Contrarian Fund (unaudited)

 
The Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with non-diversification, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Fund may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings (“IPOs”) and derivatives. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
The Fund invests in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), which may be subject to a higher degree of market risk because of concentration in a specific industry, sector or geographic region. REITs may be subject to risks including, but not limited to: legal, political, liquidity, interest rate risks, a decline in the value of real estate, risks related to economic conditions, changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the trust and defaults by borrowers. To the extent the Fund invests in foreign REITs, the Fund may be subject to fluctuations in currency rates or political or economic conditions in a particular country.
 
The use of short sales may cause the Fund to have higher expenses than those of other equity funds. Short sales are speculative transactions and involve special risks, including a greater reliance on the investment team’s ability to accurately anticipate the future value of a security. The Fund’s losses are potentially unlimited in a short sale transaction. The Fund’s use of short sales in effect leverages the Fund’s portfolio. The Fund’s use of leverage may result in risks and can magnify the effect of any losses. There is no assurance that a leveraging strategy will be successful.
 
The Fund may invest in derivatives which can be highly volatile and involve additional risks than those held by the underlying Fund assets. 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 the Fund owns.
 
This Fund may have significant exposure to emerging markets. In general, emerging market investments have historically been subject to significant gains and/or losses. As such, the Fund’s returns and NAV may be subject to volatility.
 
The Fund held approximately 10.0% of its assets in Indian securities as of April 30, 2009, and the Fund has experienced significant gains due, in part, to its investments in India. While holdings are subject to change without notice, the Fund’s returns and NAV may be affected to a large degree by fluctuations in currency exchange rates or political or economic conditions in India.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in the indices. The indices are unmanaged and are not available for direct investment; therefore, their performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
* The Fund’s inception date – February 29, 2000
 
Fund Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08-4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 937.00     $ 4.56      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.08     $ 4.76      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 0.95%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Janus Contrarian Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares/Principal/Contract Amount   Value      
 
Common Stock – 95.2%
           
Aerospace and Defense – 3.9%
           
      1,256,980    
Northrop Grumman Corp. 
  $ 60,774,983      
      4,913,420    
Spirit Aerosystems Holdings, Inc.*
    62,646,105      
                  123,421,088      
Airlines – 0.7%
           
      4,629,760    
UAL Corp.*
    22,778,419      
Automotive – Truck Parts and Equipment – Original – 1.0%
           
      1,250,155    
Autoliv, Inc. 
    30,841,324      
Brewery – 5.2%
           
      5,465,914    
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V.**
    166,804,883      
      4,586,800    
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. – VVPR Strips*
    12,136      
                  166,817,019      
Broadcast Services and Programming – 2.5%
           
      2,815,018    
Liberty Global, Inc. – Class A*
    46,419,647      
      2,044,102    
Liberty Global, Inc. – Class C*
    33,441,509      
                  79,861,156      
Building Products – Cement and Aggregate – 0.7%
           
      4,366,422    
Ambuja Cements, Ltd. 
    7,121,718      
      2,019,723    
Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. (ADR)*
    15,107,528      
                  22,229,246      
Casino Hotels – 0.9%
           
      734,785    
Wynn Resorts, Ltd.*
    28,825,616      
Commercial Banks – 3.0%
           
      5,032,762    
ICICI Bank, Ltd. 
    48,446,527      
      2,352,584    
ICICI Bank, Ltd. (ADR)
    48,533,808      
                  96,980,335      
Computers – 2.0%
           
      506,950    
Apple, Inc.*,**
    63,789,519      
Containers – Metal and Glass – 3.9%
           
      5,118,585    
Owens-Illinois, Inc.*,£
    124,842,288      
Electric – Generation – 2.3%
           
      19,029,974    
NTPC, Ltd. 
    72,437,195      
Electric – Integrated – 2.2%
           
      33,957,500    
Tenaga Nasional Berhad
    69,817,469      
Electric – Transmission – 2.1%
           
      36,831,725    
Power Grid Corp. of India, Ltd. 
    68,393,350      
Energy – Alternate Sources – 1.1%
           
      2,580,510    
Covanta Holding Corp.*
    36,410,996      
Engineering – Research and Development
Services – 1.2%
           
      2,227,926    
Larsen & Toubro, Ltd. 
    39,292,924      
Finance – Consumer Loans – 0.4%
           
      2,684,210    
SLM Corp.*
    12,964,734      
Financial Guarantee Insurance – 0.5%
           
      1,574,680    
Assured Guaranty, Ltd. 
    15,211,409      
Forestry – 5.9%
           
      5,477,515    
Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc.**
    189,083,818      
Independent Power Producer – 0.8%
           
      1,472,290    
NRG Energy, Inc.*
    26,471,774      
Investment Companies – 0.3%
           
      8,062,523    
Australian Infrastructure Fund**
    8,828,699      
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic – 1.0%
           
      650,202    
Amgen, Inc.*
    31,515,291      
Medical – Drugs – 1.7%
           
      1,127,510    
Novo Nordisk A/S (ADR)
    53,568,000      
Metal Processors and Fabricators – 0.5%
           
      6,711,673    
Bharat Forge, Ltd. 
    16,883,878      
Multi-Line Insurance – 0.7%
           
      482,085    
ACE, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)
    22,330,177      
Multimedia – 6.4%
           
      8,355,574    
Liberty Media Corp. – Entertainment – Class A*,**
    203,458,227      
Oil Companies – Exploration and Production – 12.6%
           
      776,920    
Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)
    35,823,781      
      8,660,695    
Denbury Resources, Inc.*,**
    140,996,114      
      5,751,140    
Forest Oil Corp.*,£
    92,018,240      
      23,600    
OGX Petroleo e Gas Participacoes S.A.*
    9,933,205      
      4,748,336    
SandRidge Energy, Inc.*
    38,746,422      
      1,981,795    
Ultra Petroleum Corp. (U.S. Shares)*
    84,820,826      
                  402,338,588      
Oil Companies – Integrated – 1.5%
           
      871,655    
Hess Corp. 
    47,757,977      
Paper and Related Products – 0.1%
           
      11,915,828    
Ballarpur Industries, Ltd.£
    3,767,238      
Pipelines – 5.7%
           
      1,115,156    
Enbridge, Inc. 
    34,445,514      
      3,584,689    
Kinder Morgan Management LLC*
    146,398,699      
                  180,844,213      
Real Estate Management/Services – 3.4%
           
      7,783,520    
CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. – Class A*
    58,376,400      
      3,751,000    
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. 
    48,950,587      
                  107,326,987      
Real Estate Operating/Development – 8.6%
           
      33,001,500    
CapitaLand, Ltd.**
    60,786,301      
      8,649,012    
St. Joe Co.*,**,£
    215,187,418      
                  275,973,719      
REIT – Diversified – 2.1%
           
      1,366,385    
Vornado Realty Trust
    66,802,563      
REIT – Mortgage – 0.1%
           
      2,057,783    
Gramercy Capital Corp. 
    4,444,811      
REIT – Warehouse/Industrial – 2.3%
           
      8,151,587    
ProLogis
    74,260,958      
Resorts and Theme Parks – 2.6%
           
      2,887,055    
Vail Resorts, Inc.*,£
    84,302,006      
Retail – Major Department Stores – 0.5%
           
      3,593,672    
Pantaloon Retail India, Ltd. 
    14,083,484      
      371,411    
Pantaloon Retail India, Ltd. – Class B
    894,347      
                  14,977,831      
Soap and Cleaning Preparations – 0.7%
           
      571,544    
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC**
    22,501,564      
Telecommunication Equipment – Fiber Optics – 2.0%
           
      4,450,160    
Corning, Inc. 
    65,061,339      
Toys – 0.4%
           
      44,600    
Nintendo Co., Ltd. 
    11,934,778      
                         

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Contrarian Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares/Principal/Contract Amount   Value      
 
Transportation – Marine – 1.7%
           
      3,761,905    
Teekay Corp. (U.S. Shares)£
  $ 54,321,908      
 
 
Total Common Stock (cost $3,865,764,474)
    3,043,670,431      
 
 
Corporate Bonds – 1.5%
           
REIT – Diversified – 0.8%
           
$
    29,844,000    
Vornado Realty Trust, 2.8500%, 4/1/27
    25,180,875      
REIT – Warehouse/Industrial – 0.7%
           
      29,541,000    
ProLogis, 2.2500%, 4/1/37
    21,084,889      
 
 
Total Corporate Bonds (cost $34,275,872)
    46,265,764      
 
 
Purchased Options – Calls – 0.2%
           
      33,689    
Continental Airlines, Inc.
expires June 2009
exercise price $1.00
    3,099,388      
      30,199    
UAL Corp.
expires June 2009
exercise price $5.00
    2,868,905      
      13,125    
UAL Corp.
expires June 2009
exercise price $7.50
    433,125      
      8,750    
UAL Corp.
expires June 2009
exercise price $7.50
    262,500      
 
 
Total Purchased Options – Calls (premiums received $15,239,194)
    6,663,918      
 
 
Purchased Options – Puts – 0.1%
           
      39,603    
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund (ETF)
expires May 2009
exercise price $25.00
    660,974      
      4,861    
S&P 500®Index
expires May 2009
exercise price $775.00
    1,361,080      
 
 
Total Purchased Options – Puts (premiums received $8,345,249)
    2,022,054      
 
 
Money Market – 3.4%
           
      109,897,866    
Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0% (cost $109,897,866)
    109,897,866      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $4,033,522,655) – 100.4%
    3,208,520,033      
 
 
Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0.4)%
    (11,330,292)      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 3,197,189,741      
 
 
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Long Positions)
 
                 
          % of Investment
 
Country   Value     Securities  
 
 
Australia
  $ 8,828,699       0.3%  
Belgium
    166,817,019       5.2%  
Bermuda
    15,211,409       0.5%  
Brazil
    9,933,205       0.3%  
Canada
    155,090,122       4.8%  
Denmark
    53,568,000       1.7%  
India
    319,854,468       10.0%  
Japan
    60,885,364       1.9%  
Malaysia
    69,817,469       2.2%  
Marshall Islands
    54,321,908       1.7%  
Mexico
    15,107,528       0.5%  
Singapore
    60,786,301       1.9%  
Switzerland
    22,330,177       0.7%  
United Kingdom
    22,501,564       0.7%  
United States††
    2,173,466,800       67.6%  
 
 
Total
  $ 3,208,520,033       100.0%  
 
†† Includes Short-Term Securities (64.3% excluding Short-Term Securities)
 
Forward Currency Contracts, Open
 
                         
Currency Sold and
  Currency
    Currency
    Unrealized
 
Settlement Date   Units Sold     Value U.S. $     Gain/(Loss)  
 
 
Australian Dollar 6/25/09
    10,840,000     $ 7,844,997     $ (145,345)  
British Pound 6/18/09
    13,720,000       20,289,731       (220,801)  
Singapore Dollar 5/14/09
    18,100,000       12,232,209       (266,849)  
Singapore Dollar 6/18/09
    15,500,000       10,475,345       (192,057)  
Singapore Dollar 6/25/09
    42,600,000       28,790,586       (317,505)  
 
 
Total
          $ 79,632,868     $ (1,142,557)  
 
         
Schedule of Written Options – Calls   Value  
 
 
American Express Co.
expires May 2009
9,915 contracts
exercise price $15.00
  $ (10,143,045)  
Apple, Inc.
expires May 2009
1,267 contracts
exercise price $120.00
    (909,706)  
InBev N.V.
expires June 2009
27,329 contracts
exercise price EUR 23.00
    (7,021,332)  
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index
expires May 2009
39,603 contracts
exercise price $30.00
    (1,721,938)  
 
 
Total Written Options – Calls        
(Premiums received $8,828,123)
  $ (19,796,021)  
 
 
Schedule of Written Options – Puts        
Continental Airlines, Inc.
expires May 2009
22,259 contracts
exercise price $10.00
  $ (1,558,130)  
Forest Oil Corp.
expires May 2009
13,353 contracts
exercise price $15.00
    (640,944)  

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
         
    Value  
 
 
Hess Corp.
expires May 2009
5,290 contracts
exercise price $55.00
    (1,259,020)  
Novo Nordisk A/S
expires May 2009
6,698 contracts
exercise price DKK 240.00
    (168,970)  
Novo Nordisk A/S
expires May 2009
6,430 contracts
exercise price DKK 250.00
    (298,145)  
Ultra Petroleum Corp.
expires May 2009
6,359 contracts
exercise price $38.00
    (228,924)  
Ultra Petroleum Corp.
expires May 2009
5,564 contracts
exercise price $40.00
    (370,062)  
 
 
Total Written Options – Puts        
(Premiums received $11,509,855)
  $ (4,524,195)  
 
 

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Research Core Fund (unaudited) Ticker: JAEIX

 
Fund Snapshot
This conservative growth Fund relies on the Janus Research Team to drive its fundamental approach to investing in core holdings and opportunistic companies.

Team Based Approach
Led by Jim Goff,
Director of Research

 
Performance Overview
 
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, Janus Research Core Fund returned -4.58%. The Fund outperformed its primary benchmark, the S&P 500® Index, which returned -8.53%, but underperformed its secondary benchmark, the Russell 1000® Growth Index, which returned -1.52%.
 
 
Economic Overview
 
The first quarter ended with a market rally after two difficult months. We think the market also reflected a slightly more rational atmosphere, where investors began to distinguish between high quality, enduring business models and those that will likely struggle in the global recession. Such an environment was a welcome change from the turmoil and intense volatility in the second half of 2008. We believe a long-term fundamental approach should do better when investors distinguish between quality companies. Our focus is on companies that we think have long-term competitive advantages and reasonable growth prospects, but trade at attractive valuations.
 
We remained disciplined during the market turmoil of the past six months. We did not stray from our core belief that the market ultimately will reward companies with superior business models, quality managements and value-additive returns on invested capital. Our ability to buy these companies at attractive valuations added to our long-term confidence.
 
Continuing fallout from the credit crisis and concerns that the recession may be prolonged dictated market performance through most of the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. A market rebound, however, that started in the middle of March and continued into April suggested investors were beginning to speculate that the worst of the economic and financial crisis may be over. The U.S. market’s recovery off 12-year lows only partially eased the losses for the six-month period, as most indices finished more than 8% lower. Market volatility, which spiked to historic levels in November, declined in December and continued at a more muted level through period end. Sentiment began to improve in March amid some positive news coming out of the financials sector. A significant boost came in late March when the U.S. Federal Reserve announced it would buy up to $1.15 trillion in Treasuries, mortgage-backed securities and agency debt to help credit markets and the beleaguered housing market. The rally continued into April, as some large banks reported better-than-expected earnings, fueling hopes that the rate of decline in the ailing banking industry could be slowing. A proposed easing of accounting rules (that became a reality in April) for banks’ troubled assets, as well as better-than-expected (but still weak) economic reports added fuel to the rally. Although the financials sector was the best performing group since the markets began rallying in March, it was the worst for the six-month period followed by industrials. Information technology and telecommunication services were the best relative performers. Large-cap indices outperformed small caps, but mid-caps performed relatively the best. Growth-oriented indices outpaced value indices. In commodities, natural gas, oil and agricultural commodities posted negative returns, while precious metals generated strong gains led by platinum, silver and gold.
 
Investment Process
 
We employ an unconstrained fundamental bottom-up research approach that we believe provides the best opportunity for generating Fund’s outperformance over the long term. We foster an entrepreneurial culture that encourages our analysts to “go anywhere” to find the most compelling investment ideas and marry that with a disciplined approach to valuation. We strive to remain sector neutral in this approach as well. With this in mind, the Fund’s outperformance during the period relative to the S&P 500® Index was driven by our holdings within industrials, technology and financials. As a group, poor relative performance among our healthcare selections weighed on comparable returns.
 
Under certain circumstances and market conditions, we may initiate positions in put and call options in order to mitigate the risks and potentially enhance the performance of the portfolio. (Please see “Notes to Financial Statements” for information about the hedging techniques used by the Fund.)
 
Stocks That Aided Relative Performance
 
New position in the portfolio Tyco Electronics, Ltd. was strong for most of the period, benefiting the most after pre-announcing better-than-expected earnings results and the sale of its struggling wireless systems business, which we think reduces the risk that Tyco could break its covenant on

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(unaudited)

a key revolving credit line. While we view these developments as positive over the short term, long term we think it is a leader in the fragmented connector business that has historically generated strong free cash flows and were still attracted to its valuation at period end.
 
KLA-Tencor, a manufacturer of semiconductor equipment, rebounded off of period lows to finish the six months ended April 30, 2009 on a strong note. The company benefited from overall strength within semiconductor stocks. In particular, KLA itself reported better-than-expected revenues and new orders during its most recent quarterly filing. In general, we saw some positive data on semiconductor companies due to increased demand from wireless companies, generally a large customer of semiconductor companies. While we think the company is well positioned long term, we somewhat share the company’s cautious near-term outlook as it remained unclear how broad based or persistent the industry recovery could be.
 
Global brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev, a result of Belgium-based InBev’s acquisition of American brewer Anheuser-Busch, was the third largest individual contributor during the period. The stock struggled for much of 2008 amid concerns over the combined company’s ability to service its debt. We were attracted to the company’s pricing power given its lineup of strong brands and believed the company would be able to service its debt. The stock price rebounded off of its November lows and continued to trend higher through April as Anheuser-Busch InBev continued to make good progress in our opinion towards selling off assets and paying down acquisition-related debt.
 
Investments That Detracted from Relative Performance
 
Despite rebounding late in the period, Microsoft Corp. finished lower, hurt in January by a disappointing earnings report. The company’s results for its March quarter were relatively in line with overall expectations and provided some fuel for continued strength at period end as investors became more optimistic about the economy. While the software giant was relatively inexpensive at period end given its roughly 10% free cash flow yield, we exited our position in the company due to our view that it is not likely to be a relative outperformer over the long-term. We felt there were better risk/reward opportunities elsewhere.
 
JPMorgan Chase was impacted by general negative investor sentiment towards the financials sector during much of the period before rebounding in March and April. While we recognize near-term earnings could be pressured from rising consumer and commercial real estate losses and weak capital markets, we believe the company has been reasonably proactive in facing those challenges and building capital and reserves to offset potential credit losses. Conversely, JP Morgan has been growing its earnings power by taking market share and making value accretive acquisitions in our opinion.
 
Anglo Irish Bank declined during the period amid a slew of negative news that included fraud and nationalization of the institution by the Irish government. While we were aware that the company was exposed to weak real estate sectors in Ireland and the U.K., we felt its tight credit underwriting standards would differentiate it from other Irish and U.K. banks. We wrote down the value of our holdings in Anglo Irish to 0 in the Fund’s NAV. Although the bank’s equity may still have value, we believe it will be difficult for the Irish government to fairly compensate shareholders in a politically-charged environment where Anglo’s management deceived the public.
 
Outlook
 
As the half-year ended, the rate of decline in the U.S. and global economies was slowing and we were seeing some improvement in the credit markets. Economic reports in recent months have shown mixed data, an improvement from the stream of negative reports in late 2008. While encouraging, we do not anticipate robust economic growth for several years. With companies and individuals reducing debt levels and with increased government intervention in the economy, we see a muted rather than sharp economic recovery. We believe that a slower growth environment will increase the importance of stock picking over sector allocation in finding companies that may be well suited to gain share and profits in a slow-growth environment. We believe that the Janus bottom-up research driven process will help lead us to these opportunities.
 
The Fund remained sector-neutral and we expect stock selection to be a key driver of returns going forward. Looking ahead, we will continue to invest with conviction in areas where we feel we can develop an edge through research. Through our valuation discipline and focus on investment risk management, we remain committed to delivering strong long-term results for our clients. (Risk management includes an effort to monitor and manage risk which should not be confused with and does not imply low risk or the ability to control risk.)
 
Thank you for your investment in Janus Research Core Fund.

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Janus Research Core Fund (unaudited)

 
Janus Research Core Fund At A Glance
 
 
5 Top Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
Tyco Electronics, Ltd.
    0.58%  
KLA-Tencor Corp.
    0.57%  
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V.
    0.51%  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
    0.47%  
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (ADR)
    0.42%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
Microsoft Corp.
    -0.88%  
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
    -0.68%  
Anglo Irish Bank Corporation PLC
    -0.66%  
Devon Energy Corp.
    -0.60%  
CapitalSource, Inc.
    -0.57%  
 
3 Top Performers – Sectors*,†
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  S&P 500®
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Index Weighting
 
Technology
    1.84%       14.73%       14.75%  
Communications
    1.07%       8.19%       8.21%  
Industrials
    0.46%       14.76%       14.33%  
 
4 Bottom Performers – Sectors*,†
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  S&P 500®
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Index Weighting
 
Financials
    -2.92       11.76%       12.02%  
Energy
    -1.60       17.58%       17.85%  
Healthcare
    -1.59       15.85%       15.92%  
Consumer
    -0.83       17.13%       16.93%  
 
 
* 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.
The sectors listed above reflect those covered by the seven analyst teams who comprise the Janus Research Team.

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(unaudited)

 
5 Largest Equity Holdings – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
         
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Finance – Investment Bankers/Brokers
    4.4%  
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Networking Products
    3.6%  
CVS Caremark Corp.
Retail – Drug Store
    3.3%  
Hess Corp.
Oil Companies – Integrated
    3.3%  
QUALCOMM, Inc.
Wireless Equipment
    3.2%  
         
      17.8%  
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
Emerging markets comprised 2.9% of total net assets.
 
Top Country Allocations– Long Positions (% of Investment Securities)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
As of October 31, 2008
 
(GRAPH)

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Janus Research Core Fund (unaudited)

 
Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                           
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009         Expense Ratio – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Five
  Ten
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Year   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses
                           
Janus Research Core Fund   –4.58%   –38.16%   –1.22%   –0.81%   6.63%     0.91%
                           
S&P 500® Index   –8.53%   –35.31%   –2.70%   –2.48%   3.85%      
                           
Russell 1000® Growth Index   –1.52%   –31.57%   –2.39%   –4.40%   2.37%      
                           
Lipper Quartile     4th   1st   1st   1st      
                           
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for Large-Cap Core Funds     802/914   136/650   90/360   8/212      
                           
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information      
                           
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
The Fund’s expense ratio shown was determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited, to exchange traded-funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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(unaudited)

 
The Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Fund may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings (“IPOs”) and derivatives. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
The Fund invests in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), which may be subject to a higher degree of market risk because of concentration in a specific industry, sector or geographic region. REITs may be subject to risks including, but not limited to: legal, political, liquidity, interest rate risks, a decline in the value of real estate, risks related to economic conditions, changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the trust and defaults by borrowers. To the extent the Fund invests in foreign REITs, the Fund may be subject to fluctuations in currency rates or political or economic conditions in a particular country
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
June 30, 1996 is the date used to calculate the since-inception Lipper ranking, which is slightly different from when the Fund began operations since Lipper provides fund rankings as of the last day of the month.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in the indices. The indices are unmanaged and are not available for direct investment; therefore, their performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
As of February 27, 2009 Janus Fundamental Equity Fund changed names and is now Janus Research Core Fund.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
* The Fund’s inception date – June 28, 1996
 
Fund Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08-4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 954.20     $ 4.80      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.89     $ 4.96      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 0.99%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses may include the effect of contractual waivers by Janus Capital.

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Janus Research Core Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Common Stock – 99.8%
           
Advertising Sales – 1.6%
           
      438,478    
Lamar Advertising Co. – Class A*
  $ 7,410,278      
Aerospace and Defense – 1.6%
           
      157,015    
Northrop Grumman Corp. 
    7,591,675      
Aerospace and Defense – Equipment – 1.9%
           
      186,200    
United Technologies Corp. 
    9,094,008      
Agricultural Chemicals – 0.6%
           
      31,240    
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Inc. (U.S. Shares)
    2,701,948      
Athletic Footwear – 1.1%
           
      99,875    
NIKE, Inc. – Class B
    5,240,441      
Beverages – Non-Alcoholic – 1.3%
           
      121,160    
PepsiCo, Inc. 
    6,028,922      
Brewery – 2.5%
           
      378,556    
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V.**
    11,552,503      
      183,888    
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. – VVPR Strips*,**
    487      
                  11,552,990      
Building – Residential and Commercial – 1.4%
           
      12,885    
NVR, Inc.*
    6,511,692      
Cable Television – 1.1%
           
      697,067    
British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC**
    4,962,784      
Cellular Telecommunications – 0.6%
           
      1,636,944    
Vodafone Group PLC**
    3,005,837      
Chemicals – Diversified – 0.4%
           
      41,193    
Bayer A.G.**
    2,039,952      
Commercial Banks – 0.7%
           
      164,030    
ICICI Bank, Ltd. (ADR)
    3,383,939      
Computers – 1.5%
           
      56,592    
Apple, Inc.*
    7,120,971      
Consumer Products – Miscellaneous – 2.0%
           
      192,410    
Kimberly-Clark Corp. 
    9,455,027      
Containers – Metal and Glass – 0.7%
           
      137,005    
Owens-Illinois, Inc.*
    3,341,552      
Cosmetics and Toiletries – 1.8%
           
      142,090    
Colgate-Palmolive Co. 
    8,383,310      
Diversified Minerals – 0.5%
           
      150,055    
Cia Vale do Rio Doce (ADR)
    2,477,408      
Diversified Operations – 3.5%
           
      72,420    
Danaher Corp. 
    4,232,225      
      372,090    
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. 
    12,204,552      
                  16,436,777      
E-Commerce/Services – 0.5%
           
      137,550    
eBay, Inc.*
    2,265,449      
Electric – Generation – 2.5%
           
      1,665,630    
AES Corp.*
    11,776,004      
Electronic Components – Miscellaneous – 1.2%
           
      337,625    
Tyco Electronics, Ltd. 
    5,888,180      
Engineering – Research and Development Services – 0.9%
           
      301,142    
ABB, Ltd.**
    4,256,469      
Enterprise Software/Services – 2.3%
           
      571,370    
Oracle Corp. 
    11,050,296      
Finance – Investment Bankers/Brokers – 6.5%
           
      61,150    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 
    7,857,775      
      630,645    
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 
    20,811,285      
      71,965    
Morgan Stanley
    1,701,253      
                  30,370,313      
Finance – Other Services – 0.7%
           
      14,895    
CME Group, Inc. 
    3,297,008      
Independent Power Producer – 2.4%
           
      641,510    
NRG Energy, Inc.*
    11,534,350      
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic – 3.2%
           
      68,770    
Celgene Corp.*
    2,937,854      
      72,425    
Genzyme Corp.*
    3,862,425      
      178,075    
Gilead Sciences, Inc.*
    8,155,836      
                  14,956,115      
Medical – Drugs – 4.9%
           
      324,545    
Merck & Co., Inc. 
    7,866,971      
      119,235    
Roche Holding A.G.**
    15,071,170      
                  22,938,141      
Medical Products – 2.8%
           
      328,565    
Covidien, Ltd. 
    10,836,074      
      73,590    
Hospira, Inc.*
    2,418,903      
                  13,254,977      
Multimedia – 1.6%
           
      845,810    
News Corp. – Class A
    7,713,787      
Networking Products – 3.6%
           
      866,300    
Cisco Systems, Inc.*
    16,736,916      
Oil – Field Services – 1.2%
           
      110,665    
Schlumberger, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)
    5,421,478      
Oil Companies – Exploration and Production – 4.5%
           
      125,940    
Devon Energy Corp. 
    6,529,989      
      257,125    
Occidental Petroleum Corp. 
    14,473,566      
                  21,003,555      
Oil Companies – Integrated – 4.9%
           
      286,320    
Hess Corp. 
    15,687,473      
      224,690    
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (ADR)
    7,542,843      
                  23,230,316      
Oil Field Machinery and Equipment – 0.7%
           
      132,605    
Cameron International Corp.*
    3,392,036      
Property and Casualty Insurance – 2.0%
           
      239,745    
Chubb Corp. 
    9,338,068      
Real Estate Management/Services – 1.4%
           
      512,000    
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.**
    6,681,605      
Real Estate Operating/Development – 0.5%
           
      1,234,000    
CapitaLand, Ltd. 
    2,272,936      
Retail – Apparel and Shoe – 1.3%
           
      143,756    
Inditex S.A.**
    6,133,617      
Retail – Discount – 2.6%
           
      243,285    
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 
    12,261,564      
Retail – Drug Store – 3.3%
           
      496,094    
CVS Caremark Corp. 
    15,765,867      
Semiconductor Equipment – 2.6%
           
      445,775    
KLA-Tencor Corp. 
    12,365,799      
Soap and Cleaning Preparations – 2.0%
           
      236,787    
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC**
    9,322,253      
                         

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Telecommunication Equipment – Fiber Optics – 1.6%
           
      505,205    
Corning, Inc. 
  $ 7,386,097      
Telecommunication Services – 0.6%
           
      126,660    
Amdocs, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)*,**
    2,650,994      
Tobacco – 1.3%
           
      370,555    
Altria Group, Inc. 
    6,051,163      
Toys – 0.5%
           
      8,000    
Nintendo Co., Ltd.**
    2,140,767      
Transportation – Services – 3.2%
           
      288,200    
United Parcel Service, Inc. – Class B
    15,084,388      
Web Portals/Internet Service Providers – 1.7%
           
      14,095    
Google, Inc. – Class A*
    5,581,198      
      169,605    
Yahoo!, Inc.*
    2,423,655      
                  8,004,853      
Wireless Equipment – 6.0%
           
      530,570    
Crown Castle International Corp.*
    13,009,576      
      356,685    
QUALCOMM, Inc. 
    15,094,910      
                  28,104,486      
 
 
Total Common Stock (cost $582,885,364)
    469,389,358      
 
 
Money Market – 0%
           
      101,503    
Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0%
(cost $101,503)
    101,503      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $582,986,867) – 99.8%
    469,490,861      
 
 
Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 0.2%
    799,653      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 470,290,514      
 
 
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Long Positions)
 
                 
          % of Investment
 
Country   Value     Securities  
 
 
Belgium
  $ 11,552,990       2.5%  
Bermuda
    16,724,254       3.6%  
Brazil
    10,020,251       2.1%  
Canada
    2,701,948       0.6%  
Germany
    2,039,952       0.4%  
Guernsey
    2,650,994       0.6%  
India
    3,383,939       0.7%  
Japan
    8,822,372       1.9%  
Netherlands Antilles
    5,421,478       1.1%  
Singapore
    2,272,936       0.5%  
Spain
    6,133,617       1.3%  
Switzerland
    19,327,639       4.1%  
United Kingdom
    17,290,875       3.7%  
United States††
    361,147,616       76.9%  
 
 
Total
  $ 469,490,861       100.0%  
 
†† Includes Short-Term Securities (76.9% excluding Short-Term Securities).
 
Forward Currency Contracts, Open
 
                         
Currency Sold and
  Currency
    Currency
    Unrealized
 
Settlement Date   Units Sold     Value U.S. $     Gain/(Loss)  
 
 
British Pound 5/14/09
    3,300,000     $ 4,880,285     $ (33,905)  
British Pound 6/18/09
    2,230,000       3,297,821       (35,888)  
British Pound 6/25/09
    330,000       488,020       (4,270)  
Euro 5/14/09
    900,000       1,190,560       27,140  
Euro 6/18/09
    6,400,000       8,464,755       (173,107)  
Japanese Yen 5/14/09
    145,000,000       1,470,799       (10,872)  
Japanese Yen 6/25/09
    290,000,000       2,943,713       58,357  
Swiss Franc 6/18/09
    10,500,000       9,209,424       (183,765)  
 
 
Total
          $ 31,945,377     $ (356,310)  

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Growth and Income Fund (unaudited) Ticker: JAGIX

 
Fund Snapshot
This growth Fund seeks to create capital appreciation and income through all types of market conditions by leveraging Janus’ bottom-up, fundamental research.

(MARC PINTO PHOTO)
Marc Pinto
portfolio manager
 

 
Performance Overview
 
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, Janus Growth and Income Fund returned 2.14%. The Fund’s primary benchmark, the S&P 500® Index, and its secondary benchmark, the Russell 1000® Growth Index, returned -8.53% and -1.52%, respectively.
 
 
Economic Overview
 
Continuing fallout from the credit crisis and concerns that the recession may be prolonged dictated market performance through most of the six-month period ending April 30, 2009. A market rebound, however, that started in the middle of March and continued into April suggested investors were beginning to speculate that the worst of the economic and financial crisis may be over. The U.S. market’s recovery off 12-year lows only partially eased the losses for the six-month period, as most indices finished more than 8% lower. Market volatility, which spiked to historic levels in November, declined in December and continued at a more muted level through period end. Sentiment began to improve in March amid some positive news coming out of the financials sector. A significant boost came in late March when the U.S. Federal Reserve announced it would buy up to $1.15 trillion in Treasuries, mortgage-backed securities and agency debt to help credit markets and the beleaguered housing market. The rally continued into April, as some large banks reported better-than-expected earnings, fueling hopes that the rate of decline in the ailing banking industry could be slowing. A proposed easing of accounting rules (that became a reality in April) for banks’ troubled assets, as well as better-than-expected (but still weak) economic reports added fuel to the rally. Although the financials sector was the best performing group since the markets began rallying in March, it was the worst for the six-month period followed by industrials. Information technology and telecommunication services were the best relative performers. Large-cap indices outperformed small caps, but mid-caps performed relatively the best. Growth-oriented indices outpaced value indices. In commodities, natural gas, oil and agricultural commodities posted negative returns, while precious metals generated strong gains led by platinum, silver and gold.
 
Holdings and Underweight in Financials Top Contributors to Performance
 
Our underweight and holdings in financials contributed the most to relative performance during the period. Our holdings and overweights in consumer staples and information technology (IT) were significant contributors as well.
 
Within financials, investment bank Goldman Sachs rebounded significantly off depressed levels, as investors viewed it as among the survivors of the financial crisis. We believe Goldman Sachs is poised to capture market share in the U.S., as major competitors have either merged into banks or gone bankrupt. We view its balance sheet as sound and feel that its assets are appropriately marked or valued. In addition, we believe the company’s trading and underwriting businesses should continue to be profitable and improve. We added to our position during the period. Staying in financials, investment bank/brokerage firm Morgan Stanley rebounded similarly as Goldman Sachs during the period. The stock benefited as investors speculated that the company could be among the survivors as well. We believe Morgan Stanley will gain market share and that its balance sheet was sound at period end; we added to our position.
 
Within consumer staples, global brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev gained during the period as the market’s fears subsided over the debt the company incurred as a result of InBev’s acquisition of Anheuser-Busch in November. The company announced several asset sales and a successful equity rights offering (in which the Fund fully participated) to help pay down debt. We consider management to be the best operators in the beer industry with a disciplined focus on increasing returns on invested capital. We believe the firm will be able to squeeze more profits out of its business, particularly at Anheuser-Busch, which we consider an under-managed asset.
 
Another holding that contributed positively to performance was mobile device maker Research In Motion, which gained significantly late in the period following a better-than-expected earnings report highlighted by improving margins and solid subscriber growth. We continue to believe that the long-term total potential market for wireless data subscribers could be substantial. We added to the position in the period.
 
Consumer Discretionary Holdings Among Detractors from Performance
 
Our holdings and overweight in consumer discretionary were the main detractors from relative performance during the

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(unaudited)

period. Our lack of exposure to the telecommunication services sector as well as our selections and overweight in energy also weighed on comparable performance.
 
Within the consumer discretionary sector, casino operator MGM Mirage fell significantly. The company was negatively impacted by its leveraged balance sheet in a time of tight credit and by declining fundamentals in the gaming industry, as consumers have reduced their spending. In particular, investors have worried about the company’s ability to meet several large upcoming debt maturities. We decided to exit our position due to weaker conditions in Las Vegas than we anticipated and since its balance sheet proved to be a bigger problem than we foresaw. Staying in consumer discretionary, upscale retailer Nordstrom Inc. also declined significantly early in the period, as weakness in consumer spending severely impacted sales. We did not anticipate the economic downturn would hit the high-end consumer as much as it did; we exited the position.
 
Integrated energy company ConocoPhillips traded down after the company took a major write-down on assets and suspended share repurchases, although it did maintain its dividend. We trimmed our position, as part of our original thesis was based on the company continuing its share buy-back program.
 
Among other individual detractors was Switzerland-based pharmaceutical company Roche Holdings, which declined after it gave conservative guidance for the year. The company’s raised bid for the remaining stake in biotechnology leader Genentech it did not own was also accepted during the period. We believe the 100% interest in biotechnology leader Genentech will further strengthen Roche’s drug pipeline.
 
Portfolio Positioning
 
During the period, the Fund was most overweight in consumer staples and information technology, while our largest underweights were in industrials and financials. New positions added to the Fund during the period included brokerage firm Charles Schwab Corp., which has continued to be an asset gatherer even in a down market. We continued to avoid banks and insurance companies due to what we think are balance sheet concerns. In healthcare, we took advantage of the sector’s weakness to add Johnson & Johnson to the Fund with its exposure in pharmaceuticals, medical equipment and consumer health products. We also added pharmaceutical company Abbott Laboratories and medical equipment supplier Baxter International. We view valuations in the healthcare sector as attractive with high yields at period end that we believe are sustainable. Within technology, our focus has been on companies with well positioned products that have historically been less subject to discretionary expenditures by client companies. We added Microchip Technology, a semiconductor company that we believe serves diversified niche markets and we view as largely immune from fluctuations in IT spending. Conversely, we trimmed names that we felt were more leveraged to overall IT spending such as Cisco Systems and Microsoft. The Fund used derivatives, such as buying put or selling call options, to both hedge market exposure and express views on stocks. Please see the “Notes to Financial Statements” for a discussion of derivatives used by the Fund.
 
Outlook
 
While equity markets rebounded late in the period, the economy continued to be weak as reflected in increasing job losses; however, we feel the economy will reach a bottom this year or early next year. Helping offset the economic conditions has been the U.S. Government’s stimulus efforts. We remain neutral on the market’s short-term outlook and are maintaining a conservative position in the portfolio. With that said, we continue to look for companies we feel have been unnecessarily beaten up in our opinion and that offer what we consider to be attractive value and good growth prospects in a tough economic environment. As always, we remain committed to bottom-up fundamental research and investing with conviction where we believe we have a research edge.
 
Thank you for your investment in Janus Growth and Income Fund.

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Janus Growth and Income Fund (unaudited)

 
Janus Growth and Income Fund At A Glance
 
 
5 Top Performers – Equity Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V.
    1.75%  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
    1.15%  
Morgan Stanley Co.
    1.13%  
Research In Motion, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)
    0.87%  
Corning, Inc.
    0.73%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Equity Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
MGM Mirage, Inc.
    -1.20%  
ConocoPhillips
    -0.79%  
Nordstrom, Inc.
    -0.67%  
Roche Holding A.G.
    -0.52%  
Nestle S.A.
    -0.46%  
 
5 Top Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  S&P 500®
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Index Weighting
 
Financials
    3.04%       7.06%       11.74%  
Information Technology
    2.23%       23.31%       16.60%  
Consumer Staples
    0.71%       18.90%       12.94%  
Materials
    0.34%       4.33%       3.11%  
Telecommunication Services
    0.00%       0.00%       3.82%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  S&P 500®
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Index Weighting
 
Energy
    -1.80%       13.85%       13.58%  
Health Care
    -1.27%       17.91%       15.02%  
Consumer Discretionary
    -1.04%       8.84%       8.42%  
Industrials
    -0.58%       5.80%       10.51%  
Utilities
    0.00%       0.00%       4.27%  
 
 
* 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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(unaudited)

 
5 Largest Equity Holdings – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
         
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V.
Brewery
    5.0%  
Oracle Corp.
Enterprise Software/Services
    4.0%  
Apple, Inc.
Computers
    3.8%  
Hess Corp.
Oil Companies – Integrated
    3.6%  
EnCana Corp. (U.S. Shares)
Oil Companies – Exploration and Production
    3.4%  
         
      19.8%  
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
Emerging markets comprised 1.1% of total net assets.
 
Top Country Allocations – Long Positions (% of Investment Securities)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
As of October 31, 2008
 
(GRAPH)

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Janus Growth and Income Fund (unaudited)

 
Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                           
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009         Expense Ratio – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Five
  Ten
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Year   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses
                           
Janus Growth and Income Fund   2.14%   –34.87%   –1.59%   –1.05%   8.98%     0.88%
                           
S&P 500® Index   –8.53%   –35.31%   –2.70%   –2.48%   7.07%      
                           
Russell 1000® Growth Index   –1.52%   –31.57%   –2.39%   –4.40%   5.90%      
                           
Lipper Quartile     3rd   2nd   2nd   1st      
                           
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for Large-Cap Core Funds     514/914   169/650   105/360   6/81      
                           
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information      
                           
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
The Fund’s expense ratio shown was determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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(unaudited)

 
The Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Fund may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings (“IPOs”) and derivatives. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
The Fund may invest in derivatives which can be highly volatile and involve additional risks than those held by the underlying Fund assets. 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 the Fund owns.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
May 16, 1991 is the date used to calculate the since-inception Lipper ranking, which is slightly different from when the Fund began operations since Lipper provides fund rankings as of the last day of the month or the first Thursday after fund inception.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in the indices. The indices are unmanaged and are not available for direct investment; therefore, their performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
* The Fund’s inception date – May 15, 1991
 
Fund Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08-4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.40     $ 4.66      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.18     $ 4.66      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 0.93%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Janus Growth and Income Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Common Stock – 92.8%
           
Aerospace and Defense – 2.8%
           
      954,951    
BAE Systems PLC**
  $ 5,021,731      
      1,107,740    
Boeing Co. 
    44,364,987      
      2,077,065    
Empraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (ADR)
    33,689,994      
      96,134    
Northrop Grumman Corp. 
    4,648,079      
                  87,724,791      
Agricultural Chemicals – 3.1%
           
      210,915    
Monsanto Co. 
    17,904,574      
      1,869,825    
Syngenta A.G. (ADR)**
    79,748,037      
                  97,652,611      
Applications Software – 1.2%
           
      868,880    
Citrix Systems, Inc.*
    24,789,147      
      586,290    
Microsoft Corp. 
    11,878,235      
                  36,667,382      
Athletic Footwear – 1.3%
           
      794,895    
NIKE, Inc. – Class B
    41,708,141      
Brewery – 5.0%
           
      5,167,364    
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V.**
    157,693,947      
      3,665,416    
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. – VVPR Strips*,**
    9,698      
                  157,703,645      
Cable Television – 1.1%
           
      1,337,085    
DIRECTV Group, Inc.*
    33,066,112      
Casino Hotels – 1.7%
           
      1,555,964    
Crown, Ltd. 
    7,769,325      
      1,192,586    
Wynn Resorts, Ltd.*
    46,785,149      
                  54,554,474      
Commercial Services – Finance – 1.3%
           
      2,350,490    
Western Union Co. 
    39,370,708      
Computers – 7.4%
           
      957,209    
Apple, Inc.*
    120,445,608      
      355,265    
International Business Machines Corp. 
    36,666,901      
      1,079,455    
Research In Motion, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)*
    75,022,122      
                  232,134,631      
Diversified Operations – 1.8%
           
      5,700,000    
China Merchants Holdings International Co., Ltd. 
    13,467,182      
      561,275    
Danaher Corp. 
    32,800,911      
      18,748,000    
Melco International Development, Ltd. 
    9,204,037      
                  55,472,130      
E-Commerce/Services – 0.9%
           
      1,607,315    
eBay, Inc.*
    26,472,478      
      464,365    
Liberty Media Corp. – Interactive – Class A*
    2,461,135      
                  28,933,613      
Electronic Components – Semiconductors – 0.8%
           
      312,520    
Broadcom Corp. – Class A*
    7,247,339      
      705,135    
Microchip Technology, Inc. 
    16,218,105      
                  23,465,444      
Electronic Connectors – 0.8%
           
      704,675    
Amphenol Corp. – Class A
    23,846,202      
Enterprise Software/Services – 4.0%
           
      6,539,730    
Oracle Corp. 
    126,478,378      
Fiduciary Banks – 0.3%
           
      187,800    
Northern Trust Corp. 
    10,208,808      
Finance – Investment Bankers/Brokers – 8.6%
           
      939,560    
Charles Schwab Corp. 
    17,363,069      
      1,527,825    
Credit Suisse Group A.G. (ADR)**
    58,485,141      
      704,955    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 
    90,586,717      
      4,290,350    
Morgan Stanley Co. 
    101,423,873      
                  267,858,800      
Finance – Other Services – 1.2%
           
      1,649,150    
NYSE Euronext
    38,210,806      
Food – Miscellaneous/Diversified – 2.6%
           
      2,499,455    
Nestle S.A.**
    81,315,087      
Hotels and Motels – 1.3%
           
      1,927,610    
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Worldwide, Inc. 
    40,209,945      
Industrial Gases – 0.8%
           
      352,255    
Praxair, Inc. 
    26,281,746      
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic – 2.0%
           
      465,470    
Celgene Corp.*
    19,884,878      
      952,715    
Gilead Sciences, Inc.*
    43,634,347      
                  63,519,225      
Medical – Drugs – 6.9%
           
      168,280    
Abbott Laboratories
    7,042,518      
      2,255,160    
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 
    43,299,072      
      1,263,635    
Merck & Co., Inc. 
    30,630,512      
      733,542    
Roche Holding A.G.**
    92,718,882      
      1,004,565    
Wyeth
    42,593,556      
                  216,284,540      
Medical – HMO – 2.2%
           
      2,968,535    
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 
    69,819,943      
Medical Products – 3.2%
           
      1,033,425    
Baxter International, Inc. 
    50,121,112      
      775,055    
Covidien, Ltd. 
    25,561,314      
      470,430    
Johnson & Johnson
    24,631,715      
                  100,314,141      
Networking Products – 0.2%
           
      268,470    
Cisco Systems, Inc.*
    5,186,840      
Oil and Gas Drilling – 0.7%
           
      328,845    
Transocean, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)*,**
    22,190,461      
Oil Companies – Exploration and Production – 5.6%
           
      2,316,429    
EnCana Corp. (U.S. Shares)
    105,930,298      
      706,175    
EOG Resources, Inc. 
    44,827,989      
      422,655    
Occidental Petroleum Corp. 
    23,791,250      
                  174,549,537      
Oil Companies – Integrated – 5.7%
           
      1,593,965    
ConocoPhillips
    65,352,565      
      2,081,480    
Hess Corp. 
    114,044,289      
                  179,396,854      
Optical Supplies – 1.2%
           
      415,110    
Alcon, Inc. (U.S. Shares)**
    38,194,271      
Power Converters and Power Supply Equipment – 0.6%
           
      2,173,860    
JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR)*
    7,630,249      
      1,017,785    
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR)*
    15,195,530      
                  22,825,779      
                         

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Real Estate Operating/Development – 0.5%
           
      5,774,175    
Hang Lung Properties, Ltd. 
  $ 16,281,303      
Retail – Apparel and Shoe – 2.1%
           
      10,660,740    
Esprit Holdings, Ltd. 
    65,348,717      
Retail – Drug Store – 3.2%
           
      3,111,380    
CVS Caremark Corp. 
    98,879,656      
Retail – Jewelry – 0.8%
           
      860,535    
Tiffany & Co. 
    24,903,883      
Soap and Cleaning Preparations – 1.8%
           
      1,402,646    
Reckitt Benckiser PLC**
    55,221,871      
Telecommunication Equipment – Fiber Optics – 1.9%
           
      4,094,396    
Corning, Inc. 
    59,860,070      
Tobacco – 2.6%
           
      1,869,525    
Altria Group, Inc. 
    30,529,343      
      1,392,235    
Philip Morris International, Inc. 
    50,398,907      
                  80,928,250      
Toys – 1.2%
           
      144,020    
Nintendo Co., Ltd. 
    38,539,164      
Wireless Equipment – 2.3%
           
      1,680,810    
QUALCOMM, Inc. 
    71,131,879      
 
 
Total Common Stock (cost $3,176,228,124)
    2,906,239,838      
 
 
Corporate Bonds – 1.6%
           
Building – Residential and Commercial – 0.2%
           
$
    6,290,000    
Meritage Homes Corp.
6.2500%, 3/15/15
    4,591,700      
Casino Hotels – 0.5%
           
      23,526,000    
MGM Mirage, Inc.
8.5000%, 9/15/10
    16,997,535      
Power Converters and Power Supply Equipment – 0.9%
           
      23,952,000    
JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd.
4.5000%, 5/15/13
    14,730,480      
      23,328,000    
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd.
3.0000%, 3/15/13 (144A)
    13,851,000      
                  28,581,480      
 
 
Total Corporate Bonds (cost $65,490,068)
    50,170,715      
 
 
Preferred Stock – 0.4%
           
Metal – Copper – 0.4%
           
      196,775    
Freeport-McMoRan Copper &
Gold, Inc., convertible, 6.7500%
(cost $19,677,500)
    13,233,119      
 
 
U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds – 4.1%
           
           
U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds:
           
$
    42,370,000    
3.2500%, 12/31/09
    43,181,004      
      18,547,000    
2.7500%, 7/31/10
    19,046,174      
      25,335,000    
1.5000%, 10/31/10
    25,623,971      
      18,547,000    
4.8750%, 7/31/11
    20,116,243      
      18,547,000    
3.3750%, 7/31/13
    19,774,292      
 
 
Total U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds (cost $124,921,358)
    127,741,684      
 
 
Money Market – 1.5%
           
      45,338,084    
Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0% (cost $45,338,084)
    45,338,084      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $3,431,655,134) – 100.4%
    3,142,723,440      
 
 
Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0.4)%
    (11,950,281)      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 3,130,773,159      
 
 
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Long Positions)
 
                 
          % of Investment
 
Country   Value     Securities  
 
 
Australia
  $ 7,769,325       0.3%  
Belgium
    157,703,645       5.0%  
Bermuda
    90,910,031       2.9%  
Brazil
    33,689,994       1.1%  
Canada
    180,952,421       5.8%  
Cayman Islands
    51,407,259       1.6%  
Hong Kong
    38,952,521       1.2%  
Japan
    38,539,164       1.2%  
Switzerland
    372,651,879       11.9%  
United Kingdom
    60,243,601       1.9%  
United States††
    2,109,903,600       67.1%  
 
 
Total
  $ 3,142,723,440       100.0%  
 
†† Includes Short-Term Securities (65.7% excluding Short-Term Securities)
 
Forward Currency Contracts, Open
 
                         
Currency Sold and
  Currency
    Currency
    Unrealized
 
Settlement Date   Units Sold     Value U.S. $     Gain/(Loss)  
 
 
British Pound 5/14/09
    2,350,000     $ 3,475,355     $ (18,555)  
British Pound 6/18/09
    17,900,000       26,471,296       (288,071)  
Euro 5/14/09
    16,800,000       22,223,790       383,610  
Euro 6/18/09
    27,000,000       35,710,686       (730,296)  
Euro 6/25/09
    15,900,000       21,028,754       (319,003)  
Swiss Franc 5/14/09
    31,850,000       27,918,189       342,680  
Swiss Franc 6/18/09
    51,300,000       44,994,614       (897,824)  
 
 
Total
          $ 181,822,684     $ (1,527,459)  

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund (unaudited) Ticker: JRMSX

 
Fund Snapshot
This core Fund embraces the market’s natural volatility in an attempt to deliver index-beating returns with index-like risk.

Managed by INTECH

 
Performance Overview
 
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund returned -9.46%. This compares to the -8.53% return posted by the S&P 500® Index, the Fund’s benchmark.
 
Investment Strategy in This Environment
 
While INTECH does not employ fundamental analysis in the management of the Fund, fundamentals can have a significant impact on the general direction of the market in which we participate. The Fund’s goal is to produce long-term returns in excess of its benchmark with an equal or lesser amount of risk.
 
The Fund’s mathematical investment process seeks to build a more efficient portfolio than its benchmark, the S&P 500® Index. With a focus on risk management, investment decisions are governed by a mathematical investment process. The process does not attempt to predict the direction of the market, nor does it have a particular view of any company in the Fund.
 
Performance Review
 
As stock prices moved naturally throughout the period, we continued to implement our mathematical process in a disciplined manner in an effort to maintain a more efficient portfolio than the Index, without increasing relative risk. While other factors may influence performance over the short term, we believe that the consistent application of our process will help the Fund perform well over the long term.
 
In INTECH’s history, which spans more than 21 years, we have experienced twelve-month periods of similar magnitude in terms of both underperformance and outperformance relative to the benchmark. From our perspective, the key is to keep periods of underperformance both short in duration and mild in scope. INTECH aims to achieve excess returns over the long term and we believe the Fund remains well positioned for long-term capital growth.
 
Investment Strategy and Outlook
 
INTECH’s mathematical, risk-managed investment process seeks to outperform the S&P 500® Index over the long term, while attempting to manage risk relative to the benchmark. We will continue implementing the process in a disciplined and deliberate manner in an effort to achieve our long-term performance goals. The Fund may underperform during shorter time periods, but has the goal of outperformance over a three- to five-year period. Risk management remains essential to the investment process. We will continue to make marginal improvements to the mathematical process, seeking an efficient portfolio that offers better long-term results than the benchmark, regardless of the market’s direction.
 
Thank you for your investment in INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund.

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(unaudited)

 
INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund At A Glance
 
 
5 Largest Equity Holdings – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
         
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Oil Companies – Integrated
    5.6%  
AT&T, Inc.
Telephone – Integrated
    3.1%  
General Electric Co.
Diversified Operations
    3.0%  
Procter & Gamble Co.
Cosmetics and Toiletries
    2.4%  
Johnson & Johnson
Medical Products
    2.3%  
         
      16.4%  
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
Top Country Allocations – Long Positions (% of Investment Securities)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
As of October 31, 2008
 
(GRAPH)

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INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund (unaudited)

 
Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                       
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009         Expense Ratio – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Five
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses
                       
INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund   –9.46%   –35.26%   –1.69%   3.55%     0.75%
                       
S&P 500® Index   –8.53%   –35.31%   –2.70%   2.59%      
                       
Lipper Quartile     3rd   2nd   2nd      
                       
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for Multi-Cap Core Funds     415/756   167/460   157/377      
                       
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information      
                       
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
A 2% redemption fee may be imposed on shares held for 90 days or less. Performance shown does not reflect this redemption fee and, if reflected, performance would have been lower.
 
The Fund’s expense ratio shown was determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
The Fund has a performance-based management fee that adjusts up or down based on the Fund’s performance relative to an approved benchmark index over a performance measurement period.
 
The voluntary waiver of the Fund’s management fee terminated June 25, 2004. Without such waivers, total returns from inception to June 25, 2004 would have been lower.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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(unaudited)

 
The proprietary mathematical process used by INTECH Investment Management LLC (“INTECH”) (formerly named Enhanced Investment Technologies, LLC) may not achieve the desired results. Since the portfolio is regularly 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.
 
The Fund’s performance may be affected by the risks that include those associated with investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risk to the Fund may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, initial public offerings (“IPOs”) and derivatives. Please see a Janus prospectus of janus.com/info for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
The Fund invests in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), which may be subject to a higher degree of market risk because of concentration in a specific industry, sector or geographic region. REITs may be subject to risks including, but not limited to: legal, political, liquidity, interest rate risks, a decline in the value of real estate, risks related to economic conditions, changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the trust and defaults by borrowers. To the extent the Fund invests In foreign REITs, the Fund may be subject to fluctuations in currency rates or political or economic conditions in a particular country.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The weighting of securities within the portfolio may differ significantly from the weightings within the index. The index is unmanaged and is not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
Effective February 27, 2009, INTECH Risk-Managed Stock Fund changed its name to INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund.
 
* The Fund’s inception date – February 28, 2003
 
Fund Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08-4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 906.40     $ 4.59      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.98     $ 4.86      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 0.97%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Common Stock – 99.7%
           
Aerospace and Defense – 0.8%
           
      3,100    
Boeing Co. 
  $ 124,155      
      2,300    
General Dynamics Corp. 
    118,841      
      18,900    
Lockheed Martin Corp. 
    1,484,217      
                  1,727,213      
Aerospace and Defense – Equipment – 0.1%
           
      4,900    
United Technologies Corp. 
    239,316      
Agricultural Chemicals – 0.1%
           
      1,700    
Monsanto Co. 
    144,313      
Airlines – 0.4%
           
      110,400    
Southwest Airlines Co. 
    770,592      
Apparel Manufacturers – 0.5%
           
      1,200    
Coach, Inc. 
    29,400      
      7,700    
Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. 
    414,568      
      11,300    
VF Corp. 
    669,751      
                  1,113,719      
Appliances – 0%
           
      700    
Whirlpool Corp. 
    31,612      
Applications Software – 0.9%
           
      1,700    
Citrix Systems, Inc.*
    48,501      
      38,300    
Compuware Corp.*
    286,484      
      25,200    
Intuit, Inc.*
    582,876      
      43,400    
Microsoft Corp. 
    879,284      
                  1,797,145      
Athletic Footwear – 0.1%
           
      2,800    
Nike, Inc. – Class B
    146,916      
Audio and Video Products – 0%
           
      2,600    
Harman International Industries, Inc. 
    47,294      
Automotive – Cars and Light Trucks – 0%
           
      9,600    
Ford Motor Co.*
    57,408      
Automotive – Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks – 0%
           
      1,600    
Paccar, Inc. 
    56,704      
Automotive – Truck Parts and Equipment – Original – 0.1%
           
      5,600    
Johnson Controls, Inc. 
    106,456      
Beverages – Non-Alcoholic – 2.1%
           
      49,700    
Coca-Cola Co. 
    2,139,585      
      6,800    
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. 
    140,828      
      3,400    
Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. 
    106,318      
      37,700    
PepsiCo, Inc. 
    1,875,952      
                  4,262,683      
Beverages – Wine and Spirits – 0.6%
           
      16,675    
Brown-Forman Corp. – Class B
    775,388      
      38,500    
Constellation Brands, Inc. – Class A*
    446,215      
                  1,221,603      
Building – Residential and Commercial – 0.2%
           
      6,000    
Centex Corp. 
    65,640      
      15,900    
Lennar Corp. – Class A
    154,866      
      15,500    
Pulte Homes, Inc. 
    178,405      
                  398,911      
Cable Television – 1.7%
           
      193,900    
Comcast Corp. – Class A
    2,997,694      
      18,300    
DIRECTV Group, Inc.*
    452,559      
      543    
Time Warner Cable, Inc. – Class A*
    17,501      
                  3,467,754      
Casino Hotels – 0%
           
      1,400    
Wynn Resorts, Ltd.*
    54,922      
Chemicals – Diversified – 0.8%
           
      14,900    
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. 
    415,710      
      26,800    
PPG Industries, Inc. 
    1,180,540      
                  1,596,250      
Chemicals – Specialty – 0.1%
           
      5,100    
Ecolab, Inc. 
    196,605      
      1,200    
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. 
    37,440      
      300    
Sigma-Aldrich Corp. 
    13,152      
                  247,197      
Coal – 0.5%
           
      7,800    
Consol Energy, Inc. 
    243,984      
      14,600    
Massey Energy Co. 
    232,286      
      17,500    
Peabody Energy Corp. 
    461,825      
                  938,095      
Coatings and Paint Products – 0.3%
           
      10,300    
Sherwin-Williams Co. 
    583,392      
Commercial Banks – 0.6%
           
      35,700    
BB&T Corp. 
    833,238      
      12,136    
First Horizon National Corp. 
    139,685      
      5,300    
M&T Bank Corp. 
    277,985      
      2,700    
Zions Bancorporation
    29,511      
                  1,280,419      
Commercial Services – 0%
           
      1,900    
Iron Mountain, Inc.*
    54,131      
Commercial Services – Finance – 1.9%
           
      45,900    
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. 
    1,615,680      
      74,200    
H&R Block, Inc. 
    1,123,388      
      15,700    
Moody’s Corp. 
    463,464      
      16,900    
Paychex, Inc. 
    456,469      
      11,000    
Western Union Co. 
    184,250      
                  3,843,251      
Computer Aided Design – 0%
           
      2,300    
Autodesk, Inc.*
    45,862      
Computer Services – 0.6%
           
      9,600    
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. – Class A
    464,448      
      4,000    
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.*
    99,160      
      19,800    
Computer Sciences Corp.*
    731,808      
                  1,295,416      
Computers – 4.3%
           
      14,500    
Apple, Inc.*
    1,824,535      
      40,000    
Dell, Inc.*
    464,800      
      83,900    
Hewlett-Packard Co. 
    3,018,722      
      34,500    
IBM Corp. 
    3,560,745      
      6,300    
Sun Microsystems, Inc.*
    57,708      
                  8,926,510      
                         

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Computers – Memory Devices – 0.3%
           
      11,700    
EMC Corp.*
  $ 146,601      
      5,400    
NetApp, Inc.*
    98,820      
      19,500    
SanDisk Corp.*
    306,540      
                  551,961      
Computers – Peripheral Equipment – 0.1%
           
      4,800    
Lexmark International Group, Inc. – Class A*
    94,176      
Consumer Products – Miscellaneous – 0.6%
           
      18,200    
Clorox Co. 
    1,020,110      
      5,800    
Kimberly-Clark Corp. 
    285,012      
                  1,305,122      
Containers – Metal and Glass – 0.1%
           
      6,400    
Ball Corp. 
    241,408      
Containers – Paper and Plastic – 0.3%
           
      20,300    
Bemis Co., Inc. 
    488,012      
      4,300    
Pactiv Corp.*
    93,998      
                  582,010      
Cosmetics and Toiletries – 3.0%
           
      300    
Avon Products, Inc. 
    6,828      
      14,900    
Colgate-Palmolive Co. 
    879,100      
      11,300    
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. – Class A
    337,870      
      101,587    
Procter & Gamble Co. 
    5,022,461      
                  6,246,259      
Data Processing and Management – 0.3%
           
      7,100    
Dun & Bradstreet Corp. 
    577,940      
Dental Supplies and Equipment – 0.1%
           
      8,400    
Dentsply International, Inc. 
    240,408      
Dialysis Centers – 0.4%
           
      18,900    
DaVita, Inc.*
    876,393      
Distribution/Wholesale – 1.1%
           
      21,900    
Fastenal Co. 
    840,084      
      15,300    
Genuine Parts Co. 
    519,588      
      10,200    
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 
    855,576      
                  2,215,248      
Diversified Operations – 5.2%
           
      13,000    
3M Co. 
    748,800      
      19,800    
Cooper Industries, Ltd. – Class A
    649,242      
      30,600    
Dover Corp. 
    941,868      
      489,600    
General Electric Co. 
    6,193,440      
      12,500    
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. 
    410,000      
      4,053    
Ingersoll-Rand Co. – Class A
    88,234      
      11,700    
ITT Corp. 
    479,817      
      33,600    
Leggett & Platt, Inc. 
    482,496      
      24,700    
Leucadia National Corp. 
    524,381      
                  10,518,278      
E-Commerce/Products – 0.3%
           
      8,000    
Amazon.com, Inc. 
    644,160      
Electric – Integrated – 3.3%
           
      10,200    
Ameren Corp. 
    234,804      
      36,800    
Consolidated Edison, Inc. 
    1,366,384      
      1,600    
Dominion Resources, Inc. 
    48,256      
      18,800    
DTE Energy Co. 
    555,916      
      4,000    
Duke Energy Corp. 
    55,240      
      7,400    
Entergy Corp. 
    479,298      
      7,700    
FirstEnergy Corp. 
    314,930      
      4,900    
FPL Group, Inc. 
    263,571      
      11,100    
Integrys Energy Group, Inc. 
    293,151      
      12,500    
Northeast Utilities
    262,750      
      21,300    
PG&E Corp. 
    790,656      
      12,100    
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. 
    331,298      
      16,400    
PPL Corp. 
    490,524      
      15,100    
Progress Energy, Inc. 
    515,212      
      900    
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. 
    26,856      
      5,900    
SCANA Corp. 
    178,298      
      7,900    
Southern Co. 
    228,152      
      17,000    
TECO Energy, Inc. 
    180,030      
      1,700    
Wisconsin Energy Corp. 
    67,932      
      3,200    
Xcel Energy, Inc. 
    59,008      
                  6,742,266      
Electric Products – Miscellaneous – 0.1%
           
      17,300    
Molex, Inc. 
    288,391      
Electronic Components – Miscellaneous – 0.1%
           
      22,100    
Jabil Circuit, Inc. 
    179,010      
Electronic Components – Semiconductors – 2.0%
           
      19,900    
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 
    71,839      
      55,300    
Altera Corp. 
    901,943      
      28,700    
Broadcom Corp. – Class A*
    665,553      
      43,400    
Intel Corp. 
    684,852      
      9,600    
Microchip Technology, Inc. 
    220,800      
      33,300    
Micron Technology, Inc.*
    162,504      
      33,500    
National Semiconductor Corp. 
    414,395      
      23,600    
Nvidia Corp.*
    270,928      
      2,600    
QLogic Corp.*
    36,868      
      34,700    
Xilinx, Inc. 
    709,268      
                  4,138,950      
Electronic Connectors – 0.1%
           
      2,500    
Amphenol Corp. – Class A
    84,600      
Electronic Forms – 0.1%
           
      10,200    
Adobe Systems, Inc.*
    278,970      
Electronic Measuring Instruments – 0.1%
           
      5,200    
Agilent Technologies, Inc.*
    94,952      
      1,800    
FLIR Systems, Inc.*
    39,924      
                  134,876      
Engineering – Research and Development Services – 0.3%
           
      16,500    
Fluor Corp. 
    624,855      
      1,200    
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.*
    45,648      
                  670,503      
Engines – Internal Combustion – 0.4%
           
      25,500    
Cummins, Inc. 
    867,000      
Enterprise Software/Services – 1.1%
           
      120,142    
Oracle Corp. 
    2,323,546      
Fiduciary Banks – 0.3%
           
      3,900    
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. 
    99,372      
      6,000    
Northern Trust Corp. 
    326,160      
      3,300    
State Street Corp. 
    112,629      
                  538,161      
Filtration and Separations Products – 0%
           
      700    
Pall Corp. 
    18,487      
Finance – Consumer Loans – 0.2%
           
      64,200    
SLM Corp.*
    310,086      
                         

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Finance – Credit Card – 0.2%
           
      2,600    
American Express Co. 
  $ 65,572      
      51,600    
Discover Financial Services
    419,508      
                  485,080      
Finance – Investment Bankers/Brokers – 1.2%
           
      19,900    
Charles Schwab Corp. 
    367,752      
      17,600    
Citigroup, Inc. 
    53,680      
      1,600    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 
    205,600      
      38,240    
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 
    1,261,920      
      25,700    
Morgan Stanley Co. 
    607,548      
                  2,496,500      
Finance – Other Services – 0.2%
           
      800    
CME Group, Inc. 
    177,080      
      1,000    
IntercontinentalExchange, Inc.*
    87,600      
      5,700    
Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.*
    109,611      
      5,500    
NYSE Euronext
    127,435      
                  501,726      
Financial Guarantee Insurance – 0%
           
      15,500    
MBIA, Inc.*
    73,315      
Food – Confectionery – 1.0%
           
      31,800    
Hershey Co. 
    1,149,252      
      22,100    
J.M. Smucker Co. 
    870,740      
                  2,019,992      
Food – Dairy Products – 0.1%
           
      5,400    
Dean Foods Co.*
    111,780      
Food – Meat Products – 0.1%
           
      2,000    
Hormel Foods Corp. 
    62,580      
      18,900    
Tyson Foods, Inc. – Class A
    199,206      
                  261,786      
Food – Miscellaneous/Diversified – 3.9%
           
      42,100    
Campbell Soup Co. 
    1,082,812      
      32,100    
General Mills, Inc. 
    1,627,149      
      55,200    
H.J. Heinz Co. 
    1,899,984      
      40,100    
Kellogg Co. 
    1,688,611      
      51,600    
Kraft Foods, Inc. – Class A
    1,207,440      
      6,400    
McCormick & Co., Inc. 
    188,480      
      34,600    
Sara Lee Corp. 
    287,872      
                  7,982,348      
Food – Retail – 1.2%
           
      111,500    
Kroger Co. 
    2,410,630      
Food – Wholesale/Distribution – 0.5%
           
      39,700    
Sysco Corp. 
    926,201      
Forestry – 0.1%
           
      3,300    
Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc. 
    113,916      
Gas – Distribution – 0.1%
           
      8,200    
Nicor, Inc. 
    263,548      
Hazardous Waste Disposal – 0.1%
           
      4,800    
Stericycle, Inc.*
    225,984      
Hotels and Motels – 0%
           
      6,000    
Wyndham Worldwide Corp. 
    70,080      
Human Resources – 0%
           
      3,400    
Robert Half International, Inc. 
    81,668      
Industrial Gases – 0.1%
           
      1,500    
Praxair, Inc. 
    111,915      
Instruments – Scientific – 0.3%
           
      3,000    
PerkinElmer, Inc. 
    43,710      
      13,100    
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.*
    459,548      
                  503,258      
Insurance Brokers – 0.5%
           
      52,300    
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. 
    1,103,007      
Internet Infrastructure Software – 0%
           
      2,700    
Akamai Technologies, Inc.*
    59,454      
Internet Security – 0.5%
           
      2,900    
McAfee, Inc.*
    108,866      
      53,100    
Symantec Corp.*
    915,975      
                  1,024,841      
Investment Management and Advisory Services – 0.4%
           
      2,300    
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. 
    60,605      
      2,200    
Federated Investors, Inc. – Class B
    50,336      
      3,400    
Franklin Resources, Inc. 
    205,632      
      7,000    
Invesco, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)
    103,040      
      2,200    
Legg Mason, Inc. 
    44,154      
      7,700    
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. 
    296,604      
                  760,371      
Life and Health Insurance – 0.7%
           
      2,800    
AFLAC, Inc. 
    80,892      
      41,000    
Lincoln National Corp. 
    460,840      
      4,800    
Principal Financial Group, Inc. 
    78,432      
      15,600    
Prudential Financial, Inc. 
    450,528      
      2,000    
Torchmark Corp. 
    58,660      
      13,300    
UnumProvident Corp. 
    217,322      
                  1,346,674      
Linen Supply and Related Items – 0.1%
           
      10,300    
Cintas Corp. 
    264,298      
Machinery – Construction and Mining – 0.9%
           
      52,700    
Caterpillar, Inc. 
    1,875,066      
Machinery – Pumps – 0%
           
      1,000    
Flowserve Corp. 
    67,900      
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic – 1.9%
           
      41,000    
Amgen, Inc.*
    1,987,270      
      31,600    
Celgene Corp.*
    1,349,952      
      2,200    
Genzyme Corp.*
    117,326      
      11,900    
Gilead Sciences, Inc.*
    545,020      
                  3,999,568      
Medical – Drugs – 4.6%
           
      54,000    
Abbott Laboratories
    2,259,900      
      1,200    
Allergan, Inc. 
    55,992      
      84,200    
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 
    1,616,640      
      8,500    
Cephalon, Inc.*
    557,685      
      2,600    
Eli Lilly & Co. 
    85,592      
      41,300    
King Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
    325,444      
      53,900    
Merck & Co., Inc. 
    1,306,536      
      115,300    
Pfizer, Inc. 
    1,540,408      
      42,700    
Schering-Plough Corp. 
    982,954      
      16,300    
Wyeth
    691,120      
                  9,422,271      
Medical – Generic Drugs – 0.1%
           
      6,400    
Mylan, Inc.*
    84,800      
      1,200    
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
    37,128      
                  121,928      
                         

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

48  Janus Core, Risk-Managed and Value Funds  April 30, 2009


 

 

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Medical – HMO – 0.4%
           
      3,300    
CIGNA Corp. 
  $ 65,043      
      6,300    
Humana, Inc.*
    181,314      
      4,800    
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 
    112,896      
      9,900    
WellPoint, Inc.*
    423,324      
                  782,577      
Medical – Wholesale Drug Distributors – 0%
           
      2,700    
Cardinal Health, Inc. 
    91,233      
Medical Information Systems – 0.2%
           
      36,500    
IMS Health, Inc. 
    458,440      
Medical Instruments – 0.1%
           
      12,900    
Boston Scientific Corp.*
    108,489      
      4,300    
Medtronic, Inc. 
    137,600      
                  246,089      
Medical Labs and Testing Services – 0.7%
           
      27,700    
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. 
    1,421,841      
Medical Products – 3.9%
           
      36,300    
Baxter International, Inc. 
    1,760,550      
      30,400    
Covidien, Ltd. 
    1,002,592      
      92,700    
Johnson & Johnson
    4,853,772      
      7,300    
Stryker Corp. 
    282,583      
      7,600    
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.*
    253,612      
                  8,153,109      
Metal – Aluminum – 0%
           
      2,000    
Alcoa, Inc. 
    18,140      
Metal – Copper – 0.1%
           
      3,100    
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. – Class B
    132,215      
Metal Processors and Fabricators – 0%
           
      300    
Precision Castparts Corp. 
    22,458      
Motorcycle and Motor Scooter Manufacturing – 0.1%
           
      10,800    
Harley-Davidson, Inc. 
    239,328      
Multi-Line Insurance – 1.4%
           
      1,900    
Allstate Corp. 
    44,327      
      4,800    
Cincinnati Financial Corp. 
    114,960      
      42,100    
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. 
    482,887      
      71,200    
Loews Corp. 
    1,772,168      
      12,500    
MetLife, Inc. 
    371,875      
      8,700    
XL Capital, Ltd. – Class A
    82,737      
                  2,868,954      
Multimedia – 0.8%
           
      15,100    
McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc. 
    455,265      
      2,166    
Time Warner, Inc. 
    47,284      
      51,700    
Walt Disney Co. 
    1,132,230      
                  1,634,779      
Networking Products – 1.3%
           
      131,700    
Cisco Systems, Inc.*
    2,544,444      
      3,300    
Juniper Networks, Inc.*
    71,445      
                  2,615,889      
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal – 1.2%
           
      16,725    
Republic Services, Inc. 
    351,225      
      76,500    
Waste Management, Inc. 
    2,040,255      
                  2,391,480      
Office Automation and Equipment – 0.1%
           
      9,800    
Pitney Bowes, Inc. 
    240,492      
Oil – Field Services – 1.5%
           
      17,300    
Baker Hughes, Inc. 
    615,534      
      11,800    
BJ Services Co. 
    163,902      
      9,700    
Halliburton Co. 
    196,134      
      33,800    
Schlumberger, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)
    1,655,862      
      15,700    
Smith International, Inc. 
    405,845      
                  3,037,277      
Oil and Gas Drilling – 0.2%
           
      1,100    
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. 
    79,651      
      4,600    
ENSCO International, Inc. 
    130,088      
      19,300    
Nabors Industries, Ltd.*
    293,553      
                  503,292      
Oil Companies – Exploration and Production – 1.3%
           
      1,900    
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. 
    81,814      
      1,900    
Apache Corp. 
    138,434      
      1,100    
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. 
    33,209      
      13,600    
Chesapeake Energy Corp. 
    268,056      
      11,900    
Denbury Resources, Inc.*
    193,732      
      5,000    
Devon Energy Corp. 
    259,250      
      17,800    
Occidental Petroleum Corp. 
    1,001,962      
      18,100    
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. 
    418,472      
      9,100    
Southwestern Energy Co.*
    326,326      
                  2,721,255      
Oil Companies – Integrated – 8.6%
           
      59,233    
Chevron Corp. 
    3,915,301      
      46,100    
ConocoPhillips
    1,890,100      
      173,300    
Exxon Mobil Corp. 
    11,553,912      
      1,900    
Hess Corp. 
    104,101      
      7,622    
Marathon Oil Corp. 
    226,373      
                  17,689,787      
Oil Field Machinery and Equipment – 0.3%
           
      2,100    
Cameron International Corp.*
    53,718      
      18,800    
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.*
    569,264      
                  622,982      
Oil Refining and Marketing – 0.1%
           
      7,300    
Tesoro Corp. 
    111,325      
Pharmacy Services – 0.6%
           
      4,200    
Express Scripts, Inc. – Class A*
    268,674      
      23,934    
Medco Health Solutions, Inc.*
    1,042,326      
                  1,311,000      
Pipelines – 0.3%
           
      3,200    
El Paso Corp. 
    22,080      
      46,000    
Spectra Energy Corp. 
    667,000      
                  689,080      
Property and Casualty Insurance – 0.4%
           
      8,400    
Chubb Corp. 
    327,180      
      34,800    
Progressive Corp. 
    531,744      
      1,200    
Travelers Cos., Inc. 
    49,368      
                  908,292      
Quarrying – 0.2%
           
      9,200    
Vulcan Materials Co. 
    437,460      
Real Estate Management/Services – 0%
           
      7,300    
CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. – Class A*
    54,750      
                         

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
REIT – Apartments – 0.2%
           
      967    
Apartment Investment &
Management Co. – Class A
  $ 7,059      
      1,137    
Avalonbay Communities, Inc. 
    64,593      
      17,600    
Equity Residential
    402,864      
                  474,516      
REIT – Diversified – 0.1%
           
      3,635    
Vornado Realty Trust
    177,715      
REIT – Health Care – 0.2%
           
      13,600    
HCP, Inc. 
    298,520      
      1,200    
Heath Care REIT, Inc. 
    40,884      
      2,300    
Ventas, Inc. 
    65,872      
                  405,276      
REIT – Office Property – 0%
           
      1,700    
Boston Properties, Inc. 
    84,014      
REIT – Regional Malls – 0%
           
      1,132    
Simon Property Group, Inc. 
    58,411      
REIT – Storage – 0.3%
           
      7,900    
Public Storage
    528,194      
REIT – Warehouse/Industrial – 0.1%
           
      30,400    
ProLogis
    276,944      
Retail – Apparel and Shoe – 0.2%
           
      37,200    
Ltd. Brands, Inc. 
    424,824      
Retail – Auto Parts – 0.1%
           
      800    
AutoZone, Inc.*
    133,112      
      4,100    
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.*
    159,285      
                  292,397      
Retail – Bedding – 0%
           
      2,700    
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.*
    82,134      
Retail – Building Products – 0.6%
           
      24,400    
Home Depot, Inc. 
    642,208      
      23,500    
Lowe’s Cos., Inc. 
    505,250      
                  1,147,458      
Retail – Consumer Electronics – 0.1%
           
      15,400    
RadioShack Corp. 
    216,832      
Retail – Discount – 2.0%
           
      4,900    
Big Lots, Inc. 
    135,436      
      16,800    
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. 
    557,592      
      900    
Target Corp. 
    37,134      
      68,400    
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 
    3,447,360      
                  4,177,522      
Retail – Drug Store – 0.4%
           
      14,599    
CVS Caremark Corp. 
    463,956      
      9,500    
Walgreen Co. 
    298,585      
                  762,541      
Retail – Jewelry – 0%
           
      1,500    
Tiffany & Co. 
    43,410      
Retail – Major Department Stores – 0.3%
           
      5,500    
JC Penney Co., Inc. 
    168,795      
      3,100    
Sears Holdings Corp.*
    193,657      
      7,900    
TJX Cos., Inc. 
    220,963      
                  583,415      
Retail – Office Supplies – 0.2%
           
      20,100    
Staples, Inc. 
    414,462      
Retail – Regional Department Stores – 0.6%
           
      26,200    
Kohl’s Corp.*
    1,188,170      
Retail – Restaurants – 1.3%
           
      12,400    
Darden Restaurants, Inc. 
    458,428      
      36,800    
McDonald’s Corp. 
    1,961,072      
      15,700    
Starbucks Corp.*
    227,022      
                  2,646,522      
Savings/Loan/Thrifts – 0.4%
           
      60,600    
Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. 
    761,136      
      8,700    
People’s United Financial, Inc. 
    135,894      
                  897,030      
Schools – 0.1%
           
      2,200    
Apollo Group, Inc. – Class A*
    138,490      
Semiconductor Components/Integrated Circuits – 0.7%
           
      25,700    
Analog Devices, Inc. 
    546,896      
      37,600    
Linear Technology Corp. 
    818,928      
                  1,365,824      
Semiconductor Equipment – 0%
           
      3,100    
Novellus Systems, Inc.*
    55,986      
Steel – Producers – 0.1%
           
      11,300    
AK Steel Holding Corp. 
    147,013      
      4,200    
United States Steel Corp. 
    111,510      
                  258,523      
Steel – Specialty – 0%
           
      1,500    
Allegheny Technologies, Inc. 
    49,095      
Super-Regional Banks – 2.2%
           
      114,453    
Bank of America Corp. 
    1,022,065      
      20,800    
Capital One Financial Corp. 
    348,192      
      1,800    
Comerica, Inc. 
    37,764      
      2,100    
KeyCorp
    12,915      
      16,700    
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. 
    662,990      
      21,200    
U.S. Bancorp
    386,264      
      105,414    
Wells Fargo & Co. 
    2,109,334      
                  4,579,524      
Telecommunication Equipment – 0%
           
      11,800    
Tellabs, Inc.*
    61,832      
Telecommunication Services – 0.4%
           
      20,100    
Embarq Corp. 
    734,856      
Telephone – Integrated – 4.4%
           
      248,253    
AT&T, Inc. 
    6,360,242      
      17,700    
CenturyTel, Inc. 
    480,555      
      56,500    
Frontier Communications Corp. 
    401,715      
      30,800    
Qwest Communications International, Inc. 
    119,812      
      27,200    
Sprint Nextel Corp.*
    118,592      
      48,400    
Verizon Communications, Inc. 
    1,468,456      
      12,800    
Windstream Corp. 
    106,240      
                  9,055,612      
Tobacco – 0.4%
           
      800    
Lorillard, Inc. 
    50,504      
      20,700    
Philip Morris International, Inc. 
    749,340      
      2,400    
Reynolds American, Inc. 
    91,152      
                  890,996      
                         

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Tools – Hand Held – 0.2%
           
      4,800    
Black & Decker Corp. 
  $ 193,440      
      2,300    
Snap-On, Inc. 
    78,016      
      2,400    
Stanley Works
    91,272      
                  362,728      
Toys – 0.2%
           
      14,400    
Hasbro, Inc. 
    383,904      
Transportation – Railroad – 3.5%
           
      21,900    
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. 
    1,477,812      
      58,400    
CSX Corp. 
    1,728,056      
      64,900    
Norfolk Southern Corp. 
    2,315,632      
      35,600    
Union Pacific Corp. 
    1,749,384      
                  7,270,884      
Transportation – Services – 0.2%
           
      7,600    
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. 
    404,016      
      1,300    
FedEx Corp. 
    72,748      
      900    
Ryder System, Inc. 
    24,921      
                  501,685      
Web Portals/Internet Service Providers – 0.1%
           
      700    
Google, Inc. – Class A*
    277,179      
Wireless Equipment – 1.0%
           
      31,800    
Motorola, Inc. 
    175,854      
      43,000    
Qualcomm, Inc. 
    1,819,760      
                  1,995,614      
 
 
Total Common Stock (cost $219,899,673)
    206,076,441      
 
 
Money Market – 0.2%
           
      469,000    
Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0% (cost $469,000)
    469,000      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $220,368,673) – 99.9%
    206,545,441      
 
 
Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 0.1%
    192,480      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 206,737,921      
 
 
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Long Positions)
 
                 
          % of Investment
 
Country   Value     Securities  
 
 
Bermuda
  $ 2,136,661       1.0%  
Cayman Islands
    82,737       0.1%  
Netherlands Antilles
    1,655,862       0.8%  
United States††
    202,670,181       98.1%  
 
 
Total
  $ 206,545,441       100.0%  
 
†† Includes Short-Term Securities (97.9% excluding Short-Term Securities)

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund (unaudited) Ticker: JMCVX

 
Fund Snapshot
This Fund seeks to uncover what the portfolio managers believe are fundamentally and financially strong mid-sized companies exhibiting favorable risk-reward characteristics.

Managed by
Perkins Investment
Management LLC

 
Performance Overview
 
During the six months ended April 30, 2009, Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund’s Investor Shares and Institutional Shares returned 0.96% and 1.12%, respectively, outperforming the Fund’s benchmark, the Russell Midcap® Value Index, which returned -6.14%. The S&P MidCap 400 Index declined 0.18% and the S&P 500® Index was down 8.53% during the same period.
 
Economic Environment
 
The stock market has experienced a wild roller coaster ride over the past six months. Continuing fallout from the credit crisis and concerns that the recession may be very deep and prolonged dictated market performance through most of the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. A market rebound, however, that started in the middle of March and continued through April brought the market back to fair value in our view. The U.S. market’s recovery off 12-year lows reached in early March was very strong, but only partially eased the losses for the six-month period. Market volatility, which spiked to historic levels in November, declined in December yet still remained above long-term normal levels through period end. Although the financials sector was the best performing group since the markets began rallying in March, it was the worst for the six-month period followed distantly by industrials. Information technology and telecommunication services were the best relative performers. While large-cap indices outperformed small-caps, but mid-caps exhibited the best relative performance in the most recent six-month period.
 
Massive fiscal and monetary stimuli have served to slightly narrow historically high credit spreads and moderate the pace of economic decline. We agree with the characterization of the financial system as being out of the emergency room and now in intensive care. We believe the steps taken by U.S. and foreign monetary and governmental authorities have begun to have some positive impact and might be sufficient to stabilize global markets and economies. However we also believe the economic financial system remains fragile and subject to negative surprises. The deleveraging of financial and consumer balance sheets will be a lengthy multiyear process and will inhibit growth for that time span in our view. Fourth quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) fell over 6% and we believe first quarter GDP is likely to have had a similar decline when the final numbers are released. The recession reached 18 months in duration through April, making it the longest since the 1930s. Meanwhile, the World Bank forecasts that the global economy will shrink for the first time since World War II. In the U.S., we believe real estate prices are likely to fall further and unemployment, while a lagging indicator, could rise above 10% and pressure personal income over the near term.
 
Investment Approach, Performance and Positioning
 
As has been the case throughout this market’s downturn, our standard investment approach emphasizing balance sheet strength, strong free cash flow and stock valuations assuming relatively low expectations has allowed the Fund to hold up relatively well. During the period, the Fund’s outperformance was primarily driven by positive stock selection. Sector allocations and cash reserves were also smaller additives to performance for the period. Our small investment in Russell Midcap® Value Index put options was a detractor after having been more of a significant additive in the prior six month period when the market was in a free fall. The Fund used put options on the index during the period to help minimize downside risk in the portfolio given our view of greater market uncertainty and risk. Please see the “Notes to Financial Statements” for a discussion of derivatives used by the Fund.
 
Our holdings within financials declined less than the benchmark and, coupled with our underweight to the sector, provided the largest boost to relative results. Materials and industrials also aided comparable returns. Our selections within information technology and an underweight position in consumer discretionary weighed on relative performance.
 
In terms of sector positioning, we remained overweight healthcare, energy and information technology, while we continued to be underweight in utilities, consumer discretionary and financials. We did increase our investment in what we believe to be quality Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and regional banks as they were the weakest areas of the markets and have substantial long-term appreciation potential in our view. Thus, we are less underweighted in financials than we have been in several years.

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(unaudited)

 
Holdings That Contributed to Performance
 
Construction and engineering company, URS Corp., was the largest contributor during the period. Many stocks within this group outperformed on speculation that the proposed stimulus package would include an infrastructure rebuild component. URS was higher as it recovered from depressed levels and it won several contracts late in 2008, which resulted in a major increase in the company’s order backlog. It also benefited from a better-than-expected earnings release later in the period. We think the fundamentals remain attractive but we reduced our position as its risk/reward relationship became less attractive to us.
 
In the materials sector, North American gold producer Goldcorp gained due to strength in gold prices. Goldcorp is a low cost producer of gold and benefited from commodity strength as a possible safe haven in this period of financial turmoil. Temple Inland Inc., a paper and corrugated packaging manufacturer, more than doubled in the period from a depressed level as its latest earnings report showed signs of better volume growth. After adding to our position early in the period, we reduced it as its risk/reward became less favorable in our view. Lubrizol Corp., a specialty chemical company, was another contributor after the company provided a better forecast than it previously estimated. This is one of our largest positions as it has very positive free cash flows and because we think it should have positive earnings growth this year and next. In addition, it was trading at 11 times our estimate of the company’s 2009 earnings at period end.
 
Holdings That Detracted from Performance
 
Financials remained center stage as the sector struggled for much of the period. Concerns over bank balance sheets, capital needs and government bailouts dominated sentiment for this group. Notable underperformers for the period included commercial bank Synovus Financial Corp. and regional bank SunTrust Bank. These banks have suffered from the real estate problems in the southeast, but we believe the balance sheets will support their franchises. They are among our smaller holdings in the regional bank group as we believe they do have larger loss problems than some of our other investments. Some of that was reflected in their period end stock prices, which were significantly below their tangible book value. We continue to focus on what we believe are the higher quality players in this group that have the liquidity to weather the current financial crisis in our view.
 
Berkshire Hathaway declined during the period amid overall weakness among insurance companies. We think Berkshire Hathaway is a “best-in-class” insurance and reinsurance operator, which has been able to put some of its large cash position to work in what we believe to be diversified high quality investments at attractive terms.
 
NCR Corp., a computer hardware company, underperformed due to weaker end markets in the U.K., as well as concerns regarding its pension plan. We continue to like the stock as the company has aggressively cut costs, had a healthy cash position on the balance sheet at period end and continued to generate good free cash flow in our view.
 
Market Outlook
 
As we suggested in our annual letter for the period ended in October 2008, the market overshot to the downside while the economy was in freefall and there was great uncertainty about the financial system. In recent months the financial markets have benefited as credit spreads have slightly narrowed toward more normal levels and some economic data have indicated a deceleration in the rate of decline in the U.S. economy. However the health of the economy and the credit system remain fragile and vulnerable to bouts of weakness in our view. While inventory replenishment and government stimulus could provide short term boosts, we do not believe they are sustainable factors. In the meantime, auto industry restructuring, consumer and real estate credit problems and international dislocations could be disruptive. In any case we believe it is unlikely that we will see a strong economic recovery in the next few years. Similarly, we think corporate earnings will not benefit from leverage as they have in the past and, in our opinion, corporate earnings will likely remain well below recent record levels for several years. Additionally the long-term impact of a substantial increase in the government’s influence on the economy and business creates greater uncertainty in our minds. Finally, investor confidence in financial institutions and their appetite for risk probably have suffered long-term damage. Therefore, we believe returns from stocks and valuations will likely continue to be considerably below the levels of the 1980’s and 1990’s.
 
We have enjoyed the market’s rally off of the lows, which has been the strongest since 1975. However that rally has taken stocks to fairly valued levels in our opinion and we suspect that the market’s roller coaster ride is not over. We believe the market continues to be in somewhat uncharted economic and financial territory and could be subject to disappointment. Volatility, which has subsided, is likely to remain historically high. Thus we expect to maintain above average cash levels. In the Fund, we are always sensitive to downside risk as managing downturns is essential to enhancing the compounding benefit to long-term investment returns. This is especially the case in the current situation in which we

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Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

believe that long-term appreciation potential might be less than in the past. Additionally our higher cash levels could give us the opportunity to take advantage of unusually attractive opportunities as we did near the market bottom of March 2009.
 
Not surprisingly, quality has held up better in this environment. While it is possible that lower quality stocks will lead interim rallies, we believe that financially stronger companies will be longer term beneficiaries of a winnowing process in a difficult economy. In this environment we believe our traditional emphasis on strong balance sheets, positive free cash flow and below normal valuations should be especially important. To some degree, we think that was reflected in the positive return that our portfolio generated in the recent turbulent six-month period. Our investment philosophy served us relatively well in this period as it has in varying markets over the past 29 years, when compared to the Fund’s benchmark.
 
Thank you for your investment in Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund.

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(unaudited)

 
Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund At A Glance
 
 
5 Top Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
URS Corp.
    0.71%  
Goldcorp, Inc. (U.S. Shares)
    0.49%  
Temple-Inland, Inc.
    0.41%  
Lubrizol Corp.
    0.39%  
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
    0.38%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
NCR Corp.
    -0.67%  
Synovus Financial Corp.
    -0.63%  
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
    -0.54%  
Kansas City Southern
    -0.52%  
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. – Class B
    -0.48%  
 
5 Top Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  Russell Midcap® Value
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Index Weighting
 
Materials
    1.65%       7.31%       6.32%  
Consumer Discretionary
    0.98%       7.98%       12.94%  
Industrials
    0.96%       12.63%       7.25%  
Information Technology
    0.24%       9.94%       6.77%  
Telecommunication Services
    0.22%       1.11%       1.83%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  Russell Midcap® Value
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Index Weighting
 
Financials
    -2.56%       23.16%       29.25%  
Energy
    -0.28%       11.48%       5.46%  
Consumer Staples
    -0.25%       7.86%       9.12%  
Utilities
    -0.09%       4.88%       15.82%  
Health Care
    -0.02%       13.65%       5.24%  
 
 
* 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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Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

 
5 Largest Equity Holdings – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
         
Lubrizol Corp.
Chemicals – Specialty
    1.8%  
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. – Class B
Reinsurance
    1.5%  
Invesco, Ltd.
Investment Management and Advisory Services
    1.4%  
Tyco International, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)
Diversified Operations
    1.4%  
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
Medical Labs and Testing Services
    1.3%  
         
      7.4%  
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
Emerging markets comprised 0.5% of total net assets.
 
Top Country Allocations – Long Positions (% of Investment Securities)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
As of October 31, 2008
 
(GRAPH)

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(unaudited)

 
Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                               
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009     Expense Ratios – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Five
  Ten
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
  Net Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Year   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses   Operating Expenses
                               
Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund                              
Investor Shares
  0.96%   –25.12%   3.26%   9.69%   11.23%     1.07%   1.07%
Institutional Shares(1)
  1.12%   –24.96%   3.43%   9.84%   11.37%     1.04%   0.84%
                               
Russell Midcap® Value Index   –6.14%   –36.76%   0.06%   3.79%   4.65%          
                               
Lipper Quartile     1st   1st   1st   1st          
                               
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for Mid-Cap Value Funds     27/320   6/192   2/67   2/56          
                               
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information          
                               
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
Janus Services LLC has agreed to voluntarily waive all or a portion of the transfer agency fees applicable to the Fund’s Institutional Shares until at least March 1, 2010. Total returns shown include fee waivers, if any, and without such waivers, the total returns would have been lower.
 
The Fund’s expense ratios shown were determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. Contractual waivers, where applicable and agreed to by Janus Capital, are included under “Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses.” All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
The Fund has a performance-based management fee that adjusts up or down based on the Fund’s performance relative to an approved benchmark index over a performance measurement period.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

 
The Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Fund may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings (“IPOs”) and derivatives. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
The Fund invests in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) may be subject to a higher degree of market risk because of concentration in a specific industry, sector or geographic region. REITs may be subject to risks including, but not limited to: legal, political, liquidity, interest rate risks, a decline in the value of real estate, risks related to economic conditions, changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the trust and defaults by borrowers. To the extent the Fund invests in foreign REITs, the Fund may be subject to fluctuations in currency rates or political or economic conditions in a particular country.
 
The Fund may invest in derivatives which can be highly volatile and involve additional risks than those held by the underlying Fund assets. 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 the Fund owns.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Berger Mid Cap Value Fund was reorganized into the Fund on April 21, 2003. The returns shown prior to April 21, 2003 for Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund – Investor Shares are those of Berger Mid Cap Value Fund – Investor Shares. The returns shown prior to April 21, 2003 for Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund – Institutional Shares are those of Berger Mid Cap Value Fund – Institutional Shares for the period May 17, 2002 to April 17, 2003 and Berger Mid Cap Value Fund – Investor Shares for periods prior to May 17, 2002.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
Lipper ranking is for the Investor share class only; other classes may have different performance characteristics.
 
August 13, 1998 is the date used to calculate the since-inception Lipper ranking, which is slightly different from when the Fund began operations since Lipper provides fund rankings as of the last day of the month or the first Thursday after fund inception.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
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.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in the index. The index is unmanaged and is not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
Effective February 27, 2009, Janus Mid Cap Value Fund changed its name to Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund.
 
* The Fund’s inception date – August 12, 1998
 
(1) Closed to new investors.
 
Fund Expenses
The examples below show you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allow you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in these charts.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example – Investor Shares   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08-4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,009.00     $ 5.73      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.09     $ 5.76      
 
 
                             
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example – Institutional Shares   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08-4/30/08)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,011.20     $ 4.54      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.28     $ 4.56      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 1.15% for Investor Shares and 0.91% for Institutional Shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses may include the effect of contractual waivers by Janus Capital for Institutional Shares.

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Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares/Principal/Contract Amounts   Value      
 
Common Stock – 88.1%
           
Aerospace and Defense – 0.7%
           
      1,050,000    
Rockwell Collins, Inc. 
  $ 40,267,500      
Apparel Manufacturers – 0.4%
           
      400,000    
VF Corp. 
    23,708,000      
Athletic Footwear – 0.3%
           
      350,000    
NIKE, Inc. – Class B
    18,364,500      
Automotive – Truck Parts and Equipment – Original – 0.8%
           
      700,000    
BorgWarner, Inc
    20,265,000      
      1,650,000    
Johnson Controls, Inc. 
    31,366,500      
                  51,631,500      
Beverages – Non-Alcoholic – 0.5%
           
      600,000    
PepsiCo, Inc. 
    29,856,000      
Beverages – Wine and Spirits – 0.5%
           
      700,000    
Brown-Forman Corp. – Class B
    32,550,000      
Brewery – 0.9%
           
      1,500,000    
Molson Coors Brewing Co. – Class B
    57,375,000      
Building – Residential and Commercial – 1.1%
           
      1,500,000    
Centex Corp. 
    16,410,000      
      1,500,000    
KB Home
    27,105,000      
      2,200,000    
Pulte Homes, Inc. 
    25,322,000      
                  68,837,000      
Building Products – Cement and Aggregate – 0.3%
           
      650,000    
Texas Industries, Inc. 
    20,787,000      
Cable Television – 0.3%
           
      1,100,000    
Comcast Corp. – Class A
    17,006,000      
Chemicals – Specialty – 1.8%
           
      2,600,000    
Lubrizol Corp. 
    112,372,000      
Coal – 0.5%
           
      2,200,000    
Arch Coal, Inc. 
    30,734,000      
Commercial Banks – 1.6%
           
      2,100,000    
BB&T Corp. 
    49,014,000      
      1,150,000    
City National Corp. 
    42,090,000      
      1,900,000    
Synovus Financial Corp. 
    6,137,000      
                  97,241,000      
Commercial Services – Finance – 0.4%
           
      800,000    
Global Payments, Inc. 
    25,648,000      
Computer Aided Design – 0.4%
           
      1,250,000    
Autodesk, Inc.*
    24,925,000      
Computer Services – 0.6%
           
      1,506,500    
Perot Systems Corp. – Class A*
    21,181,390      
      1,050,000    
SRA International, Inc.*
    16,159,500      
                  37,340,890      
Computers – 0.7%
           
      1,250,000    
Hewlett-Packard Co. 
    44,975,000      
Computers – Integrated Systems – 1.5%
           
      1,500,000    
Diebold, Inc. 
    39,645,000      
      4,900,000    
NCR Corp.*
    49,735,000      
                  89,380,000      
Computers – Memory Devices – 0.6%
           
      2,799,504    
EMC Corp.*
    35,077,785      
Consumer Products – Miscellaneous – 0.7%
           
      885,000    
Kimberly-Clark Corp. 
    43,488,900      
Containers – Metal and Glass – 0.5%
           
      850,000    
Ball Corp. 
    32,062,000      
Containers – Paper and Plastic – 0.5%
           
      2,600,000    
Temple-Inland, Inc. 
    31,044,000      
Cosmetics and Toiletries – 0.7%
           
      900,000    
Procter & Gamble Co. 
    44,496,000      
Data Processing and Management – 0.3%
           
      430,000    
Fiserv, Inc.*
    16,047,600      
Distribution/Wholesale – 0.8%
           
      1,600,000    
Tech Data Corp.*
    46,064,000      
Diversified Operations – 1.4%
           
      3,554,967    
Tyco International, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)
    84,466,016      
E-Commerce/Services – 0.2%
           
      800,000    
eBay, Inc.*
    13,176,000      
Electric – Integrated – 3.5%
           
      1,200,000    
DPL, Inc. 
    26,916,000      
      800,000    
Entergy Corp. 
    51,816,000      
      1,000,000    
FirstEnergy Corp. 
    40,900,000      
      300,000    
FPL Group, Inc. 
    16,137,000      
      1,560,000    
PPL Corp. 
    46,659,600      
      1,100,000    
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. 
    32,824,000      
                  215,252,600      
Electric Products – Miscellaneous – 0.8%
           
      1,400,000    
Emerson Electric Co. 
    47,656,000      
Electronic Components – Miscellaneous – 0.5%
           
      5,000,000    
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.*
    29,350,000      
Electronic Components – Semiconductors – 0.3%
           
      1,700,000    
Intersil Corp. – Class A
    19,720,000      
Electronic Connectors – 0.8%
           
      1,600,000    
Thomas & Betts Corp.*,£
    49,792,000      
Electronic Forms – 0.2%
           
      400,000    
Adobe Systems, Inc.*
    10,940,000      
Electronic Measuring Instruments – 0.4%
           
      1,401,200    
Agilent Technologies, Inc.*
    25,585,912      
Engineering – Research and Development Services – 1.7%
           
      600,000    
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.*
    22,824,000      
      2,000,000    
McDermott International, Inc. (U.S. Shares)*
    32,280,000      
      1,150,000    
URS Corp.*
    50,669,000      
                  105,773,000      
Entertainment Software – 0.4%
           
      1,200,000    
Electronic Arts, Inc.*
    24,420,000      
Fiduciary Banks – 0.3%
           
      300,000    
Northern Trust Corp. 
    16,308,000      
Finance – Investment Bankers/Brokers – 0.5%
           
      1,887,312    
Raymond James Financial, Inc. 
    29,611,925      
Food – Miscellaneous/Diversified – 2.8%
           
      1,000,000    
General Mills, Inc. 
    50,690,000      
      1,400,000    
Kellogg Co. 
    58,954,000      
      1,150,000    
Kraft Foods, Inc. – Class A
    26,910,000      
      1,850,000    
Unilever PLC (ADR)
    36,001,000      
                  172,555,000      
Food – Retail – 0.7%
           
      2,100,000    
Kroger Co. 
    45,402,000      
                         

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares/Principal/Contract Amounts   Value      
 
Forestry – 0.7%
           
      1,162,697    
Weyerhaeuser Co. 
  $ 40,996,696      
Gold Mining – 1.1%
           
      2,500,000    
Goldcorp, Inc. (U.S. Shares)**
    68,800,000      
Hotels and Motels – 0.6%
           
      700,000    
Marriott International, Inc. – Class A
    16,492,000      
      897,900    
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. 
    18,730,194      
                  35,222,194      
Human Resources – 0.6%
           
      550,000    
Manpower, Inc. 
    23,699,500      
      550,000    
Robert Half International, Inc. 
    13,211,000      
                  36,910,500      
Industrial Gases – 0.6%
           
      550,000    
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. 
    36,245,000      
Instruments – Scientific – 2.5%
           
      2,900,000    
PerkinElmer, Inc. 
    42,253,000      
      2,000,000    
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.*
    70,160,000      
      1,150,000    
Varian, Inc.*
    37,973,000      
                  150,386,000      
Insurance Brokers – 1.4%
           
      1,500,000    
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. 
    33,720,000      
      2,800,000    
Brown & Brown, Inc. 
    54,488,000      
                  88,208,000      
Internet Security – 0.4%
           
      1,400,000    
Symantec Corp.*
    24,150,000      
Investment Management and Advisory Services – 2.7%
           
      2,600,100    
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. 
    45,553,752      
      550,000    
Franklin Resources, Inc. 
    33,264,000      
      5,799,988    
Invesco, Ltd. 
    85,375,823      
                  164,193,575      
Life and Health Insurance – 1.2%
           
      1,150,000    
AFLAC, Inc. 
    33,223,500      
      1,550,000    
Lincoln National Corp. 
    17,422,000      
      2,599,580    
Protective Life Corp. 
    22,278,401      
                  72,923,901      
Machinery – Farm – 1.0%
           
      1,500,000    
Deere & Co. 
    61,890,000      
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic – 1.1%
           
      1,200,000    
Charles River Laboratories International Inc.*
    33,180,000      
      836,970    
Life Technologies Corp.*
    31,218,981      
                  64,398,981      
Medical – Drugs – 0.8%
           
      1,200,000    
Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc.*
    19,848,000      
      1,250,000    
Forest Laboratories, Inc.*
    27,112,500      
                  46,960,500      
Medical – HMO – 0.4%
           
      1,603,600    
Health Net, Inc.*
    23,155,984      
Medical – Wholesale Drug Distributors – 1.0%
           
      1,800,000    
Cardinal Health, Inc. 
    60,822,000      
Medical Instruments – 0.4%
           
      650,000    
St. Jude Medical, Inc.*
    21,788,000      
Medical Labs and Testing Services – 2.0%
           
      1,100,000    
Covance, Inc.*
    43,208,000      
      1,250,000    
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings*
    80,187,500      
                  123,395,500      
Medical Products – 2.5%
           
      1,600,000    
Covidien, Ltd. 
    52,768,000      
      500,000    
Henry Schein, Inc.*
    20,520,000      
      1,150,000    
Hospira, Inc.*
    37,800,500      
      964,359    
Zimmer Holdings, Inc.*
    42,422,152      
                  153,510,652      
Metal – Copper – 0.6%
           
      900,000    
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. – Class B
    38,385,000      
Metal Processors and Fabricators – 0.5%
           
      901,571    
Kaydon Corp.£
    28,814,209      
Multi-Line Insurance – 2.2%
           
      3,000,000    
Allstate Corp. 
    69,990,000      
      6,500,000    
Old Republic International Corp. 
    60,905,000      
                  130,895,000      
Multimedia – 1.1%
           
      1,100,000    
McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc. 
    33,165,000      
      1,600,000    
Viacom, Inc. – Class B*
    30,784,000      
                  63,949,000      
Networking Products – 0.5%
           
      1,689,315    
Polycom, Inc.*
    31,488,832      
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal – 0.5%
           
      1,500,000    
Republic Services, Inc. 
    31,500,000      
Oil – Field Services – 0.5%
           
      650,000    
Schlumberger, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)
    31,843,500      
Oil and Gas Drilling – 0.7%
           
      650,696    
Transocean, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)*
    43,908,966      
Oil Companies – Exploration and Production – 5.6%
           
      1,150,000    
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. 
    49,519,000      
      299,800    
Bill Barrett Corp.*
    7,788,804      
      400,000    
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. 
    12,076,000      
      1,100,000    
Devon Energy Corp. 
    57,035,001      
      300,000    
EnCana Corp. (U.S. Shares)
    13,719,000      
      1,400,000    
EQT Corp. 
    47,082,000      
      3,450,028    
Forest Oil Corp.*
    55,200,448      
      800,000    
Noble Energy, Inc. 
    45,400,000      
      1,450,000    
SandRidge Energy, Inc.*
    11,832,000      
      1,200,000    
St. Mary Land & Exploration Co. 
    21,444,000      
      500,000    
Ultra Petroleum Corp. (U.S. Shares)*
    21,400,000      
                  342,496,253      
Oil Companies – Integrated – 0.9%
           
      950,000    
Hess Corp. 
    52,050,500      
Paper and Related Products – 1.2%
           
      1,391,900    
Potlatch Corp. 
    40,935,779      
      900,000    
Rayonier, Inc. 
    34,758,000      
                  75,693,779      
Pipelines – 1.9%
           
      750,000    
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P. 
    35,820,000      
      1,850,000    
Plains All American Pipeline L.P. 
    78,329,000      
                  114,149,000      
                         

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares/Principal/Contract Amounts   Value      
 
Property and Casualty Insurance – 0.9%
           
      1,601,200    
Mercury General Corp. 
  $ 54,088,536      
Reinsurance – 2.5%
           
      30,500    
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. – Class B*
    93,482,500      
      778,200    
Everest Re Group, Ltd. 
    58,084,848      
                  151,567,348      
REIT – Apartments – 1.0%
           
      600,000    
Avalonbay Communities, Inc. 
    34,086,000      
      1,200,000    
Equity Residential
    27,468,000      
                  61,554,000      
REIT – Health Care – 0.4%
           
      850,000    
Ventas, Inc. 
    24,344,000      
REIT – Hotels – 0.4%
           
      3,300,000    
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. 
    25,377,000      
REIT – Mortgage – 0.6%
           
      2,050,000    
Redwood Trust, Inc. 
    33,353,500      
REIT – Office Property – 0.7%
           
      400,000    
Boston Properties, Inc. 
    19,768,000      
      500,000    
Mack-Cali Realty Corp. 
    13,430,000      
      500,000    
SL Green Realty Corp. 
    8,830,000      
                  42,028,000      
REIT – Storage – 0.6%
           
      550,000    
Public Storage
    36,773,000      
REIT – Warehouse/Industrial – 0.5%
           
      1,600,000    
AMB Property Corp. 
    30,544,000      
Retail – Apparel and Shoe – 0.5%
           
      1,400,000    
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. 
    20,748,000      
      500,000    
Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. 
    9,320,000      
                  30,068,000      
Retail – Automobile – 0.3%
           
      600,000    
Copart, Inc.*
    18,834,000      
Retail – Drug Store – 1.4%
           
      1,650,000    
CVS Caremark Corp. 
    52,437,000      
      1,100,000    
Walgreen Co. 
    34,573,000      
                  87,010,000      
Savings/Loan/Thrifts – 1.8%
           
      1,854,374    
NewAlliance Bancshares, Inc. 
    23,939,968      
      3,300,000    
People’s United Financial, Inc.**
    51,546,000      
      2,500,000    
Washington Federal, Inc. 
    32,450,000      
                  107,935,968      
Schools – 0.6%
           
      600,000    
Apollo Group, Inc. – Class A*
    37,770,000      
Semiconductor Components/Integrated Circuits – 0.5%
           
      1,400,000    
Analog Devices, Inc. 
    29,792,000      
Semiconductor Equipment – 0.8%
           
      4,000,000    
Applied Materials, Inc. 
    48,840,000      
Super-Regional Banks – 1.6%
           
      950,000    
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. 
    37,715,000      
      1,800,000    
SunTrust Banks, Inc. 
    25,992,000      
      1,700,000    
U.S. Bancorp
    30,974,000      
                  94,681,000      
Telephone – Integrated – 0.6%
           
      1,250,000    
CenturyTel, Inc. 
    33,937,500      
Tools – Hand Held – 0.5%
           
      190,900    
Snap-On, Inc. 
    6,475,328      
      550,000    
Stanley Works
    20,916,500      
                  27,391,828      
Toys – 0.4%
           
      1,700,000    
Mattel, Inc. 
    25,432,000      
Transportation – Railroad – 1.3%
           
      2,450,000    
Kansas City Southern*
    37,362,500      
      800,000    
Union Pacific Corp. 
    39,312,000      
                  76,674,500      
Wireless Equipment – 0.7%
           
      3,000,000    
Nokia OYJ (ADR)
    42,420,000      
X-Ray Equipment – 0.4%
           
      1,800,000    
Hologic, Inc.*
    26,748,000      
 
 
Total Common Stock (cost $6,048,814,899)
    5,367,582,830      
 
 
Purchased Options – Puts – 0.8%
           
      39,809    
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value Index
expires May 2009
exercise price $27.82
    4,816,889      
      24,704    
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value Index
expires June 2009
exercise price $30.00**
    7,584,128      
      32,116    
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value Index
expires July 2009
exercise price $13.56**
    96,348      
      32,116    
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value Index
expires July 2009
exercise price $22.60**
    1,991,192      
      6,348    
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value Index
expires August 2009
exercise price $27.82**
    1,733,004      
      7,934    
Mid-Cap SPDR Trust Series 1
expires August 2009
exercise price $91.30**
    4,458,908      
      980    
Russell Mid-Cap Value Index
expires May 2009
exercise price $613.83
    1,203,058      
      1,378    
Russell Mid-Cap Value Index
expires July 2009
exercise price $318.93**
    51,964      
      1,378    
Russell Mid-Cap Value Index
expires July 2009
exercise price $531.55**
    1,887,681      
      2,644    
Russell Mid-Cap Value Index
expires July 2009
exercise price $577.50**
    6,800,421      
      1,500    
Russell Mid-Cap Value Index
expires August 2009
exercise price $505.89**
    2,646,690      
      1,388    
Russell Mid-Cap Value Index
expires August 2009
exercise price $542.75**
    3,675,632      
      358    
S&P Mid-Cap 400® Index
expires May 2009
exercise price $541.80
    613,970      
      1,725    
S&P Mid-Cap 400® Index
expires June 2009
exercise price $272.66**
    26,168      

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares/Principal/Contract Amounts   Value      
 
Purchased Options – Puts – (continued)
           
      1,725    
S&P Mid-Cap 400® Index
expires June 2009
exercise price $454.44**
  $ 989,201      
      478    
S&P Mid-Cap 400® Index
expires June 2009
exercise price $550.35
    1,269,845      
      1,794    
S&P Mid-Cap 400® Index
expires July 2009
exercise price $509.60**
    3,804,608      
      1,685    
S&P Mid-Cap 400® Index
expires August 2009
exercise price $279.14**
    154,312      
      1,685    
S&P Mid-Cap 400® Index
expires August 2009
exercise price $465.24**
    2,805,795      
 
 
Total Purchased Options – Puts (premiums paid $148,960,023)
    46,609,814      
 
 
Repurchase Agreements – 10.9%
           
$
    500,000,000    
Calyon, New York, 0.2500%
dated 4/30/09, maturing 5/1/09
to be repurchased at $500,003,472
collateralized by $476,180,200
in U.S. Treasuries
0% – 7.5000%, 6/15/09 – 1/15/29
with a value of $510,000,031
    500,000,000      
      166,925,000    
ING Financial Markets LLC, 0.2500%
dated 4/30/09, maturing 5/1/09
to be repurchased at $166,926,159
collateralized by $117,034,641
in Corporate Bonds
7.8750% – 9.1250%, 5/15/18 – 8/15/21
with a value of $170,266,148
    166,925,000      
 
 
Total Repurchase Agreements (cost $666,925,000)
    666,925,000      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $6,864,699,922) – 99.8%
    6,081,117,644      
 
 
Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 0.2%
    13,870,013      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 6,094,987,657      
 
 
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Long Positions)
 
                 
          % of Investment
 
Country   Value     Securities  
 
 
Bermuda
  $ 196,228,671       3.2%  
Canada
    103,919,000       1.7%  
Finland
    42,420,000       0.7%  
Netherlands
    31,843,500       0.5%  
Panama
    32,280,000       0.6%  
Switzerland
    128,374,982       2.1%  
United Kingdom
    36,001,000       0.6%  
United States††
    5,510,050,491       90.6%  
 
 
Total
  $ 6,081,117,644       100.0%  
 
†† Includes Short-Term Securities (79.6% excluding Short-Term Securities)
 
         
Schedule of Written Options – Puts   Value  
 
 
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value Index
expires June 2009
12,352 contracts
exercise price $27.85
  $ (1,161,088)  
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value Index
expires July 2009
64,232 contracts
exercise price $18.08
    (1,091,944)  
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value Index
expires August 2009
3,174 contracts
exercise price $23.32
    (365,010)  
Mid-Cap SPDR Trust Series 1
expires August 2009
3,967 contracts
exercise price $80.34
    (1,158,364)  
Russell Mid-Cap Value Index
expires July 2009
2,756 contracts
exercise price $425.24
    (842,730)  
Russell Mid-Cap Value Index
expires July 2009
1,322 contracts
exercise price $484.00
    (1,032,601)  
Russell Mid-Cap Value Index
expires August 2009
750 contracts
exercise price $423.98
    (512,062)  
Russell Mid-Cap Value Index
expires August 2009
694 contracts
exercise price $465.21
    (728,464)  
S&P Mid-Cap 400® Index
expires June 2009
3,450 contracts
exercise price $363.55
    (334,167)  
S&P Mid-Cap 400® Index
expires July 2009
713 contracts
exercise price $457.60
    (685,207)  
S&P Mid-Cap 400® Index
expires August 2009
3,370 contracts
exercise price $372.19
    (1,561,591)  
 
 
Total Written Options – Puts        
(Premiums received $46,264,827)
  $ (9,473,228)  
 
 

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Perkins Small Cap Value Fund (unaudited) Ticker: JSCVX

 
Fund Snapshot
This Fund searches for small and what the portfolio managers consider to be out-of-favor companies misunderstood by the broader investment community.

Managed by
Perkins Investment
Management LLC

 
Performance Overview
 
During the six months ended April 30, 2009, Perkins Small Cap Value Fund’s Investor Shares and Institutional Shares returned 0.79% and 0.90%, respectively, versus a 12.60% decline for the Fund’s benchmark, the Russell 2000® Value Index and an 8.40% decline for the broader Russell 2000® Index.
 
Economic Environment
 
The stock market has experienced a wild roller coaster ride over the past six months. Continuing fallout from the credit crisis and concerns the recession may be very deep and prolonged dictated market performance through most of the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. A market rebound, however, that started in the middle of March and continued through April brought the market back to fair value in our view. The U.S. market’s recovery off 12-year lows reached in early March was very strong, but only partially eased the losses for the six-month period. Market volatility, which spiked to historic levels in November, declined in December and continued at a more muted but still above normal level through period end. Although the financials sector was the best performing group since the markets began rallying in March, it was the worst for the six-month period followed distantly by industrials. Information technology and telecommunication services were the best relative performers. Large-cap indices outperformed small-caps, but mid-caps performed relatively the best.
 
Massive fiscal and monetary stimulus have served to narrow historically high credit spreads and moderate the pace of economic decline. We agree with the characterization of the financial system as being out of the emergency room and now in intensive care. We believe the steps taken by U.S. and foreign monetary and governmental authorities have begun to have some positive impact and might be sufficient to stabilize global markets and economies. However, we also believe the economic financial system remains fragile and subject to negative surprises. The deleveraging of financial and consumer balance sheets will be a lengthy multiyear process and will inhibit growth for that time span in our view. Fourth quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) fell over 6% and we believe first quarter GDP is likely to have had a similar decline when the final numbers are released. The recession reached 18 months in duration through April, making it the longest since the 1930s. Meanwhile, the World Bank forecasts that the global economy will shrink for the first time since World War II. In the U.S., we believe real estate prices are likely to fall further and unemployment, while a lagging indicator, could rise above 10% and pressure personal income over the near term.
 
Portfolio Manager Added
 
In March, we were joined by a third co-portfolio manager, Justin Tugman. Justin joined Perkins in 2004 as an equity research analyst focusing on the energy and utilities sectors, which will continue to be his primary responsibility for the foreseeable future. During his tenure, he has worked closely with us and proven himself to be a significant asset to our investment team.
 
Investment Approach
 
As has been the case throughout this market’s downturn, our standard investment approach emphasizing balance sheet strength, strong free cash flow and stock valuations assuming relatively low expectations has allowed the Fund to hold up relatively well. During the period, the Fund’s outperformance was primarily driven by positive stock selection. As testament to our investment process, our financial and energy holdings, the two weakest sectors in the period, were among the Fund’s top relative performers. Our overweight position in information technology also provided a boost to comparable returns. On a negative note, individual detractors included select financial, consumer discretionary and healthcare companies.
 
In terms of sector positioning, the relative exposures remained as they have for some time. We remained overweight healthcare, technology and energy. Underweight sectors included financials and utilities. We reduced our exposure in the consumer discretionary sector on strength as the risk/reward profiles deteriorated while the fundamentals remained, in large part, unchanged in our view. On the margin, we added to positions in technology, energy and select regional banks.
 
Holdings That Contributed to Performance
 
Construction and engineering companies, URS Corp. and Sterling Construction, were two of the Fund’s larger contributors during the period. We added to both early in the period near their 52-week lows feeling that our downside, with Sterling in particular, was relatively limited. Many stocks within this group outperformed on speculation that the proposed U.S. Government stimulus package would include an infrastructure rebuild component. URS was higher as it won

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several contracts late in 2008, which resulted in a major increase in the company’s backlog. Sterling, on the other hand, has had fewer wins as their peers aggressively bid for early contracts. While we think the fundamentals are attractive for both, their valuations and risk/rewards are currently less so, and so we reduced our positions.
 
Chico’s, a women’s clothing retailer, can be viewed as a relatively extreme example of what occurred in the consumer discretionary sector. Six months ago, the sector had underperformed all others, and we were able to add to select positions at prices approaching net cash on companies’ balance sheets. In Chico’s case, the stock bounced over 300% off of those lows. While we’ve been underweight the sector for the last couple of years, our opportunistic buys took us to an overweight position during the period. It was short lived, however, as we sold into the strength and ended the period once again relatively underexposed as prices and valuations at period end did not adequately discount enough of the risk of a disappointing 2010 in our view.
 
Tech Data Corp., a technology distributor, benefited from the strength in the technology sector overall late in the period. The company had traded at a price significantly below its book value in late 2008 through mid-March. As the overall market moved toward new lows in the period, we felt as though cash rich technology companies that remained free cash flow positive provided relatively less downside risk than other areas and continued to add to our exposure. Investor speculation that corporate spending cuts in technology may have reached a bottom provided a boost for many technology companies late in the period. If that ends up being the case, Tech Data should continue to be supported in our view. However, with the stock trading closer to its book value at period end, we felt a smaller position was more prudent. We pared back other technology holdings on strength as well, but remained overweight.
 
Holdings That Detracted From Performance
 
Financials remained center stage as the sector struggled for much of the period. Concerns over bank balance sheets, capital needs and government bailouts dominated sentiment for this group. A notable underperformer for the period was commercial bank Synovus Financial Corp. We continued to focus on what we believe are the higher quality players in this group that we think have the liquidity to weather the current financial crisis. While we would deem Synovus as lesser quality relative to the rest of our bank holdings, the firm had the benefit of a large capital cushion entering the downturn. While much of that cushion has been used, with the current valuation where it is, the market seems to doubt the bank’s survival. We disagree, and maintained a relatively small position at period end.
 
Cedar Fair, which owns and operates amusement and water parks in the U.S. and Canada, declined amid concerns over slowing consumer spending trends, although it rebounded off of its period lows. We reduced our position during the period as our downside price target was lowered due to the potential for it to lower its distribution, which occurred late in the period, as the company conserved capital to better manage its debt levels. We think the stock price at the end of April better reflects the risk of further dividend reductions, so we maintained a small position at period end.
 
Hill-Rom Holdings, a hospital products provider, struggled during the period due to lower hospital budgets. In retrospect, we should have identified earlier, the highly discretionary nature of their products and reduced our position early in the period. That being said, the company is historically a low-cost producer, has maintained market share and we think spending will eventually return. We added to our position on weakness because, in our view, most of the near-term bad news was being priced in the stock at period end and its longer term risk/reward was more favorable to us.
 
Market Outlook
 
As we suggested in our annual letter for the period ended in October 2008, the market overshot to the downside while the economy was in freefall and there was great uncertainty about the financial system. In recent months the financial markets have benefited as credit spreads have narrowed toward more normal levels and some economic data have indicated a deceleration in the rate of decline in the U.S. economy. However the health of the economy and the credit system remain fragile and vulnerable to bouts of weakness in our view. While inventory replenishment and government stimulus could provide short term boosts, we do not believe they are sustainable factors. In the meantime, auto industry restructuring, consumer and real estate credit problems and international dislocations could be disruptive. In any case we believe it is unlikely that we will see a strong economic recovery in the next few years. Similarly, we think corporate earnings will not benefit from leverage as they have in the past and, in our opinion, corporate earnings will likely remain well below recent record levels for several years. Additionally the long-term impact of a substantial increase in the U.S. Government’s influence on the economy and business creates greater uncertainty in our minds. Finally, investor confidence in financial institutions and appetite for risk probably have suffered long term damage. Therefore, we believe returns from stocks and valuations will likely

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(unaudited)

continue to be considerably below the levels of the 1980’s and 1990’s.
 
We have enjoyed the market’s rally off of the lows, which has been the strongest since 1975. However that rally has taken stocks to fairly valued levels in our opinion, and we suspect that the market’s roller coaster ride is not over. We believe the market continues to be in somewhat uncharted economic and financial territory and could be subject to disappointment. Volatility, which has subsided, is likely to remain historically high. Thus we expect to maintain above average cash levels. In the Fund, we are sensitive to downside risk as managing downturns is essential to enhancing the compounding benefit to long-term investment returns. This is especially the case in the current situation in which we believe that long-term appreciation potential might be less than in the past. Additionally our higher cash levels could give us the opportunity to take advantage of unusually attractive opportunities as we did near the market bottom of March 2009.
 
Not surprisingly, quality has held up better in this environment. While it is possible that lower quality stocks will lead interim rallies, we believe that financially stronger companies will be longer term beneficiaries of a winnowing process in a difficult economy. In this environment we believe our traditional emphasis on strong balance sheets, positive free cash flow and below normal valuations should be especially important. To some degree, we think that was reflected in the positive return that our portfolio generated in the recent turbulent six-month period. Our investment philosophy served us relatively well in this period, as it has in varying markets over the past 29 years, when compared to the Fund’s benchmark.
 
Thank you for your investment in Perkins Small Cap Value Fund.

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Perkins Small Cap Value Fund At A Glance
 
 
5 Top Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
Temple-Inland, Inc.
    0.58%  
URS Corp.
    0.57%  
Tech Data Corp.
    0.52%  
Chico’s FAS, Inc.
    0.49%  
Sterling Construction Co., Inc.
    0.39%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
Synovus Financial Corp.
    -1.31%  
Cedar Fair L.P.
    -1.06%  
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.
    -0.78%  
Wilmington Trust Corp.
    -0.73%  
Kansas City Southern
    -0.66%  
 
5 Top Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  Russell 2000®
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Value Index Weighting
 
Information Technology
    1.13%       17.88%       11.76%  
Materials
    0.87%       4.69%       4.55%  
Industrials
    0.69%       13.02%       14.28%  
Consumer Discretionary
    0.60%       9.20%       10.01%  
Telecommunication Services
    0.18%       0.72%       0.95%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  Russell 2000®
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Value Index Weighting
 
Financials
    -1.65%       28.91%       37.27%  
Health Care
    -1.56%       14.01%       5.44%  
Energy
    -0.21%       10.01%       2.74%  
Consumer Staples
    -0.10%       1.55%       4.98%  
Utilities
    0.00%       0.00%       8.02%  
 
 
* 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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(unaudited)

 
5 Largest Equity Holdings – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
         
Old Republic International Corp.
Multi-Line Insurance
    2.5%  
Lubrizol Corp.
Chemicals – Specialty
    2.1%  
Washington Federal, Inc.
Savings/Loan/Thrifts
    1.8%  
NewAlliance Bancshares, Inc.
Savings/Loan/Thrifts
    1.7%  
Tech Data Corp.
Distribution/Wholesale
    1.6%  
         
      9.7%  
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
Top County Allocations – Long Positions (% of Investment Securities)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
As of October 31, 2008
 
(GRAPH)

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Perkins Small Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

 
Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                           
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009     Expense Ratios – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Five
  Ten
    Total Annual Fund
  Net Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Year   Year     Operating Expenses   Operating Expenses
                           
Perkins Small Cap Value Fund                          
Investor Shares
  0.79%   –16.95%   2.85%   8.20%     1.03%   1.03%
Institutional Shares(1)
  0.90%   –16.72%   3.08%   8.47%     1.02%   0.82%
                           
Russell 2000® Value Index   –12.60%   –31.37%   –1.42%   5.50%          
                           
Lipper Quartile     1st   1st   1st          
                           
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for Small-Cap Core Funds     7/763   39/496   7/125          
                           
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information          
                           
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
Janus Services LLC has agreed to voluntarily waive all or a portion of the transfer agency fees applicable to the Fund’s Institutional Shares until at least March 1, 2010. Returns shown include fee waivers, if any, and without such waivers, the Fund’s returns would have been lower.
 
The Fund’s expense ratios shown were determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. Contractual waivers, where applicable and agreed to by Janus Capital, are included under “Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses.” All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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(unaudited)

 
The Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Fund may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings (“IPOs”), derivatives and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
The Fund invests in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), which may be subject to a higher degree of market risk because of concentration in a specific industry, sector or geographic region. REITs may be subject to risks including, but not limited to: legal, political, liquidity, interest rate risks, a decline in the value of real estate, risks related to economic conditions, changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the trust and defaults by borrowers. To the extent the Fund invests in foreign REITs, the Fund may be subject to fluctuations in currency rates or political or economic conditions in a particular country.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Berger Small Cap Value Fund was reorganized into the Fund on April 21, 2003. The returns shown prior to April 21, 2003 for Perkins Small Cap Value Fund – Investor Shares are those of Berger Small Cap Value Fund – Investor Shares for the period February 14, 1997 to April 17, 2003 and Berger Small Cap Value Fund – Institutional Shares (then known as The Omni Investment Fund) for periods prior to February 14, 1997. The returns shown for Perkins Small Cap Value Fund – Institutional Shares are those of Berger Small Cap Value Fund – Institutional Shares for the periods prior to April 21, 2003.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
Lipper ranking is for the Investor share class only; other classes may have different performance characteristics.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
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.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in the index. The index is unmanaged and is not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
Effective December 31, 2008, Janus Small Cap Value Fund changed its name to Perkins Small Cap Value Fund.
 
(1) Perkins Small Cap Value Fund – Institutional Shares is closed to new investors.
 
Fund Expenses
The examples below show you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allow you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in these charts.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example – Investor Shares   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08-4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,007.90     $ 5.73      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.09     $ 5.76      
 
 
                             
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example – Institutional Shares   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08-4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,009.00     $ 4.33      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.48     $ 4.36      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 1.15% for Investor Shares and 0.87% for Institutional Shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses may include the effect of contractual waivers by Janus Capital for Institutional Shares.

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Perkins Small Cap Value Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Common Stock – 85.0%
           
Apparel Manufacturers – 0.7%
           
      490,000    
Volcom, Inc.*
  $ 6,610,100      
Applications Software – 1.0%
           
      440,000    
Progress Software Corp.*
    9,323,600      
Building – Heavy Construction – 0.5%
           
      224,872    
Sterling Construction Co., Inc.*
    4,220,847      
Building – Mobile Home and Manufactured Homes – 0.4%
           
      400,000    
Winnebago Industries
    3,524,000      
Chemicals – Specialty – 2.1%
           
      450,000    
Lubrizol Corp. 
    19,449,000      
Circuit Boards – 0.9%
           
      1,075,000    
TTM Technologies, Inc.*
    7,976,500      
Commercial Banks – 3.9%
           
      120,000    
Bank of Hawaii Corp. 
    4,216,800      
      215,000    
City National Corp. 
    7,869,000      
      1,200,000    
F.N.B. Corp. 
    9,024,000      
      670,000    
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. 
    10,264,400      
      1,700,000    
Synovus Financial Corp. 
    5,491,000      
                  36,865,200      
Commercial Services – 0.6%
           
      841,300    
ICT Group, Inc.*,£
    5,956,404      
Commercial Services – Finance – 0.7%
           
      210,000    
Global Payments, Inc. 
    6,732,600      
Computer Services – 0.7%
           
      450,000    
SRA International, Inc.*
    6,925,500      
Computers – Integrated Systems – 2.3%
           
      450,000    
Diebold, Inc. 
    11,893,500      
      920,000    
NCR Corp.*
    9,338,000      
                  21,231,500      
Consulting Services – 2.3%
           
      250,000    
Advisory Board Co.*
    4,660,000      
      325,000    
CRA International, Inc.*
    7,585,500      
      85,000    
MAXIMUS, Inc. 
    3,428,050      
      400,000    
Navigant Consulting, Inc.*
    5,884,000      
                  21,557,550      
Containers – Paper and Plastic – 1.6%
           
      350,000    
Sonoco Products Co. 
    8,543,500      
      570,000    
Temple-Inland, Inc. 
    6,805,800      
                  15,349,300      
Data Processing and Management – 0.4%
           
      220,000    
Fair Isaac Corp. 
    3,700,400      
Decision Support Software – 0.8%
           
      1,000,000    
Wind River Systems, Inc.*
    7,330,000      
Direct Marketing – 1.1%
           
      1,200,000    
Harte-Hanks, Inc. 
    9,912,000      
Distribution/Wholesale – 2.2%
           
      250,000    
Fossil, Inc.*
    5,040,000      
      525,000    
Tech Data Corp.*
    15,114,750      
                  20,154,750      
Electric Products – Miscellaneous – 0.8%
           
      450,000    
Littelfuse, Inc.*
    7,375,500      
Electronic Components – Miscellaneous – 0.6%
           
      900,000    
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.*
    5,283,000      
Electronic Components – Semiconductors – 1.3%
           
      575,000    
Intersil Corp. – Class A
    6,670,000      
      425,000    
Microsemi Corp.*
    5,703,500      
                  12,373,500      
Electronic Connectors – 0.6%
           
      180,000    
Thomas & Betts Corp.*
    5,601,600      
Engineering – Research and Development Services – 0.6%
           
      125,000    
URS Corp.*
    5,507,500      
Enterprise Software/Services – 1.0%
           
      1,050,000    
Omnicell, Inc.*
    9,240,000      
Filtration and Separations Products – 0.5%
           
      150,000    
Donaldson Co., Inc. 
    4,948,500      
Food – Retail – 0.3%
           
      250,000    
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.*
    2,865,000      
Footwear and Related Apparel – 1.0%
           
      230,000    
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. – Class A*
    2,691,000      
      330,000    
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. 
    6,873,900      
                  9,564,900      
Hospital Beds and Equipment – 1.5%
           
      1,075,000    
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. 
    13,953,500      
Human Resources – 1.0%
           
      550,000    
MPS Group, Inc.*
    4,422,000      
      200,000    
Robert Half International, Inc. 
    4,804,000      
                  9,226,000      
Industrial Automation and Robotics – 0.8%
           
      510,000    
Cognex Corp. 
    7,175,700      
Instruments – Scientific – 2.6%
           
      850,000    
PerkinElmer, Inc. 
    12,384,500      
      370,000    
Varian, Inc.*
    12,217,400      
                  24,601,900      
Insurance Brokers – 1.4%
           
      675,000    
Brown & Brown, Inc. 
    13,135,500      
Investment Management and Advisory Services – 0.9%
           
      500,000    
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. 
    8,760,000      
Lasers – Systems and Components – 0.7%
           
      730,000    
Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.*
    6,278,000      
Life and Health Insurance – 0.7%
           
      750,000    
Protective Life Corp. 
    6,427,500      
Machinery – General Industrial – 1.3%
           
      700,000    
Albany International Corp. – Class A
    6,496,000      
      160,000    
Wabtec Corp. 
    6,102,400      
                  12,598,400      
Machinery – Pumps – 0.8%
           
      300,000    
Graco, Inc. 
    7,077,000      
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic – 0.6%
           
      200,000    
Charles River Laboratories
International, Inc.*
    5,530,000      
Medical – Generic Drugs – 1.1%
           
      390,000    
Perrigo Co. 
    10,108,800      
Medical Imaging Systems – 0.6%
           
      550,000    
Vital Images, Inc.*
    5,571,500      
                         

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Medical Information Systems – 0.4%
           
      65,000    
Cerner Corp.*
  $ 3,497,000      
Medical Instruments – 0.6%
           
      467,997    
Angiodynamics, Inc.*
    5,929,522      
Medical Labs and Testing Services – 0.9%
           
      225,000    
Covance, Inc.*
    8,838,000      
Medical Laser Systems – 0.7%
           
      1,080,000    
LCA-Vision, Inc.£
    6,210,000      
Medical Products – 1.4%
           
      590,000    
PSS World Medical, Inc.*
    8,566,800      
      150,000    
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. 
    4,897,500      
                  13,464,300      
Medical Sterilization Products – 0.8%
           
      300,000    
STERIS Corp. 
    7,230,000      
Metal Processors and Fabricators – 1.3%
           
      390,000    
Kaydon Corp. 
    12,464,400      
Multi-Line Insurance – 2.5%
           
      2,500,000    
Old Republic International Corp. 
    23,425,000      
Networking Products – 0.7%
           
      365,200    
Polycom, Inc.*
    6,807,328      
Office Furnishings – Original – 0.4%
           
      220,000    
HNI Corp. 
    3,410,000      
Oil – Field Services – 1.0%
           
      305,000    
CARBO Ceramics, Inc. 
    9,366,550      
Oil Companies – Exploration and Production – 2.6%
           
      81,500    
Bill Barrett Corp.*
    2,117,370      
      270,000    
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. 
    8,151,300      
      650,000    
Forest Oil Corp.*
    10,400,000      
      225,000    
St. Mary Land & Exploration Co. 
    4,020,750      
                  24,689,420      
Oil Field Machinery and Equipment – 0.7%
           
      200,000    
Lufkin Industries, Inc. 
    6,980,000      
Paper and Related Products – 3.4%
           
      715,000    
Glatfelter
    6,349,200      
      400,000    
Potlatch Corp. 
    11,764,000      
      355,000    
Rayonier, Inc. 
    13,710,100      
                  31,823,300      
Pipelines – 2.8%
           
      220,000    
Magellan Midstream Partners L.P. 
    7,348,000      
      825,000    
Western Gas Partners L.P. 
    12,531,750      
      375,000    
Williams Partners L.P. 
    6,431,250      
                  26,311,000      
Property and Casualty Insurance – 2.1%
           
      250,000    
Infinity Property & Casualty Corp. 
    8,810,000      
      140,000    
Navigators*
    6,353,200      
      100,000    
RLI Corp. 
    4,803,000      
                  19,966,200      
Radio – 0.2%
           
      1,000,000    
Entercom Communications Corp. 
    1,660,000      
Reinsurance – 1.1%
           
      400,000    
IPC Holdings, Ltd.£
    10,416,000      
REIT – Apartments – 1.1%
           
      235,000    
BRE Properties, Inc. – Class A
    5,773,950      
      125,000    
Mid-America Apartment
Communities, Inc. 
    4,623,750      
                  10,397,700      
REIT – Hotels – 0.8%
           
      1,225,000    
DiamondRock Hospitality Co. 
    7,950,250      
REIT – Mortgage – 0.9%
           
      500,000    
Redwood Trust, Inc. 
    8,135,000      
REIT – Office Property – 1.3%
           
      220,000    
Mack-Cali Realty Corp. 
    5,909,200      
      450,000    
Parkway Properties, Inc. 
    6,241,500      
                  12,150,700      
Resorts and Theme Parks – 0.4%
           
      350,000    
Cedar Fair L.P. 
    3,986,500      
Retail – Apparel and Shoe – 1.0%
           
      225,000    
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. 
    3,334,500      
      350,000    
Chico’s FAS, Inc.*
    2,674,000      
      170,000    
Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. 
    3,168,800      
                  9,177,300      
Retail – Convenience Stores – 0.9%
           
      310,000    
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. 
    8,249,100      
Retail – Leisure Products – 0.3%
           
      670,000    
MarineMax, Inc.*
    3,048,500      
Retail – Propane Distribution – 0.9%
           
      375,000    
Inergy L.P. 
    8,662,500      
Savings/Loan/Thrifts – 5.4%
           
      647,918    
Dime Community Bancshares
    5,403,636      
      925,685    
First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. 
    12,533,775      
      1,250,000    
NewAlliance Bancshares, Inc. 
    16,137,500      
      1,300,000    
Washington Federal, Inc. 
    16,874,000      
                  50,948,911      
Semiconductor Components/Integrated Circuits – 0.3%
           
      250,000    
Emulex Corp.*
    2,617,500      
Semiconductor Equipment – 0.7%
           
      600,000    
Verigy, Ltd.*
    6,600,000      
Telecommunication Services – 0.7%
           
      600,000    
Premiere Global Services, Inc.*
    6,324,000      
Tools – Hand Held – 1.3%
           
      110,000    
Snap-On, Inc. 
    3,731,200      
      220,000    
Stanley Works
    8,366,600      
                  12,097,800      
Transactional Software – 0.8%
           
      975,000    
Bottomline Tehcnologies, Inc.*
    7,653,750      
Transportation – Marine – 0.7%
           
      225,000    
Kirby Corp.*
    6,943,500      
Transportation – Railroad – 1.0%
           
      600,000    
Kansas City Southern*
    9,150,000      
 
 
Total Common Stock (cost $901,464,413)
    796,603,582      
 
 

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Perkins Small Cap Value Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Repurchase Agreement – 13.2%
           
$
    123,197,000    
ING Financial Markets LLC, 0.2500%
dated 4/30/09, maturing 5/1/09
to be repurchased at $123,197,856
collateralized by $86,376,017
in Corporate Bonds
7.8750% – 9.1250%, 5/15/18 – 8/15/21
with a value of $125,662,894
(cost $123,197,000)
  $ 123,197,000      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $1,024,661,413) – 98.2%
    919,800,582      
 
 
Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 1.8%
    16,999,304      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 936,799,886      
 
 
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Long Positions)
 
                 
          % of Investment
 
Country   Value     Securities  
 
 
Bermuda
  $ 10,416,000       1.1%  
United States††
    909,384,582       98.9%  
 
 
Total
  $ 919,800,582       100.0%  
 
†† Includes Short-Term Securities (85.5% excluding Short-Term Securities)

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

                     
As of April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Janus Balanced
  Janus Contrarian
   
(all numbers in thousands except net asset value per share)   Fund   Fund    
 
Assets:
                   
Investments at cost
  $ 2,735,141     $ 4,033,523      
Unaffiliated investments at value
  $ 2,632,388     $ 3,098,622      
Affiliated money market investments
    90,849       109,898      
Repurchase agreements
               
Cash
    782            
Cash denominated in foreign currency(5)
    1,227       11,180      
Restricted cash (Note 1)
          19,180      
Receivables:
                   
Investments sold
    82,870       6,650      
Fund shares sold
    3,050       2,576      
Dividends
    4,710       2,852      
Interest
    14,045       126      
Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation
    64       77      
Other assets
    69       33      
Forward currency contracts
    319            
Total Assets
    2,830,373       3,251,194      
Liabilities:
                   
Payables:
                   
Options written, at value(6)
          24,320      
Due to Custodian
          407      
Investments purchased
    176,008       22,433      
Fund shares repurchased
    1,774       2,781      
Dividends and distributions
    27       14      
Advisory fees
    1,167       1,234      
Transfer agent fees and expenses
    763       1,127      
Administrative services fees
               
Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses
          32      
Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees
    64       77      
Accrued expenses and other payables
    267       436      
Forward currency contracts
    1,100       1,143      
Total Liabilities
    181,170       54,004      
Net Assets
  $ 2,649,203     $ 3,197,190      
Net Assets Consist of:
                   
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)*
  $ 2,758,216     $ 5,071,885      
Undistributed net investment income/(loss)*
    21,460       8,849      
Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions*
    (117,807)       (1,053,339)      
Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation
    (12,666)       (830,205)      
Total Net Assets
  $ 2,649,203     $ 3,197,190      
Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)
    128,811       327,861      
Net Asset Value Per Share
  $ 20.57     $ 9.75      
Net Assets – Investor Shares
                   
Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)
                   
Net Asset Value Per Share
                   
Net Assets – Institutional Shares
                   
Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)
                   
Net Asset Value Per Share
                   
 
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.
(1) Formerly named Janus Fundamental Equity Fund.
(2) Formerly named INTECH Risk-Managed Stock Fund.
(3) Formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund.
(4) Formerly named Janus Small Cap Value Fund.
(5) Includes cost of $1,231,823, $11,166,050 and $2,192,941 for Janus Balanced Fund, Janus Contrarian Fund and Janus Growth and Income Fund, respectively.
(6) Includes premiums of $20,337,978 and $46,264,827 on written options for Janus Contrarian Fund and Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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    Janus Growth
               
Janus Research
  and
  INTECH Risk-Managed
  Perkins Mid Cap
  Perkins Small Cap
   
Core Fund(1)   Income Fund   Core Fund(2)   Value Fund(3)   Value Fund(4)    
 
                                         
$ 582,987     $ 3,431,655     $ 220,369     $ 6,864,700     $ 1,024,661      
$ 469,389     $ 3,097,385     $ 206,076     $ 5,414,193     $ 796,604      
  102       45,338       469                  
                    666,925       123,197      
        108       1       3,736       558      
        2,193                        
                               
                                         
  1,017             6,377       107,274       12,772      
  100       764       63       13,687       8,146      
  999       9,732       381       6,588       733      
        1,861             5       1      
  11       76       5       147       22      
        48             379       133      
  86       726                        
  471,704       3,158,231       213,372       6,212,934       942,166      
                                         
                                         
                    9,473            
                               
        21,068       6,169       97,487       3,806      
  403       737       122       4,810       559      
  1             2                  
  226       1,541       58       4,160       474      
  187       1,454       92       952       126      
  N/A       N/A       8       236       142      
  6       12       5             3      
  11       76       5       147       22      
  137       317       173       681       234      
  442       2,253                        
  1,413       27,458       6,634       117,946       5,366      
$ 470,291     $ 3,130,773     $ 206,738     $ 6,094,988     $ 936,800      
                                         
$ 715,066     $ 4,493,309     $ 317,748     $ 7,587,423     $ 1,146,494      
  2,653       12,267       2,140       22,514       8,178      
  (133,571)       (1,084,196)       (99,325)       (768,102)       (113,003)      
 
(113,857)
      (290,607)       (13,825)       (746,847)       (104,869)      
$ 470,291     $ 3,130,773     $ 206,738     $ 6,094,988     $ 936,800      
  32,381       140,684       22,749                      
$ 14.52     $ 22.25     $ 9.09                      
                        $ 5,813,578     $ 358,028      
                          369,667       22,343      
                        $ 15.73     $ 16.02      
                        $ 281,410     $ 578,772      
                          17,778       35,647      
                        $ 15.83     $ 16.24      

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Statements of Operations

                     
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Janus Balanced
  Janus Contrarian
   
(all numbers in thousands)   Fund   Fund    
 
Investment Income:
                   
Interest
  $ 31,571     $ 1,018      
Securities lending income
    3       5      
Dividends
    14,566       25,742      
Dividends from affiliates
    133       496      
Foreign tax withheld
    (985)       (1,257)      
Total Investment Income
    45,288       26,004      
Expenses:
                   
Advisory fees
    6,554       8,832      
Transfer agent fees and expenses
    2,894       4,028      
Registration fees
    129       33      
Custodian fees
    63       400      
Audit fees
    17       20      
Postage fees
    194       291      
Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses
    8       36      
Short Sale Dividend Expense
          668      
Stock Loan Fees
          214      
Printing expenses
    18       18      
Administrative services fees
    N/A       N/A      
Other expenses
    104       115      
Non-recurring costs (Note 2)
               
Cost assumed by Janus Capital Management LLC (Note 2)
               
Total Expenses
    9,981       14,655      
Expense and Fee Offset
    (1)       (20)      
Net Expenses
    9,980       14,635      
Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement
               
Net Expenses after Expense Reimbursement
    9,980       14,635      
Net Investment Income/(Loss)
    35,308       11,369      
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:
                   
Net realized gain/(loss) from investment and foreign
currency transactions
    (65,820)       (877,977)      
Net realized gain/(loss) from short sales
          (5,566)      
Net realized gain/(loss) from options contracts
          (205,322)      
Change in unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation
    171,180       770,191      
Net Gain/(Loss) on Investments
    105,360       (318,674)      
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
  $ 140,668     $ (307,305)      
 
 
(1) Formerly named Janus Fundamental Equity Fund.
(2) Formerly named INTECH Risk-Managed Stock Fund.
(3) Formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund.
(4) Formerly named Janus Small Cap Value Fund.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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    Janus Growth
               
Janus Research
  and
  INTECH Risk-Managed
  Perkins Mid Cap
  Perkins Small Cap
   
Core Fund(1)   Income Fund   Core Fund(2)   Value Fund(3)   Value Fund(4)    
 
                                         
$     $ 4,881     $     $ 521     $ 71      
              1             1      
  5,286       37,646       3,256       63,383       12,369      
  11       569       1             1      
  (111)       (1,868)             (380)            
  5,186       41,228       3,258       63,524       12,442      
                                         
  1,375       8,974       378       21,731       3,077      
  626       4,110       288       6,526       1,109      
  21       19       6       335       74      
  14       32       36       17       5      
  15       19       23       27       55      
  94       244       85       228       183      
  7       13       5       16       6      
                               
                               
  58       12       61       69       65      
  N/A       N/A       52       1,319       214      
  54       116       64       172       69      
                               
                               
  2,264       13,539       998       30,440       4,857      
  (1)       (3)             (3)            
  2,263       13,536       998       30,437       4,857      
                    (347)       (614)      
  2,263       13,536       998       30,090       4,243      
  2,923       27,692       2,260       33,434       8,199      
                                         
 
(128,100)
      (543,304)       (67,940)       (808,954)       (114,803)      
                               
        (59,830)             169,160            
 
93,951
      613,607       41,082       660,274       91,404      
  (34,149)       10,473       (26,858)       20,480       (23,399)      
$ (31,226)     $ 38,165     $ (24,598)     $ 53,914     $ (15,200)      

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

                     
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Janus Balanced
   
and for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
  Fund    
(all numbers in thousands)   2009   2008    
 
Operations:
                   
Net investment income/(loss)
  $ 35,308     $ 66,189      
Net realized gain/(loss) from investment and foreign currency transactions
    (65,820)       64,562      
Net realized gain/(loss) from short sales
               
Net realized gain/(loss) from options contracts
               
Net realized gain/(loss) from swap contracts
               
Change in unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation
    171,180       (703,988)      
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
    140,668       (573,237)      
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:
                   
Net investment income*
    (23,635)       (65,151)      
Net realized gain/(loss) from investment transactions*
    (106,482)       (87,037)      
Net (Decrease) from Dividends and Distributions
    (130,117)       (152,188)      
Capital Share Transactions:
                   
Shares sold
    420,266       774,337      
Redemption fees
    N/A       N/A      
Reinvested dividends and distributions
    127,825       150,171      
Shares repurchased
    (270,976)       (624,001)      
Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions
    277,115       300,507      
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets
    287,666       (424,918)      
Net Assets:
                   
Beginning of period
    2,361,537       2,786,455      
End of period
  $ 2,649,203     $ 2,361,537      
                     
Undistributed net investment income/(loss)*
  $ 21,460     $ 9,787      
 
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.
(1) Formerly named Janus Fundamental Equity Fund.
(2) Formerly named INTECH Risk-Managed Stock Fund.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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        Janus Growth
       
Janus Contrarian
  Janus Research
  and
  INTECH Risk-Managed
   
Fund   Core Fund(1)   Income Fund   Core Fund(2)    
2009   2008   2009   2008   2009   2008   2009   2008    
 
                                                                 
$ 11,369     $ 30,941     $ 2,923     $ 9,175     $ 27,692     $ 64,095     $ 2,260     $ 6,001      
  (877,977)       (13,228)       (128,100)       17,348       (543,304)       (398,967)       (67,940)       (30,199)      
  (5,566)       (63,489)                                          
  (205,322)       329,236             (215)       (59,830)       (14,682)                  
                    (1,608)             (10,357)                  
 
770,191
      (3,980,426)       93,951       (461,418)       613,607       (2,483,319)       41,082       (125,528)      
  (307,305)       (3,696,966)       (31,226)       (436,718)       38,165       (2,843,230)       (24,598)       (149,726)      
                                                                 
  (20,494)       (31,225)       (5,446)       (8,162)       (15,367)       (79,263)       (3,962)       (6,952)      
  (127,433)       (352,470)       (18,689)       (81,266)             (673,823)             (40,538)      
  (147,927)       (383,695)       (24,135)       (89,428)       (15,367)       (753,086)       (3,962)       (47,490)      
                                                                 
  156,865       2,111,914       16,024       83,724       117,133       400,332       14,450       31,080      
  N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       8       25      
  143,558       375,039       23,704       87,706       15,036       738,481       3,902       46,886      
  (575,986)       (2,930,515)       (70,526)       (231,761)       (369,895)       (1,304,690)       (29,997)       (146,677)      
  (275,563)       (443,562)       (30,798)       (60,331)       (237,726)       (165,877)       (11,637)       (68,686)      
  (730,795)       (4,524,223)       (86,159)       (586,477)       (214,928)       (3,762,193)       (40,197)       (265,902)      
                                                                 
  3,927,985       8,452,208       556,450       1,142,927       3,345,701       7,107,894       246,935       512,837      
$ 3,197,190     $ 3,927,985     $ 470,291     $ 556,450     $ 3,130,773     $ 3,345,701     $ 206,738     $ 246,935      
                                                                 
$ 8,849     $ 17,974     $ 2,653     $ 5,176     $ 12,267     $ (58)     $ 2,140     $ 3,842      

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

                                     
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Perkins Mid Cap
  Perkins Small Cap
   
and for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
  Value Fund(1)   Value Fund(2)    
(all numbers in thousands)   2009   2008   2009   2008    
 
 
Operations:
                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
  $ 33,434     $ 101,537     $ 8,199     $ 20,484      
Net realized gain/(loss) from investment and foreign currency transactions
    (808,954)       60,332       (114,803)       87,851      
Net realized gain/(loss) from options contracts
    169,160       33,680                    
Change in unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation
    660,274       (2,359,809)       91,404       (454,143)      
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
    53,914       (2,164,260)       (15,200)       (345,808)      
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:
                                   
Net investment income*
                                   
Investor Shares
    (58,252)       (88,491)       (8,453)       (9,322)      
Institutional Shares
    (4,224)       (13,054)       (10,706)       (9,089)      
Net realized gain/(loss) from investment transactions*
                                   
Investor Shares
    (246,288)       (603,956)       (44,332)       (116,273)      
Institutional Shares
    (13,958)       (90,114)       (47,807)       (107,401)      
Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions
    (322,722)       (795,615)       (111,298)       (242,085)      
Capital Share Transactions:
                                   
Shares sold
                                   
Investor Shares
    1,553,341       3,160,467       42,584       78,812      
Institutional Shares
    50,466       114,516       89,643       184,019      
Reinvested dividends and distributions
                                   
Investor Shares
    294,535       658,587       51,304       119,344      
Institutional Shares
    17,348       100,575       57,453       114,053      
Shares repurchased
                                   
Investor Shares
    (961,014)       (1,864,948)       (170,251)       (220,530)      
Institutional Shares
    (126,613)       (451,091)       (74,234)       (206,652)      
Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions
    828,063       1,718,106       (3,501)       69,046      
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets
    559,255       (1,241,769)       (129,999)       (518,847)      
Net Assets:
                                   
Beginning of period
    5,535,733       6,777,502       1,066,799       1,585,646      
End of period
  $ 6,094,988     $ 5,535,733     $ 936,800     $ 1,066,799      
Undistributed net investment income/(loss)*
  $ 22,514     $ 51,556     $ 8,178     $ 19,138      
 
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.
(1) Formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund.
(2) Formerly named Janus Small Cap Value Fund.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights

                                                     
For a share outstanding during the six-month period
                           
ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Janus Balanced Fund    
and through each fiscal year ended October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $20.58       $27.00       $24.07       $21.62       $20.33       $19.34      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
    .29       .59       .59       .43       .42       .38      
Net gain/(loss) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
    .83       (5.58)       2.91       2.45       1.28       .99      
Total from Investment Operations
    1.12       (4.99)       3.50       2.88       1.70       1.37      
Less Distributions:
                                                   
Dividends (from net investment income)*
    (.20)       (.59)       (.57)       (.43)       (.41)       (.38)      
Distributions (from capital gains)*
    (.93)       (.84)                              
Total Distributions
    (1.13)       (1.43)       (.57)       (.43)       (.41)       (.38)      
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $20.57       $20.58       $27.00       $24.07       $21.62       $20.33      
Total Return**
    5.88%       (19.34)%       14.73%       13.41%       8.43%       7.11%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $2,649,203       $2,361,537       $2,786,455       $2,478,237       $2,507,307       $2,849,423      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $2,404,678       $2,733,572       $2,593,935       $2,499,295       $2,720,829       $3,234,587      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(1)(2)
    0.84%       0.79%       0.79%       0.82%       0.80%       0.87%      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets***(1)
    0.84%       0.79%       0.79%       0.81%       0.79%       0.87%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    2.96%       2.42%       2.34%       1.85%       1.93%       1.82%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
    228%       109%       60%       50%       47%       45%      
 
                                                     
For a share outstanding during the six-month period
                           
ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Janus Contrarian Fund    
and through each fiscal year ended October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $10.90       $21.19       $17.44       $14.20       $11.74       $9.97      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
    .04       .07       .06       .21       .05       .01      
Net gain/(loss) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
    (.76)       (9.40)       5.71       3.25       2.44       1.76      
Total from Investment Operations
    (.72)       (9.33)       5.77       3.46       2.49       1.77      
Less Distributions:
                                                   
Dividends (from net investment income)*
    (.06)       (.08)       (.21)       (.04)       (.03)            
Distributions (from capital gains)*
    (.37)       (.88)       (1.81)       (.18)                  
Total Distributions
    (.43)       (.96)       (2.02)       (.22)       (.03)            
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $9.75       $10.90       $21.19       $17.44       $14.20       11.74      
Total Return**
    (6.30)%       (46.02)%       36.17%       24.60%       21.19%       17.75%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $3,197,190       $3,927,985       $8,452,208       $4,002,929       $2,906,324       2,383,959      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $3,110,880       $7,251,667       $6,378,807       $3,511,568       $2,716,329       2,497,342      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(1)(2)
    0.95%       1.01%       0.97%       0.95%       0.93%       0.98%      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets***(1)
    0.95%       1.00%       0.96%       0.94%       0.93%       0.98%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    0.74%       0.43%       0.38%       1.41%       0.45%       0.07%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
    79%       52%       28%       39%       42%       30%      
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.
** Total return not annualized for periods less than one full year.
*** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.
(1) See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
(2) The effect of non-recurring costs assumed by Janus Capital (Note 2) is included in the ratio of gross expenses to average net assets and was less than 0.01%.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights (continued)

                                                     
For a share outstanding during the six-month period
                           
ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Janus Research Core Fund(1)    
and through each fiscal year ended October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $16.02       $30.28       $25.43       $22.15       $18.78       $17.04      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
    .09       .25       .14       .11       .11       .05      
Net gain/(loss) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
    (.88)       (12.10)       4.85       3.24       3.34       1.75      
Total from Investment Operations
    (.79)       (11.85)       4.99       3.35       3.45       1.80      
Less Distributions:
                                                   
Dividends (from net investment income)*
    (.16)       (.22)       (.11)       (.07)       (.08)       (.06)      
Distributions (from capital gains)*
    (.55)       (2.19)       (.03)                        
Total Distributions
    (.71)       (2.41)       (.14)       (.07)       (.08)       (.06)      
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $14.52       $16.02       $30.28       $25.43       $22.15       $18.78      
Total Return**
    (4.58)%       (42.21)%       19.71%       15.15%       18.44%       10.61%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $470,291       $556,450       $1,142,927       $1,018,315       $720,889       $613,269      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $462,425       $889,958       $1,067,882       $955,696       $652,913       $653,639      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)(3)
    0.99%       0.91%       0.87%       0.92%       0.90%       0.97%      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Asset***(2)
    0.99%       0.90%       0.87%       0.91%       0.89%       0.97%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    1.27%       1.03%       0.48%       0.49%       0.50%       0.24%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
    60%       157%       33%       46%       74%       58%      
 
                                                     
For a share outstanding during the six-month period
                           
ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Janus Growth and Income Fund    
and through each fiscal year ended October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $21.90       $44.20       $37.36       $33.97       $29.29       $27.12      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                 
Net investment income/(loss)
    .19       .38       .63       .61       .24       .07      
Net gain/(loss) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
    .27       (17.92)       6.86       3.30       4.66       2.17      
Total from Investment Operations
    .46       (17.54)       7.49       3.91       4.90       2.24      
Less Distributions:
                                                 
Dividends (from net investment income)*
    (.11)       (.49)       (.65)       (.52)       (.22)       (.07)      
Distributions (from capital gains)*
          (4.27)                              
Total Distributions
    (.11)       (4.76)       (.65)       (.52)       (.22)       (.07)      
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $22.25       $21.90       $44.20       $37.36       $33.97       $29.29      
Total Return**
    2.14%       (43.79)%       20.22%       11.56%       16.79%       8.28%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $3,130,773       $3,345,701       $7,107,894       $6,780,817       $5,734,941       $5,177,210      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $2,937,329       $5,463,501       $6,738,311       $6,677,364       $5,454,668       $5,568,170      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)(3)
    0.93%       0.87%       0.87%       0.89%       0.88%       0.92%      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Asset***(2)
    0.93%       0.86%       0.86%       0.88%       0.87%       0.92%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    1.90%       1.17%       1.98%       1.90%       0.68%       0.24%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
    55%       76%       54%       50%       38%       41%      
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.
** Total return not annualized for periods less than one full year.
*** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.
(1) Formerly named Janus Fundamental Equity Fund.
(2) See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
(3) The effect of non-recurring costs assumed by Janus Capital (Note 2) is included in the ratio of gross expenses to average net assets and was less than 0.01%.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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For a share outstanding during the six-month period
                           
ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund(1)    
and through each fiscal year ended October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $10.21       $17.38       $16.46       $15.28       $13.98       $12.44      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
    .10       .24       .20       .12       .12       .08      
Net gain/(loss) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
    (1.05)       (5.75)       1.71       1.96       1.89       1.75      
Total from Investment Operations
    (.95)       (5.51)       1.91       2.08       2.01       1.83      
Less Distributions and Other:
                                                   
Dividends (from net investment income)*
    (.17)       (.24)       (.12)       (.13)       (.08)       (.03)      
Dividends (from capital gains)*
          (1.42)       (.87)       (.77)       (.63)       (.26)      
Redemption Fees
    (2)       (2)       (2)       (2)       (2)       (2)      
Total Distributions and Other
    (.17)       (1.66)       (.99)       (.90)       (.71)       (.29)      
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $9.09       $10.21       $17.38       $16.46       $15.28       $13.98      
Total Return**
    (9.36)%       (34.82)%       12.11%       14.10%       14.79%       15.06%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $206,738       $246,935       $512,837       $498,582       $379,214       $181,903      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $208,469       $386,247       $543,933       $433,127       $308,431       $129,518      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(3)(4)
    0.97%       0.75%       0.77%       0.91%       0.89%       0.69%(5)      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets***(3)
    0.97%       0.75%       0.77%       0.90%       0.88%       0.69%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    2.19%       1.55%       1.08%       0.81%       0.92%       0.72%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
    117%       74%       109%       108%       81%       71%      
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.
** Total return not annualized for periods less than one full year.
*** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.
(1) Formerly named INTECH Risk-Managed Stock Fund.
(2) Redemption fees aggregated less than $.01 on a per share basis for the fiscal year ended.
(3) See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
(4) The effect of non-recurring costs assumed by Janus Capital (Note 2) is included in the ratio of gross expenses to average net assets and was less than 0.01%.
(5) The ratio was 1.07% before waiver of certain fees incurred by the Fund.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights – Investor Shares

                                                     
For a share outstanding during the six-month period
                           
ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund(1)    
and through each fiscal year ended October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $16.63       $26.56       $24.87       $23.24       $22.22       $18.94      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
    .09       .29       .32       .37       .14       .10      
Net gain/(loss) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
    (.01)       (7.09)       3.30       3.33       2.89       3.28      
Total from Investment Operations
    .08       (6.80)       3.62       3.70       3.03       3.38      
Less Distributions:
                                                   
Dividends (from net investment income)*
    (.19)       (.40)       (.31)       (.24)       (.08)       (.10)      
Distributions (from capital gains)*
    (.79)       (2.73)       (1.62)       (1.83)       (1.93)            
Total Distributions
    (.98)       (3.13)       (1.93)       (2.07)       (2.01)       (.10)      
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $15.73       $16.63       $26.56       $24.87       $23.24       $22.22      
Total Return**
    0.90%       (28.59)%       15.38%       16.88%       14.26%       17.92%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $5,813,578       $5,170,228       $5,892,209       $5,181,449       $4,188,183       $2,978,875      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $5,047,137       $6,009,064       $5,710,028       $4,806,698       $3,797,215       $2,244,533      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)(3)
    1.15%       1.07%       0.86%       0.93%       0.93%       0.94%      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Asset***(2)
    1.15%       1.06%       0.85%       0.93%       0.92%       0.94%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    1.25%       1.47%       1.49%       1.69%       0.67%       0.56%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
    104%       103%       95%       95%       86%       91%      
 
                                                     
For a share outstanding during the six-month period
                           
ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Perkins Small Cap Value Fund(4)    
and through each fiscal year ended October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $17.98       $27.90       $30.29       $31.16       $32.98       $28.63      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
    .13       .32       .32       .39       .29       .31      
Net gain/(loss) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
    (.16)       (5.83)       2.57       3.49       3.16       4.16      
Total from Investment Operations
    (.03)       (5.51)       2.89       3.88       3.45       4.47      
Less Distributions:
                                                   
Dividends (from net investment income)*
    (.31)       (.33)       (.45)       (.30)       (.31)       (.12)      
Distributions (from capital gains)*
    (1.62)       (4.08)       (4.83)       (4.45)       (4.96)            
Total Distributions
    (1.93)       (4.41)       (5.28)       (4.75)       (5.27)       (.12)      
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $16.02       $17.98       $27.90       $30.29       $31.16       $32.98      
Total Return**
    0.79%       (22.57)%       10.77%       13.71%       11.34%       15.65%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $358,028       $503,335       $813,857       $1,153,144       $1,338,093       $1,480,885      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $383,918       $662,033       $974,404       $1,259,565       $1,440,206       $1,630,099      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)(3)
    1.15%       1.03%       1.01%       1.01%       1.00%       1.02%      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Asset***(2)
    1.15%       1.03%       1.00%       1.00%       0.99%       1.02%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    1.74%       1.44%       1.13%       1.26%       0.84%       0.91%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
    70%       112%       59%       62%       44%       50%      
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.
** Total return not annualized for periods less than one full year.
*** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.
(1) Formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund.
(2) See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
(3) The effect of non-recurring costs assumed by Janus Capital (Note 2) is included in the ratio of gross expenses to average net assets and was less than 0.01%.
(4) Formerly named Janus Small Cap Value Fund.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights – Institutional Shares

                                                     
For a share outstanding during the six-month period
                           
ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund(1)    
and through each fiscal year ended October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $16.75       $26.69       $24.99       $23.34       $22.31       $19.02      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
    .20       .49       .39       .39       .15       .14      
Net gain/(loss) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
    (.09)       (7.31)       3.28       3.37       2.92       3.29      
Total from Investment Operations
    .11       (6.82)       3.67       3.76       3.07       3.43      
Less Distributions:
                                                   
Dividends (from net investment income)*
    (.24)       (.39)       (.35)       (.28)       (.11)       (.14)      
Distributions (from capital gains)*
    (.79)       (2.73)       (1.62)       (1.83)       (1.93)            
Total Distributions
    (1.03)       (3.12)       (1.97)       (2.11)       (2.04)       (.14)      
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $15.83       $16.75       $26.69       $24.99       $23.34       $22.31      
Total Return**
    1.12%       (28.49)%       15.49%       17.08%       14.40%       18.14%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $281,410       $365,505       $885,293       $1,068,045       $734,926       $464,450      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $272,215       $759,342       $1,043,566       $921,447       $597,747       $395,466      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)(3)
    0.91%(4)       0.84%(4)       0.77%(4)       0.78%(4)       0.77%(4)       0.77%(4)      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Asset***(2)
    0.91%       0.84%       0.77%       0.77%       0.77%       0.77%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    1.52%       1.76%       1.60%       1.79%       0.82%       0.74%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
    104%       103%       95%       95%       86%       91%      
 
                                                     
For a share outstanding during the six-month period
                           
ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Perkins Small Cap Value Fund(5)    
and through each fiscal year ended October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $18.24       $28.20       $30.54       $31.38       $33.19       $28.82      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
    .14       .33       .38       .54       .37       .39      
Net gain/(loss) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
    (.16)       (5.86)       2.61       3.43       3.17       4.18      
Total from Investment Operations
    (.02)       (5.53)       2.99       3.97       3.54       4.57      
Less Distributions:
                                                   
Dividends (from net investment income)*
    (.36)       (.35)       (.50)       (.36)       (.39)       (.20)      
Distributions (from capital gains)*
    (1.62)       (4.08)       (4.83)       (4.45)       (4.96)            
Total Distributions
    (1.98)       (4.43)       (5.33)       (4.81)       (5.35)       (.20)      
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $16.24       $18.24       $28.20       $30.54       $31.38       $33.19      
Total Return**
    0.90%       (22.39)%       11.06%       13.93%       11.57%       15.91%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $578,772       $563,464       $771,789       $923,755       $1,185,733       $1,400,160      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $477,922       $664,935       $831,092       $1,092,751       $1,323,226       $1,486,714      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)(3)
    0.87%(6)       0.82%(6)       0.80%(6)       0.80%(6)       0.79%(6)       0.81%(6)      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Asset***(2)
    0.87%       0.81%       0.79%       0.79%       0.79%       0.81%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    2.06%       1.65%       1.34%       1.51%       1.05%       1.12%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
    70%       112%       59%       62%       44%       50%      
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.
** Total return not annualized for periods less than one full year.
*** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.
(1) Formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund.
(2) See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
(3) The effect of non-recurring costs assumed by Janus Capital (Note 2) is included in the ratio of gross expenses to average net assets and was less than 0.01%.
(4) The ratio was 1.17% in 2009, 1.04% in 2008, 0.81% in 2007, 0.89% in 2006, 0.88% in 2005, and 0.90% in 2004, before waiver of certain fees incurred by the Fund.
(5) Formerly named Janus Small Cap Value Fund.
(6) The ratio was 1.12% in 2009, 1.02% in 2008, 0.97% in 2007, 0.97% in 2006, 0.96% in 2005, and 0.99% in 2004, before waiver of certain fees incurred by the Fund.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Notes to Schedules of Investments (unaudited)

Balanced Index An internally-calculated, hypothetical combination of unmanaged indices that combines total returns from the S&P 500® Index (55%) and Barclays Capital U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index (45%).
 
Barclays Capital U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index Is composed of all bonds that are investment grade with at least one year until maturity.
 
Lipper Large-Cap Core Funds Funds that, by portfolio practice, invest at least 75% of their equity assets in companies with market capitalizations (on a three-year weighted basis) greater than 300% of the dollar-weighted median market capitalization of the middle 1,000 securities of the S&P SuperComposite 1500 Index. Large-cap core funds have more latitude in the companies in which they invest. These funds typically have an average price-to-earnings ratio, price-to-book ratio, and three-year sales-per-share growth value, compared to the S&P 500® Index.
 
Lipper Mid-Cap Value Funds Funds that, by portfolio practice, invest at least 75% of their equity assets in companies with market capitalizations (on a three-year weighted basis) less than 300% of the dollar-weighted median market capitalization of the middle 1,000 securities of the S&P SuperComposite 1500 Index. Mid-cap value funds typically have a below-average price-to-earnings ratio, price-to-book ratio, and three-year sales-per-share growth value, compared to the S&P MidCap 400 Index.
 
Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Moderate Funds Funds that, by portfolio practice, maintain a mix of between 40%-60% equity securities, with the remainder invested in bonds, cash, and cash equivalents.
 
Lipper Multi-Cap Core Funds Funds that, by portfolio practice, invest in a variety of market capitalization ranges without concentrating more than 75% of their equity assets in any one market capitalization range over an extended period of time. Multi-cap funds typically have between 25% to 75% of their assets invested in companies with market capitalizations (on a three-year weighted basis) above 300% of the dollar-weighted median market capitalization of the middle 1,000 securities of the S&P SuperComposite 1500 Index. Multi-cap core funds have more latitude in the companies in which they invest. These funds typically have an average price-to-earnings ratio, price-to-book ratio, and three-year sales-per-share growth value, compared to the S&P SuperComposite 1500 Index.
 
Lipper Small-Cap Core Funds Funds that, by portfolio practice, invest at least 75% of their equity assets in companies with market capitalizations (on a three-year weighted basis) less than 250% of the dollar-weighted median of the smallest 500 of the middle 1,000 securities of the S&P SuperComposite 1500 Index. Small-cap core funds have more latitude in the companies in which they invest. These funds typically have an average price-to-earnings ratio, price-to-book ratio, and three-year sales-per-share growth value, compared to the S&P SmallCap 600 Index.
 
Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World IndexSM Is 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.
 
Russell 1000® Growth Index Measures the performance of those Russell 1000® Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
 
Russell 2000® Value Index Measures the performance of those Russell 2000® Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.
 
Russell 2000® Index Measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000® Index.
 
Russell Midcap® Value Index Measures the performance of those Russell Midcap® Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

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S&P 500® Index The Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) 500® Index is a commonly recognized, market-capitalization weighted index of 500 widely held equity securities, designed to measure broad U.S. Equity performance.
 
S&P MidCap 400 Index An unmanaged group of 400 domestic stocks chosen for their market size, liquidity and industry group representation.
 
VVPR Strips The VVPR strip is a coupon which, if presented along with the dividend coupon of the ordinary share, allows the benefit of a reduced withholding tax on the dividends paid by the company. This strip is quoted separately from the ordinary share and is freely negotiable.
 
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.
 
ADR American Depositary Receipt
 
ETF Exchange-Traded Fund
 
PLC Public Limited Company
 
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust
 
SPDR Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt
 
U.S. Shares Securities of foreign companies trading on an American Stock Exchange.
 
* Non-income-producing security.
** A portion of this security has been segregated by the custodian to cover margin or segregation requirements on open futures contracts, forward currency contracts, options contracts, short sales and/or securities with extended settlement dates.
Rate is subject to change. Rate shown reflects current rate.
Ç Security is traded on a “to-be-announced” basis.
ÇÇ Security is a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Security (TIPS).
 
§ Schedule of Restricted and Illiquid Securities (as of April 30, 2009)
 
                         
    Acquisition
  Acquisition
      Value as a
   
    Date   Cost   Value   % of Net Assets    
 
 
Janus Balanced Fund
                       
Atlas Copco A.B., 5.6000%, 5/22/17 (144A)
  5/15/07   $ 1,454,345   $ 1,380,517   0.1%    
 
 
 
The Funds have registration rights for certain restricted securities held as of April 30, 2009. The issuer incurs all registration costs.
 
£  The Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, defines affiliates as those companies in which a fund holds 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities at any time during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009.
 
                                           
    Purchases   Sales   Realized
  Dividend
  Value
   
    Shares   Cost   Shares   Cost   Gain/(Loss)   Income   at 4/30/09    
 
Janus Contrarian FundÏ
                                         
Ballarpur Industries, Ltd.
    $   19,030,231   $ 5,694,842   $ 501,329   $ 433,158   $ 3,767,238    
Forest Oil Corp.*(1)
  3,209,355     13,509,775   1,586,260     7,344,586     (5,388,247)         92,018,240    
Owens-Illinois, Inc.*
        3,698,295     68,452,926     (12,486,020)         124,842,288    
St. Joe Co.*
        289,860     13,065,419     (7,169,584)         215,187,418    
Teekay Corp. (U.S. Shares)
  3,761,905     65,069,252               1,189,702     54,321,908    
Vail Resorts, Inc.*
        96,760     5,094,697     (3,449,593)         84,302,006    
 
 
        $ 78,579,027       $ 99,652,470   $ (27,992,115)   $ 1,622,860   $ 574,439,098    
 
 
                                           
                                           

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Notes to Schedules of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

                                           
    Purchases   Sales   Realized
  Dividend
  Value
   
    Shares   Cost   Shares   Cost   Gain/(Loss)   Income   at 4/30/09    
 
Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund(2)
                                         
Kaydon Corp.
  674,100   $ 17,290,453   1,148,429   $ 47,188,431   $ (12,984,143)   $ 472,362   $ 28,814,209    
Thomas & Betts Corp.
  200,000     3,588,983   1,400,000     54,253,996   $ (17,351,911)         49,792,000    
 
 
        $ 20,879,436       $ 101,442,427   $ (30,336,054)   $ 472,362   $ 78,606,209    
 
 
                                           
                                           
    Purchases   Sales   Realized
  Dividend
  Value
   
    Shares   Cost   Shares   Cost   Gain/(Loss)   Income   at 4/30/09    
 
Perkins Small Cap Value Fund(3)
                                         
ICT Group, Inc.
  73,100   $ 264,324   71,800   $ 615,685   $ (173,146)   $   $ 5,956,404    
IPC Holdings, Ltd.
  240,000     6,196,475               112,200     10,416,000    
LCA-Vision, Inc.
                        6,210,000    
 
 
        $ 6,460,799       $ 615,685   $ (173,146)   $ 112,200   $ 22,582,404    
 
 
(1) During the period, exercised options resulted in a net increase of 614,600 shares.
(2) Formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund.
(3) Formerly named Janus Small Cap Value Fund.
 
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 April 30, 2009. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
 
Valuation Inputs Summary (as of April 30, 2009)
 
                       
        Level 2 – Other Significant
  Level 3 – Significant
   
    Level 1 – Quoted Prices   Observable Inputs   Unobservable Inputs    
 
Investments in Securities:
                     
Core
                     
Janus Balanced Fund
  $ 870,416,504   $ 1,852,820,070   $    
Janus Contrarian Fund
    2,221,125,298     978,708,763        
Janus Research Core Fund(1)
    388,544,787     80,946,074        
Janus Growth and Income Fund
    2,168,899,944     973,823,496        
Risk-Managed
                     
INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund(2)
    206,076,441     469,000        
Value
                     
Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund(3)
    5,289,161,830     745,346,000        
Perkins Small Cap Value Fund(4)
    796,603,582     123,197,000        
 
 
Investments in Purchased Options:
                     
Core
                     
Janus Contrarian Fund
    3,131,405     5,554,567        
Value
                     
Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund(3)
        46,609,814        
 
 
Other Financial Instruments(a):
                     
Core
                     
Janus Balanced Fund
        (780,789)        
Janus Contrarian Fund
    (909,706)     (24,553,067)        
Janus Research Core Fund(1)
        (356,310)        
Janus Growth and Income Fund
        (1,527,459)        
Value
                     
Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund(3)
        (9,473,228)        
 
 
(a) Other Financial Instruments include futures, forward currency, written option, 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.
(1) Formerly named Janus Fundamental Equity Fund.
(2) Formerly named INTECH Risk-Managed Stock Fund.
(3) Formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund.
(4) Formerly named Janus Small Cap Value Fund.

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Aggregate collateral segregated to cover margin or segregation requirements on open futures contracts, forward currency contracts, options contracts, short sales and/or securities with extended settlement dates as of April 30, 2009 are noted below.
 
           
Fund   Aggregate Value    
 
 
Core
         
Janus Balanced Fund
  $ 422,394,729    
Janus Contrarian Fund
    639,039,954    
Janus Research Core Fund(1) 
    67,818,439    
Janus Growth and Income Fund
    590,599,125    
Value
         
Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund(2) 
    64,493,641    
 
 
(1) Formerly named Janus Fundamental Equity Fund.
 
(2) Formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund.
 
Repurchase agreements held by a Fund are fully collateralized, and such collateral is in the possession of the Fund’s custodian or subcustodian. The collateral is evaluated daily to ensure its market value equals or 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.

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 
The following section describes the organization and significant accounting policies and provides more detailed information about the schedules and tables that appear throughout this report. In addition, the Notes to Financial Statements explain the methods used in preparing and presenting this report.
 
1.  Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
 
Janus Balanced Fund, Janus Contrarian Fund, Janus Research Core Fund (formerly named Janus Fundamental Equity Fund), Janus Growth and Income Fund, INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund (formerly named INTECH Risk-Managed Stock Fund), Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund (formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund) and Perkins Small Cap Value Fund (formerly named Janus Small Cap Value Fund) (collectively the “Funds” and individually a “Fund”) are series funds. The Funds are 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. The Trust offers twenty-eight funds, which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Funds invest primarily in equity securities. Each Fund in this report is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act, with the exception of Janus Contrarian Fund, which is classified as non-diversified. The Funds are no-load investments.
 
Effective March 13, 2009, Perkins Small Cap Value Fund – Investor Shares reopened to new investors.
 
The following accounting policies have been consistently followed by the Funds and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America in the investment company industry.
 
Investment Valuation
Securities are valued at the last sales price or the official closing price for securities traded on a principal securities exchange (U.S. or foreign) and on the NASDAQ National Market. Securities traded on over-the-counter markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported are 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 Funds’ Trustees. Short-term securities with maturities of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Debt securities with a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that reflects such factors as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Short positions shall be valued in accordance with the same methodologies, except that in the event that a last sale price is not available, the latest ask price shall be used instead of a bid price. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect as of the daily close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). When market quotations are not readily available or deemed unreliable, or events or circumstances that may affect the value of portfolio securities held by the Funds are identified between the closing of their principal markets and the time the net asset value (“NAV”) is determined, securities may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the supervision of the Funds’ Trustees. 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; and (iii) a non-significant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt. The Funds may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by an independent pricing service to value foreign equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the NYSE. Restricted and illiquid securities are valued in accordance with procedures established by the Funds’ Trustees.
 
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 Trust 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
Each Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to each fund in the Trust. Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund and Perkins Small Cap Value Fund currently offer two classes of shares. Each class of shares bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf and, in addition, each class bears a portion of general expenses, which may be based upon relative net assets of each class. Expenses 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

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attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.
 
Securities Lending
Under procedures adopted by the Trustees, the Funds may seek to earn additional income by lending securities to qualified parties (typically brokers or other financial institutions) who need to borrow securities in order to complete certain transactions such as covering short sales, avoiding failures to deliver securities or completing arbitrage activities. There is the risk of delay in recovering a loaned security or the risk of loss in collateral rights if the borrower fails financially. Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) makes efforts to balance the benefits and risks from granting such loans.
 
The Funds do not have the right to vote on securities while they are being lent; however, the Funds may attempt to call back the loan and vote the proxy if time permits. 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 permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Cash collateral may be invested as permitted by the 1940 Act and rules promulgated thereunder.
 
Dresdner Bank AG (the “Lending Agent”) may also invest the cash collateral in the Allianz Dresdner Daily Asset Fund or investments in non-affiliated money market funds or accounts, mutually agreed to by the Funds and the Lending Agent, that comply with Rule 2a-7 of the 1940 Act relating to money market funds.
 
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 upon this mark-to-market evaluation.
 
The borrower pays fees at the Funds’ direction to the Lending Agent. The Lending Agent may retain a portion of the interest earned on the cash collateral invested. The cash collateral invested by the Lending Agent is disclosed in the Schedules of Investments (if applicable). The lending fees and the Funds’ portion of the interest income earned on cash collateral are included on the Statements of Operations (if applicable).
 
The Securities Lending Program was suspended and effective November 19, 2008, the Funds no longer had any securities on loan. Management continues to review the program and may resume securities lending.
 
Interfund Lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order received from the SEC, the Funds may be party to interfund lending agreements between the Funds and other Janus Capital-sponsored mutual funds and certain pooled investment vehicles, which permit them to borrow or lend cash at a rate beneficial to both the borrowing and lending funds. Outstanding borrowings from all sources totaling 10% or more of the borrowing Fund’s total assets must be collateralized at 102% of the outstanding principal value of the loan; loans of less than 10% may be unsecured.
 
Forward Currency Transactions
The Funds, except INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund, may enter into forward currency contracts in order to reduce exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on foreign portfolio holdings and to lock in the U.S. dollar cost of firm purchase and sale commitments for securities denominated in or exposed to foreign currencies. A forward currency exchange contract is a commitment to purchase or sell a foreign currency at a future date at a negotiated rate.
 
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 contract is included in “Net realized gain/(loss) from investment and foreign currency transactions” on the Statements of Operations (if applicable).
 
Forward currency contracts held by the Funds are fully collateralized by other securities, which are denoted in the accompanying Schedules of Investments (if applicable). The collateral is evaluated daily to ensure its market value equals or exceeds the current market value of the corresponding forward currency contracts. Such collateral is in the possession of the Funds’ custodian.
 
On September 15, 2008, Lehman Brothers Holding, Inc. (Lehman) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in U.S. Federal Court. A number of Lehman subsidiaries have subsequently filed bankruptcy or similar insolvency proceedings in the U.S. and other jurisdictions. Lehman’s bankruptcy caused the Funds to write-off Lehman foreign exchange currency gains and losses and the associated receivables and payables. The written-off gains and losses are included in “Net realized gain/(loss) from investment and foreign currency transactions” on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.
 
Futures Contracts
The Funds may enter into futures contracts to gain exposure to the stock market pending investment of cash balances or to meet liquidity needs. The Funds 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

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the contracts and the underlying securities, or that the counterparty will fail to perform its obligations.
 
Futures contracts are marked-to-market daily, and the daily variation margin is recorded as a receivable or payable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities (if applicable). When a contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded as “Net realized gain/(loss) from futures contracts” on the Statements of Operations (if applicable), equal to the difference between the opening and closing value of the contract. Generally, futures contracts are marked-to-market (i.e., treated as realized and subject to distribution) for federal income tax purposes at fiscal year-end. Securities designated as collateral for market value on futures contracts are noted in the Schedules of Investments (if applicable). Such collateral is in the possession of the Funds’ custodian.
 
Swaps
The Funds, except INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund, may utilize swap agreements as a means to gain exposure to certain common stocks and/or to “hedge” or protect their portfolios from adverse movements in securities prices or interest rates. A swap is an agreement that obligates two parties to exchange a series of cash flows at specified intervals based upon or calculated by reference to changes in specified prices or rates for a specified amount of an underlying asset. Swap agreements entail the risk that a party will default on its payment obligation to a Fund. If the other party to a swap defaults, a Fund would risk the loss of the net amount of the payments that it contractually is entitled to receive. If a 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 contracts are reported as an asset or liability on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Realized gains and losses are reported in “Net realized gain/(loss) from swap contracts” on the Statements of Operations (if applicable).
 
Various types of swaps such as credit default (funded and unfunded), equity, interest rate, and total return swaps are described below.
 
Credit default swaps are a specific kind of counterparty agreement that allows 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.
 
Funded or unfunded credit default swaps are based on an index of credit default swaps (“CDXs”) or other similarly structured products. CDXs are designed to track segments of the credit default swap market and provide investors with exposure to specific reference baskets of issuers of bonds or loans. These instruments have the potential to allow an investor to obtain the same investment exposure as an investor who invests in an individual credit default swap, but with the potential added benefit of diversification. The CDX reference baskets are normally priced daily and rebalanced every six months in conjunction with leading market makers in the credit industry. The liquidity of the market for CDXs is normally subject to liquidity in the secured loan and credit derivatives markets. A Fund investing in CDXs is normally only permitted to take long positions in these instruments.
 
Equity swaps involve the exchange by two parties of future cash flow (e.g., one cash flow based on a referenced interest rate and the other based on the performance of stock or a stock index).
 
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).
 
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.
 
Options Contracts
The Funds may purchase or write covered and uncovered put and call options on futures contracts and on portfolio securities for hedging purposes or as a substitute for an investment. The Funds may utilize American-style and European-style options. An American-style option is an option contract that can be exercised at any time between the time of purchase and the option’s expiration date. A European-style option is an option contract that can only be exercised on the option’s expiration date. The Funds, except INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund, may also purchase or write put and call options on foreign currencies in a manner similar to that in which futures or forward contracts on foreign currencies will be utilized. The Funds may also invest in Long-Term Equity Anticipation Securities (LEAPS), which are long-term option contracts that can be maintained for a period of up to three years. The Funds generally invest in options to hedge against adverse movements in the value of portfolio holdings.
 
When an option is written, the Funds receive a premium and become obligated to sell or purchase the underlying security at a fixed price, upon exercise of the option. In writing an option, the Funds bear the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option. Exercise of an option written by the Funds could result in the Funds buying or selling a security at a price different from the current market value.
 
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or the cost of the security for a purchased put or call option are adjusted by the amount of premium received or paid.
 
The Funds may also purchase and write exchange-listed and over-the-counter put and call options on domestic securities indices, and on foreign securities indices listed on domestic and foreign securities exchanges. Options on securities indices are similar to options on securities except that (1) the expiration cycles of securities index options are monthly, while those of securities options are currently quarterly, and (2) the delivery requirements are different. Instead of giving the right to take or make delivery of securities at a specified price, an option on a securities index gives the holder the right to receive a cash “exercise settlement amount” equal to (a) the amount, if any, by which the fixed exercise price of the option exceeds (in the case of a put) or is less than (in the case of a call) the closing value of the underlying index on the date of exercise, multiplied by (b) a fixed “index multiplier.” Receipt of this cash amount will depend upon the closing level of the securities index upon which the option is based being greater than, in the case of a call, or less than, in the case of a put, the exercise price of the index and the exercise price of the option times a specified multiple. The writer of the option is obligated, in return for the premium received, to make delivery of this amount.
 
Holdings designated to cover outstanding written options are noted in the Schedules of Investments (if applicable). Options written are reported as a liability on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as “Options written at value” (if applicable).
 
Realized gains and losses are reported as “Net realized gain/(loss) from options contracts” on the Statements of Operations (if applicable).
 
The Funds recognized realized gains/(losses) from written options contracts during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 as indicated in the table below:
 
           
Fund   Gains/(Losses)    
 
 
Core
         
Janus Contrarian Fund
  $ (315,082,677)    
Janus Research Core Fund(1)
    1,140,857    
Value
         
Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund(2)
    (128,431,660)    
 
 
 
(1) Formerly named Janus Fundamental Equity Fund.
(2) Formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund.
 
The risk in writing call options is that the Funds give 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 Funds 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 Funds pay a premium whether or not the options are exercised. 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 Funds’ hedging strategy unsuccessful. In addition, there can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any option purchased or sold. There is no limit to the loss the Funds may recognize due to written call options.
 
Written option activity for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 is indicated in the tables below:
 
                 
    Number of
  Premiums
   
Call Options   Contracts   Received    
 
 
Janus Contrarian Fund
               
Options outstanding at October 31, 2008
    66,132   $ 27,837,180    
Options written
    380,969     203,446,216    
Options closed
    (154,495)     (176,537,383)    
Options expired
    (204,039)     (42,935,840)    
Options exercised
    (10,453)     (2,982,050)    
 
 
Options outstanding at April 30, 2009
    78,114   $ 8,828,123    
 
 
 
                 
    Number of
  Premiums
   
Put Options   Contracts   Received    
 
 
Janus Contrarian Fund
               
Options outstanding at October 31, 2008
    52,806   $ 59,356,290    
Options written
    200,856     66,217,872    
Options closed
    (80,180)     (98,119,718)    
Options expired
    (59,378)     (6,974,678)    
Options exercised
    (48,151)     (8,969,911)    
 
 
Options outstanding at April 30, 2009
    65,953   $ 11,509,855    
 
 
 
                 
    Number of
  Premiums
   
Call Options   Contracts   Received    
 
 
Janus Research Core Fund(1)
               
Options outstanding at October 31, 2008
      $    
Options written
    230     24,610    
Options closed
           
Options expired
           
Options exercised
    (230)     (24,610)    
 
 
Options outstanding at April 30, 2009
      $    
 
 
 
(1) Formerly named Janus Fundamental Equity Fund.
 
                 
    Number of
  Premiums
   
Put Options   Contracts   Received    
 
 
Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund(1)
               
Options outstanding at October 31, 2008
    45,817   $ 28,210,279    
Options written
    137,636     57,200,770    
Options closed
    (46,822)     (25,766,848)    
Options expired
    (678)     (1,911,282)    
Options exercised
    (39,173)     (11,468,092)    
 
 
Options outstanding at April 30, 2009
    96,780   $ 46,264,827    
 
 
 
(1) Formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund.
 
Securities Traded on a To-Be-Announced Basis
The Funds may trade securities on a to-be-announced (“TBA”) basis. In a TBA transaction, the Funds commit to purchasing or selling securities for which specific information is not yet known at the time of the trade, particularly the face amount and maturity date in Government National Motrgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”), Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) and/or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”) transactions.

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Securities purchased on a TBA basis are not settled until they are delivered to the Funds, normally 15 to 45 days later. Beginning on the date the Funds enter into a TBA transaction, cash, U.S. Government securities or other liquid high-grade debt obligations are segregated in an amount equal in value to the purchase price of the TBA security. These transactions are subject to market fluctuations and their current value is determined in the same manner as for other securities.
 
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities
The Funds, except INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund, may purchase fixed or variable rate mortgage-backed securities issued by Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or other governmental or government-related entities. Fannie Maes and Freddie Macs are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. The Funds may 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 automobile loans, equipment leases, credit card receivables, or other collateral. In the event the underlying securities fail to perform, these investment vehicles could be forced to sell the assets and recognize losses on such assets, which could impact a Fund’s yield and your return. In addition, mortgage-backed securities may be supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance. However, there is no assurance that the guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.
 
Unlike traditional debt instruments, payments on these securities include both interest and a partial payment of principal. Prepayment risk, which results from prepayments of the principal of underlying loans, may shorten the effective maturities of these securities and may result in a Fund having to reinvest proceeds at a lower interest rate.
 
In addition to prepayment risk, investments in mortgage-backed securities, including those comprised of subprime mortgages, and investments in other asset-backed securities comprised of under-performing assets may be subject to a higher degree of credit risk, valuation risk, and liquidity risk. Additionally, although mortgages and mortgage-related securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that private guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.
 
Mortgage- and asset- backed securities are also subject to extension risk, which is the risk that rising interest rates could cause mortgages or other obligations underlying these securities to be paid more slowly than expected, increasing a Fund’s sensitivity to interest changes and causing its price to decline.
 
Floating Rate Loans
Janus Balanced Fund may invest in floating rate loans. Floating rate loans are debt securities that have floating interest rates, which adjust periodically, and are tied to a benchmark lending rate such as the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). LIBOR is a short-term interest rate that banks charge one another and is generally representative of the most competitive and current cash rates. 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. Floating rate loans may include fully funded term loans or revolving lines of credit.
 
Bank Loans
Janus Balanced Fund may invest in bank loans, which include institutionally-traded floating rate securities generally acquired as an assignment from another holder of, or participation interest in, loans originated by a bank or financial institution (the “Lender”) that acts as agent for all holders. The agent administers the terms of the loan, as specified in the loan agreement. When investing in a loan participation, the Fund has the right to receive payments of principal, interest and any fees to which it is entitled only from the Lender selling the loan agreement and only upon receipt by the Lender of payments from the borrower. The Fund generally has no right to enforce compliance with the terms of the loan agreement with the borrower. Assignments and participations involve credit, interest rate, and liquidity risk. Interest rates on floating rate securities adjust with general interest rate changes and/or issuer credit quality. The interest rates paid on a floating rate security in which a Fund invests are readjusted periodically to an increment over a designated benchmark rate, such as the one-month, three-month, six-month, or one-year LIBOR.

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The Fund may have difficulty trading assignments and participations to third parties. There may be restrictions on transfer and only limited opportunities may exist to sell such securities in secondary markets. As a result, the Fund may be unable to sell assignments or participations at the desired time or may be able to sell only at a price less than fair market value. The Fund utilizes an independent third party to value individual bank loans on a daily basis.
 
The average monthly value of borrowings outstanding under bank loan arrangements and the related rate range during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 is indicated in the table below:
 
                 
    Average Monthly
       
Fund   Value   Rates    
 
 
Core
               
Janus Balanced Fund
  $ 1,365,324     0%    
 
 
 
Short Sales
The Funds may engage in “short sales against the box.” Short sales against the box involve either selling short a security that the Funds own or selling short a security that the Funds have the right to obtain, for delivery at a specified date in the future. The Funds may enter into short sales against the box to hedge against anticipated declines in the market price of portfolio securities. The Funds do not deliver from their portfolios the securities sold short and do not immediately receive the proceeds of the short sale. The Funds borrow the securities sold short and receive proceeds from the short sale only when they deliver the securities to the lender. If the value of the securities sold short increases prior to the scheduled delivery date, the Funds lose the opportunity to participate in the gain.
 
The Funds may also engage in other short sales. The Funds may engage in short sales when the portfolio managers and/or investment personnel anticipate that a security’s market purchase price will be less than its borrowing price. To complete the transaction, the Funds must borrow the security to deliver it to the purchaser and buy that same security in the market to return it to the lender. No more than 10% of a Fund’s net assets may be invested in short sales of stocks, futures, swaps, structured notes, and uncovered written calls. The Funds may engage in short sales “against the box” and options for hedging purposes that are not subject to this 10% limit. Although the potential for gain as a result of a short sale is limited to the price at which a Fund sold the security short less the cost of borrowing the security, the potential for loss is theoretically unlimited because there is no limit to the cost of replacing the borrowed security. There is no assurance that a Fund will be able to close out a short position at a particular time or at an acceptable price. A gain or a loss will be recognized upon termination of a short sale. Short sales held by the Funds are fully collateralized by other securities, which are denoted in the accompanying Schedules of Investments (if applicable). The Funds are also required to pay the lender of the security any dividends or interest that accrues on a borrowed security during the period of the loan. Depending on the arrangements made with the broker or custodian, a Fund may or may not receive any payments (including interest) on collateral it has deposited with the broker. The Funds pay stock loan fees on assets borrowed from the security broker.
 
A Fund may also enter into short positions through derivative instruments such as option contracts, futures contracts and swap agreements which may expose the Fund to similar risks. To the extent that the Fund enters into short derivative positions, the Fund may be exposed to risks similar to those associated with short sales, including the risk that the Fund’s losses are theoretically unlimited.
 
Foreign Currency Translations
The Funds do 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.
 
Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and market risk. Risks may arise from the potential inability of a counterparty to meet the terms of a contract and from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.
 
When-Issued Securities
The Funds may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued or forward commitment basis. 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 Funds may hold liquid assets as collateral with the Funds’ custodian sufficient to cover the purchase price.
 
Exchange-Traded Funds
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of their assets in securities representing their specific index. As a shareholder of another investment company, a Fund would bear its pro rata portion of the other investment company’s expenses, including advisory fees, in addition to the expenses the Fund bears directly in connection with its own operations.
 
Exchange-Traded Notes
The Funds may invest directly in exchange-traded notes (“ETN”), which are senior, unsecured, unsubordinated debt securities whose returns are linked to a particular index and provide exposure to the total returns of various market indices, including indices linked to stocks, bonds, commodities and currencies. This type of debt security differs from other types of bonds and notes. ETN returns are based upon the performance of a market index minus applicable fees; no period coupon payments are distributed and no principal protections exist. ETNs do not pay cash distributions. Instead, the value of dividends, interest, and investment gains are captured in the Funds’ total return. The Funds will invest in these securities when desiring exposure to debt securities or commodities. When evaluating ETNs for investment, Janus Capital will consider the potential risks involved, expected tax efficiency, rate of return, and credit risk. When the Funds invest in ETNs, they will bear their proportionate share of any fees and expenses borne by the ETN. There may be restrictions on the Funds’ right to redeem their investment in an ETN, which are meant to be held until maturity. The Funds’ decision to sell their ETN holdings may be limited by the availability of a secondary market.
 
Equity-Linked Structured Notes
The Funds, except INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund, may invest in equity-linked structured notes. Equity-linked structured notes are derivative securities which are specially designed to combine the characteristics of one or more underlying securities and their equity derivatives in a single note form. The return and/or yield or income component may be based on the performance of the underlying equity securities, an equity index, and/or option positions. Equity-linked structured notes are typically offered in limited transactions by financial institutions in either registered or non-registered form. An investment in equity-linked structured notes creates exposure to the credit risk of the issuing financial institution, as well as to the market risk of the underlying securities. There is no guaranteed return of principal with these securities and the appreciation potential of these securities may be limited by a maximum payment or call right. In certain cases, equity-linked structured notes may be more volatile and less liquid than less complex securities or other types of fixed-income securities. Such securities may exhibit price behavior that does not correlate with other fixed-income securities.
 
Initial Public Offerings
The Funds may invest in initial public offerings (“IPOs”). IPOs and other investment techniques may have a magnified performance impact on a Fund with a small asset base. A Fund may not experience similar performance as its assets grow.
 
Additional Investment Risk
The Funds 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. INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund does not intend to invest in high-yield/high-risk bonds.
 
Counterparties
Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to a 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 a Fund. A Fund may be unable to recover its investments from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the exposure to counterparty risk in respect to financial assets approximates their carrying value as recorded in a Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
 
A 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 a Fund’s cash balances are invested in one or more money market funds, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. A 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 a Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.
 
Restricted Security Transactions
Restricted securities held by the Funds 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

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inability of the Funds 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.
 
Restricted Cash
As of April 30, 2009, Janus Contrarian Fund had restricted cash in the amount of $19,180,000. The restricted cash represents collateral received in relation to options contracts, swap agreements, futures contracts and short sales invested in by the Fund at April 30, 2009. The restricted cash is held at the Fund’s custodian, State Street Bank and Trust Company. The carrying value of the restricted cash approximates fair value.
 
Dividend Distributions
Dividends of net investment income for Janus Balanced Fund and Janus Growth and Income Fund are generally declared and distributed quarterly, and realized capital gains (if any) are distributed annually. The remaining Funds generally declare and distribute dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The majority of dividends and capital gains distributions from the Funds will be automatically reinvested into additional shares of that Fund, based on the discretion of the shareholder.
 
The 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 REIT’s taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Funds distribute such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.
 
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.
 
Federal Income Taxes
No provision for income taxes is included in the accompanying financial statements, as the Funds intend to distribute to shareholders all taxable investment income and realized gains and otherwise comply with Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies.
 
The Funds adopted the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes on June 29, 2007. FIN 48 requires an evaluation of tax positions taken (or expected to be taken) in the course of preparing the Funds’ tax returns to determine whether these positions meet a “more-likely-than-not” standard that, based on the technical merits, have a more than fifty percent likelihood of being sustained by a taxing authority upon examination. A tax position that meets the “more-likely-than-not” recognition threshold is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations.
 
FIN 48 requires management of the Funds to analyze all open tax years, fiscal years 2006-2008 as defined by Statute of Limitations, for all major jurisdictions, including federal tax authorities and certain state tax authorities. As of and during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds have no examinations in progress and are 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.
 
New Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 does not require new fair value measurements, but is applied to the extent that other accounting pronouncements require or permit fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 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. SFAS No. 157 was effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Funds’ investments defined pursuant to SFAS No. 157. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:
 
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
 
Level 2 – Prices determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing a security and are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. These may include quoted prices for similar

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securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, and others.
 
Level 3 – Prices determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or deemed less relevant (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing the security and would be based on the best information available in the circumstances.
 
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of April 30, 2009 to value each Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” and “Level 3 Valuation Reconciliation of Assets” (if required) in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.
 
In April 2009, FASB issued FASB staff position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly.” (“FSP 157-4”). FSP 157-4 provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”), when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased as well as guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly. FSP 157-4 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods ending after June 15, 2009. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of FSP 157-4 will have on the Funds’ financial statement disclosures.
 
In March 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS No. 161”), which requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of and gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is in the process of evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 161 on the Funds’ financial statement disclosures.
 
In September 2008, FASB issued a FASB Staff Position No. FAS 133-1 and FIN 45-4, “Disclosures about Credit Derivatives and Certain Guarantees: An Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 and FASB Interpretation No. 45” (the “Position”), which was effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2008. The Position amends FASB Statement No. 133 (“FAS 133”), Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, and also amends FASB Interpretation No. 45 (“FIN 45”), Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others. The amendments to FAS 133 include required disclosure for (i) the nature and terms of the credit derivative, reasons for entering into the credit derivative, the events or circumstances that would require the seller to perform under the credit derivative, and the current status of the payment/performance risk of the credit derivative, (ii) the maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the seller could be required to make under the credit derivative, (iii) the fair value of the credit derivative, and (iv) the nature of any recourse provisions and assets held either as collateral or by third parties. The amendments to FIN 45 require additional disclosures about the current status of the payment/performance risk of a guarantee. Management has evaluated the impact of SFAS No. 133-1 and FIN 45-4 and there is no impact on the Funds’ financial statement disclosures.
 
2.  Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates
 
The Funds pay a monthly advisory fee to Janus Capital based on average daily net assets and calculated at the annual rate shown in the table below for each Fund.
 
                 
    Average Daily Net
  Management
   
Fund   Assets of Fund   Fee (%)    
 
 
Core
               
Janus Balanced Fund
    All Asset Levels     0.55%    
Janus Contrarian Fund
    All Asset Levels     0.64%    
Janus Research Core Fund(1)
    All Asset Levels     0.60%    
Janus Growth and Income Fund
    All Asset Levels     0.62%    
Risk-Managed
               
INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund(2)
    All Asset Levels     0.50%    
Value
               
Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund(3)
    All Asset Levels     0.64%    
Perkins Small Cap Value Fund(4)
    All Asset Levels     0.72%    
 
 
 
(1) Formerly named Janus Fundamental Equity Fund.
(2) Formerly named INTECH Risk-Managed Stock Fund.
(3) Formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund.
(4) Formerly named Janus Small Cap Value Fund.
 
For Janus Contrarian Fund, INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund, Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund and Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the investment advisory fee is determined by calculating a base fee rate and applying a performance adjustment. The base fee rate is the same as the contractual investment advisory fee rate shown in the table above. The performance adjustment either increases or decreases the base

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fee rate depending on how well each Fund has performed relative to its benchmark, as shown below:
 
           
Fund   Benchmark Index    
 
 
Core
         
Janus Contrarian Fund
    S&P 500® Index    
Risk-Managed
         
INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund(1)
    S&P 500® Index    
Value
         
Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund(2)
    Russell Midcap® Value Index    
Perkins Small Cap Value Fund(3)
    Russell 2000® Value Index    
 
 
 
(1) Formerly named INTECH Risk-Managed Stock Fund.
(2) Formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund.
(3) Formerly named Janus Small Cap Value Fund.
 
At the “Special Meeting” of the shareholders of Perkins Small Cap Value Fund held on November 25, 2008, shareholders of the Fund approved an amended investment advisory agreement between Janus Investment Trust, on behalf of the Fund, and Janus Capital, changing the Fund’s investment advisory fee structure from an annual fixed rate of 0.72% of average daily net assets to an annual rate of 0.72% that adjusts up or down based upon the performance of the Fund’s Investor Shares relative to the Fund’s benchmark index, the Russell 2000® Value Index.
 
Only the base fee rate applied until January 2007 for INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund, February 2007 for Janus Contrarian Fund and Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund and will apply until January 2010 for Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, at which time the calculation of the performance adjustment applies as follows:
 
(Investment Advisory Fee = Base Fee Rate +/- Performance Adjustment)
 
The investment advisory fee paid to Janus Capital by each of the Funds listed above 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.
 
The performance measurement period generally is the previous 36 months, although no performance adjustment will be made until the Fund’s performance-based fee structure has been in effect for at least 12 months. When the Fund’s performance-based fee structure has been in effect for at least 12 months, but less than 36 months, the performance measurement period is equal to the time that has elapsed since the performance-based fee structure took effect. As noted above, any applicable Performance Adjustment began January 2007 for INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund and February 2007 for Janus Contrarian Fund and Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund and will begin January 2010 for Perkins Small Cap Value Fund.
 
No Performance Adjustment is applied unless the difference between the Fund’s investment performance and the cumulative investment record of the Fund’s benchmark index is 0.50% or greater (positive or negative) during the applicable performance measurement period. Because the Performance Adjustment is tied to the Fund’s performance relative to its benchmark index (and not its absolute performance), the Performance Adjustment could increase Janus Capital’s fee even if the Fund’s shares lose value during the performance measurement period and could decrease Janus Capital’s fee even if the Fund’s shares increase in value during the performance measurement period. For purposes of computing the Base Fee Rate and the Performance Adjustment, net assets are averaged over different periods (average daily net assets during the previous month for the Base Fee Rate, versus average daily net assets during the performance measurement period for the Performance Adjustment). Performance of the Fund is calculated net of expenses, whereas the Fund’s benchmark index does not have any fees or expenses. Reinvestment of dividends and distributions are included in calculating both the performance of the Fund and the Fund’s benchmark index. The Base Fee Rate is calculated and accrued daily. The Performance Adjustment is calculated monthly in arrears and is accrued evenly each day throughout the month. The investment fee is paid monthly in arrears.
 
The investment performance of Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund’s and Perkins Small Cap Value Fund’s Investor Shares (“Investor Shares”) for the performance measurement period is used to calculate the Performance Adjustment for these Funds’. After Janus Capital determines whether each Fund’s performance was above or below its benchmark index by comparing the investment performance of the Fund’s Investor Shares against the investment record of the benchmark index, Janus Capital applies the same Performance Adjustment (positive or negative) across each other class of shares of the Fund.
 
It is not possible to predict the effect of the Performance Adjustment on future overall compensation to Janus Capital since it depends on the performance of each Fund relative to the record of the Fund’s benchmark index and future changes to the size of each Fund.
 
The Fund’s prospectuses and statement of additional information contain additional information about performance-based fees. The amount shown as Advisory fees on the Statements of Operations reflects the Base Fee Rate plus/minus any Performance Adjustment.

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the following Funds recorded the Performance Adjustment as indicated in the table below:
 
           
    Performance
   
Fund   Fee    
 
 
Core
         
Janus Contrarian Fund
  $ (1,038,961)    
Risk-Managed
         
INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund(1)
    (139,162)    
Value
         
Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund(2)
    4,849,003    
 
 
 
(1) Formerly named INTECH Risk-Managed Stock Fund.
(2) Formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund.
 
INTECH Investment Management LLC (“INTECH”) (formerly Enhanced Investment Technologies, LLC) serves as subadviser to INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund. Janus Capital owns approximately 92% of INTECH.
 
The subadvisory fee rate paid by Janus Capital to INTECH is equal to 50% of the investment advisory fee paid by INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund to Janus Capital (net of any performance fee adjustment, if applicable, and reimbursements of expenses incurred or fees waived by Janus Capital).
 
On December 31, 2008, Janus Capital acquired an additional 50% ownership interest in Perkins Investment Management LLC (“Perkins”)(formerly named Perkins, Wolf, McDonnell and Company, LLC), increasing its interest from 30% to 80%. Perkins has been in the investment management business since 1984 and serves as investment adviser or subadviser to other Janus registered investment companies and other accounts. The same level of services is expected to be provided under the subadvisory arrangement as is currently provided. Janus Capital owns approximately 78% of Perkins.
 
Perkins serves as subadviser to Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund and Perkins Small Cap Value Fund. Effective January 1, 2009, Janus Capital pays Perkins a subadvisory fee equal to 50% of the investment advisory fees paid by the Funds to Janus Capital (net of any performance fee adjustments, if applicable, and reimbursements of expenses incurred or fees waived by Janus Capital). The subadvisory fee paid by Janus Capital to Perkins adjusts up or down based on the Funds’ performance relative to their respective benchmark indices over the performance measurement period.
 
Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”) receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.05% of the average daily net assets of INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund, Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund and Perkins Small Cap Value Fund for providing or procuring recordkeeping, subaccounting and other administrative services to the investors.
 
Until at least March 1, 2010, Janus Services has agreed to voluntarily waive the transfer agency fee payable so that the total operating expenses (excluding any items that are not normally considered operating expenses) of the Institutional Shares of Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund and Perkins Small Cap Value Fund do not exceed 0.77% and 0.79%, respectively. If applicable, amounts waived to the Funds by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statements of Operations.
 
Each Fund pays Janus Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital and the Funds’ transfer agent, an asset-weighted averaged annual fee based on the proportion of each Fund’s total net assets sold directly and the proportion of each Fund’s net assets sold through financial intermediaries. The applicable fee rates are 0.12% of net assets on the proportion of assets sold directly and 0.25% on the proportion of assets sold through intermediaries. In addition, Janus Services receives $4.00 per open shareholder account for each of the Funds (excluding Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund – Institutional Shares and Perkins Small Cap Value Fund – Institutional Shares) for transfer agent services.
 
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 Funds. 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 Funds as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is shown as of April 30, 2009 on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as an asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and a 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 Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statements 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. No deferred fees were distributed to any Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009.
 
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, Janus Capital assumed $4,842 of legal, consulting and Trustee costs and fees incurred by the funds in Janus Investment Fund, Janus Aspen Series and Janus Adviser Series (the “Portfolios”) in connection

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with the regulatory and civil litigation matters discussed in Note 6. These non-recurring costs were allocated to all Portfolios based on the Portfolios’ respective net assets as of July 31, 2004. No fees were allocated to the Portfolios that commenced operations after July 31, 2004. Additionally, all future non-recurring costs will be allocated to the Portfolios based on the Portfolios’ respective net assets on July 31, 2004. These “Non-recurring costs” and “Costs assumed by Janus Capital” are shown on the Statements of Operations.
 
Certain officers of the Funds may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Such officers receive no compensation from the Funds, except for the Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer. Effective January 1, 2006, the Funds began reimbursing the adviser for a portion of the compensation paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff of the Trust. Total compensation of $63,757 was paid by the Trust during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. Each Fund’s portion is reported as part of “Other Expenses” on the Statements of Operations.
 
A 2.00% redemption fee may be imposed on shares of INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund held for 90 days or less. This fee is paid to the Fund rather than Janus Capital, and is designed to deter excessive short-term trading and to offset the brokerage commissions, market impact, and other costs associated with changes in the Fund’s asset levels and cash flow due to short-term money movements in and out of the Fund. The redemption fee is accounted for as an addition to Paid-in-Capital.
 
Total redemption fees received by the Funds for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 are indicated in the table below:
 
           
    Redemption
   
Fund   Fee    
 
 
Risk-Managed
         
INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund(1)
  $ 7,882    
 
 
 
(1) Formerly named INTECH Risk-Manged Stock Fund.
 
The Funds’ expenses may be reduced by expense offsets from an unaffiliated custodian and/or transfer agent. Such credits or offsets are included in “Expense and Fee Offset” on the Statements of Operations (if applicable). The transfer agent fee offsets received during the period reduce “Transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities (if applicable). Custodian offsets received reduce “Custodian fees” on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities (if applicable). The Funds could have employed the assets used by the custodian and/or transfer agent to produce income if they had not entered into an expense offset arrangement.
 
Pursuant to the terms and conditions of an SEC exemptive order and the provisions of the 1940 Act, the Funds may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Funds may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles. The Funds are 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.
 
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the following Funds recorded distributions from affiliated investment companies as affiliated dividend income, and had the following affiliated purchases and sales:

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

                             
    Purchases
  Sales
  Dividend
  Value
   
    Shares/Cost   Shares/Cost   Income   at 4/30/09    
 
 
Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC
                           
Core
                           
Janus Balanced Fund
  $ 719,212,704   $ (628,363,657)   $ 71,717   $ 90,849,047    
Janus Contrarian Fund
    544,456,117     (434,558,251)     38,924     109,897,866    
Janus Research Core Fund(1)
    44,998,684     (44,897,181)     2,529     101,503    
Janus Growth and Income Fund
    242,158,568     (196,820,484)     29,798     45,338,084    
Risk-Managed
                           
INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund(2)
    6,486,077     (6,017,077)     400     469,000    
 
 
    $ 1,557,312,150   $ (1,310,656,650)   $ 143,368   $ 246,655,500    
 
 
Janus Institutional Cash Management Fund – Institutional Shares
                           
Core
                           
Janus Balanced Fund
  $ 56,401   $ (17,841,729)   $ 5,433   $    
Janus Growth and Income Fund
    368,822     (112,654,264)     179,957        
 
 
    $ 425,223   $ (130,495,993)   $ 185,390   $    
 
 
Janus Institutional Money Market Fund – Institutional Shares
                           
Core
                           
Janus Balanced Fund
  $ 25,703,877   $ (127,275,877)   $ 55,925   $    
Janus Contrarian Fund
    67,794,611     (95,855,611)     23,326        
Janus Research Core Fund(1)
    8,533,708     (12,312,708)     8,706        
Janus Growth and Income Fund
    116,008,138     (178,733,252)     359,217        
Risk-Managed
                           
INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund(2)
    946,000     (946,000)     172        
 
 
    $ 218,986,334   $ (415,123,448)   $ 447,346   $    
 
 
 
(1) Formerly named Janus Fundamental Equity Fund.
(2) Formerly named INTECH Risk-Managed Stock Fund.
 
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 Funds have elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses. 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 April 30, 2009 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 wash sale loss deferrals and passive foreign investment companies.

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                Net Tax
   
    Federal Tax
  Unrealized
  Unrealized
  Appreciation/
   
Fund   Cost   Appreciation   (Depreciation)   (Depreciation)    
 
 
Core
                           
Janus Balanced Fund
  $ 2,736,887,923   $ 178,543,282   $ (192,194,631)   $ (13,651,349)    
Janus Contrarian Fund
    4,104,118,235     295,624,450     (1,191,222,652)     (895,598,202)    
Janus Research Core Fund(1)
    586,010,395     26,572,650     (143,092,184)     (116,519,534)    
Janus Growth and Income Fund
    3,440,536,361     290,879,525     (588,692,446)     (297,812,921)    
Risk-Managed
                           
INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund(2)
    227,420,114     10,083,568     (30,958,241)     (20,874,673)    
Value
                           
Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund(3)
    7,061,853,800     344,012,150     (1,324,748,306)     (980,736,156)    
Perkins Small Cap Value Fund(4)
    1,025,047,771     73,454,126     (178,701,315)     (105,247,189)    
 
 
 
(1) Formerly named Janus Fundamental Equity Fund.
(2) Formerly named INTECH Risk-Managed Stock Fund.
(3) Formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund.
(4) Formerly named Janus Small Cap Value Fund.
 
Net capital loss carryovers as of October 31, 2008 are indicated in the table below. These losses may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future taxable gains distributions. The following table shows the expiration dates of the carryovers.
 

Capital Loss Carryover Expiration Schedule
For the year ended October 31, 2008
                                               
    October
  October
  October
  October
  October
  October
  Accumulated
   
Fund   31, 2009   31, 2010   31, 2011   31, 2012   31, 2013   31, 2016   Capital Losses    
 
 
Core
                                             
Janus Balanced Fund(1)
  $ (2,173,495)   $ (2,173,497)   $   $   $   $   $ (4,346,992)    
Janus Contrarian Fund(1)
    (25,915,071)         (39,096,971)     (38,648,243)     (22,132,836)         (125,793,121)    
Janus Growth and Income Fund(1)
    (16,656,645)     (8,328,322)                 (443,465,071)     (468,450,038)    
Risk-Managed
                                             
INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund(2)
                        (24,849,489)     (24,849,489)    
 
 
 
(1) Capital loss carryovers subject to annual limitations.
(2) Formerly named INTECH Risk-Managed Stock Fund.
 
During the year ended October 31, 2008, the following capital loss carryovers were utilized by the Funds as indicated in the table below.
                                               
                            Capital Loss
   
Fund                           Carryover Utilized    
 
 
Core
                                             
Janus Balanced Fund
                                      $ 2,173,497    
Janus Contrarian Fund
                                        25,915,071    
 
 
 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 
4.  Capital Share Transactions
 
                                                                                         
For the six-month period
                                           
ended April 30, 2009
                                           
(unaudited)
                                  INTECH Risk-
   
and the fiscal year ended
                          Janus Growth
  Managed Core
   
October 31, 2008
  Janus Balanced Fund   Janus Contrarian Fund   Janus Research Core Fund(1)   and Income Fund   Fund(2)    
(all numbers in thousands)   2009   2008   2009   2008   2009   2008   2009   2008   2009   2008    
 
Transactions in Fund Shares:
                                                                                       
Shares sold
    21,209       31,503       17,481       117,238       1,178       3,500       5,812       12,153       1,626       2,290          
Reinvested dividends and distributions
    6,656       6,053       15,986       19,442       1,752       3,361       754       20,695       425       3,083          
Shares repurchased
    (13,795)       (26,010)       (66,073)       (175,169)       (5,285)       (9,876)       (18,659)       (40,872)       (3,482)       (10,703)          
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Fund Shares
    14,070       11,546       (32,606)       (34,489)       (2,355)       (3,015)       (12,093)       (8,024)       (1,431)       (5,330)          
Shares Outstanding, Beginning of Period
    114,741       103,195       360,467       398,956       34,736       37,751       152,777       160,801       24,180       29,510          
Shares Outstanding, End of Period
    128,811       114,741       327,861       360,467       32,381       34,736       140,684       152,777       22,749       24,180          
 
                                         
For the six-month period
                   
ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Perkins Mid Cap
  Perkins Small Cap
   
and the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
  Value Fund(3)   Value Fund(4)    
(all numbers in thousands)   2009   2008   2009   2008    
 
Transactions in Fund Shares – Investor Shares:
                                       
Shares sold
    105,762       148,804       2,873       3,686          
Reinvested dividends and distributions
    20,201       29,599       3,492       5,452          
Shares repurchased
    (67,278)       (89,231)       (12,009)       (10,318)          
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Fund Shares
    58,685       89,172       (5,644)       (1,180)          
Shares Outstanding, Beginning of Period
    310,982       221,810       27,987       29,167          
Shares Outstanding, End of Period
    369,667       310,982       22,343       27,987          
Transactions in Fund Shares – Institutional Shares:
                                       
Shares sold
    3,427       5,204       5,871       8,389          
Reinvested dividends and distributions
    1,183       4,494       3,864       5,149          
Shares repurchased
    (8,647)       (21,053)       (4,984)       (10,014)          
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Fund Shares
    (4,037)       (11,355)       4,751       3,524          
Shares Outstanding, Beginning of Period
    21,815       33,170       30,896       27,372          
Shares Outstanding, End of Period
    17,778       21,815       35,647       30,896          
 
(1) Formerly named Janus Fundamental Equity Fund.
(2) Formerly named INTECH Risk-Managed Stock Fund.
(3) Formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund.
(4) Formerly named Janus Small Cap Value Fund.
5.  Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities
 
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding short-term securities and options contracts) was as follows:
                             
            Purchases of Long-
  Proceeds from Sales
   
    Purchases of
  Proceeds from Sales
  Term U.S. Government
  of Long-Term U.S.
   
Fund   Securities   of Securities   Obligations   Government Obligations    
 
 
Core
                           
Janus Balanced Fund
  $ 1,924,315,596   $ 1,613,404,103   $ 972,706,677   $ 1,077,357,333    
Janus Contrarian Fund
    1,213,402,609     1,573,408,915            
Janus Research Core Fund(1)
    140,614,043     183,397,934            
Janus Growth and Income Fund
    778,189,614     789,853,053            
Risk-Managed
                           
INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund(2)
    123,291,048     136,926,366            
Value
                           
Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund(3)
    2,787,003,555     2,439,553,435            
Perkins Small Cap Value Fund(4)
    282,878,692     437,327,027            
 
 
 
(1) Formerly named Janus Fundamental Equity Fund.
(2) Formerly named INTECH Risk-Managed Stock Fund.
(3) Formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund.
(4) Formerly named Janus Small Cap Value Fund.

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6.  Pending Legal Matters
 
In the fall of 2003, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Office of the New York State Attorney General (“NYAG”), the Colorado Attorney General (“COAG”), and the Colorado Division of Securities (“CDS”) announced that they were investigating alleged frequent trading practices in the mutual fund industry. On August 18, 2004, Janus Capital announced that it had reached final settlements with the SEC, the NYAG, the COAG, and the CDS related to such regulators’ investigations into Janus Capital’s frequent trading arrangements.
 
A number of civil lawsuits were brought against Janus Capital and certain of its affiliates, the Janus funds, and related entities and individuals based on allegations similar to those announced by the above regulators and were filed in several state and federal jurisdictions. Such lawsuits alleged a variety of theories for recovery including, but not limited to, the federal securities laws, other federal statutes (including ERISA), and various common law doctrines. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred these actions to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland (the “Court”) for coordinated proceedings. On September 29, 2004, five consolidated amended complaints were filed with the Court, four of which still remain: (i) claims by a putative class of investors in certain Janus funds asserting claims on behalf of the investor class (Marini, et al. v. Janus Investment Fund, et al., U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, Case No. 04-CV-00497); (ii) derivative claims by investors in certain Janus funds ostensibly on behalf of such funds (Steinberg et al. v. Janus Capital Management, LLC et al., U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, Case No. 04-CV-00518); (iii) claims on behalf of participants in the Janus 401(k) plan (Wangberger v. Janus Capital Group Inc., 401(k) Advisory Committee, et al., U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, Case No. JFM-05-2711); and (iv) claims by a putative class of shareholders of Janus Capital Group Inc. (“JCGI”) asserting claims on behalf of the shareholders (Wiggins, et al. v. Janus Capital Group, Inc., et al., U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, Case No. 04-CV-00818). Each of the complaints initially named JCGI and/or Janus Capital as a defendant. In addition, the following were also named as defendants in one or more of the actions: Janus Investment Fund (“JIF”), Janus Aspen Series (“JAS”), Janus Adviser Series (“JAD”), Janus Distributors LLC, INTECH Investment Management LLC (“INTECH”) (formerly named Enhanced Investment Technologies, LLC), Bay Isle Financial LLC (“Bay Isle”), Perkins Investment Management LLC (“Perkins”) (formerly named Perkins, Wolf, McDonnell and Company, LLC), the Advisory Committee of the Janus 401(k) plan, and the current or former directors of JCGI.
 
On August 25, 2005, the Court entered orders dismissing most of the claims asserted against Janus Capital and its affiliates by fund investors in the Marini and Steinberg cases (actions (i) and (ii) above) except certain claims under Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and under Section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). On December 30, 2008, the Court granted partial summary judgment in Janus Capital’s favor with respect to Plaintiffs’ damage demand as it relates to what was categorized as “approved” market timing based on the Court’s finding that there was no evidence that investors suffered damages that exceed the $50 million they are entitled to receive under the regulatory settlement. The Court did not grant summary judgment on the remaining causes of action and requested the parties to submit additional briefing with respect to what was categorized as “unapproved” market timing. Having completed the supplemental briefing, the parties are awaiting a ruling from the Court. On August 15, 2006, the Wangberger complaint in the 401(k) plan class action (action (iii) above) was dismissed by the Court with prejudice. The plaintiff appealed that dismissal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which reversed the order of dismissal and remanded the case back to the Court for further proceedings. Finally, a Motion to Dismiss the Wiggins suit (action (iv) above) was granted and the matter was dismissed in May 2007. Plaintiffs appealed that dismissal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. In May 2009, the Fourth Circuit reversed the order of dismissal and remanded the case back to the Court for further proceedings.
 
In addition to the lawsuits described above, the Auditor of the State of West Virginia (“Auditor”), in his capacity as securities commissioner, initiated administrative proceedings against many of the defendants in the market timing cases (including JCGI and Janus Capital) and, as a part of its relief, is seeking disgorgement and other monetary relief based on similar market timing allegations (In the Matter of Janus Capital Group Inc. et al., Before the Securities Commissioner, State of West Virginia, Summary Order No. 05-1320). In September 2006, JCGI and Janus Capital filed their answer to the Auditor’s summary order instituting proceedings as well as a Motion to Discharge Order to Show Cause. This action is pending.
 
During 2007, two lawsuits were filed against Janus Management Holdings Corporation (“Janus Holdings”), an affiliate of JCGI, by former Janus portfolio managers, alleging that Janus Holdings unilaterally implemented certain changes to compensation in violation of prior agreements (Edward Keely v. Janus Holdings, Denver District Court, Case No. 2007CV7366; Tom Malley v. Janus Holdings, Denver District Court, Case No. 2007CV10719). These complaints allege some or all of the following claims in addition to other allegations: (1) breach of contract; (2) willful and wanton breach of contract; (3) breach of good faith and fair dealing; and (4) estoppel. Janus Holdings filed Answers to these complaints denying any liability for these claims. On

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

May 8, 2009, after a four-day trial in the Keely matter, the jury found in favor of Plaintiff. The Court entered judgment in Keely’s favor for approximately $4.8 million in damages plus pre- and post- judgment interest, attorneys’ fees, and damage enhancement under the Colorado Wage Act. Janus Holdings is evaluating all of its options, including the possibility of an appeal. Trial in the Malley matter has not yet been set.
 
Additional lawsuits may be filed against certain of the Janus funds, Janus Capital, and related parties in the future. Janus Capital does not currently believe that these pending actions will materially affect its ability to continue providing services it has agreed to provide to the Janus funds.
 
7.  Subsequent Event
 
The Board of Trustees of Janus Adviser Series (“JAD”), a registered investment company advised by Janus Capital, has approved an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”) pursuant to which certain JAD Funds will merge with and into, and be acquired by, corresponding similarly managed funds of the Janus Investment Fund Trust. Under the Plan, INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund, Janus Balanced Fund, Janus Contrarian Fund, Janus Enterprise Fund, Janus Flexible Bond Fund, Janus Fund, Janus Growth and Income Fund, Janus High-Yield Fund, Janus Orion Fund, Janus Overseas Fund, Janus Research Core Fund, Janus Triton Fund, Janus Worldwide Fund, Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, and Perkins Small Cap Value Fund will acquire assets and liabilities from similarly managed JAD Funds. The merger is a part of several significant enhancements Janus Capital has recently undertaken to reorganize and simplify its mutual fund offerings by creating one combined mutual fund platform. The closing date of the merger is expected to be on or about July 6, 2009. For more information regarding these changes, please refer to the March 17, 2009 Supplement to the Prospectus.

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Additional Information (unaudited)

 
Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record
 
A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to their portfolio securities is available: (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-525-3713 (toll free); (ii) on the Funds’ website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding each 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 Funds file their 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 Funds’ 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 1-800-525-3713 (toll free).
 
Approval of Advisory Agreements During the Period
 
In this disclosure, each fund and portfolio of Janus Investment Fund are referred to as “Fund” and, collectively, as “Funds.”
 
The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund, none of whom has ever been affiliated with Janus Capital (“Independent Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund and, as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the three Funds that utilize subadvisers.
 
In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed a substantial amount of information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Independent Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed a considerable amount of information and analysis provided by their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Independent Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Independent 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, 2008, 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 February 1, 2009 through February 1, 2010, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement, except that with respect to Janus Worldwide Fund, the Trustees approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for an interim period of three months, to assess the steps Janus Capital had taken or proposed to take to improve long-term Fund performance. At a meeting held on March 12, 2009, the Trustees again considered the investment advisory agreement for Janus Worldwide Fund, and after consideration of information previously provided to them, as well as updated information regarding the steps taken or planned to improve the Fund’s long-term performance, the Trustees approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for another interim period of three months, to continue their assessment of Janus Capital’s efforts to improve long-term Fund performance.
 
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.
 
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 and strategy 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 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, serving as the Funds’ administrator, monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, producing shareholder reports, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, communicating with shareholders and overseeing the activities of other service providers, including

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Additional Information (unaudited) (continued)

monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.
 
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 quality of those services had been consistent with or superior to quality norms in the industry and 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 continuing ability to attract well-qualified personnel.
 
Performance of the Funds
The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Lipper, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. They concluded that the performance of many Funds was good to very good under current market conditions. Although the performance of some Funds lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Trustees also concluded that Janus Capital had taken or was taking appropriate steps to address those instances of under-performance. With respect to Janus Worldwide Fund, at the December 9, 2008 meeting the Trustees considered the continuing underperformance of the Fund, and requested that Janus Capital consider additional steps to improve long-term Fund performance. At the March 12, 2009 meeting, the Trustees requested that Janus Capital promptly report to the Trustees regarding the completion of steps that Janus Capital planned to take in an effort to improve the Fund’s long-term performance.
 
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 Lipper. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and administrative) fees for most of the Funds, after applicable contractual expense limitations, was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by Lipper.
 
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. They concluded that the compensation methodology provided a good alignment of the interests of the portfolio managers with the interests of Fund shareholders.
 
The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital to its separate account clients and to its subadvised funds (for which Janus Capital provides only 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 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 administrative 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 that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the spread between the average fee rates charged to the Funds and the fee rates that Janus Capital charged to its separate account clients was significantly smaller than the average spread for such fee rates of other advisers, based on publicly available data and research conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant.
 
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 in allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates among 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 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, based on the information available and taking those factors into account, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was not unreasonable.
 
The Trustees concluded that the management fees and other compensation 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

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similar strategies and the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients. The Trustees also concluded that the overall expense ratio of each Fund was reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund and any expense limitations 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 Funds increase. They noted that, although most Funds pay advisory fees at a fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, the management fee rate paid by each Fund, after any contractual expense limitations, was below the mean management fee rate of the Fund’s peer group identified by Lipper; and, 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 many of the Funds have declined in the past few years, the 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 several Funds that have caused or will cause 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, 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 economies of scale at the current asset level of the Fund.
 
Other Benefits to Janus Capital
The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 their portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s 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 pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital 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 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 success of any 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 Funds.
 
After full consideration of the above factors, as well as other factors, all of the Trustees, each of whom is an Independent Trustee, concluded that the proposed continuation of the investment advisory agreement and, if applicable, the subadvisory agreement for each Fund for another year was in the best interest of the respective Funds and their shareholders, except for Janus Worldwide Fund. With respect to that Fund, at their December 9, 2008 meeting the Trustees approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for an interim period of three months, to assess the steps Janus Capital had taken or propose to take to improve long-term Fund performance. At their March 12, 2009 meeting the Trustees approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for that Fund for another interim period of three months, to continue their assessment of Janus Capital’s efforts to improve the Fund’s long-term performance. The Trustees also noted that they had previously approved revised and/or new investment advisory and subadvisory agreements for each Fund subadvised by Perkins Investment Management LLC, and that such amended or new agreements were not effective unless approved by those Funds’ shareholders.

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Explanations of Charts, Tables and
Financial Statements (unaudited)

 
1.  Performance Overviews
 
Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in each Fund (from inception) with one or more widely used market indices. The hypothetical example does not represent the returns of any particular investment.
 
When comparing the performance of a Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices do not include brokerage commissions that would be incurred if you purchased the individual securities in the index. They also do not include taxes payable on dividends and interest or operating expenses incurred if you maintained a Fund invested in the index.
 
Average annual total returns are also quoted for each Fund. 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 and unsubsidized ratios for the past fiscal year. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting a Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and/or Janus Services and reflects a Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Both the total annual fund operating expenses ratio and net annual fund operating expenses ratio are based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The ratios also include expenses indirectly incurred by the Fund as a result of investing in other investment companies or pooled investments, which are not reflected in the “Financial Highlights” of this report. As a result, these ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report. All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
2.  Schedules of Investments
 
Following the performance overview section is each Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the industry concentrations and types of securities held in each 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.
 
Funds that invest in foreign securities also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund’s exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country in which the company is incorporated. Each Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Bloomberg L.P.
 
2a. Forward Currency Contracts
 
A table listing forward currency contracts follows each Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable). Forward currency contracts are agreements to deliver or receive a preset amount of currency at a future date. Forward currency contracts are used to hedge against foreign currency risk in the Fund’s long-term holdings.
 
The table provides the name of the foreign currency, the settlement date of the contract, the amount of the contract, the value of the currency in U.S. dollars and the amount of unrealized gain or loss. The amount of unrealized gain or loss reflects the change in currency exchange rates from the time the contract was opened to the last day of the reporting period.
 
2b. Futures
 
A table listing futures contracts follows each Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable). Futures contracts are contracts that obligate the buyer to receive and the seller to deliver an instrument or money at a specified price on a specified date. Futures are used to hedge against adverse movements in securities prices, currency risk or interest rates.
 
The table provides the name of the contract, number of contracts held, the expiration date, the principal amount, value and the amount of unrealized gain or loss. The amount of unrealized gain or loss reflects the marked-to-market amount for the last day of the reporting period.
 
2c. Options
 
A table listing written options contracts follows each Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable). Written options contracts are contracts that obligate a Fund to sell or purchase an underlying security at a fixed price, upon exercise of the option. Options are used to hedge against adverse movements in securities prices, currency risk or interest rates.
 
The table provides the name of the contract, number of contracts held, the expiration date, exercise price, value and premiums received.

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3.  Statement of Assets and Liabilities
 
This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Funds on the last day of the reporting period.
 
The Funds’ 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 stocks owned and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Funds’ 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 Funds’ net assets. Because Funds 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 Funds’ net assets (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.
 
4.  Statement of Operations
 
This statement details the Funds’ income, expenses, gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and appreciation or depreciation of current Fund holdings.
 
The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from stocks and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Funds.
 
The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Funds, 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 increase or decrease in the value of securities held in the Funds. The Funds realize a gain (or loss) when they sell their position in a particular security. An unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Funds 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.
 
5.  Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
These statements report the increase or decrease in the Funds’ net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Funds’ net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends, distributions and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Funds’ 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 Funds’ investment performance. The Funds’ net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends, the Funds’ net assets will not be affected. If you compare each Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to the “Reinvested dividends and distributions,” you will notice that dividend distributions had little effect on each Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of Janus investors reinvest their distributions.
 
The reinvestment of dividends is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Funds through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. “Redemption Fees” (if applicable) refers to the fee paid to the Funds for shares held for 90 days or less by a shareholder. The Funds’ net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Funds.
 
6.  Financial Highlights
 
This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect each Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods. Not only does this table provide you with total return, it also reports total distributions, asset size, expense 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 per share, which comprises dividends and interest income earned on securities held by the Fund. Following is the total of gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Dividends and distributions are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the average annual total return reported the last day of the period.
 
Also included are the expense ratios, or the percentage of average net assets that were used to cover operating expenses during the period. Expense ratios vary across the Funds for a number of reasons, including the differences in management fees, the frequency of dividend payments and the extent of foreign investments, which entail greater transaction costs.
 
The Funds’ expenses may be reduced through expense-reduction arrangements. These arrangements may include the use of balance credits or transfer agent fee offsets. The Statement of Operations reflects total expenses before any such offset, the amount of the offset and the net expenses. The

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Explanations of Charts, Tables and
Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

expense ratios listed in the Financial Highlights reflect total expenses prior to any expense offset (gross expense ratio) and after the expense offsets (net expense ratio). Both expense ratios reflect expenses after waivers (reimbursements), if applicable.
 
The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of a Fund during the reporting period. Don’t confuse this ratio with a Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of a Fund’s yield because it doesn’t 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 a Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the size asset of a Fund, the nature of the Fund’s investments and the investment style of the portfolio manager. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is turned over in a 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 portfolio is traded every six months.

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Shareholder Meeting (unaudited)

 
A Special Meeting of Shareholders of Janus Small Cap Value Fund and Janus Mid Cap Value Fund was held October 30, 2008 and adjourned and reconvened on November 25, 2008 and December 16, 2008, respectively. At the meeting, the following matters were voted on and approved by the Shareholders. Each vote reported represents one dollar of net asset value held on the record date of the meeting. The results of the Special Meeting of Shareholders are noted below.
 
Proposal 1
 
To approve a new subadvisory agreement between Janus Capital Management LLC and Perkins, Wolf, McDonnell and Company, LLC, with respect to Janus Mid Cap Value Fund, so that Perkins, Wolf, McDonnell and Company, LLC can continue to serve as Janus Mid Cap Value Fund’s subadviser.
 
                                                           
          Number of Votes        
Fund   Record Date Votes     Affirmative   Against   Abstain   Broker Non-Vote        
  Janus Mid Cap Value Fund       7,461,933,731         3,193,308,226       132,040,290       163,240,661       619,409,843              
                                                           
 
Proposal 2
 
To approve a new subadvisory agreement between Janus Capital Management LLC and Perkins, Wolf, McDonnell and Company, LLC, with respect to Janus Small Cap Value Fund, so that Perkins, Wolf, McDonnell and Company, LLC can continue to serve as Janus Small Cap Value Fund’s subadviser.
 
                                                           
          Number of Votes        
Fund   Record Date Votes     Affirmative   Against   Abstain   Broker Non-Vote        
  Janus Small Cap Value Fund       1,303,681,550         651,361,230       7,648,627       11,071,797       -              
                                                           
 
Proposal 3
 
To approve an amended and restated investment advisory agreement between Janus Capital Management LLC and Janus Investment Fund, on behalf of Janus Mid Cap Value Fund, to reallocate the obligation to compensate any subadviser engaged by Janus Capital.
 
                                                           
          Number of Votes        
Fund   Record Date Votes     Affirmative   Against   Abstain   Broker Non-Vote        
  Janus Mid Cap Value Fund       7,461,933,731         3,100,642,860       184,505,111       203,441,228       619,409,821              
                                                           
 
Proposal 4
 
To approve an amended and restated investment advisory agreement between Janus Capital Management LLC and Janus Investment Fund, on behalf of Janus Small Cap Value Fund, to reallocate the obligation to compensate any subadviser engaged by Janus Capital, and to change the investment advisory fee rate from a fixed rate to a rate that adjusts up or down based upon Janus Small Cap Value Fund’s performance relative to its benchmark index, the Russell 2000® Value Index.
 
                                                           
          Number of Votes            
Fund   Record Date Votes     Affirmative   Against   Abstain   Broker Non-Vote        
  Janus Small Cap Value Fund       1,303,681,550         644,675,135       11,890,368       13,516,108       44              
                                                           

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Percentage of Total Outstanding Votes     Percentage Voted        
Affirmative   Against   Abstain   Broker Non-Vote     Affirmative   Against   Abstain   Broker Non-Vote        
  42.79%       1.77%       2.19%       8.30%         77.74%       3.21%       3.97%       15.08%              
                                                                           
 
 


 
                                                                           
Percentage of Total Outstanding Votes     Percentage Voted        
Affirmative   Against   Abstain   Broker Non-Vote     Affirmative   Against   Abstain   Broker Non-Vote        
  49.96%       0.59%       0.85%       0.00%         97.21%       1.14%       1.65%       0.00%              
                                                                           
 
 


 
                                                                           
Percentage of Total Outstanding Votes     Percentage Voted        
Affirmative   Against   Abstain   Broker Non-Vote     Affirmative   Against   Abstain   Broker Non-Vote        
  41.55%       2.47%       2.73%       8.30%         75.48%       4.49%       4.95%       15.08%              
                                                                           
 
 



 
                                                                           
Percentage of Total Outstanding Votes     Percentage Voted        
Affirmative   Against   Abstain   Broker Non-Vote     Affirmative   Against   Abstain   Broker Non-Vote        
  49.45%       0.91%       1.04%       0.00%         96.21%       1.77%       2.02%       0.00%              
                                                                           

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Notes

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Notes

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.
 
Asset Allocation
Janus asset allocation portfolios invest in several underlying mutual funds, rather than individual securities, in an attempt to offer investors an instantly diversified portfolio. Janus Smart Portfolios are unique in their combination of funds that leverage the fundamental research approach of Janus with funds supported by the risk-managed, mathematical investment process of INTECH (a Janus subsidiary).
 
Growth
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.
 
Core
Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. These funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and for certain funds, some degree of income.
 
Risk-Managed
Our risk-managed 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
Janus value funds invest in companies they believe are poised for a turnaround or are trading at a significant discount to fair value. The goal is to gain unique insight into a company’s true value and identify and evaluate potential catalysts that may unlock shareholder value.
 
International & Global
Janus international and global 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.
 
Bond & Money Market
Janus bond 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 maximum current income consistent with stability of capital.
 
For more information about our funds, go to janus.com.
Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 1-800-525-3713 or download the file from janus.com. Read it carefully before you invest or send money.
 
An investment in a money market fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund.
 
       
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2009 Semiannual Report
Janus International & Global Funds
 
Janus Global Opportunities Fund
Janus Global Research Fund
Janus Overseas Fund
Janus Worldwide Fund
 

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Table of Contents

 
            Janus International & Global Funds
     
Co-Chief Investment Officers’ Letter to Shareholders
  1
Useful Information About Your Fund Report
  4
Management Commentary and Schedules of Investments
   
Janus Global Opportunities Fund
  5
Janus Global Research Fund
  12
Janus Overseas Fund
  21
Janus Worldwide Fund
  28
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
  36
Statements of Operations
  37
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
  38
Financial Highlights
  40
Notes to Schedules of Investments
  42
Notes to Financial Statements
  45
Additional Information
  57
Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements
  60
 
 
Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 1-800-525-3713 or download the file from janus.com. Read it carefully before you invest or send money.


 

 
Co-Chief Investment Officers’ Letter to the Shareholders (unaudited)

(JONATHAN COLEMAN PHOTO)
Jonathan Coleman
Co-Chief Investment
Officer
 
(GIBSON SMITH PHOTO)
Gibson Smith
Co-Chief Investment
Officer
 

 
Dear Shareholder,
 
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your investment with Janus. During the past six months we have seen some of the most challenging market and economic conditions in a generation. Throughout these turbulent times, we have maintained our disciplined, long-term investment approach and research-driven philosophy.
 
As a result, our long-term results generally remained strong relative to our peers. For the one-year period ended April 30, 2009, 50% of Janus retail funds ranked within Lipper’s top two quartiles. Looking longer-term, 85% of our funds achieved first- or second-quartile Lipper rankings for the three-year period and 86% ranked in Lipper’s top two quartiles for the five-year period ended April 30, 2009. (Lipper rankings are based on total returns. See complete rankings on page 3.)
 
Major Market Themes
 
Despite a relatively strong finish, most markets were modestly lower as the most recent six-month period (ended April 30, 2009) came to a close. Consequences from the credit crisis and recession concerns dictated market performance for much of the period. U.S. markets reached 12-year lows and most global markets declined to 5-year lows in March, before rallying late in the period.
 
The U.S. economy was still in the throes of a recession at period end. Declining asset values in U.S. residential real estate continued to weigh on financial institutions and their ability to extend credit to consumers. Compounding the headwinds for the consumer was a labor market that continued to struggle with more than 5.7 million jobs lost since January 2008. However, late in the period, some signs emerged that the rate of decline in the U.S. economy could be slowing. Retail sales improved through April (though they remained at low absolute levels) and mortgage applications were on the rise in March and April. A slowing in the rate of decline in U.S. manufacturing and consumer confidence indicators provided some additional support to the equity markets.
 
Improving credit markets, better-than expected earnings reports from some large banks and easing of accounting rules for banks’ troubled assets, also helped to fuel the late period rally, suggesting to the market that the ailing banking industry could be on the mend. Financials remained the worst performing global sector during the six-month period, despite leading the rally off of the March lows. Materials and information technology outperformed, posting modest gains while growth stocks significantly outperformed value stocks. Stocks of mid-sized companies were the strongest performers in the period while large-cap stocks topped small-caps. Within fixed income, the flight-to-quality that was strongly evident in the second half of 2008 finally eased beginning in January. Driven by the performance of the lower quality debt, high-yield corporate spreads relative to Treasuries narrowed. Long-term government bond yields rebounded from historic lows reached in December.
 
Outlook
 
At the end of the period, we were encouraged by the slowing in the rate of decline in the U.S. and global economies and the continued progress toward normalization in the credit markets. Though we were pleased to see stocks on the rise, we believe it may be some time before credit markets return to normal and the economy and equity markets fully recover.
 
We think the moves to date by central banks and governments worldwide will help the global economy recover. However, their actions will likely take time to work and could, in the longer term, fuel inflation. That said, we are not overly concerned about inflation rising over the near term, nor do we believe economic growth will necessarily return to the rapid pace of recent years. Looking forward, the economy will likely be characterized by de-leveraging across consumers and businesses, and a higher personal savings rate.
 
Given that we have not seen a significant differentiation of fundamentals expressed in stock prices yet, we feel the opportunities for bottom-up, research-driven security selection are tremendous. Our unconstrained approach to research fosters an entrepreneurial culture that encourages our investment team to “go anywhere” to find the most compelling investment ideas around the globe. And we believe we have the right team in place to take advantage of this period in history.
 
We sincerely appreciate your continued investment in Janus funds. We recognize the confidence that you have placed in us

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Continued

and we continue in our quest to deliver strong, consistent fund performance to you, our investors.
 
Sincerely,
 
 
(-s- JONATHAN COLEMAN)
 
Jonathan Coleman
Co-Chief Investment Officer
 
(-s- GIBSON SMITH)
 
Gibson Smith
Co-Chief Investment Officer
 
 
The opinions are those of the authors as of April 30, 2009 and are subject to change at any time due to changes in market or economic conditions. The comments should not be construed as a recommendation of individual holdings or market sectors, but as an illustration of broader themes. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
Rankings discussed do not indicate positive fund performance. Most funds have experienced negative or poor short-term performance.

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Lipper Rankings (unaudited)

                                                     
        Lipper Rankings – Based on total returns as of 4/30/09
         
        One Year   Three Year   Five Year   Ten Year   Since Inception   Since PM Inception
        Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
    Lipper Category   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds
 
Janus Investment Fund
(Inception Date)
                                                   
Janus Fund (2/70)
  Large-Cap Growth Funds   52   435/844   40   284/724   39   233/610   60   184/310   15   3/20   47   380/808
 
 
Janus Enterprise Fund(1) (9/92)
  Mid-Cap Growth Funds   52   286/550   10   43/476   8   30/393   77   142/184   32   14/43   25   130/528
 
 
Janus Orion Fund (6/00)
  Multi-Cap Growth Funds   96   438/457   22   77/349   4   10/290   N/A   N/A   25   43/174   86   381/443
 
 
Janus Research Fund(1) (5/93)
  Large-Cap Growth Funds   80   672/844   19   132/724   12   72/610   44   134/310   4   3/87   17   118/710
 
 
Janus Triton Fund(1) (2/05)
  Small-Cap Growth Funds   3   15/587   1   5/501   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   1   1/443   1   4/508
 
 
Janus Twenty Fund* (4/85)
  Large-Cap Growth Funds   80   668/844   1   1/724   1   2/610   21   63/310   5   2/40   35   283/824
 
 
Janus Venture Fund* (4/85)
  Small-Cap Growth Funds   48   279/587   36   176/501   34   136/408   65   132/204   10   1/10   27   77/286
 
 
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund (12/98)
  Global Healthcare/Biotechnology Funds   75   39/51   45   21/46   54   24/44   19   3/15   15   2/13   29   15/51
 
 
Janus Global Technology Fund (12/98)
  Global Science & Technology Funds   18   14/81   16   12/76   28   19/69   29   6/20   25   5/19   25   19/76
 
 
Janus Balanced Fund(1) (9/92)
  Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Moderate Funds   3   12/524   2   4/385   1   2/290   11   15/148   4   1/27   1   2/346
 
 
Janus Contrarian Fund (2/00)
  Multi-Cap Core Funds   98   736/756   41   247/612   5   21/460   N/A   N/A   18   38/213   18   38/213
 
 
Janus Research Core Fund(1)(2) (6/96)
  Large-Cap Core Funds   88   802/914   83   646/783   21   136/650   25   90/360   4   8/212   82   722/884
 
 
Janus Growth and Income Fund(1) (5/91)
  Large-Cap Core Funds   57   514/914   73   567/783   26   169/650   30   105/360   8   6/81   48   417/884
 
 
INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund(3) (2/03)
  Multi-Cap Core Funds   55   415/756   58   354/612   37   167/460   N/A   N/A   42   157/377   42   157/377
 
 
Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund -
Investor Shares(1)(4)(5) (8/98)
  Mid-Cap Value Funds   9   27/320   4   10/256   4   6/192   3   2/67   4   2/56   4   2/56
 
 
Perkins Small Cap Value Fund -
Investor Shares(4)(6) (10/87)
  Small-Cap Core Funds   1   7/763   2   7/614   8   39/496   14   32/231   6   7/125   6   7/125
 
 
Janus Flexible Bond Fund(1) (7/87)
  Intermediate Investment Grade Debt Funds   5   25/583   4   16/482   5   20/402   21   44/209   10   2/20   6   32/535
 
 
Janus High-Yield Fund(1) (12/95)
  High Current Yield Funds   11   50/457   15   55/387   14   46/334   9   18/203   6   5/92   16   51/325
 
 
Janus Short-Term Bond Fund(1) (9/92)
  Short Investment Grade Debt Funds   1   1/260   2   4/214   3   5/179   8   7/90   16   4/24   5   12/254
 
 
Janus Global Opportunities Fund(1) (6/01)
  Global Funds   8   40/506   21   79/380   56   165/297   N/A   N/A   11   21/206   43   145/342
 
 
Janus Global Research Fund(1) (2/05)
  Global Funds   56   280/506   10   35/380   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   6   18/321   6   18/321
 
 
Janus Overseas Fund(1) (5/94)
  International Funds   46   541/1,197   2   12/894   1   2/707   3   10/369   2   2/107   1   2/647
 
 
Janus Worldwide Fund(1) (5/91)
  Global Funds   68   344/506   57   216/380   91   271/297   91   140/153   39   7/17   62   371/599
 
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Growth (12/05)
  Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds   75   504/677   14   75/539   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   8   38/533   8   38/533
 
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Moderate (12/05)
  Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Moderate Funds   32   167/524   6   23/385   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   5   19/380   5   19/380
 
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Conservative (12/05)
  Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Conservative Funds   32   133/428   10   33/335   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   5   13/317   5   13/317
 
 
 
 
(1) The date of the Lipper ranking is slightly different from when the Fund began operations since Lipper provides fund rankings as of the last day of the month or the first Thursday after fund inception.
 
(2) Formerly named Janus Fundamental Equity Fund.
 
(3) Formerly named INTECH Risk-Managed Stock Fund.
 
(4) Rating is for the Investor Share class only; other classes may have different performance characteristics.
 
(5) Formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund.
 
(6) Formerly named Janus Small Cap Value Fund.
 
* Closed to new investors.
 
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Call 1-800-525-3713 or visit janus.com for current month end performance.
 
If an expense waiver was in effect, it may have had a material effect on the total return or yield, and therefore the ranking for the period.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
Lipper Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, is a nationally recognized organization that ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives.

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report

 
Management Commentaries
 
The Management Commentaries in this report include valuable insight from each of the Funds’ managers as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.
 
Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed by the Funds’ managers in the Management Commentaries are just that: opinions. They are a reflection of their best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was April 30, 2009. As the investing environment changes, so could the managers’ opinions. These views are unique to each manager and aren’t necessarily shared by their fellow employees or by Janus in general.
 
Fund Expenses
 
We believe it’s important for our shareholders to have a clear understanding of Fund expenses and the impact they have on investment return.
 
The following is important information regarding each Fund’s Expense Example, which appears in each Fund’s Management Commentary within this Semiannual Report. Please refer to this information when reviewing the Expense Example for each Fund.
 
Example
 
As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees, where applicable, (and any related exchange fees), and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. The 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-month period from November 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009.
 
Actual Expenses
 
The first line of the table in each example provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, 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 first line 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 second line of the table in each example 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.
 
Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) has contractually agreed to waive Janus Global Research Fund’s total operating expenses, excluding brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes and extraordinary expenses, including, but not limited to, acquired fund fees and expenses, to certain limits until at least March 1, 2010. Expenses in the example reflect the application of this waiver. Had the waiver not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. More information regarding the waiver is available in the Funds’ prospectus.
 
Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as redemption fees. These fees are fully described in the prospectus. Therefore, the second line of each table is 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.

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Janus Global Opportunities Fund (unaudited) Ticker: JGVAX

 
Fund Snapshot
We are patient investors, focused on the relationship between a company’s inherent value and its stock price. We carefully evaluate investment opportunities around the world, looking to build a diversified portfolio of what we consider to be the most attractive risk/reward situations. We believe our edge comes from combining fundamental security analysis with thoughtful investing behavior and a heavy dose of risk aversion.

(GREGORY KOLB PHOTO)
Gregory Kolb
portfolio manager
 

 
Performance Overview
 
Janus Global Opportunities Fund returned 4.35% over the six months ended April 30, 2009. The Fund outperformed the benchmark Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World IndexSM, which returned -5.44% during the period.
 
Kolb Assumes Sole Portfolio Manager Role
 
Gregory Kolb, who has been the co-portfolio manager of the Fund since May of 2005, assumed sole portfolio management responsibilities of the Fund on April 1, 2009. He succeeded Jason Yee, who left the firm. Kolb, who joined the Janus investment team as an equity research analyst in August of 2001, plans to continue to manage the Fund in a similar style and work closely with the analyst team.
 
Economic Environment
 
Continuing fallout from the credit crisis and concerns that the recession may be prolonged dictated market performance through most of the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. A market rebound, however, that started in the middle of March and continued into April suggested investors were beginning to speculate that the worst of the economic and financial crisis may be over. Global markets bounced off of the roughly six-year lows reached in early March, though only partially eased the losses as most indices finished the period over 3% lower. Market volatility, which spiked dramatically in October, declined in December and continued at a more muted level through period end. Sentiment began to improve in March amid some positive news coming out of the financials sector as well as the real economy. The rally received a further boost later in the month when the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) announced it would help the beleaguered U.S. housing market by buying up to $1.15 trillion in Treasuries, mortgage-backed securities and U.S. agency debt. Then, in early April, G20 leaders agreed to provide over $1 trillion in emergency aid for global economies. Both actions appeared to lift global markets through period end. Although the financials sector was the best performing since the markets began rallying in March, it was the worst for the six-month period followed by healthcare and then utilities. Materials and information technology were the best relative performers. In local currency terms, emerging markets, which posted strong returns during the period, outperformed developed markets. U.S. stocks trailed much of the developed world for the period while China and Brazil led emerging markets higher. In commodities, natural gas, oil and agricultural commodities suffered negatives returns, while precious metals generated strong returns. The Dollar Index finished the period roughly flat overall and relative to the Japanese yen, while the U.S. currency lagged the euro however was stronger relative to the British pound.
 
Contributors to Performance
 
New technology holding Tyco Electronics, Ltd. was the largest individual contributor. The stock rose late in the period, reflecting the announcement of better-than-expected earnings results and the balance sheet enhancing sale of its struggling wireless systems business, as well as renewed optimism in the stock market regarding the global economic outlook. While we view the quarterly report and segment divestiture positively, our focus remains on the longer-term outlook for the company as a leader in the connector business. Tyco has a strong history of financial performance and we were still attracted to its valuation at period end.
 
Staying in technology, new holding eBay, Inc. also rebounded late in the period on better-than-expected earnings and renewed optimism regarding the economic outlook. While the market seems to be pessimistic regarding the fundamental outlook for the company, we think that the core Internet auction and listing business will continue to generate substantial cash flows, while other businesses owned by the company, notably PayPal, are of considerable value as well.
 
In consumer staples, German retailer Metro A.G. rebounded in April after the stock was lower much of the six-month period primarily due to the company’s exposure in Eastern Europe countries, which was the cause of considerable concern in the market during the period. While we recognize the economic problems facing this region, we feel Metro’s exposure is manageable and that the region offers a good growth opportunity for the company in the long run. More broadly across Metro’s wide geographic footprint, we believe the company’s stores, which offer items ranging from electronics

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Janus Global Opportunities Fund (unaudited)

to food, sell basic products in a highly competitive fashion that we believe will allow the company to endure the downturn.
 
Detractors from Performance
 
Among individual detractors, JPMorgan Chase was the largest, as the U.S. bank was negatively impacted by ongoing turmoil in its industry. We remain confident in management and the company’s ability to emerge from the financial crisis in a stronger competitive position than it had entering the downturn.
 
Pasona Group, a Japan-based temporary staffing company, continued to be impacted by the downturn in the Japanese economy. We think this company is in the top-tier among temporary staffers in Japan and should benefit as the labor market in Japan becomes more flexible and open to using temporary personnel. We continued to own the company, which we believe traded at an attractive valuation at period end.
 
Covidien, Ltd., a global healthcare products company, sold down in reaction to both the global economic malaise and the Obama healthcare proposal. We believe the company’s management, after having been spun-off from former parent Tyco International in June 2007, is restructuring the company in a way that should enhance value for shareholders over the long term.
 
Looking Ahead
 
Conflicting forces are making any investment outlook murky at best in our view. On one side, we have been experiencing a massive demand shock, which is deflationary in nature and driven by job losses and deleveraging across businesses and consumers. On the other, governments seem to be doing everything they can to not let deflation take root by using typical and atypical monetary and fiscal policy tools, which over time could be inflationary. Therefore, we think the macroeconomic outlook continues to be challenging.
 
The market dislocation has resulted in broad-based selling, which we believe has enabled us to find better risk/reward opportunities across more sectors than on which we have traditionally focused. By taking advantage of the environment, we have been seeking to improve the diversification of the portfolio without impacting the expected return potential of the overall portfolio.
 
Thank you for your continued support of Janus Global Opportunities Fund.

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(unaudited)

 
Janus Global Opportunities Fund At A Glance
 
 
5 Top Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
Tyco Electronics, Ltd.
    1.76%  
eBay, Inc.
    1.31%  
Metro A.G.
    1.20%  
Tiffany & Co.
    1.14%  
Tenma Corp.
    0.95%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
    -1.63%  
Pasona Group, Inc.
    -1.39%  
Covidien, Ltd.
    -0.94%  
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. – Class B
    -0.79%  
Dell, Inc.
    -0.52%  
 
5 Top Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  Morgan Stanley Capital International
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   World IndexSM Weighting
 
Consumer Discretionary
    3.72%       31.07%       9.14%  
Information Technology
    3.55%       15.33%       11.01%  
Consumer Staples
    1.20%       4.32%       11.15%  
Materials
    0.95%       0.91%       6.05%  
Energy
    0.00%       0.00%       12.05%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  Morgan Stanley Capital International
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   World IndexSM Weighting
 
Financials
    -2.81%       25.74%       17.42%  
Health Care
    -0.91%       10.40%       11.91%  
Industrials
    -0.26%       10.42%       10.58%  
Telecommunication Services
    -0.04%       1.82%       5.17%  
Utilities
    0.00%       0.00%       5.55%  
 
 
* 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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Janus Global Opportunities Fund (unaudited)

 
5 Largest Equity Holdings – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
         
News Corp. – Class A
Multimedia
    6.2%  
Willis Group Holdings, Ltd.
Insurance Brokers
    5.8%  
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
Medical – HMO
    5.8%  
Dell, Inc.
Computers
    5.7%  
eBay, Inc.
E-Commerce/Services
    4.8%  
         
      28.3%  
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
Top Country Allocations – Long Positions (% of Investment Securities)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
As of October 31, 2008
 
(GRAPH)

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(unaudited)

 
Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                       
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009         Expense Ratio – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Five
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses
                       
Janus Global Opportunities Fund   4.35%   –29.88%   –1.47%   2.51%     1.25%
                       
Morgan Stanley Capital International World IndexSM   –5.44%   –39.33%   –1.02%   –0.69%      
                       
Lipper Quartile     1st   3rd   1st      
                       
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for Global Funds     40/506   165/297   21/206      
                       
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information      
                       
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
A 2% redemption fee may be imposed on shares held for 90 days or less. Performance shown does not reflect this redemption fee and, if reflected, performance would have been lower.
 
The Fund’s expense ratio shown was determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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Janus Global Opportunities Fund (unaudited)

 
The Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with nondiversification, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Fund may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings (“IPOs”), and derivatives. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
Foreign securities have additional risks including exchange rate changes, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards. These risks are magnified in emerging markets.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
June 30, 2001 is the date used to calculate the since-inception Lipper ranking, which is slightly different from when the Fund began operations since Lipper provides fund rankings as of the last day of the month.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
Net dividends reinvested are the dividends that remain to be reinvested after foreign tax obligations have been met. Such obligations vary from country to country.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in the index. The index is unmanaged and is not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
* The Fund’s inception date – June 29, 2001
 
Fund Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08-4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,044.70     $ 7.10      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,017.85     $ 7.00      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 1.40%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Janus Global Opportunities Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Common Stock – 91.1%
           
Applications Software – 3.2%
           
      132,035    
Microsoft Corp. 
  $ 2,675,029      
Broadcast Services and Programming – 3.2%
           
      162,383    
Liberty Global, Inc. – Class A*
    2,677,696      
Building – Residential and Commercial – 3.2%
           
      95,770    
KB Home
    1,730,564      
      81,640    
Pulte Homes, Inc. 
    939,676      
                  2,670,240      
Cable Television – 3.0%
           
      348,688    
British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC
    2,482,492      
Cellular Telecommunications – 1.6%
           
      704,164    
Vodafone Group PLC
    1,293,021      
Computers – 5.7%
           
      409,770    
Dell, Inc.*
    4,761,527      
Diversified Operations – 2.0%
           
      50,230    
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. 
    1,647,544      
E-Commerce/Services – 4.8%
           
      239,280    
eBay, Inc.*
    3,940,942      
Electric Products – Miscellaneous – 0.2%
           
      8,900    
Icom, Inc. 
    180,718      
Electronic Components – Miscellaneous – 7.9%
           
      155,725    
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. 
    2,807,390      
      214,000    
Tyco Electronics, Ltd. 
    3,732,161      
                  6,539,551      
Electronic Connectors – 2.3%
           
      18,400    
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. 
    1,914,237      
Electronic Parts Distributors – 0.3%
           
      32,000    
Kuroda Electric Co., Ltd. 
    217,989      
Finance – Investment Bankers/Brokers – 3.0%
           
      76,105    
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 
    2,511,465      
Food – Catering – 4.4%
           
      381,229    
Nissin Healthcare Food Service Co., Ltd. 
    3,603,867      
Food – Retail – 3.3%
           
      65,010    
Metro A.G. 
    2,763,253      
Human Resources – 2.6%
           
      4,809    
Pasona Group, Inc. 
    2,185,899      
Insurance Brokers – 5.8%
           
      174,925    
Willis Group Holdings, Ltd. 
    4,812,187      
Medical – HMO – 5.8%
           
      203,270    
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 
    4,780,910      
Medical Instruments – 0.2%
           
      1,260    
Medikit Co., Ltd. 
    189,433      
Medical Products – 4.2%
           
      67,868    
Covidien, Ltd. 
    2,238,286      
      23,510    
Johnson & Johnson
    1,230,984      
                  3,469,270      
Metal Products – Fasteners – 0%
           
      600    
Kitagawa Industries Co., Ltd. 
    6,450      
Miscellaneous Manufacturers – 0.2%
           
      30,200    
Mirai Industry Co., Ltd. 
    200,585      
Multimedia – 6.2%
           
      560,530    
News Corp. – Class A
    5,112,034      
Property and Casualty Insurance – 4.0%
           
      616,000    
Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. 
    3,345,858      
Reinsurance – 2.9%
           
      783    
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. – Class B*
    2,399,895      
Retail – Apparel and Shoe – 3.2%
           
      433,600    
Esprit Holdings, Ltd. 
    2,657,902      
Retail – Jewelry – 2.1%
           
      59,875    
Tiffany & Co. 
    1,732,783      
Savings/Loan/Thrifts – 2.6%
           
      165,135    
NewAlliance Bancshares, Inc. 
    2,131,893      
Transportation – Marine – 2.9%
           
      456,964    
Horizon Lines, Inc. – Class A
    2,431,048      
Wire and Cable Products – 0.3%
           
      31,200    
HI-LEX Corp. 
    208,312      
 
 
Total Common Stock (cost $88,568,576)
    75,544,030      
 
 
Money Market – 7.8%
           
      6,441,110    
Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0% (cost $6,441,110)
    6,441,110      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $95,009,686) – 98.9%
    81,985,140      
 
 
Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 1.1%
    943,626      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 82,928,766      
 
 
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Long Positions)
 
                 
          % of Investment
 
Country   Value     Securities  
 
 
Bermuda
  $ 13,440,536       16.4%  
Germany
    2,763,253       3.4%  
Japan
    12,053,349       14.7%  
Netherlands
    2,807,390       3.4%  
United Kingdom
    3,775,513       4.6%  
United States††
    47,145,099       57.5%  
 
 
Total
  $ 81,985,140       100.0%  
 
†† Includes Short-Term Securities (49.6% excluding Short-Term Securities)

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Global Research Fund (unaudited) Ticker: JARFX

 
Fund Snapshot
This Fund pulls together the best ideas from Janus’ research analysts into a single package.

Team-Based Approach
Led by Jim Goff,
Director of Research

 
Performance Overview
 
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, Janus Global Research Fund returned 4.52%, outperforming its primary benchmark, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Growth Index, which returned -4.13% and its secondary benchmark, the Russell 1000® Index, which returned -7.39%.
 
Economic Overview
 
The first quarter ended with a market rally after two difficult months. We think the market also reflected a slightly more rational atmosphere, where investors began to distinguish between high quality, enduring business models and those that will likely struggle in the global recession. Such an environment was a welcome change from the turmoil and intense volatility in the second half of 2008. We believe a long-term fundamental approach should do better when investors distinguish between quality companies. Our focus is on companies that we think have long-term competitive advantages and reasonable growth prospects, but trade at attractive valuations.
 
We remained disciplined during the market turmoil of the past six months. We did not stray from our core belief that the market ultimately will reward companies with superior business models, quality managements and value-additive returns on invested capital. Our ability to buy these companies at attractive valuations added to our long-term confidence.
 
Continuing fallout from the credit crisis and concerns that the recession may be prolonged dictated market performance through most of the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. A market rebound, however, that started in the middle of March and continued into April suggested investors were beginning to speculate that the worst of the economic and financial crisis may be over. Global markets bounced off of the roughly five-year lows reached in early March, though only partially erased the losses as most indices finished the period over 3% lower. Market volatility, which spiked to historic levels in November, declined in December and continued at a more muted level through period end. Sentiment began to improve in March amid some positive news coming out of the financials sector. The rally received a further boost later in the month when the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) announced it would help the beleaguered U.S. housing market by buying up to $1.15 trillion in Treasuries, mortgage-backed securities and U.S. agency debt. Then, in early April, G20 leaders agreed to provide over $1 trillion in emergency aid for global economies. Both actions appeared to lift global markets through period end. Although the financials sector was the best performing since the markets began rallying in March, it was the worst for the six-month period followed by utilities and, then healthcare. Materials and information technology were the best relative performers. In local currency terms, emerging markets, which posted strong returns during the period, outperformed developed markets. U.S. stocks trailed much of the developed world for the period while Asia and Latin America led emerging markets higher thanks to strong returns in China and Brazil. In commodities, natural gas, oil and agricultural commodities suffered negatives returns, while precious metals generated strong returns. The Dollar Index finished the period lower overall, as the U.S. currency lagged the euro, although it was stronger relative to the Japanese yen and British pound.
 
Under certain circumstances and market conditions, we may initiate positions in put and call options in order to mitigate the risks and potentially enhance the performance of the portfolio. (Please see “Notes to Financial Statements” for information about the hedging techniques used by the Fund.)
 
Contributors to Fund Performance
 
Our holdings in the consumer, energy and technology sectors contributed the most to relative performance. Among individual contributors was Petroleo Brasileiro (Petrobras), a Brazilian oil and gas development and production company. The company’s shares rebounded, as oil prices rose late in the period. We continue to like this deepwater production company because we believe it had some of the largest and most attractive oil reserves in the world at period end.
 
Keppel Corp., the world’s largest manufacturer of offshore rigs, rose late in the period following a solid earnings report that suggested to us the company was weathering the current global slowdown relatively well. We think the market was pricing in an overly bearish outlook and that the share price at period end gave little credit for Keppel’s offshore oil rig business and its property holdings in Singapore.
 
CommScope, Inc., a company involved in providing infrastructure solutions for communication and wireless networks, rebounded late in the period to be among the top contributors. The company had been a relative underperformer given its leverage profile and concerns over

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(unaudited)

its debt obligations. A better-than-expected quarterly earnings report allayed some of those concerns. We continue to believe CommScope is an extremely well-run component provider in wireless and cable and that the business remains fundamentally healthy with historically high free cash flows.
 
Detractors from Fund Performance
 
Celgene, a biotechnology company, was negatively impacted similar to other healthcare companies following the announcement of the U.S. Administration’s budget and what the proposals could mean for specific companies. Celgene dropped further later in the period after saying it expects 2009 profits to be at the lower end of its previous forecast. We think Celgene will continue to benefit from its cancer fighting drug Revlimid, which is still early in its global launch cycle. We added to our position.
 
In financials, middle market lender CapitalSource continued to be under pressure, which has largely been the case for the company’s stock since the credit crisis began. We decided to exit our position, as we felt that while the company’s capital position was strong, its liquidity position had become more difficult to analyze.
 
Another detractor was biotechnology holding Genzyme Corp., which reported lower-than-expected revenues and earnings in its latest quarter. We believe the stock was trading at an attractive valuation relative to its growth prospects at period end and that the company has defensible franchises that have lower-than-average reimbursement/political risk. We added to our position.
 
Outlook
 
As the half-year ended, the rate of decline in the U.S. and global economies was slowing and we were seeing some improvement in the credit markets. Economic reports in recent months have shown mixed data, an improvement from the stream of negative reports in late 2008. While encouraging, we do not anticipate robust economic growth for several years. With companies and individuals reducing debt levels and with increased government intervention in the economy, we see a muted rather than sharp economic recovery. We believe that a slower growth environment will increase the importance of stock picking over sector allocation in finding companies that may be well suited to gain share and profits in a slow-growth environment. We believe that the Janus bottom-up research driven process will help lead us to these opportunities.
 
Thank you for your investment in Janus Global Research Fund.

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Janus Global Research Fund (unaudited)

 
Janus Global Research Fund At A Glance
 
 
5 Top Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (ADR)
    0.59%  
Keppel Corp., Ltd.
    0.57%  
CommScope, Inc.
    0.55%  
Marvell Technology Group, Ltd.
    0.43%  
Corning, Inc.
    0.33%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
Celgene Corp.
    -0.48%  
CapitalSource, Inc.
    -0.38%  
Genzyme Corp.
    -0.38%  
Covidien, Ltd.
    -0.32%  
Microsemi Corp.
    -0.30%  
 
4 Top Performers – Sectors*,†
 
                         
            Morgan Stanley Capital
        Fund Weighting
  International World
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Growth Index Weighting
 
Technology
    2.75%       18.60%       16.48%  
Industrials
    1.50%       18.31%       19.14%  
Energy
    1.28%       12.27%       12.33%  
Consumer
    0.97%       20.26%       20.81%  
 
3 Bottom Performers – Sectors*,†
 
                         
            Morgan Stanley Capital
        Fund Weighting
  International World
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   Growth Index Weighting
 
Healthcare
    -1.26%       15.98%       16.24%  
Financials
    -0.19%       8.07%       8.46%  
Communications
    0.84%       6.52%       6.54%  
 
 
* 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.
The sectors listed above reflect those covered by the seven analyst teams who comprise the Janus Research Team.

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(unaudited)

 
5 Largest Equity Holdings – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
         
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (ADR)
Oil Companies – Integrated
    2.0%  
Keppel Corp., Ltd.
Diversified Operations
    1.8%  
Owens-Illinois, Inc.
Containers – Metal and Glass
    1.6%  
Hess Corp.
Oil Companies – Integrated
    1.5%  
Apple, Inc.
Computers
    1.5%  
         
      8.4%  
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
Emerging markets comprised 4.3% of total net assets.
 
Top Country Allocations – Long Positions (% of Investment Securities)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
As of October 31, 2008
 
(GRAPH)

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Janus Global Research Fund (unaudited)

 
Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                       
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009     Expense Ratios – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
  Net Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses   Operating Expenses
                       
Janus Global Research Fund   4.52%   –39.66%   1.19%     1.15%   1.15%
                       
Morgan Stanley Capital International World Growth Index   –4.13%   –38.70%   –3.71%          
                       
Russell 1000® Index   –7.39%   –35.30%   –5.31%          
                       
Lipper Quartile     3rd   1st          
                       
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for Global Funds     280/506   18/321          
                       
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information          
                       
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
A 2% redemption fee may be imposed on shares held for 90 days or less. Performance shown does not reflect this redemption fee and, if reflected, performance would have been lower.
 
Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, and extraordinary expenses including, but not limited to, acquired fund fees and expenses) to a certain limit until at least March 1, 2010. The expense waiver shown reflects the application of such limit. Total returns shown include fee waivers, if any, and without such waivers, the Fund’s returns would have been lower.
 
The Fund’s expense ratios shown were determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. Contractual waivers agreed to by Janus Capital, where applicable, are included in the prospectus under “Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses.” All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
The Fund has a performance-based management fee that adjusts up or down based on the Fund’s performance relative to an approved benchmark index over a performance measurement period.
 
The Fund’s total operating expenses did not exceed the expense limit so no waivers were in effect for the most recent period presented.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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(unaudited)

 
The Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Fund may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings (“IPOs”) and derivatives. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
The Fund invests in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) which may be subject to a higher degree of market risk because of concentration in a specific industry, sector or geographic region. REITs may be subject to risks including, but not limited to: legal, political, liquidity, interest rate risks, a decline in the value of real estate, risks related to economic conditions, changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the trust and defaults by borrowers. To the extent the Fund invests in foreign REITs, the Fund may be subject to fluctuations in currency rates or political or economic conditions in a particular country.
 
Foreign securities have additional risks including exchange rate changes, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards. These risks are magnified in emerging markets.
 
The Fund may invest in derivatives which can be highly volatile and involve additional risks than those held by the underlying Fund assets. 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 the Fund owns.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
February 28, 2005 is the date used to calculate the since-inception Lipper ranking, which is slightly different from when the Fund began operations since Lipper provides fund rankings as of the last day of the month.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
Net dividends reinvested are the dividends that remain to be reinvested after foreign tax obligations have been met. Such obligations vary from country to country.
 
Effective January 1, 2007, Janus Global Research Fund compares its performance to the MSCI World Growth Index, and such benchmark index is used to calculate the Fund’s performance-based adjustment to the investment advisory fee for periods after January 1, 2007.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in the indices. The indices are unmanaged and are not available for direct investment; therefore, their performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
* The Fund’s inception date – February 25, 2005
 
Fund Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08-4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,045.20     $ 6.34      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,018.60     $ 6.26      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 1.25%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Janus Global Research Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares   Value      
 
Common Stock – 98.9%
           
Advertising Sales – 0.3%
           
      31,260    
Lamar Advertising Co. – Class A*
  $ 528,294      
Aerospace and Defense – 1.4%
           
      415,917    
BAE Systems PLC
    2,187,152      
Aerospace and Defense – Equipment – 1.2%
           
      39,360    
United Technologies Corp. 
    1,922,342      
Agricultural Chemicals – 1.2%
           
      21,124    
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Inc. (U.S. Shares)
    1,827,015      
Agricultural Operations – 0.2%
           
      626,000    
Chaoda Modern Agriculture Holdings, Ltd. 
    356,653      
Airlines – 1.2%
           
      65,860    
Ryanair Holdings PLC (ADR)*
    1,801,271      
Apparel Manufacturers – 0.6%
           
      14,750    
VF Corp. 
    874,233      
Applications Software – 0.7%
           
      38,025    
Citrix Systems, Inc.*
    1,084,853      
Athletic Footwear – 0.8%
           
      34,645    
Adidas A.G. 
    1,306,350      
Automotive – Cars and Light Trucks – 0.6%
           
      29,053    
Bayerische Motoren Werke A.G. 
    1,000,593      
Automotive – Truck Parts and Equipment – Original – 0.7%
           
      44,980    
Autoliv, Inc. 
    1,109,657      
Batteries and Battery Systems – 0.4%
           
      11,205    
Energizer Holdings, Inc.*
    642,047      
Beverages – Non-Alcoholic – 0.6%
           
      19,245    
PepsiCo, Inc. 
    957,631      
Brewery – 0.8%
           
      43,011    
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. 
    1,312,579      
      21,000    
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. – VVPR Strips*
    56      
                  1,312,635      
Building – Residential and Commercial – 1.3%
           
      3,971    
NVR, Inc.*
    2,006,824      
Building Products – Cement and Aggregate – 1.1%
           
      65,997    
CRH PLC
    1,716,085      
Cable Television – 1.0%
           
      209,798    
British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC
    1,493,662      
Casino Hotels – 1.1%
           
      342,876    
Crown, Ltd. 
    1,712,067      
Cellular Telecommunications – 0.9%
           
      757,564    
Vodafone Group PLC
    1,391,076      
Chemicals – Diversified – 1.1%
           
      34,769    
Bayer A.G. 
    1,721,824      
Chemicals – Specialty – 1.0%
           
      2,280,000    
Huabao International Holdings, Ltd. 
    1,614,715      
Commercial Banks – 0.7%
           
      56,618    
Barclays PLC
    230,298      
      82,279    
ICICI Bank, Ltd. 
    792,037      
                  1,022,335      
Commercial Services – Finance – 0.5%
           
      48,905    
Western Union Co. 
    819,159      
Computers – 2.4%
           
      18,951    
Apple, Inc.*
    2,384,604      
      19,080    
Research In Motion, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)*
    1,326,060      
                  3,710,664      
Computers – Peripheral Equipment – 0.7%
           
      82,849    
Logitech International S.A.*
    1,102,306      
Consulting Services – 1.1%
           
      42,076    
Bereau Veritas S.A. 
    1,714,079      
Consumer Products – Miscellaneous – 0.8%
           
      24,540    
Kimberly-Clark Corp. 
    1,205,896      
Containers – Metal and Glass – 1.6%
           
      103,540    
Owens-Illinois, Inc.*
    2,525,341      
Cosmetics and Toiletries – 0.8%
           
      20,415    
Colgate-Palmolive Co. 
    1,204,485      
Decision Support Software – 0.6%
           
      46,890    
MSCI, Inc.*
    984,221      
Distribution/Wholesale – 0.4%
           
      246,000    
Li & Fung, Ltd. 
    692,487      
Diversified Minerals – 1.1%
           
      102,449    
Cia Vale do Rio Doce (ADR)
    1,691,433      
Diversified Operations – 5.1%
           
      748,000    
China Merchants Holdings
International Co., Ltd. 
    1,767,273      
      25,876    
Danaher Corp. 
    1,512,193      
      47,905    
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. 
    1,571,284      
      718,300    
Keppel Corp., Ltd. 
    2,873,651      
                  7,724,401      
E-Commerce/Services – 0.5%
           
      44,420    
eBay, Inc.*
    731,597      
Electric – Generation – 0.3%
           
      69,978    
AES Corp.*
    494,744      
Electronic Components – Miscellaneous – 0.6%
           
      51,935    
Tyco Electronics, Ltd. 
    905,746      
Electronic Components – Semiconductors – 0.9%
           
      817,342    
ARM Holdings PLC
    1,434,474      
Electronic Connectors – 0.6%
           
      27,430    
Amphenol Corp. – Class A
    928,231      
Electronic Measuring Instruments – 0.8%
           
      7,300    
Keyence Corp. 
    1,288,463      
Engineering – Research and Development Services – 0.9%
           
      103,412    
ABB, Ltd. 
    1,461,669      
Enterprise Software/Services – 0.7%
           
      59,408    
Oracle Corp. 
    1,148,951      
Fiduciary Banks – 0.4%
           
      10,703    
Northern Trust Corp. 
    581,815      
Finance – Investment Bankers/Brokers – 1.9%
           
      9,785    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 
    1,257,373      
      38,716    
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 
    1,277,627      
      20,615    
Morgan Stanley
    487,339      
                  3,022,339      
Finance – Other Services – 1.4%
           
      4,025    
CME Group, Inc. 
    890,934      
      105,900    
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing, Ltd. 
    1,217,822      
                  2,108,756      

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares   Value      
 
Food – Catering – 0.6%
           
      1,713,000    
FU JI Food & Catering Services
Holdings, Ltd. 
  $ 906,106      
Food – Miscellaneous/Diversified – 1.3%
           
      18,600    
General Mills, Inc. 
    942,834      
      34,225    
Nestle S.A. 
    1,113,446      
                  2,056,280      
Food – Retail – 0.8%
           
      243,560    
Tesco PLC
    1,208,816      
Hotels and Motels – 0.7%
           
      54,795    
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. 
    1,143,024      
Independent Power Producer – 0.4%
           
      32,960    
NRG Energy, Inc.*
    592,621      
Internet Security – 0.8%
           
      74,525    
Symantec Corp.*
    1,285,556      
Machinery – General Industrial – 0.7%
           
      2,849,030    
Shanghai Electric Group Co., Ltd. 
    1,018,537      
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic – 4.4%
           
      43,909    
Celgene Corp.*
    1,875,793      
      31,383    
Genzyme Corp.*
    1,673,655      
      36,916    
Gilead Sciences, Inc.*
    1,690,753      
      49,765    
OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
    1,670,611      
                  6,910,812      
Medical – Drugs – 4.8%
           
      115,452    
GlaxoSmithKline PLC
    1,782,281      
      114,717    
Grifols S.A. 
    2,014,180      
      40,645    
Novo Nordisk A/S
    1,928,893      
      13,143    
Roche Holding A.G. 
    1,661,260      
                  7,386,614      
Medical Products – 2.2%
           
      52,612    
Covidien, Ltd. 
    1,735,144      
      53,148    
Hospira, Inc.*
    1,746,975      
                  3,482,119      
Multi-Line Insurance – 0.9%
           
      30,350    
ACE, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)
    1,405,812      
Multimedia – 1.5%
           
      88,954    
News Corp. – Class A
    734,760      
      230,455    
WPP PLC
    1,575,713      
                  2,310,473      
Networking Products – 1.1%
           
      50,406    
Cisco Systems, Inc.*
    973,844      
      30,795    
Juniper Networks, Inc.*
    666,712      
                  1,640,556      
Oil – Field Services – 1.5%
           
      221,667    
Acergy S.A. 
    1,719,199      
      13,259    
Schlumberger, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)
    649,558      
                  2,368,757      
Oil and Gas Drilling – 1.4%
           
      52,575    
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 
    1,620,361      
      8,497    
Transocean, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)*
    573,378      
                  2,193,739      
Oil Companies – Exploration and Production – 0.5%
           
      13,105    
Occidental Petroleum Corp. 
    737,680      
Oil Companies – Integrated – 4.5%
           
      43,580    
Hess Corp. 
    2,387,748      
      93,629    
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (ADR)
    3,143,125      
      58,339    
Suncor Energy, Inc. 
    1,468,500      
                  6,999,373      
Oil Field Machinery and Equipment – 1.5%
           
      39,049    
Cameron International Corp.*
    998,873      
      25,370    
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.*
    768,204      
      74,078    
Wellstream Holdings PLC
    563,847      
                  2,330,924      
Physical Practice Management – 1.2%
           
      50,585    
Mednax, Inc.*
    1,816,002      
Pipelines – 0.2%
           
      7,290    
Kinder Morgan Management LLC*
    297,724      
Power Converters and Power Supply Equipment – 0.3%
           
      136,186    
JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR)*
    478,013      
Property and Casualty Insurance – 0.3%
           
      12,325    
Chubb Corp. 
    480,059      
Real Estate Management/Services – 0.6%
           
      69,000    
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. 
    900,451      
Real Estate Operating/Development – 1.0%
           
      325,000    
CapitaLand, Ltd. 
    598,626      
      340,995    
Hang Lung Properties, Ltd. 
    961,495      
                  1,560,121      
REIT – Warehouse/Industrial – 0.4%
           
      71,687    
ProLogis
    653,069      
Retail – Apparel and Shoe – 2.5%
           
      211,100    
Esprit Holdings, Ltd. 
    1,294,011      
      32,363    
Inditex S.A. 
    1,380,827      
      53,855    
Ltd. Brands, Inc. 
    615,024      
      27,350    
Nordstrom, Inc. 
    618,931      
                  3,908,793      
Retail – Consumer Electronics – 0.7%
           
      8,865    
Best Buy Co., Inc. 
    340,239      
      16,270    
Yamada Denki Co., Ltd. 
    750,835      
                  1,091,074      
Retail – Discount – 1.2%
           
      35,855    
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 
    1,807,092      
Retail – Drug Store – 1.2%
           
      58,552    
CVS Caremark Corp. 
    1,860,783      
Retail – Jewelry – 0.3%
           
      17,560    
Tiffany & Co. 
    508,186      
Retail – Regional Department Stores – 0.9%
           
      29,635    
Kohl’s Corp.*
    1,343,947      
Semiconductor Components/Integrated Circuits – 1.6%
           
      292,697    
Atmel Corp.*
    1,123,956      
      117,908    
Marvell Technology Group, Ltd.*
    1,294,630      
                  2,418,586      
Semiconductor Equipment – 1.0%
           
      56,645    
KLA-Tencor Corp. 
    1,571,332      
Soap and Cleaning Preparations – 1.0%
           
      40,596    
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
    1,598,256      

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Global Research Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares   Value      
 
Telecommunication Equipment – 1.8%
           
      95,859    
Arris Group, Inc.*
  $ 1,022,816      
      71,898    
CommScope, Inc.*
    1,804,639      
                  2,827,455      
Telecommunication Equipment – Fiber Optics – 0.6%
           
      62,559    
Corning, Inc. 
    914,613      
Telecommunication Services – 1.3%
           
      42,364    
Amdocs, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)*
    886,678      
      48,865    
SAVVIS, Inc.*
    556,084      
      58,999    
Time Warner Telecom, Inc. – Class A*
    542,201      
                  1,984,963      
Tobacco – 0.9%
           
      86,580    
Altria Group, Inc. 
    1,413,851      
Toys – 1.3%
           
      86,390    
Mattel, Inc. 
    1,292,394      
      3,000    
Nintendo Co., Ltd. 
    802,788      
                  2,095,182      
Transportation – Services – 2.2%
           
      30,169    
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. 
    1,603,784      
      33,697    
United Parcel Service, Inc. – Class B
    1,763,701      
                  3,367,485      
Web Portals/Internet Service Providers – 1.1%
           
      2,353    
Google, Inc. – Class A*
    931,717      
      54,285    
Yahoo!, Inc.*
    775,733      
                  1,707,450      
Wireless Equipment – 2.7%
           
      59,968    
Crown Castle International Corp.*
    1,470,415      
      43,349    
QUALCOMM, Inc. 
    1,834,530      
      102,673    
Telefonaktiebolaget L.M. Ericsson – Class B
    886,202      
                  4,191,147      
 
 
Total Common Stock (cost $183,126,479)
    153,844,004      
 
 
Money Market – 1.0%
           
      1,499,000    
Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0% (cost $1,499,000)
    1,499,000      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $184,625,479) – 99.9%
    155,343,004      
 
 
Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 0.1%
    217,108      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 155,560,112      
 
 
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Long Positions)
 
                 
          % of Investment
 
Country   Value     Securities  
 
 
Australia
  $ 1,712,067       1.1%  
Belgium
    1,312,635       0.8%  
Bermuda
    7,536,733       4.9%  
Brazil
    4,834,559       3.1%  
Canada
    4,621,574       3.0%  
Cayman Islands
    1,740,772       1.1%  
China
    1,018,537       0.7%  
Denmark
    1,928,893       1.2%  
France
    1,714,079       1.1%  
Germany
    4,028,766       2.6%  
Guernsey
    886,678       0.6%  
Hong Kong
    3,946,590       2.5%  
India
    792,037       0.5%  
Ireland
    3,517,356       2.3%  
Japan
    3,742,537       2.4%  
Jersey
    1,575,713       1.0%  
Luxembourg
    1,719,199       1.1%  
Netherlands Antilles
    649,558       0.4%  
Singapore
    3,472,276       2.2%  
Spain
    3,395,008       2.2%  
Sweden
    886,202       0.6%  
Switzerland
    7,317,872       4.7%  
United Kingdom
    11,889,863       7.7%  
United States††
    81,103,500       52.2%  
 
 
Total
  $ 155,343,004       100.0%  
 
†† Includes Short-Term Securities (51.2% excluding Short-Term Securities)

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Overseas Fund (unaudited) Ticker: JAOSX

 
Fund Snapshot
This Fund invests in growth companies around the world.

(BRENT LYNN PHOTO)
Brent Lynn
portfolio manager
 

 
Performance Overview
 
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, Janus Overseas Fund returned 15.68%. Its primary benchmark, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World ex-U.S. IndexSM returned 1.03%, and its secondary benchmark, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) EAFE® Index, returned -2.64%.
 
Economic Update
 
Fall of 2008 was an extraordinarily difficult time for global stock markets and for the global economy. Frozen credit markets, the Lehman bankruptcy, and falling economic activity created panic and waves of selling in equity markets around the world. Although I had expected a slowdown in U.S. housing and in global economies after a multi-year period of strong growth, I was surprised by the sudden economic collapse and by the implosion in global financial markets. In this period of extreme risk aversion, the Fund fell sharply and underperformed its benchmarks. Since last fall, credit markets and economies have shown signs of stabilization, driven in part by concerted government actions to ease credit conditions and provide fiscal stimulus. Equity markets and the Fund have rebounded from their lows, but there remains considerable uncertainty regarding the outlook for the global economy and for corporate earnings.
 
Portfolio Positioning
 
In this very difficult period, I concentrated the Fund in our highest conviction ideas. I believe that many of our top holdings will take advantage of this downturn to improve their competitive position. During the period, the Fund was overweight in consumer discretionary, information technology and energy sectors and underweight in healthcare, materials, telecommunication services and utilities. (The Fund may use derivatives, such as buying put options or selling call options, to both hedge market exposure and express views on stocks. Please see the “Notes to Financial Statements” for a discussion of derivatives used by the Fund.)
 
Contributors to Performance
 
On a geographic basis, the Fund’s holdings in Hong Kong and Brazil were the largest contributors to performance. On a sector basis, the Fund’s holdings in consumer discretionary and information technology were the largest contributors to performance. Energy holdings were significant contributors as well.
 
Li & Fung, a Hong Kong based outsourcing and logistics company, was the largest contributor during the period. Although Li & Fung’s U.S. retailer customer base faced a challenging sales environment, Li & Fung was able to grow through market share gains, new outsourcing customers, and acquisitions.
 
China Overseas Land & Investment, a leading residential housing developer in China, was another significant contributor during the period. Despite a slowing economy in China, China Overseas Land continued to show strong sales, reflecting a broad portfolio of high quality projects.
 
Reliance Industries, the India-based energy and petrochemicals conglomerate, also contributed to performance. During the period, the company successfully brought on line a large scale refinery and a major offshore gas project.
 
Detractors from Performance
 
On a geographic basis, the Fund’s holdings in Ireland and the United Arab Emirates detracted the most from performance. On a sector basis, the Fund’s holdings in industrials and materials were the largest detractors.
 
Ireland’s Anglo Irish Bank was the largest detractor during the period. After the stock fell sharply in 2007 and 2008, I significantly increased our position in this bank. Although Anglo Irish was clearly exposed to declining real estate sectors in Ireland and the U.K., I believed that the company’s tight credit underwriting standards would differentiate them from other Irish and U.K. banks. I misjudged, however, the devastating and sometimes self-fulfilling impact that financial market pressure can have even on healthy banks. In addition, the company revealed large and previously undisclosed loans made to the chairman. Shortly thereafter, the Irish government nationalized Anglo Irish. We wrote down the value of our holdings in Anglo Irish to zero in the Fund’s NAV. Although the bank’s equity may still have value, I believe it will be difficult for the Irish government to fairly compensate shareholders in a politically-charged environment where Anglo’s management deceived the public.
 
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., a Japanese real estate company, was another detractor to performance. Despite having a portfolio of prime Tokyo office properties, concerns about the Japanese economy and real estate sector weighed on the stock.

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Janus Overseas Fund (unaudited)

 
Kingdom Hotel Investments, a United Arab Emirates based lodging company, was another detractor during the period. Concerns about the impact of declining oil prices on the Middle East economies and general negative sentiment towards lodging assets globally hit the stock.
 
Outlook
 
In this very uncertain environment, I cannot predict when the global economies will recover and return to growth again, but I do believe we are invested in some of the world’s great growth franchises. My conviction comes from the in-depth fundamental research our analyst team does on a daily basis. Janus’ investment team travels millions of miles every year to meet with companies and their competitors, suppliers and customers. These meetings help us better understand our holdings and lay the foundation for high-conviction investments.
 
Despite incredibly difficult markets and a bleak near-term picture for the global economy, I remain optimistic about the long term. New technologies, urbanization, infrastructure development, trade and the desire of people around the world for a better life will continue to drive long-term economic growth. I have not changed my investment approach. I believe the best way to generate solid long-term returns is to make high conviction, long-term investments in world-class companies with exciting growth prospects that trade at undeservedly low valuations. As manager of the Fund, my sole focus is to deliver strong, long-term performance for you. I will perform this job to the best of my ability.
 
Thank you for your continued investment in Janus Overseas Fund.
 
Janus Overseas Fund At A Glance
 
 
5 Top Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
Li & Fung, Ltd.
    3.21%  
China Overseas Land & Investment, Ltd.
    2.17%  
Reliance Industries, Ltd.
    1.95%  
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (ADR)
    1.86%  
Research In Motion, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)
    1.67%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
Anglo Irish Bank Corp., Ltd.
    -1.90%  
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.
    -0.78%  
Kingdom Hotel Investments (GDR)
    -0.76%  
Reliance Capital, Ltd.
    -0.59%  
IG Group Holdings PLC
    -0.40%  
 
5 Top Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
            Morgan Stanley Capital
        Fund Weighting
  International All Country World ex-U.S.
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   IndexSM Weighting
 
Consumer Discretionary
    6.41%       21.67%       10.16%  
Information Technology
    5.18%       18.91%       5.27%  
Energy
    4.26%       16.88%       8.94%  
Financials
    0.80%       25.51%       21.85%  
Consumer Staples
    0.58%       5.39%       10.34%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
            Morgan Stanley Capital
        Fund Weighting
  International All Country World ex-U.S.
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   IndexSM Weighting
 
Telecommunication Services
    -0.02%       0.82%       6.82%  
Utilities
    0.10%       0.37%       7.35%  
Health Care
    0.18%       0.56%       9.65%  
Industrials
    0.26%       6.44%       11.43%  
Materials
    0.40%       3.45%       8.19%  
 
 
* 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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(unaudited)

 
5 Largest Equity Holdings – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
         
Li & Fung, Ltd.
Distribution/Wholesale
    7.1%  
Reliance Industries, Ltd.
Oil Refining and Marketing
    6.5%  
China Overseas Land & Investment, Ltd.
Real Estate Operating/Development
    3.8%  
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (ADR)
Oil Companies – Integrated
    3.8%  
Hang Lung Properties, Ltd.
Real Estate Operating/Development
    3.6%  
         
      24.8%  
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
Emerging markets comprised 24.4% of total net assets.
 
Top Country Allocations – Long Positions (% of Investment Securities)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
As of October 31, 2008
 
(GRAPH)

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Janus Overseas Fund (unaudited)

 
Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                           
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009         Expense Ratio – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Five
  Ten
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Year   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses
                           
Janus Overseas Fund   15.68%   –43.09%   10.69%   6.94%   10.58%     0.90%
                           
Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World ex-U.S. IndexSM   1.03%   –42.64%   2.57%   1.32%   N/A**      
                           
Morgan Stanley Capital International EAFE® Index   –2.64%   –42.76%   0.66%   –0.04%   2.80%      
                           
Lipper Quartile     2nd   1st   1st   1st      
                           
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for International Funds     541/1197   2/707   10/369   2/107      
                           
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information      
                           
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
A 2% redemption fee may be imposed on shares held for 90 days or less. Performance shown does not reflect this redemption fee and, if reflected, performance would have been lower.
 
The Fund’s expense ratio shown was determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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(unaudited)

 
The Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Fund may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings (“IPOs”) and derivatives. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
Foreign securities have additional risks including exchange rate changes, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards. These risks are magnified in emerging markets.
 
This Fund may have significant exposure to emerging markets. In general, emerging market investments have historically been subject to significant gains and/or losses. As such, the Fund’s returns and NAV may be subject to volatility.
 
Janus Overseas Fund held approximately 11.0% and 11.5% respectively, of its assets in Brazilian and Indian securities as of April 30, 2009 and the Fund may have experienced significant gains or losses due, in part, to its investments in Brazil and India. While holdings are subject to change without notice, the Fund’s returns and NAV may be affected to a large degree by fluctuations in currency exchange rates or political or economic conditions in Brazil and India.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
May 5, 1994 is the date used to calculate the since-inception Lipper ranking, which is slightly different from when the Fund began operations since Lipper provides fund rankings as of the last day of the month or the first Thursday after fund inception.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
The Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, measured at the time of purchase, in the type of securities described by its name.
 
Net dividends reinvested are the dividends that remain to be reinvested after foreign tax obligations have been met. Such obligations vary from country to country.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in the indices. The indices are unmanaged and are not available for direct investment; therefore, their performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
Effective December 22, 2008, the Fund changed its primary benchmark from the Morgan Stanley Capital International (“MSCI”) EAFE® Index to the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. IndexSM. The new primary benchmark provides a more appropriate representation of the Fund’s investments.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
* The Fund’s inception date – May 2, 1994
 
** Since inception return is not shown for the index because the index’s inception date, December 31, 1998, differs significantly from the Fund’s inception date.
 
Fund Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08-4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,156.80     $ 4.92      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.23     $ 4.61      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 0.92%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Janus Overseas Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Common Stock – 89.6%
           
Aerospace and Defense – 0.7%
           
      2,067,150    
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (ADR)
  $ 33,529,173      
Agricultural Chemicals – 2.7%
           
      1,468,236    
Potash Corporation of
Saskatchewan, Inc. 
    126,147,687      
Agricultural Operations – 2.0%
           
      138,125,652    
Chaoda Modern Agriculture Holdings, Ltd.£
    78,694,834      
      19,990,994    
China Green Holdings, Ltd. 
    16,037,200      
                  94,732,034      
Airlines – 2.3%
           
      6,038,795    
Continental Airlines, Inc. – Class B*
    63,528,123      
      4,493,639    
Delta Air Lines, Inc.*
    27,725,753      
      3,828,290    
UAL Corp.*
    18,835,187      
                  110,089,063      
Automotive – Cars and Light Trucks – 0.8%
           
      6,347,243    
Ford Motor Co.*
    37,956,513      
Building – Residential and Commercial – 1.4%
           
      4,247,945    
Brascan Residential Properties S.A. 
    7,287,855      
      2,327,579    
Gafisa S.A. 
    20,211,112      
      4,070,200    
MRV Engenharia e Participacoes S.A.*
    39,569,838      
                  67,068,805      
Casino Hotels – 2.1%
           
      13,220,078    
Crown, Ltd. 
    66,011,222      
      7,947,025    
Melco Crown Entertainment, Ltd. (ADR)*
    36,158,964      
                  102,170,186      
Commercial Banks – 1.5%
           
      26,420,589    
Anglo Irish Bank Corp., Ltd.o
    0      
      24,177,167    
Banco de Oro Unibank, Inc. 
    15,037,628      
      495,960    
Banco de Oro Unibank, Inc. (GDR) (144A)
    6,167,919      
      765,810    
Julius Baer Holding A.G. 
    25,125,144      
      2,834,764    
Punjab National Bank, Ltd. 
    27,174,366      
                  73,505,057      
Computers – 2.5%
           
      1,686,333    
Research In Motion, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)*
    117,200,144      
Computers – Other – 0.1%
           
      231,222,597    
Amax Entertainment Holdings, Ltd.£
    5,378,197      
Dental Supplies and Equipment – 0.1%
           
      474,254    
Osstem Implant Co., Ltd.*,£
    5,141,200      
Diagnostic Kits – 0.2%
           
      55,035,935    
Trinity, Ltd. – Private Placement*,°° ,§,£
    10,723,407      
Distribution/Wholesale – 7.1%
           
      118,328,110    
Li & Fung, Ltd. 
    333,092,240      
Diversified Operations – 1.5%
           
      4,329,428    
MAX India, Ltd.*
    12,384,271      
      63,254,090    
Melco International Development, Ltd.£
    31,053,606      
      782,085    
Orascom Development Holding A.G.*
    22,979,659      
      97,159,121    
Polytec Asset Holdings, Ltd. 
    5,682,576      
                  72,100,112      
Electric – Distribution – 0.4%
           
      2,780,900    
Equatorial Energia S.A. 
    17,340,867      
Electronic Components – Semiconductors – 3.1%
           
      83,754,567    
ARM Holdings PLC£
    146,993,241      
Electronic Connectors – 2.4%
           
      1,091,400    
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. 
    113,543,405      
Finance – Investment Bankers/Brokers – 1.9%
           
      3,828,535    
Morgan Stanley
    90,506,567      
Finance – Mortgage Loan Banker – 0.5%
           
      687,598    
Housing Development Finance Corp. 
    23,823,925      
Finance – Other Services – 0.7%
           
      10,584,799    
IG Group Holdings PLC
    34,270,467      
Food – Catering – 0.2%
           
      20,131,000    
FU JI Food & Catering Services Holdings, Ltd. 
    10,648,462      
Gambling – Non-Hotel – 0.1%
           
      1,206,100    
Great Canadian Gaming Corp.*
    3,811,397      
Hotels and Motels – 1.4%
           
      12,220,368    
Kingdom Hotel Investments (GDR)*,£
    29,328,883      
      25,411,000    
Shangri-La Asia, Ltd. 
    37,543,207      
                  66,872,090      
Insurance Brokers – 0%
           
      1,354,044    
Eurodekania, Ltd. – Private Placement*,°° ,§,£
    2,077,854      
Investment Companies – 0.8%
           
      7,909,060    
SM Investments Corp. 
    39,737,308      
Investment Management and Advisory Services – 0.4%
           
      6,897,433    
BlueBay Asset Management PLC
    18,191,686      
Medical – Drugs – 0.8%
           
      318,462    
Roche Holding A.G. 
    40,253,238      
Oil Companies – Exploration and Production – 2.1%
           
      2,016,835    
Niko Resources, Ltd. 
    102,092,763      
Oil Companies – Integrated – 5.7%
           
      1,675,975    
Hess Corp. 
    91,826,670      
      5,338,295    
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (ADR)
    179,206,563      
                  271,033,233      
Oil Field Machinery and Equipment – 0.7%
           
      4,485,417    
Wellstream Holdings PLC
    34,140,910      
Oil Refining and Marketing – 6.5%
           
      8,582,310    
Reliance Industries, Ltd. 
    309,261,014      
Power Converters and Power Supply Equipment – 3.0%
           
      2,030,480    
SunPower Corp. – Class A*
    55,594,542      
      5,733,957    
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR)*
    85,607,978      
                  141,202,520      
Property and Casualty Insurance – 2.1%
           
      9,459,592    
Reliance Capital, Ltd. 
    99,291,714      
Real Estate Management/Services – 3.1%
           
      1,181,500    
Daito Trust Construction Co., Ltd. 
    48,818,493      
      7,561,000    
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. 
    98,671,124      
                  147,489,617      
Real Estate Operating/Development – 14.6%
           
      137,368,440    
Ayala Land, Inc. 
    18,246,862      
      87,410,032    
CapitaLand, Ltd. 
    161,002,757      
      102,705,000    
China Overseas
Land & Investment, Ltd. 
    179,249,647      

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Real Estate Operating/Development – (continued)
           
      17,145,775    
Cyrela Brazil Realty S.A. 
  $ 106,759,080      
      2,973,300    
Cyrela Commercial Properties S.A. Empreendimentos e Participacoes*
    12,514,576      
      60,714,000    
Hang Lung Properties, Ltd. 
    171,193,808      
      1,980,255    
PDG Realty S.A. Empreendimentos e Participacoes
    18,662,848      
      1,584,880    
Rodobens Negocios Imobiliarios S.A. 
    10,506,410      
      3,477,401    
Rossi Residencial S.A. 
    12,011,336      
                  690,147,324      
Retail – Apparel and Shoe – 3.1%
           
      23,753,500    
Esprit Holdings, Ltd. 
    145,605,347      
Retail – Consumer Electronics – 1.9%
           
      1,993,930    
Yamada Denki Co., Ltd. 
    92,016,790      
Retail – Major Department Stores – 0.5%
           
      9,265,498    
Arcandor A.G.*,**
    21,801,058      
Semiconductor Equipment – 1.9%
           
      4,508,768    
ASML Holdings N.V.**
    91,622,207      
Sugar – 2.3%
           
      5,807,259    
Bajaj Hindusthan, Ltd. 
    8,969,232      
      1,009,400    
Bajaj Hindusthan, Ltd. (GDR) (144A)
    1,558,898      
      13,335,458    
Balrampur Chini Mills, Ltd.£
    18,692,081      
      10,961,459    
Cosan, Ltd. – Class A*,£
    38,584,336      
      5,048,700    
Cosan S.A. Industria e Comercio*
    31,089,533      
      4,561,730    
Shree Renuka Sugars, Ltd. 
    9,010,617      
                  107,904,697      
Telecommunication Equipment – Fiber Optics – 1.2%
           
      4,036,950    
Corning, Inc. 
    59,020,209      
Telecommunication Services – 1.9%
           
      2,628,275    
Amdocs, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)*
    55,009,796      
      7,990,806    
Reliance Communications, Ltd. 
    35,531,201      
                  90,540,997      
Transportation – Truck – 0.5%
           
      2,284,841    
DSV A/S
    25,804,491      
Warehousing and Harbor Transport Services – 0.1%
           
      12,114,876    
DP World, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)
    3,271,017      
Wireless Equipment – 0.7%
           
      3,971,223    
Telefonaktiebolaget L.M. Ericsson – Class B
    34,276,840      
 
 
Total Common Stock (cost $5,402,649,035)
    4,263,427,073      
 
 
Preferred Stock – 0.8%
           
Investment Companies – 0.8%
           
      2,955,900    
Bradespar S.A., 0.5700% (cost $10,890,725)
    36,390,918      
 
 
Money Market – 7.5%
           
      356,671,499    
Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0% (cost $356,671,499)
    356,671,499      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $5,770,211,259) – 97.9%
    4,656,489,490      
 
 
Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 2.1%
    100,393,652      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 4,756,883,142      
 
 
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Long Positions)
 
                 
          % of Investment
 
Country   Value     Securities  
 
 
Australia
  $ 66,011,223       1.4%  
Bermuda
    576,240,527       12.4%  
Brazil
    525,080,109       11.3%  
Canada
    349,251,990       7.5%  
Cayman Islands
    246,121,698       5.3%  
Denmark
    25,804,491       0.5%  
Germany
    21,801,058       0.5%  
Guernsey
    55,009,796       1.2%  
Hong Kong
    392,220,467       8.4%  
India
    545,697,319       11.7%  
Ireland
    0       0.0%  
Japan
    353,049,811       7.6%  
Netherlands
    91,622,207       2.0%  
Philippines
    79,189,717       1.7%  
Singapore
    161,002,757       3.5%  
South Korea
    5,141,200       0.1%  
Sweden
    34,276,840       0.7%  
Switzerland
    88,358,042       1.9%  
United Arab Emirates
    3,271,016       0.1%  
United Kingdom
    235,674,158       5.0%  
United States††
    801,665,064       17.2%  
 
 
Total
  $ 4,656,489,490       100.0%  
 
†† Includes Short-Term Securities (9.6% excluding Short-Term Securities)
 
Forward Currency Contracts, Open
 
                         
Currency Sold and
  Currency
    Currency
    Unrealized
 
Settlement Date   Units Sold     Value U.S.$     Gain/(Loss)  
 
 
Euro 5/14/09
    24,000,000     $ 31,748,272     $ 723,728  
Euro 6/18/09
    16,000,000       21,161,888       (432,768)  
Euro 6/25/09
    20,000,000       26,451,262       (401,262)  
 
 
Total
          $ 79,361,422     $ (110,302)  

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Worldwide Fund (unaudited) Ticker: JAWWX

 
Fund Snapshot
This global Fund offers geographic diversification in a single portfolio.

(LAURENT SALTIEL PHOTO)
Laurent Saltiel
portfolio manager
 

 
Performance Overview
 
Janus Worldwide Fund returned -2.64% over the six months ended April 30, 2009, as compared to a -5.44% return for the benchmark, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World IndexSM.
 
Saltiel Selected as New Portfolio Manager
 
Laurent Saltiel, who has served as a portfolio manager at Janus since November of 2006 and as an analyst at the firm since September of 2002, was named as portfolio manager of the Janus Worldwide Fund effective April 13, 2009. He succeeded Jason Yee, who left the firm. Joining Laurent in managing the Fund are analysts Julian McManus and Tony Yao, who were appointed as assistant portfolio managers. The Fund will employ a global core growth style that should be well aligned with the fundamental research produced by the seven Janus global sector teams. The strategy seeks to invest in companies with strong and sustainable competitive advantages, high or improving returns on capital and attractive long-term growth prospects. The Fund will focus on investment ideas where our research may deliver superior risk-adjusted performance over the long-term. Mr. Saltiel expects to increase the number of holdings (54 as of December 31, 2008) to a range of 70-100. In addition, many of the Fund’s historically large sector and country differences from the index will likely be minimized in an effort to make stock selection the primary driver of excess returns.
 
Economic Environment
 
Continuing fallout from the credit crisis and concerns that the recession may be prolonged dictated market performance through most of the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. A market rebound, however, that started in the middle of March and continued into April suggested investors were beginning to speculate that the worst of the economic and financial crisis may be over. Global markets bounced off of the roughly five-year lows reached in early March, though only partially eased the losses as most indices finished the period over 3% lower. Market volatility, which spiked to historic levels in November, declined in December and continued at a more muted level through period end. Sentiment began to improve in March amid some positive news coming out of the financials sector. The rally received a further boost later in the month when the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) announced it would help the beleaguered U.S. housing market by buying up to $1.15 trillion in Treasuries, mortgage-backed securities and U.S. agency debt. Then, in early April, G20 leaders agreed to provide over $1 trillion in emergency aid for global economies. Both actions appeared to lift global markets through period end. Although the financials sector was the best performing since the markets began rallying in March, it was the worst for the six-month period followed by utilities and, then healthcare. Materials and information technology were the best relative performers. In local currency terms, emerging markets, which posted strong returns during the period, outperformed developed markets. U.S. stocks trailed much of the developed world for the period while Asia and Latin America led emerging markets higher thanks to strong returns in China and Brazil. In commodities, natural gas, oil and agricultural commodities suffered negatives returns, while precious metals generated strong returns. The Dollar Index finished the period lower overall, as the U.S. currency lagged the euro, although it was stronger relative to the Japanese yen and British pound.
 
Contributors to Performance
 
On a country basis, the largest contributors to relative performance were our holdings in the U.S., the U.K., and Hong Kong as well as an overweight in Hong Kong. On a sector basis, our holdings and significant overweights in consumer discretionary and information technology were the largest contributors.
 
The largest individual contributor was new technology holding Research In Motion, which rose following a better-than-expected earnings report highlighted by improving margins and solid subscriber growth for its mobile devices. Based on its market share gains and growing usage of mobile data services worldwide, Research In Motion represented an attractive growth opportunity at period end in our opinion. Another top contributor was title company First American Financial, which rebounded during the period. We sold the position on the stock’s strength.
 
Amazon.com, the online retailer, gained after the company reported significant revenue growth in its most recent quarter. We took advantage of the stock’s strength to exit our position. Consumer discretionary holding Li & Fung, a Hong Kong-based apparel outsourcing firm, rose after the announcement of several large contract wins. We believe the company is

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(unaudited)

gaining market share, growing organically and reducing costs to improve margins. We added to our position.
 
Detractors from Performance
 
On a country basis, our holdings in Japan, Switzerland and France were among key detractors. On the sector level, our holdings and underweight in materials were among detractors, as was our overweight to financials.
 
Among individual detractors, JPMorgan Chase was the largest, as the U.S. bank was negatively impacted by ongoing turmoil in its industry. We remain confident in the management and the company’s ability to emerge from the financial crisis in a stronger competitive position than it had entering the downturn; however, we did trim our position.
 
Dell, the computer manufacturer, continued to be pressured by the downturn in consumer spending; we decided to exit our position. Berkshire Hathaway also detracted from performance, as its service businesses and investment portfolio have both suffered in the economic downturn and financial fallout. We trimmed our position in Berkshire. Willis Group Holdings, an insurance brokerage firm, also declined as the underlying operating environment for property and casualty insurance and brokers in particular continued to be weak. We elected to exit our position.
 
Outlook
 
We remain cautious, as the U.S. and the global economy remain challenged in our view. Emerging countries previously benefited from strong consumption in the U.S., while the U.S. economy benefited from increasing use of debt and loose credit practices. As a result, the rest of the world has been suffering along with the U.S., as evidenced by downturns in housing and reductions in net worth worldwide. While many investors are expecting a second half recovery in 2009, we foresee only a muted improvement with U.S. Gross Domestic Product declining at a smaller rate than the steep declines seen in recent quarters. We think there remains considerable pressure on company margins due to weak consumer spending as individuals have continued to deleverage their personal balance sheets as much as companies have.
 
The overall portfolio theme has been one of caution amid this global recession. We have been concentrating on companies that we believe have either modest economic sensitivity or are in areas where we see some economic growth potential. We were also seeking to take advantage of what we believe to be attractive valuations. Looking ahead, we are not counting on significant economic growth in developed markets, although we still think we can find attractive investments nevertheless. As for emerging markets, we think Brazil and China still offer economic growth potential, though most likely at slower paces than in recent years. We believe valuations for many companies participating in these economies were undemanding at period end.
 
Thank you for your continued support of Janus Worldwide Fund.

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Janus Worldwide Fund (unaudited)

 
Janus Worldwide Fund At A Glance
 
 
5 Top Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
Research In Motion, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)
    1.03%  
First American Financial Corp.
    0.83%  
Amazon.com, Inc.
    0.57%  
Li & Fung, Ltd.
    0.55%  
Marvell Technology Group, Ltd.
    0.46%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Holdings
 
         
    Contribution
 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
    -1.04%  
Dell, Inc.
    -1.03%  
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
    -0.95%  
Willis Group Holdings, Ltd.
    -0.66%  
SLM Corp.
    -0.64%  
 
5 Top Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  Morgan Stanley Capital International
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   World IndexSM Weighting
 
Information Technology
    1.14%       25.59%       11.01%  
Consumer Discretionary
    1.14%       24.12%       9.14%  
Energy
    0.21%       1.23%       12.05%  
Telecommunication Services
    0.13%       0.13%       5.17%  
Utilities
    0.00%       0.00%       5.55%  
 
5 Bottom Performers – Sectors*
 
                         
        Fund Weighting
  Morgan Stanley Capital International
    Fund Contribution   (Average % of Equity)   World IndexSM Weighting
 
Financials
    -2.71%       24.09%       17.42%  
Health Care
    -0.38%       11.63%       11.91%  
Materials
    -0.13%       4.63%       6.05%  
Consumer Staples
    -0.10%       3.53%       11.15%  
Industrials
    -0.01%       5.05%       10.58%  
 
 
* 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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(unaudited)

 
5 Largest Equity Holdings – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
         
Celgene Corp.
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic
    2.9%  
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic
    2.7%  
Apple, Inc.
Computers
    2.6%  
Capita Group PLC
Human Resources
    2.6%  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Finance – Investment Bankers/Brokers
    2.6%  
         
      13.4%  
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
Emerging markets comprised 6.3% of total net assets.
 
Top Country Allocations– Long Positions (% of Investment Securities)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
As of October 31, 2008
 
(GRAPH)

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Janus Worldwide Fund (unaudited)

 
Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                           
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009         Expense Ratio – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Five
  Ten
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Year   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses
                           
Janus Worldwide Fund   –2.64%   –40.86%   –4.29%   –3.30%   6.80%     0.83%
                           
Morgan Stanley Capital International World IndexSM   –5.44%   –39.33%   –1.02%   –1.57%   4.92%      
                           
Lipper Quartile     3rd   4th   4th   2nd      
                           
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for Global Funds     344/506   271/297   140/153   7/17      
                           
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information      
                           
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
A 2% redemption fee may be imposed on shares held for 90 days or less. Performance shown does not reflect this redemption fee and, if reflected, performance would have been lower.
 
The Fund’s expense ratio shown was determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
The Fund has a performance-based management fee that adjusts up or down based on the Fund’s performance relative to an approved benchmark index over a performance measurement period.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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(unaudited)

 
The Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Fund may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings (“IPOs”) and derivatives. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
Foreign securities have additional risks including exchange rate changes, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards. These risks are magnified in emerging markets.
 
This Fund may have significant exposure to emerging markets. In general, emerging market investments have historically been subject to significant gains and/or losses. As such, the Fund’s returns and NAV may be subject to volatility.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
May 16, 1991 is the date used to calculate the since-inception Lipper ranking, which is slightly different from when the Fund began operations since Lipper provides fund rankings as of the last day of the month or the first Thursday after fund inception.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
Net dividends reinvested are the dividends that remain to be reinvested after foreign tax obligations have been met. Such obligations vary from country to country.
 
The Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in the index. The index is unmanaged and is not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
* The Fund’s inception date – May 15, 1991
 
Fund Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08-4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 974.20     $ 3.52      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.22     $ 3.61      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 0.72%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses may include the effect of contractual waivers by Janus Capital.

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Janus Worldwide Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Common Stock – 98.7%
           
Aerospace and Defense – Equipment – 0.8%
           
      302,660    
United Technologies Corp. 
  $ 14,781,914      
Agricultural Chemicals – 6.5%
           
      563,910    
Monsanto Co. 
    47,870,320      
      677,974    
Mosaic Co. 
    27,424,048      
      520,034    
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Inc. (U.S. Shares)
    44,977,741      
                  120,272,109      
Agricultural Operations – 0.2%
           
      6,465,490    
Chaoda Modern Agriculture Holdings Ltd. 
    3,683,607      
Applications Software – 1.5%
           
      1,392,210    
Microsoft Corp. 
    28,206,175      
Beverages – Non-Alcoholic – 1.1%
           
      426,335    
PepsiCo, Inc. 
    21,214,430      
Brewery – 1.3%
           
      804,913    
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. 
    24,563,764      
Cable Television – 1.2%
           
      32,055    
Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. 
    22,542,798      
Chemicals – Diversified – 2.0%
           
      1,049,925    
Israel Chemicals, Ltd. 
    8,808,448      
      470,876    
K+S A.G. 
    28,094,099      
                  36,902,547      
Chemicals – Specialty – 0.7%
           
      19,515,000    
Huabao International Holdings, Ltd. 
    13,820,683      
Commercial Banks – 1.8%
           
      1,299,240    
ICICI Bank, Ltd. 
    12,506,784      
      346,450    
Julius Baer Holding A.G. 
    11,366,535      
      622,106    
Standard Chartered PLC
    9,563,935      
                  33,437,254      
Commercial Services – 2.3%
           
      2,268,539    
Aggreko PLC
    19,186,023      
      20,385    
SGS S.A. 
    22,707,549      
                  41,893,572      
Computer Services – 0.3%
           
      165,626    
Infosys Technologies, Ltd. 
    5,019,282      
Computers – 5.1%
           
      386,355    
Apple, Inc.*
    48,615,049      
      651,817    
Research In Motion, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)*
    45,301,282      
                  93,916,331      
Consulting Services – 1.8%
           
      812,092    
Bereau Veritas S.A. 
    33,082,757      
Cosmetics and Toiletries – 2.6%
           
      297,140    
Colgate-Palmolive Co. 
    17,531,260      
      634,625    
Procter & Gamble Co. 
    31,375,860      
                  48,907,120      
Distribution/Wholesale – 2.4%
           
      15,938,430    
Li & Fung, Ltd. 
    44,866,493      
Diversified Operations – 1.0%
           
      3,702,495    
China Merchants Holdings International Co., Ltd. 
    8,747,750      
      161,704    
Danaher Corp. 
    9,449,981      
                  18,197,731      
Educational Software – 0.1%
           
      19,915    
Educomp Solutions, Ltd. 
    992,907      
Electric – Distribution – 0.1%
           
      341,440    
Equatorial Energia S.A. 
    2,129,118      
Electronic Connectors – 0.8%
           
      418,320    
Amphenol Corp. – Class A
    14,155,949      
Enterprise Software/Services – 2.2%
           
      434,125    
Autonomy Corp. PLC*
    9,129,656      
      551,580    
Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. 
    9,780,522      
      1,142,945    
Oracle Corp. 
    22,104,556      
                  41,014,734      
Finance – Investment Bankers/Brokers – 3.6%
           
      374,030    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 
    48,062,855      
      546,663    
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 
    18,039,879      
                  66,102,734      
Finance – Mortgage Loan Banker – 1.1%
           
      612,360    
Housing Development Finance Corp. 
    21,217,076      
Finance – Other Services – 1.8%
           
      2,493,440    
BM&F Bovespa S.A.*
    10,118,406      
      34,600    
CME Group, Inc. 
    7,658,710      
      42,950    
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing, Ltd. 
    493,914      
      4,704,375    
IG Group Holdings PLC
    15,231,383      
                  33,502,413      
Food – Miscellaneous/Diversified – 0.7%
           
      411,704    
Nestle S.A. 
    13,394,019      
Food – Retail – 2.0%
           
      7,275,685    
Tesco PLC
    36,110,060      
Food – Wholesale/Distribution – 0.3%
           
      4,446,840    
Olam International, Ltd. 
    5,248,050      
Gold Mining – 2.0%
           
      897,730    
Newmont Mining Corp. 
    36,124,655      
Human Resources – 2.6%
           
      4,801,563    
Capita Group PLC
    48,337,008      
Investment Companies – 0.5%
           
      2,719,640    
Man Group PLC
    10,024,410      
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic – 5.9%
           
      1,269,805    
Celgene Corp.*
    54,246,070      
      1,094,408    
Gilead Sciences, Inc.*
    50,123,886      
      148,365    
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
    4,572,609      
                  108,942,565      
Medical – Drugs – 7.4%
           
      413,220    
Abbott Laboratories
    17,293,257      
      826,695    
Grifols S.A. 
    14,514,963      
      690,909    
Novartis A.G. 
    26,102,164      
      806,103    
Novo Nordisk A/S
    38,255,286      
      325,581    
Roche Holding A.G. 
    41,153,072      
                  137,318,742      
Medical – Generic Drugs – 0.4%
           
      189,235    
Teva Pharmaceutical S.P. (ADR)
    8,305,524      
Medical Instruments – 1.1%
           
      92,220    
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.*
    13,254,781      
      238,660    
St. Jude Medical, Inc.*
    7,999,883      
                  21,254,664      

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Medical Products – 2.2%
           
      285,160    
Baxter International, Inc. 
  $ 13,830,260      
      326,250    
Johnson & Johnson
    17,082,450      
      237,180    
Stryker Corp. 
    9,181,238      
                  40,093,948      
Multi-Line Insurance – 0.5%
           
      53,860    
Zurich Financial Services A.G. 
    9,950,435      
Networking Products – 0.5%
           
      472,655    
Cisco Systems, Inc.*
    9,131,695      
Oil – Field Services – 1.6%
           
      1,110,730    
Petrofac, Ltd. 
    9,354,910      
      430,555    
Schlumberger, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)
    21,092,889      
                  30,447,799      
Oil Companies – Exploration and Production – 2.0%
           
      175,680    
Devon Energy Corp. 
    9,109,008      
      311,360    
EOG Resources, Inc. 
    19,765,133      
      152,060    
Occidental Petroleum Corp. 
    8,559,457      
                  37,433,598      
Oil Companies – Integrated – 2.4%
           
      323,100    
Hess Corp. 
    17,702,649      
      500,130    
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (ADR)
    16,789,364      
      181,298    
Total S.A. 
    9,064,931      
                  43,556,944      
Oil Field Machinery and Equipment – 0.5%
           
      1,263,890    
Wellstream Holdings PLC
    9,620,143      
Optical Supplies – 1.2%
           
      240,785    
Alcon, Inc. (U.S. Shares)
    22,154,628      
Real Estate Management/Services – 3.0%
           
      672,300    
Aeon Mall Co., Ltd. 
    8,812,574      
      768,300    
Daito Trust Construction Co., Ltd. 
    31,745,448      
      1,094,000    
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. 
    14,276,711      
                  54,834,733      
Real Estate Operating/Development – 2.2%
           
      11,032,500    
CapitaLand, Ltd. 
    20,321,042      
      5,433,845    
China Overseas Land & Investment, Ltd. 
    9,483,616      
      3,630,605    
Hang Lung Properties, Ltd. 
    10,237,130      
                  40,041,788      
Reinsurance – 2.0%
           
      12,090    
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. – Class B*
    37,055,850      
Retail – Apparel and Shoe – 5.4%
           
      7,536,200    
Esprit Holdings, Ltd. 
    46,195,762      
      576,056    
Hennes & Mauritz A.B. – Class B
    25,766,095      
      652,848    
Inditex S.A. 
    27,854,973      
      180,000    
Ports Design, Ltd. 
    273,177      
                  100,090,007      
Retail – Consumer Electronics – 0.5%
           
      218,580    
Yamada Denki Co., Ltd. 
    10,087,129      
Schools – 0.3%
           
      36,000    
Anhanguera Educacional Participacoes S.A.*
    251,990      
      25,500    
Estacio Participacoes S.A.*
    172,077      
      14,773,000    
Raffles Education Corp., Ltd. 
    4,302,550      
                  4,726,617      
Soap and Cleaning Preparations – 1.5%
           
      682,951    
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
    26,887,634      
Super-Regional Banks – 0.5%
           
      453,530    
Wells Fargo & Co. 
    9,075,135      
Telecommunication Services – 0.5%
           
      598,796    
Bharti Tele-Ventures, Ltd. 
    9,044,596      
Tobacco – 3.3%
           
      915,345    
British American Tobacco PLC
    22,204,851      
      2,343,860    
ITC, Ltd. 
    8,885,060      
      840,875    
Philip Morris International, Inc. 
    30,439,675      
                  61,529,586      
Transportation – Railroad – 0.6%
           
      2,000,950    
All America Latina Logistica S.A. (GDR)
    10,371,838      
Transportation – Services – 1.2%
           
      412,700    
United Parcel Service, Inc. – Class B
    21,600,718      
Transportation – Truck – 0.5%
           
      885,281    
DSV A/S
    9,998,169      
Web Portals/Internet Service Providers – 0.8%
           
      36,030    
Google, Inc. – Class A*
    14,266,799      
Wireless Equipment – 0.3%
           
      201,570    
Crown Castle International Corp.*
    4,942,496      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $1,760,128,013) – 98.7%
    1,826,425,480      
 
 
Cash, Receivables and Other Assets
net of Liabilities – 1.3%
    23,420,991      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 1,849,846,471      
 
 
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Long Positions)
 
                 
          % of Investment
 
Country   Value     Securities  
 
 
Belgium
  $ 24,563,764       1.3%  
Bermuda
    105,156,115       5.8%  
Brazil
    39,832,794       2.2%  
Canada
    90,279,022       4.9%  
Cayman Islands
    3,683,607       0.2%  
Denmark
    48,253,455       2.6%  
France
    42,147,688       2.3%  
Germany
    28,094,100       1.6%  
Hong Kong
    28,962,409       1.6%  
India
    57,665,704       3.2%  
Israel
    17,113,972       0.9%  
Japan
    97,245,183       5.3%  
Jersey
    9,354,910       0.5%  
Netherlands Antilles
    21,092,889       1.2%  
Singapore
    29,871,642       1.6%  
Spain
    42,369,935       2.3%  
Sweden
    25,766,095       1.4%  
Switzerland
    146,828,401       8.1%  
United Kingdom
    206,295,103       11.3%  
United States
    761,848,692       41.7%  
 
 
Total
  $ 1,826,425,480       100.0%  

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

                                     
As of April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Janus Global
  Janus Global
  Janus Overseas
  Janus Worldwide
   
(all numbers in thousands except net asset value per share)   Opportunities Fund   Research Fund   Fund   Fund    
 
 
Assets:
                                   
Investments at cost
  $ 95,010     $ 184,625     $ 5,770,211     $ 1,760,128      
Unaffiliated investments at value
  $ 75,544     $ 153,844     $ 4,299,818     $ 1,826,425      
Affiliated money market investments value
    6,441       1,499       356,671            
Cash
    7       40       940            
Cash denominated in foreign currency(1)
          201       4,505       7,844      
Receivables:
                                   
Investments sold
    2,124       3,502       91,511       57,502      
Fund shares sold
    34       119       7,830       142      
Dividends
    192       618       14,415       4,553      
Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation
    2       4       115       45      
Other assets
    1       2       291       144      
Forward currency contracts
                724            
Total Assets
    84,345       159,829       4,776,820       1,896,655      
Liabilities:
                                   
Payables:
                                   
Due to Custodian
                      5,460      
Investments purchased
    1,203       3,533       12,570       36,979      
Fund shares repurchased
    25       139       2,042       957      
Dividends and distributions
          3       10       1      
Custody fees
          53                  
Advisory fees
    41       308       2,363       777      
Transfer agent fees and expenses
    31       128       730       2,268      
Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses
    6       5       31       11      
Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees
    2       4       115       45      
Foreign tax liability
                      149      
Accrued expenses and other payables
    108       96       1,242       162      
Forward currency contracts
                834            
Total Liabilities
    1,416       4,269       19,937       46,809      
Net Assets
  $ 82,929     $ 155,560     $ 4,756,883     $ 1,849,846      
Net Assets Consist of:
                                   
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)*
  $ 103,001     $ 247,367     $ 6,352,827     $ 7,608,069      
Undistributed net investment income/(loss)*
    44       441       8,130       9,598      
Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions*
    (7,088)       (62,955)       (490,456)       (5,834,092)      
Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation(2)
    (13,028)       (29,293)       (1,113,618)       66,271      
Total Net Assets
  $ 82,929     $ 155,560     $ 4,756,883     $ 1,849,846      
Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)
    9,118       17,004       160,257       61,391      
Net Asset Value Per Share
  $ 9.10     $ 9.15     $ 29.68     $ 30.13      
 
 
 
* See Note 3 in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
(1) Includes cost of $201,541, $4,502,384, and $7,838,554 for Janus Global Research Fund, Janus Overseas Fund and Janus Worldwide Fund, respectively.
(2) Net of foreign taxes on investments of $148,823 for Janus Worldwide Fund.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Operations

                                     
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Janus Global
  Janus Global
  Janus Overseas
  Janus Worldwide
   
(all numbers in thousands)   Opportunities Fund   Research Fund   Fund   Fund    
 
 
Investment Income:
                                   
Interest
  $     $     $ 3     $ 25      
Securities lending income
    1       3                  
Dividends
    1,111       1,557       40,801       17,035      
Dividends from affiliates
    9       4       3,088       337      
Foreign tax withheld
    (29)       (41)       (1,266)       (658)      
Total Investment Income
    1,092       1,523       42,626       16,739      
Expenses:
                                   
Advisory fees
    243       537       12,377       3,291      
Transfer agent fees and expenses
    108       258       4,172       2,727      
Registration fees
    21       7       52       7      
Custodian fees
    8       53       828       108      
Audit fees
    21       19       29       33      
Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses
    6       7       34       7      
Printing expenses
    52       87       19       10      
Postage expenses
    28       33       181       159      
Accounting systems expense
    37       37       37       37      
Other expenses
    8       35       99       50      
Non-recurring costs (Note 2)
          N/A                  
Cost assumed by Janus Capital Management LLC (Note 2)
          N/A                  
Total Expenses
    532       1,073       17,828       6,429      
Expense and Fee Offset
                (3)       (2)      
Net Expenses
    532       1,073       17,825       6,427      
Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement
          (162)                  
Net Expenses after Expense Reimbursement
    532       911       17,825       6,427      
Net Investment Income/(Loss)
    560       612       24,801       10,312      
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:
                                   
Net realized gain/(loss) from investment and foreign currency transactions
    (7,082)       (44,615)       (458,947)       (1,180,113)      
Net realized gain/(loss) from swap contracts
          103                  
Net realized gain/(loss) from options contracts
          29                  
Change in unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation(1)
    9,427       48,109       1,026,400       1,106,176      
Net Gain/(Loss) on Investments
    2,345       3,626       567,453       (73,937)      
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
  $ 2,905     $ 4,238     $ 592,254     $ (63,625)      
 
 
(1) Net of foreign taxes on investments of $148,823 for Janus Worldwide Fund.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

                                     
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Janus Global
  Janus Global
   
and for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
  Opportunities Fund   Research Fund    
(all numbers in thousands)   2009   2008   2009   2008    
 
Operations:
                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
  $ 560     $ 963     $ 612     $ 1,098      
Net realized gain/(loss) from investment and foreign currency transactions
    (7,082)       5,864       (44,615)       (17,471)      
Net realized gain/(loss) from swap contracts
                103       (309)      
Net realized gain/(loss) from options contracts
                29            
Change in unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation
    9,427       (78,223)       48,109       (133,887)      
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
    2,905       (71,396)       4,238       (150,569)      
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:
                                   
Net investment income*
    (28)       (2,799)       (915)       (782)      
Net realized gain/(loss) from investment transactions*
    (5,568)       (4,999)             (12,121)      
Net (Decrease) from Dividends and Distributions
    (5,596)       (7,798)       (915)       (12,903)      
Capital Share Transactions:
                                   
Shares sold
    3,717       18,012       15,780       165,649      
Redemption fees
    4       112       43       250      
Reinvested dividends and distributions
    5,500       7,659       903       12,720      
Shares repurchased
    (9,226)       (49,580)       (31,965)       (131,833)      
Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions
    (5)       (23,797)       (15,239)       46,786      
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets
    (2,696)       (102,991)       (11,916)       (116,686)      
Net Assets:
                                   
Beginning of period
    85,625       188,616       167,476       284,162      
End of period
  $ 82,929     $ 85,625     $ 155,560     $ 167,476      
                                     
Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)*
  $ 44     $ (488)     $ 441     $ 744      
 
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Janus Overseas
  Janus Worldwide
   
Fund   Fund    
2009   2008   2009   2008    
 
                                 
$ 24,801     $ 73,249     $ 10,312     $ 28,563      
                                 
  (458,947)       146,881       (1,180,113)       120,599      
                         
        30,174                  
                                 
  1,026,400       (5,783,595)       1,106,176       (2,160,537)      
  592,254       (5,533,291)       (63,625)       (2,011,375)      
                                 
  (1,114)       (163,518)       (26,296)       (21,825)      
  (207,095)       (794,328)                  
  (208,209)       (957,846)       (26,296)       (21,825)      
                                 
  353,862       1,534,806       31,068       106,106      
  306       2,696       43       154      
  203,268       933,537       25,716       21,345      
  (529,622)       (3,059,840)       (161,919)       (694,799)      
  27,814       (588,801)       (105,092)       (567,194)      
  411,859       (7,079,938)       (195,013)       (2,600,394)      
                                 
  4,345,024       11,424,962       2,044,859       4,645,253      
$ 4,756,883     $ 4,345,024     $ 1,849,846     $ 2,044,859      
                                 
$ 8,130     $ (15,557)     $ 9,598     $ 25,582      

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights

                                                     
For a share outstanding during the six-month period
                           
ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Janus Global Opportunities Fund    
and through each fiscal year ended October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $9.36       $17.21       $15.32       $13.91       $12.93       $11.66      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
    .06       .15       .07       .10       .10       .03      
Net gains/(losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
    .30       (7.26)       4.13       1.42       .91       1.27      
Total from Investment Operations
    .36       (7.11)       4.20       1.52       1.01       1.3      
Less Distributions and Other:
                                                   
Dividends (from net investment income)*
          (.27)       (.09)       (.11)       (.03)       (.03)      
Distributions (from capital gains)*
    (.62)       (.48)       (2.22)                          
Redemption fees
    (1)       .01       (1)       (1)       (1)       (1)      
Total Distributions and Other
    (.62)       (.74)       (2.31)       (.11)       (.03)       (.03)      
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $9.10       $9.36       $17.21       $15.32       $13.91       $12.93      
Total Return**
    4.47%       (42.89)%       30.59%       10.96%       7.78%       11.18%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $82,929       $85,625       $188,616       $145,667       $177,560       $207,414      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $76,665       $136,813       $162,723       $161,256       $218,871       $175,110      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)
    1.40%(3)       1.25%(3)       1.07%(3)       1.17%(4)       1.03%(3)       1.09%(3)      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)
    1.40%       1.24%       1.06%       1.15%       1.02%       1.09%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    1.47%       0.70%       0.43%       0.57%       0.62%       0.24%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
    41%       18%       14%       38%       36%       37%      
 
                                                     
For a share outstanding during the six-month period
                           
ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Janus Global Research Fund        
and through each fiscal year or period ended October 31       2009   2008   2007   2006   2005(5)    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
            $8.81       $17.11       $13.16       $11.11       $10.00      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
            .04       .04       .04       .10       (.01)      
Net gains/(losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
            .35       (7.58)       4.72       2.22       1.12      
Total from Investment Operations
            .39       (7.54)       4.76       2.32       1.11      
Less Distributions and Other:
                                                   
Dividends (from net investment income)*
            (.05)       (.05)       (.05)       (.04)            
Distributions (from capital gains)*
                  (.72)       (.76)       (.23)            
Redemption fees
            (1)       .01       (1)       N/A       N/A      
Total Distributions and Other
            (.05)       (.76)       (.81)       (.27)            
Net Asset Value, End of Period
            $9.15       $8.81       $17.11       $13.16       $11.11      
Total Return**
            4.52%       (45.95)%       38.09%       21.21%       11.10%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
            $155,560       $167,476       $284,162       $113,025        $47,404      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
            $142,681       $260,977       $173,760       $79,500       $29,920      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)
            1.25%(6)       1.15%       1.12%       1.16%       1.27%(6)      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)
            1.25%       1.14%       1.11%       1.14%       1.25%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
            0.86%       0.42%       0.36%       0.48%       (0.24)%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
            94%       95%       72%       118%       86%      
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.
** Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.
*** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.
(1) Redemption fees aggregated less than $.01 on a per share basis for the fiscal year ended.
(2) See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
(3) The effect of non-recurring costs assumed by Janus Capital (Note 2) is included in the ratio of gross expenses to average net assets and was less than 0.01%.
(4) The effect of non-recurring costs assumed by Janus Capital (Note 2) is included in the ratio of gross expenses to average net assets and increased the ratio by 0.02%.
(5) Period from February 25, 2005 (inception date) through October 31, 2005.
(6) The ratio was 1.48% in 2009 and 1.61% in 2005 before waiver of certain fees incurred by the Fund.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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For a share outstanding during the six-month period
                           
ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Janus Overseas Fund    
and through each fiscal year ended October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $27.12       $63.02       $42.45       $28.42       $21.62       $19.50      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
    .15       .63       .36       .49       .21       .18      
Net gains/(losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
    3.75       (31.38)       20.74       13.80       6.82       2.18      
Total from Investment Operations
    3.90       (30.75)       21.10       14.29       7.03       2.36      
Less Distributions and Other:
                                                   
Dividends (from net investment income)*
    (.01)       (.88)       (.55)       (.28)       (.23)       (.24)      
Distributions (from capital gains)*
    (1.33)       (4.29)                              
Redemption fees
    (1)       .02       .02       .02       (1)       (1)      
Total Distributions and Other
    (1.34)       (5.15)       (.53)       (.26)       (.23)       (.24)      
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $29.68       $27.12       $63.02       $42.45       $28.42       $21.62      
Total Return**
    15.68%       (52.78)%       50.24%       50.71%       32.74%       12.24%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $4,756,883       $4,345,024       $11,424,962       $5,317,122       $2,554,621       $2,090,180      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $3,906,435       $9,214,669       $7,916,993       $3,933,175       $2,272,200       $2,496,896      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)(3)
    0.92%       0.90%       0.89%       0.92%       0.90%       0.93%      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)
    0.92%       0.89%       0.89%       0.91%       0.89%       0.93%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    1.28%       0.79%       0.77%       1.69%       0.88%       0.72%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
    35%       50%       51%       61%       57%       58%      
 
                                                     
For a share outstanding during the six-month period
                           
ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Janus Worldwide Fund    
and through each fiscal year ended October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $31.36       $60.04       $48.05       $41.41       $38.12       $37.34      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
    .17       .43       .32       .65       .46       .30      
Net gains/(losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
    (.99)       (28.82)       12.31       6.48       3.14       .84      
Total from Investment Operations
    (.82)       (28.39)       12.63       7.13       3.60       1.14      
Less Distributions and Other:
                                                   
Dividends (from net investment income)*
    (.41)       (.29)       (.64)       (.49)       (.31)       (.36)      
Distributions (from capital gains)*
                                       
Redemption fees
    (1)       (1)       (1)       (1)       (1)       (1)      
Total Distributions and Other
    (.41)       (.29)       (.64)       (.49)       (.31)       (.36)      
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $30.13       $31.36       $60.04       $48.05       $41.41       $38.12      
Total Return**
    (2.58)%       (47.49)%       26.53%       17.34%       9.47%       3.06%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $1,849,846       $2,044,859        $4,645,253       $4,373,358       $4,957,669       $7,074,321      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $1,787,764       $3,480,275       $4,522,584       $4,601,953       $5,984,293       $9,278,240      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)(3)
    0.73%       0.83%       0.88%(4)       0.87%(4)       0.85%       0.92%      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)
    0.72%       0.83%       0.87%       0.86%       0.85%       0.92%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    1.16%       0.82%       0.53%       1.31%       0.90%       0.61%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
    218%       16%       27%       43%       33%       120%      
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.
** Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.
*** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.
(1) Redemption fees aggregated less than $.01 on a per share basis for the fiscal year or period ended.
(2) See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
(3) The effect of non-recurring costs assumed by Janus Capital (Note 2) is included in the ratio of gross expenses to average net assets and was less than 0.01%.
(4) The ratio was 0.89% in 2007 and 0.90% in 2006 before waiver of certain fees incurred by the Fund.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Notes to Schedules of Investments (unaudited)

Lipper Global Funds Funds that invest at least 25% of their portfolios in securities traded outside of the United States and that may own U.S. securities as well.
 
Lipper International Funds Funds that invest their assets in securities with primary trading markets outside of the United States.
 
Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World ex-U.S. IndexSM Is an unmanaged, free float-adjusted, market capitalization weighted index composed of stocks of companies located in countries throughout the world, excluding the United States. It is designed to measure equity market performance in global developed and emerging markets outside the United States. The index includes reinvestment of dividends, net of foreign withholding taxes.
 
Morgan Stanley Capital International EAFE® Index Is 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.
 
Morgan Stanley Capital International World Growth Index Measures the performance of growth stocks in developed countries throughout the world. The index includes reinvestment of dividends, net of foreign withholding taxes.
 
Morgan Stanley Capital International World IndexSM Is a market capitalization weighted index composed of companies representative of the market structure of developed market countries in North America, Europe, and the Asia/Pacific Region. The index includes reinvestment of dividends, net of foreign withholding taxes.
 
Russell 1000® Index Measures the performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000® Index.
 
VVPR Strips The VVPR strip is a coupon which, if presented along with the dividend coupon of the ordinary share, allows the benefit of a reduced withholding tax on the dividends paid by the company. This strip is quoted separately from the ordinary share and is freely negotiable.
 
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.
 
ADR American Depositary Receipt
 
GDR Global Depositary Receipt
 
PLC Public Limited Company
 
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust
 
U.S. Shares Securities of foreign companies trading on an American Stock Exchange.
 
* Non-income-producing security.
** A portion of this security has been segregated by the custodian to cover margin or segregation requirements on open futures contracts, forward currency contracts, options contracts, short sales and/or securities with extended settlement dates.
o On January 23, 2009 Anglo Irish Bank Corporation PLC was acquired by the Republic of Ireland. The Fund’s investment in this issuer, as reflected in the Schedule of Investments, exposes investors to the negative (or positive) performance resulting from this and other events.
 
°°   Schedule of Fair Valued Securities (as of April 30, 2009)
 
               
        Value as a
   
    Value   % of Net Assets    
 
 
Janus Overseas Fund
             
Eurodekania, Ltd. – Private Placement
  $ 2,077,854   0.0%    
Trinity, Ltd. – Private Placement
    10,723,407   0.2%    
 
 
    $ 12,801,261   0.2%    
 
 
 
Securities are valued at “fair value” pursuant to procedures adopted by the Fund’s trustees. The Schedule of Fair Valued Securities does not include international equity securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic fair valuation model.

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§ Schedule of Restricted and Illiquid Securities (as of April 30, 2009)
 
                         
    Acquisition
  Acquisition
      Value as a
   
    Date   Cost   Value   % of Net Assets    
 
 
Janus Overseas Fund
                       
Eurodekania, Ltd.-Private Placement
  3/8/07   $ 17,754,225   $ 2,077,854   0.0%    
Trinity, Ltd.-Private Placement
  11/14/07     25,332,992     10,723,407   0.2%    
 
 
        $ 43,087,217   $ 12,801,261   0.2%    
 
 
 
The Fund had registration rights for certain restricted securities held as of April 30, 2009. The issuer incurs all registration costs.
 
£  The Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, defines affiliates as those companies in which a fund holds 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities at any time during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009.
 
                                           
    Purchases   Sales   Realized
  Dividend
  Value
   
    Shares   Cost   Shares   Cost   Gain/(Loss)   Income   at 4/30/09    
 
Janus Overseas Fund
                                         
Amax Entertainment Holdings, Ltd.
    $   12,024,000   $ 2,026,481   $ (1,709,753)   $ 447,510   $ 5,378,197    
ARM Holdings PLC
        151,360     480,760     (280,003)     1,616,765     146,993,241    
Balrampur Chini Mills, Ltd.
                    136,021     18,692,081    
BrasilAgro – Companhia Brasileira de Propriedades Agricolas
        3,440,000     17,348,780     (8,665,478)            
Chaoda Modern Agriculture Holdings, Ltd.
  9,331,755     2,471,008               531,684     78,694,834    
Cosan, Ltd. – Class A*
                        38,584,336    
Eurodekania, Ltd. – Private Placement*
                        2,077,854    
Kingdom Hotel Investments (GDR)*
  2,506,268     4,015,037                   29,328,883    
Melco International Development, Ltd.
        215,000     459,690     (404,400)         31,053,606    
NDS Group PLC (ADR)*
        965,304     46,052,833     14,761,319            
Osstem Implant Co., Ltd.
        387,619     19,630,729     (15,337,665)         5,141,200    
Trinity, Ltd. – Private Placement*
                        10,723,407    
 
 
        $ 6,486,045       $ 85,999,273   $ (11,635,980)   $ 2,731,980   $ 366,667,639    
 
 
                                           
                                           
    Purchases   Sales   Realized
  Dividend
  Value
   
    Shares   Cost   Shares   Cost   Gain/(Loss)   Income   at 4/30/09    
 
Janus Worldwide Fund
                                         
Ryland Group, Inc.
    $   3,255,000   $ 116,379,456   $ (59,847,881)   $ 133,705   $    
 
 
 
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 April 30, 2009. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
 
Valuation Inputs Summary (as of April 30, 2009)
 
                       
        Level 2 – Other Significant
  Level 3 – Significant
   
    Level 1 – Quoted Prices   Observable Inputs   Unobservable Inputs    
 
Investments in Securities:
                     
Janus Global Opportunities Fund
  $ 51,486,623   $ 30,498,517   $    
Janus Global Research Fund
    90,208,522     65,134,482        
Janus Overseas Fund
    656,909,157     3,986,779,072     12,801,261    
Janus Worldwide Fund
    895,809,691     930,615,789        
 
 
Other Financial Instruments(a):
                     
Janus Overseas Fund
        (110,302)        
 
 
(a) Other Financial Instruments include futures, forward currency, written option, 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.

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Notes to Schedules of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

 
Level 3 Valuation Reconciliation of Assets (as of the six-month period ended April 30, 2009)
 
                                               
                Change in
               
        Accrued
      Unrealized
  Net
  Transfers In
       
    Balance as of
  Discounts/
  Realized
  Appreciation/
  Purchases/
  and/or Out of
  Balance as of
   
    October 31, 2008   Premiums   Gain/(Loss)   (Depreciation)(a)   (Sales)   Level 3   April 30, 2009    
 
Investments in Securities:
                                             
Janus Overseas Fund
  $ 42,466,662   $   $   $ (29,665,401)   $   $   $ 12,801,261    
 
 
(a) Included in “Change in unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statements of Operations.
 
Aggregate collateral segregated to cover margin or segregation requirements on open futures contracts, forward currency contracts, options contracts, short sales and/or securities with extended settlement dates as of April 30, 2009 are noted below.
 
           
Fund   Aggregate Value    
 
 
Janus Overseas Fund
  $ 113,423,265    
 
 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 
The following section describes the organization and significant accounting policies and provides more detailed information about the schedules and tables that appear throughout this report. In addition, the Notes to Financial Statements explain the methods used in preparing and presenting this report.
 
1.  Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
 
Janus Global Opportunities Fund, Janus Global Research Fund, Janus Overseas Fund and Janus Worldwide Fund (collectively the “Funds” and individually a “Fund”) are series funds. The Funds are 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. The Trust offers twenty-eight funds with differing investment objectives and policies. The Funds invest primarily in equity securities. Each Fund in this report is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act, with the exception of Janus Global Opportunities Fund, which is classified as non-diversified. The Funds are no-load investments.
 
Effective December 22, 2008, Janus Overseas Fund changed its primary benchmark from the MSCI EAFE® Index to the MSCI All Country ex-U.S. IndexSM. The new primary benchmark provides a more appropriate representation of the Fund’s investments. The MSCI EAFE® Index will serve as the Fund’s secondary benchmark.
 
Effective December 22, 2008, Janus Overseas Fund reopened to new investors.
 
The following accounting policies have been consistently followed by the Funds and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America in the investment company industry.
 
Investment Valuation
Securities are valued at the last sales price or the official closing price for securities traded on a principal securities exchange (U.S. or foreign) and on the NASDAQ National Market. Securities traded on over-the-counter markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported are 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 Funds’ Trustees. Short-term securities with maturities of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Debt securities with a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that reflects such factors as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Short positions shall be valued in accordance with the same methodologies, except that in the event that a last sale price is not available, the latest ask price shall be used instead of a bid price. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect as of the daily close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). When market quotations are not readily available or deemed unreliable, or events or circumstances that may affect the value of portfolio securities held by the Funds are identified between the closing of their principal markets and the time the net asset value (“NAV”) is determined, securities may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the supervision of the Funds’ Trustees. 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; and (iii) a non-significant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt. The Funds may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by an independent pricing service to value foreign equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the NYSE. Restricted and illiquid securities are valued in accordance with procedures established by the Funds’ Trustees.
 
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 Trust 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.
 
Expenses
Each Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to each fund in the Trust.
 
Securities Lending
Under procedures adopted by the Trustees, the Funds may seek to earn additional income by lending securities to qualified parties (typically brokers or other financial institutions) who need to borrow securities in order to complete certain transactions such as covering short sales, avoiding failures to deliver securities or completing arbitrage activities. There is the risk of delay in recovering a loaned

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security or the risk of loss in collateral rights if the borrower fails financially. Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) makes efforts to balance the benefits and risks from granting such loans.
 
The Funds do not have the right to vote on securities while they are being lent; however, the Funds may attempt to call back the loan and vote the proxy if time permits. 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 permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Cash collateral may be invested as permitted by the 1940 Act and rules promulgated thereunder.
 
Dresdner Bank AG (the “Lending Agent”) may also invest the cash collateral in the Allianz Dresdner Daily Asset Fund or investments in non-affiliated money market funds or accounts, mutually agreed to by the Funds and the Lending Agent, that comply with Rule 2a-7 of the 1940 Act relating to money market funds.
 
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 upon this mark-to-market evaluation.
 
The borrower pays fees at the Funds’ direction to the Lending Agent. The Lending Agent may retain a portion of the interest earned on the cash collateral invested. The cash collateral invested by the Lending Agent is disclosed in the Schedules of Investments (if applicable). The lending fees and the Funds’ portion of the interest income earned on cash collateral are included on the Statements of Operations (if applicable).
 
The Securities Lending Program was suspended and effective November 19, 2008, the Funds no longer had any securities on loan. Management continues to review the program and may resume securities lending.
 
Interfund Lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order received from the SEC, the Funds may be party to interfund lending agreements between the Funds and other Janus Capital-sponsored mutual funds and certain pooled investment vehicles, which permit them to borrow or lend cash at a rate beneficial to both the borrowing and lending funds. Outstanding borrowings from all sources totaling 10% or more of the borrowing Fund’s total assets must be collateralized at 102% of the outstanding principal value of the loan; loans of less than 10% may be unsecured.
 
Forward Currency Transactions
The Funds may enter into forward currency contracts in order to reduce exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on foreign portfolio holdings and to lock in the U.S. dollar cost of firm purchase and sale commitments for securities denominated in or exposed to foreign currencies. A forward currency exchange contract is a commitment to purchase or sell a foreign currency at a future date at a negotiated rate.
 
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 contract is included in “Net realized gain/(loss) from investment and foreign currency transactions” on the Statements of Operations (if applicable).
 
Forward currency contracts held by the Funds are fully collateralized by other securities, which are denoted in the accompanying Schedules of Investments (if applicable). The collateral is evaluated daily to ensure its market value equals or exceeds the current market value of the corresponding forward currency contracts. Such collateral is in the possession of the Funds’ custodian.
 
On September 15, 2008, Lehman Brothers Holding, Inc. (Lehman) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in U.S. Federal Court. A number of Lehman subsidiaries have subsequently filed bankruptcy or similar insolvency proceedings in the U.S. and other jurisdictions. Lehman’s bankruptcy caused the Funds to write-off Lehman foreign exchange currency gains and losses and the associated receivables and payables. The written-off gains and losses are included in “Net realized gain/(loss) from investment and foreign currency transactions” on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.
 
Futures Contracts
The Funds may enter into futures contracts to gain exposure to the stock market pending investment of cash balances or to meet liquidity needs. The Funds 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 are marked-to-market daily, and the daily variation margin is recorded as a receivable or payable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities (if applicable). When a contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded as “Net realized gain/(loss) from futures contracts” on the Statements of Operations (if applicable), equal to the difference between the opening and closing value of the contract. Generally, futures contracts are marked-to-market (i.e., treated as realized and subject to distribution) for federal income tax purposes at fiscal year-end. Securities designated as collateral

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for market value on futures contracts are noted in the Schedules of Investments (if applicable). Such collateral is in the possession of the Funds’ custodian.
 
Swaps
The Funds may utilize swap agreements as a means to gain exposure to certain common stocks and/or to “hedge” or protect their portfolios from adverse movements in securities prices or interest rates. A swap is an agreement that obligates two parties to exchange a series of cash flows at specified intervals based upon or calculated by reference to changes in specified prices or rates for a specified amount of an underlying asset. Swap agreements entail the risk that a party will default on its payment obligation to a Fund. If the other party to a swap defaults, a Fund would risk the loss of the net amount of the payments that it contractually is entitled to receive. If a 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 contracts are reported as an asset or liability on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Realized gains and losses are reported in “Net realized gain/(loss) from swap contracts” on the Statements of Operations (if applicable).
 
Various types of swaps such as credit default (funded and unfunded), equity, interest rate, and total return swaps are described below.
 
Credit default swaps are a specific kind of counterparty agreement that allows 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.
 
Funded or unfunded credit default swaps are based on an index of credit default swaps (“CDXs”) or other similarly structured products. CDXs are designed to track segments of the credit default swap market and provide investors with exposure to specific reference baskets of issuers of bonds or loans. These instruments have the potential to allow an investor to obtain the same investment exposure as an investor who invests in an individual credit default swap, but with the potential added benefit of diversification. The CDX reference baskets are normally priced daily and rebalanced every six months in conjunction with leading market makers in the credit industry. The liquidity of the market for CDXs is normally subject to liquidity in the secured loan and credit derivatives markets. A Fund investing in CDXs is normally only permitted to take long positions in these instruments.
 
Equity swaps involve the exchange by two parties of future cash flow (e.g., one cash flow based on a referenced interest rate and the other based on the performance of stock or a stock index).
 
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).
 
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.
 
Options Contracts
The Funds may purchase or write covered and uncovered put and call options on futures contracts and on portfolio securities for hedging purposes or as a substitute for an investment. The Funds may utilize American-style and European-style options. An American-style option is an option contract that can be exercised at any time between the time of purchase and the option’s expiration date. A European-style option is an option contract that can only be exercised on the option’s expiration date. The Funds may also purchase or write put and call options on foreign currencies in a manner similar to that in which futures or forward contracts on foreign currencies will be utilized. The Funds may also invest in Long-Term Equity Anticipation Securities (LEAPS), which are long-term option contracts that can be maintained for a period of up to three years. The Funds generally invest in options to hedge against adverse movements in the value of portfolio holdings.
 
When an option is written, the Funds receive a premium and become obligated to sell or purchase the underlying security at a fixed price, upon exercise of the option. In writing an option, the Funds bear the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option. Exercise of an option written by the Funds could result in the Funds buying or selling a security at a price different from the current market value.
 
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.
 
The Funds may also purchase and write exchange-listed and over-the-counter put and call options on domestic securities indices, and on foreign securities indices listed on domestic and foreign securities exchanges. Options on securities indices are similar to options on securities except that (1) the expiration cycles of securities index options are monthly, while those of securities options are currently quarterly, and (2) the delivery requirements are different. Instead of giving the right to take or make delivery of securities at a specified price, an option on a securities index gives the holder the right to receive a cash “exercise settlement amount” equal to (a) the amount, if any, by which the fixed exercise price of the option exceeds (in the case of a put) or is less than (in the case of a call)

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the closing value of the underlying index on the date of exercise, multiplied by (b) a fixed “index multiplier.” Receipt of this cash amount will depend upon the closing level of the securities index upon which the option is based being greater than, in the case of a call, or less than, in the case of a put, the exercise price of the index and the exercise price of the option times a specified multiple. The writer of the option is obligated, in return for the premium received, to make delivery of this amount.
 
Holdings designated to cover outstanding written options are noted in the Schedules of Investments (if applicable). Options written are reported as a liability on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as “Options written at value” (if applicable).
 
Realized gains and losses are reported as “Net realized gain/(loss) from options contracts” on the Statements of Operations (if applicable).
 
The Funds recognized realized gains/(losses) from written options contracts during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 as indicated in the table below:
 
           
Fund   Gains/(Losses)    
 
 
Janus Global Research Fund
  $ 29,148    
 
 
 
The risk in writing call options is that the Funds give 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 Funds 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 Funds pay a premium whether or not the options are exercised. 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 Funds’ hedging strategy unsuccessful. In addition, there can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any option purchased or sold. There is no limit to the loss the Funds may recognize due to written call options.
 
Written option activity for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 is indicated in the tables below:
 
                 
    Number of
  Premiums
   
Call Options   Contracts   Received    
 
 
Janus Global Research Fund
               
Options outstanding at October 31, 2008
      $    
Options written
    479     34,706    
Options closed
    (402)     (29,148)    
Options expired
           
Options exercised
    (77)     (5,558)    
 
 
Options outstanding at April 30, 2009
      $    
 
 
 
Short Sales
The Funds may engage in “short sales against the box.” Short sales against the box involve either selling short a security that the Funds own or selling short a security that the Funds have the right to obtain, for delivery at a specified date in the future. The Funds may enter into short sales against the box to hedge against anticipated declines in the market price of portfolio securities. The Funds do not deliver from their portfolios the securities sold short and do not immediately receive the proceeds of the short sale. The Funds borrow the securities sold short and receive proceeds from the short sale only when they deliver the securities to the lender. If the value of the securities sold short increases prior to the scheduled delivery date, the Funds lose the opportunity to participate in the gain.
 
The Funds may also engage in other short sales. The Funds may engage in short sales when the portfolio managers and/or investment personnel anticipate that a security’s market purchase price will be less than its borrowing price. To complete the transaction, the Funds must borrow the security to deliver it to the purchaser and buy that same security in the market to return it to the lender. No more than 10% of a Fund’s net assets may be invested in short sales of stocks, futures, swaps, structured notes, and uncovered written calls. The Funds may engage in short sales “against the box” and options for hedging purposes that are not subject to this 10% limit. Although the potential for gain as a result of a short sale is limited to the price at which a Fund sold the security short less the cost of borrowing the security, the potential for loss is theoretically unlimited because there is no limit to the cost of replacing the borrowed security. There is no assurance that a Fund will be able to close out a short position at a particular time or at an acceptable price. A gain or a loss will be recognized upon termination of a short sale. Short sales held by the Funds are fully collateralized by other securities, which are denoted in the accompanying Schedules of Investments (if applicable). The Funds are also required to pay the lender of the security any dividends or interest that accrues on a borrowed security during the period of the loan. Depending on the arrangements made with the broker or custodian, a Fund may or may not receive any payments (including interest) on collateral it has deposited with the broker. The Funds pay stock loan fees on assets borrowed from the security broker.
 
A Fund may also enter into short positions through derivative instruments such as option contracts, futures contracts and swap agreements which may expose the Fund to similar risks. To the extent that the Fund enters into short derivative positions, the Fund may be exposed to risks similar to those associated with short sales, including the risk that the Fund’s losses are theoretically unlimited.
 
Foreign Currency Translations
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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.
 
Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and market risk. Risks may arise from the potential inability of a counterparty to meet the terms of a contract and from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.
 
When-Issued Securities
The Funds may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued or forward commitment basis. 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 Funds may hold liquid assets as collateral with the Funds’ custodian sufficient to cover the purchase price.
 
Exchange-Traded Funds
The Funds may invest in exchange-traded funds, which are index-based investment companies that hold substantially all of their assets in securities representing their specific index. As a shareholder of another investment company, a Fund would bear its pro rata portion of the other investment company’s expenses, including advisory fees, in addition to the expenses the Fund bears directly in connection with its own operations.
 
Exchange-Traded Notes
The Funds may invest directly in exchange-traded notes (“ETN”), which are senior, unsecured, unsubordinated debt securities whose returns are linked to a particular index and provide exposure to the total returns of various market indices, including indices linked to stocks, bonds, commodities and currencies. This type of debt security differs from other types of bonds and notes. ETN returns are based upon the performance of a market index minus applicable fees; no period coupon payments are distributed and no principal protections exist. ETNs do not pay cash distributions. Instead, the value of dividends, interest, and investment gains are captured in the Funds’ total return. The Funds will invest in these securities when desiring exposure to debt securities or commodities. When evaluating ETNs for investment, Janus Capital will consider the potential risks involved, expected tax efficiency, rate of return, and credit risk. When the Funds invest in ETNs, they will bear their proportionate share of any fees and expenses borne by the ETN. There may be restrictions on the Funds’ right to redeem their investment in an ETN, which are meant to be held until maturity. The Funds’ decision to sell their ETN holdings may be limited by the availability of a secondary market.
 
Equity-Linked Structured Notes
The Funds may invest in equity-linked structured notes. Equity-linked structured notes are derivative securities which are specially designed to combine the characteristics of one or more underlying securities and their equity derivatives in a single note form. The return and/or yield or income component may be based on the performance of the underlying equity securities, an equity index, and/or option positions. Equity-linked structured notes are typically offered in limited transactions by financial institutions in either registered or non-registered form. An investment in equity-linked structured notes creates exposure to the credit risk of the issuing financial institution, as well as to the market risk of the underlying securities. There is no guaranteed return of principal with these securities and the appreciation potential of these securities may be limited by a maximum payment or call right. In certain cases, equity-linked structured notes may be more volatile and less liquid than less complex securities or other types of fixed-income securities. Such securities may exhibit price behavior that does not correlate with other fixed-income securities.
 
Initial Public Offerings
The Funds may invest in initial public offerings (“IPOs”). IPOs and other investment techniques may have a magnified performance impact on a Fund with a small asset base. A Fund may not experience similar performance as its assets grow.
 
Counterparties
Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to a 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 a Fund. A Fund may be unable to recover its investments from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the exposure to counterparty risk in respect to financial assets approximates their carrying value as recorded in a Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

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A 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 a Fund’s cash balances are invested in one or more money market funds, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. A 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 a Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.
 
Restricted Security Transactions
Restricted securities held by the Funds 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 Funds 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.
 
Dividend Distributions
The Funds generally declare and distribute dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The majority of dividends and capital gains distributions from the Funds will be automatically reinvested into additional shares of that Fund, based on the discretion of the shareholder.
 
The 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 REIT’s taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Funds distribute such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.
 
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.
 
Federal Income Taxes
No provision for income taxes is included in the accompanying financial statements, as the Funds intend to distribute to shareholders all taxable investment income and realized gains and otherwise comply with Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies.
 
The Funds adopted the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes on June 29, 2007. FIN 48 requires an evaluation of tax positions taken (or expected to be taken) in the course of preparing the Funds’ tax returns to determine whether these positions meet a “more-likely-than-not” standard that, based on the technical merits, have a more than fifty percent likelihood of being sustained by a taxing authority upon examination. A tax position that meets the “more-likely-than-not” recognition threshold is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations.
 
FIN 48 requires management of the Funds to analyze all open tax years, fiscal years 2006-2008 as defined by Statute of Limitations, for all major jurisdictions, including federal tax authorities and certain state tax authorities. As of and during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds have no examinations in progress and are 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.
 
New Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 does not require new fair value measurements, but is applied to the extent that other accounting pronouncements require or permit fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 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. SFAS No. 157 was effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Funds’ investments defined pursuant to SFAS No. 157. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:
 
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Level 2 – Prices determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing a security and are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, and others.
 
Level 3 – Prices determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or deemed less relevant (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing the security and would be based on the best information available in the circumstances.
 
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of April 30, 2009 to value each Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” and “Level 3 Valuation Reconciliation of Assets” (if required) in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.
 
In April 2009, FASB issued FASB staff position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly.” (“FSP 157-4”). FSP 157-4 provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”), when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased as well as guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly. FSP 157-4 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods ending after June 15, 2009. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of FSP 157-4 will have on the Funds’ financial statement disclosures.
 
In March 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS No. 161”), which requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of and gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is in the process of evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 161 on the Funds’ financial statement disclosures.
 
In September 2008, FASB issued a FASB Staff Position No. FAS 133-1 and FIN 45-4, “Disclosures about Credit Derivatives and Certain Guarantees: An Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 and FASB Interpretation No. 45” (the “Position”), which was effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2008. The Position amends FASB Statement No. 133 (“FAS 133”), Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, and also amends FASB Interpretation No. 45 (“FIN 45”), Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others. The amendments to FAS 133 include required disclosure for (i) the nature and terms of the credit derivative, reasons for entering into the credit derivative, the events or circumstances that would require the seller to perform under the credit derivative, and the current status of the payment/performance risk of the credit derivative, (ii) the maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the seller could be required to make under the credit derivative, (iii) the fair value of the credit derivative, and (iv) the nature of any recourse provisions and assets held either as collateral or by third parties. The amendments to FIN 45 require additional disclosures about the current status of the payment/performance risk of a guarantee. Management has evaluated the impact of SFAS No. 133-1 and FIN 45-4 and there is no impact on the Funds’ financial statement disclosures.
 
2.  Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates
 
The Funds pay a monthly advisory fee to Janus Capital based on average daily net assets and calculated at the annual rate shown in the table below for each Fund.
 
           
Fund   Advisory Fee %    
 
 
Janus Global Opportunities Fund
    0.64%    
Janus Global Research Fund
    0.64%    
Janus Overseas Fund
    0.64%    
Janus Worldwide Fund
    0.60%    
 
 
 
For Janus Global Research Fund and Janus Worldwide Fund, the investment advisory fee is determined by calculating a base fee rate and applying a performance adjustment. The base fee rate is the same as the contractual investment advisory fee rate shown in the table above. The performance adjustment either increases or decreases the base fee rate depending on how well each Fund has performed relative to its benchmark, as shown below:
 
           
Fund   Benchmark Index    
 
 
Janus Global Research Fund
    MSCI World Growth Index    
Janus Worldwide Fund
    MSCI World IndexSM    
 
 
 
Only the base fee rate applied until January 2007 for Janus Global Research Fund and February 2007 for Janus

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

Worldwide Fund, at which time the calculation of the performance adjustment applies as follows:
 
(Investment Advisory Fee = Base Fee Rate +/- Performance Adjustment)
 
The investment advisory fee paid to Janus Capital by each of the Funds listed above 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.
 
The performance measurement period generally is the previous 36 months, although no performance adjustment will be made until the Fund’s performance-based fee structure has been in effect for at least 12 months. When the Fund’s performance-based fee structure has been in effect for at least 12 months, but less than 36 months, the performance measurement period is equal to the time that has elapsed since the performance-based fee structure took effect. As noted above, any Performance Adjustment began January 2007 for Janus Global Research Fund and February 2007 for Janus Worldwide Fund.
 
No Performance Adjustment is applied unless the difference between the Fund’s investment performance and the cumulative investment record of the Fund’s benchmark index is 0.50% or greater (positive or negative) during the applicable performance measurement period. For Janus Global Research Fund, the Performance Adjustment is made in even increments for every 0.50% difference in the investment performance of the Fund compared to the cumulative investment record of the Russell 1000 Index (for periods prior to January 1, 2007) and the MSCI World Growth Index (for periods commencing January 1, 2007). The aggregate of the Fund’s performance versus these two benchmark indices, respectively, are used for purposes of calculating the Performance Adjustment. Because the Performance Adjustment is tied to the Fund’s performance relative to its benchmark index (and not its absolute performance), the Performance Adjustment could increase Janus Capital’s fee even if the Fund’s shares lose value during the performance measurement period and could decrease Janus Capital’s fee even if the Fund’s shares increase in value during the performance measurement period. For purposes of computing the Base Fee Rate and the Performance Adjustment, net assets are averaged over different periods (average daily net assets during the previous month for the Base Fee Rate, versus average daily net assets during the performance measurement period for the Performance Adjustment). Performance of the Fund is calculated net of expenses, whereas the Fund’s benchmark index does not have any fees or expenses. Reinvestment of dividends and distributions are included in calculating both the performance of the Fund and the Fund’s benchmark index. The Base Fee Rate is calculated and accrued daily. The Performance Adjustment is calculated monthly in arrears and is accrued evenly each day throughout the month. The investment fee is paid monthly in arrears.
 
It is not possible to predict the effect of the Performance Adjustment on future overall compensation to Janus Capital since it depends on the performance of each Fund relative to the record of the Fund’s benchmark index and future changes to the size of each Fund.
 
The Fund’s prospectuses and statement of additional information contain additional information about performance-based fees. The amount shown as Advisory fees on the Statements of Operations reflects the Base Fee Rate plus/minus any Performance Adjustment.
 
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the following Funds recorded the Performance Adjustment as indicated in the table below:
 
           
    Performance
   
Fund   Fee    
 
 
Janus Global Research Fund
  $ 84,548    
Janus Worldwide Fund
    (2,012,576)    
 
 
 
Until at least March 1, 2010, provided that Janus Capital remains investment adviser to the Funds, Janus Capital has agreed to reimburse Janus Global Research Fund by the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes and extraordinary expenses (including, but not limited to, acquired fund fees and expenses) exceed the following annual rate noted below. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statements of Operations.
 
           
Fund   Expense Limit %    
 
 
Janus Global Research Fund
    1.25%    
 
 
 
Each Fund pays Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital and the Funds’ transfer agent, an asset-weighted averaged annual fee based on the proportion of each Fund’s total net assets sold directly and the proportion of each Fund’s net assets sold through financial intermediaries. The applicable fee rates are 0.12% of net assets on the proportion of assets sold directly and 0.25% on the proportion of assets sold through intermediaries. In addition, Janus Services receives $4.00 per open shareholder account for each of the Funds for transfer agent services.
 
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 Funds. All deferred fees are

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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 Funds as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is shown as of April 30, 2009 on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as an asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and a 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 Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statements 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. No deferred fees were distributed to any Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009.
 
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, Janus Capital assumed $4,842 of legal, consulting and Trustee costs and fees incurred by the funds in Janus Investment Fund, Janus Aspen Series and Janus Adviser Series (the “Portfolios”) in connection with the regulatory and civil litigation matters discussed in Note 6. These non-recurring costs were allocated to all Portfolios based on the Portfolios’ respective net assets as of July 31, 2004. No fees were allocated to the Portfolios that commenced operations after July 31, 2004. Additionally, all future non-recurring costs will be allocated to the Portfolios based on the Portfolios’ respective net assets on July 31, 2004. These “Non-recurring costs” and “Costs assumed by Janus Capital” are shown on the Statements of Operations.
 
Certain officers of the Funds may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Such officers receive no compensation from the Funds, except for the Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer. Effective January 1, 2006, the Funds began reimbursing the adviser for a portion of the compensation paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff of the Trust. Total compensation of $63,757 was paid by the Trust during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. Each Fund’s portion is reported as part of “Other Expenses” on the Statements of Operations.
 
A 2.00% redemption fee may be imposed on shares of Janus Global Opportunities Fund, Janus Global Research Fund, Janus Overseas Fund and Janus Worldwide Fund held for 90 days or less. This fee is paid to the Funds rather than Janus Capital, and is designed to deter excessive short-term trading and to offset the brokerage commissions, market impact, and other costs associated with changes in the Funds’ asset levels and cash flow due to short-term money movements in and out of the Funds. The redemption fee is accounted for as an addition to Paid-in-Capital. Total redemption fees received by the Funds for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 are indicated in the table below:
 
           
Fund   Redemption Fee    
 
 
Janus Global Opportunities Fund
  $ 4,416    
Janus Global Research Fund
    42,651    
Janus Overseas Fund
    306,213    
Janus Worldwide Fund
    43,023    
 
 
 
The Funds’ expenses may be reduced by expense offsets from an unaffiliated custodian and/or transfer agent. Such credits or offsets are included in “Expense and Fee Offset” on the Statements of Operations (if applicable). The transfer agent fee offsets received during the period reduce “Transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities (if applicable). Custodian offsets received reduce “Custodian fees” on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities (if applicable). The Funds could have employed the assets used by the custodian and/or transfer agent to produce income if they had not entered into an expense offset arrangement.
 
Pursuant to the terms and conditions of an SEC exemptive order and the provisions of the 1940 Act, the Funds may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Funds may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles. The Funds are 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.
 
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the following Funds recorded distributions from affiliated investment companies as affiliated dividend income, and had the following affiliated purchases and sales:

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

                             
    Purchases
  Sales
  Dividend
  Value
   
    Shares/Cost   Shares/Cost   Income   at 4/30/09    
 
 
Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC
                           
Janus Global Opportunities Fund
  $ 13,733,552   $ (7,292,442)   $ 3,410   $ 6,441,110    
Janus Global Research Fund
    21,521,223     (20,022,223)     1,559     1,499,000    
Janus Overseas Fund
    607,437,348     (250,765,849)     109,195     356,671,499    
Janus Worldwide Fund
    395,592,298     (395,592,298)     69,107        
 
 
    $ 1,038,284,421   $ (673,672,812)   $ 183,271   $ 364,611,609    
 
 
Janus Institutional Cash Management Fund – Institutional Shares
                           
Janus Overseas Fund
  $ 98,173   $ (54,314,423)   $ 37,620   $    
 
 
    $ 98,173   $ (54,314,423)   $ 37,620   $    
 
 
Janus Institutional Money Market Fund – Institutional Shares
                           
Janus Global Opportunities Fund
  $ 218,981   $ (4,787,559)   $ 5,428   $    
Janus Global Research Fund
    3,129,397     (10,275,397)     2,125        
Janus Overseas Fund
    101,227,786     (256,790,052)     209,395        
Janus Worldwide Fund
    2,357,124     (69,952,124)     133,998        
 
 
    $ 106,933,288   $ (341,805,132)   $ 350,946   $    
 
 
 
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 Funds have elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses. 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 April 30, 2009 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 wash sale loss deferrals and passive foreign investment companies.
                             
                Net Tax
   
    Federal Tax
  Unrealized
  Unrealized
  Appreciation/
   
Fund   Cost   Appreciation   (Depreciation)   (Depreciation)    
 
 
Janus Global Opportunities Fund
  $ 95,501,852   $ 7,570,767   $ (21,087,479)   $ (13,516,712)    
Janus Global Research Fund
    192,290,430     6,637,787     (43,585,213)     (36,947,426)    
Janus Overseas Fund
    5,822,086,247     629,534,834     (1,795,131,591)     (1,165,596,757)    
Janus Worldwide Fund
    1,766,898,623     116,815,251     (57,288,394)     59,526,857    
 
 
 
Net capital loss carryovers as of October 31, 2008 are indicated in the table below. These losses may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future taxable gains distributions. The following table shows the expiration dates of the carryovers.
 

Capital Loss Carryover Expiration Schedule
For the year ended October 31, 2008
                                   
                    Accumulated
   
Fund   October 31, 2009   October 31, 2010   October 31, 2011   October 31, 2016   Capital Losses    
 
 
Janus Global Research Fund
  $   $   $   $ (12,248,917)   $ (12,248,917)    
Janus Overseas Fund(1)
        (921,657)               (921,657)    
Janus Worldwide Fund
    (775,333,211)     (3,186,843,718)     (670,957,456)           (4,633,134,385)    
 
 
 
(1) Capital loss carryovers subject to annual limitations.

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During the year ended October 31, 2008, the following capital loss carryovers were utilized by the Funds as indicated in the table below.
                             
                Capital Loss
   
Fund               Carryover Utilized    
 
 
Janus Overseas Fund
                    $ 460,827    
Janus Worldwide Fund
                      107,781,398    
 
 
 
4.  Capital Share Transactions
 
                                                                         
For the six-month period ended
                                   
April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
                                   
and the fiscal year ended October 31,
  Janus Global Opportunities Fund   Janus Global Research Fund   Janus Overseas Fund   Janus Worldwide Fund    
2008 (all numbers in thousands)   2009   2008   2009   2008   2009   2008   2009   2008    
 
Transactions in Fund Shares:
                                                                       
Shares sold
    453       1,274       1,928       11,580       13,725       29,616       1,105       2,183          
Reinvested dividends and distributions
    661       510       113       830       8,646       17,531       877       392          
Shares repurchased
    (1,146)       (3,593)       (4,038)       (10,015)       (22,317)       (68,222)       (5,804)       (14,737)          
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Fund Shares
    (32)       (1,809)       (1,997)       2,395       54       (21,075)       (3,822)       (12,162)          
Shares Outstanding, Beginning of Period
    9,150       10,959       19,001       16,606       160,203       181,278       65,213       77,375          
Shares Outstanding, End of Period
    9,118       9,150       17,004       19,001       160,257       160,203       61,391       65,213          
 
5.  Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities
 
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding short-term securities and options contracts) was as follows:
                             
            Purchases of Long-
  Proceeds from Sales
   
    Purchases of
  Proceeds from Sales
  Term U.S. Government
  of Long-Term U.S.
   
Fund   Securities   of Securities   Obligations   Government Obligations    
 
 
Janus Global Opportunities Fund
  $ 14,973,474   $ 22,718,413   $   $    
Janus Global Research Fund
    66,909,214     79,242,400            
Janus Overseas Fund
    674,511,580     993,010,382            
Janus Worldwide Fund
    1,837,376,479     1,888,469,122            
 
 
 
6.  Pending Legal Matters
 
In the fall of 2003, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Office of the New York State Attorney General (“NYAG”), the Colorado Attorney General (“COAG”), and the Colorado Division of Securities (“CDS”) announced that they were investigating alleged frequent trading practices in the mutual fund industry. On August 18, 2004, Janus Capital announced that it had reached final settlements with the SEC, the NYAG, the COAG, and the CDS related to such regulators’ investigations into Janus Capital’s frequent trading arrangements.
 
A number of civil lawsuits were brought against Janus Capital and certain of its affiliates, the Janus funds, and related entities and individuals based on allegations similar to those announced by the above regulators and were filed in several state and federal jurisdictions. Such lawsuits alleged a variety of theories for recovery including, but not limited to, the federal securities laws, other federal statutes (including ERISA), and various common law doctrines. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred these actions to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland (the “Court”) for coordinated proceedings. On September 29, 2004, five consolidated amended complaints were filed with the Court, four of which still remain: (i) claims by a putative class of investors in certain Janus funds asserting claims on behalf of the investor class (Marini, et al. v. Janus Investment Fund, et al., U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, Case No. 04-CV-00497); (ii) derivative claims by investors in certain Janus funds ostensibly on behalf of such funds (Steinberg et al. v. Janus Capital Management, LLC et al., U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, Case No. 04-CV-00518); (iii) claims on behalf of participants in the Janus 401(k) plan (Wangberger v. Janus Capital Group Inc., 401(k) Advisory Committee, et al.,

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, Case No. JFM-05-2711); and (iv) claims by a putative class of shareholders of Janus Capital Group Inc. (“JCGI”) asserting claims on behalf of the shareholders (Wiggins, et al. v. Janus Capital Group, Inc., et al., U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, Case No. 04-CV-00818). Each of the complaints initially named JCGI and/or Janus Capital as a defendant. In addition, the following were also named as defendants in one or more of the actions: Janus Investment Fund (“JIF”), Janus Aspen Series (“JAS”), Janus Adviser Series (“JAD”), Janus Distributors LLC, INTECH Investment Management LLC (“INTECH”) (formerly named Enhanced Investment Technologies, LLC), Bay Isle Financial LLC (“Bay Isle”), Perkins Investment Management LLC (“Perkins”) (formerly named Perkins, Wolf, McDonnell and Company, LLC), the Advisory Committee of the Janus 401(k) plan, and the current or former directors of JCGI.
 
On August 25, 2005, the Court entered orders dismissing most of the claims asserted against Janus Capital and its affiliates by fund investors in the Marini and Steinberg cases (actions (i) and (ii) above) except certain claims under Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and under Section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). On December 30, 2008, the Court granted partial summary judgment in Janus Capital’s favor with respect to Plaintiffs’ damage demand as it relates to what was categorized as “approved” market timing based on the Court’s finding that there was no evidence that investors suffered damages that exceed the $50 million they are entitled to receive under the regulatory settlement. The Court did not grant summary judgment on the remaining causes of action and requested the parties to submit additional briefing with respect to what was categorized as “unapproved” market timing. Having completed the supplemental briefing, the parties are awaiting a ruling from the Court. On August 15, 2006, the Wangberger complaint in the 401(k) plan class action (action (iii) above) was dismissed by the Court with prejudice. The plaintiff appealed that dismissal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which reversed the order of dismissal and remanded the case back to the Court for further proceedings. Finally, a Motion to Dismiss the Wiggins suit (action (iv) above) was granted and the matter was dismissed in May 2007. Plaintiffs appealed that dismissal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. In May 2009, the Fourth Circuit reversed the order of dismissal and remanded the case back to the Court for further proceedings.
 
In addition to the lawsuits described above, the Auditor of the State of West Virginia (“Auditor”), in his capacity as securities commissioner, initiated administrative proceedings against many of the defendants in the market timing cases (including JCGI and Janus Capital) and, as a part of its relief, is seeking disgorgement and other monetary relief based on similar market timing allegations (In the Matter of Janus Capital Group Inc. et al., Before the Securities Commissioner, State of West Virginia, Summary Order No. 05-1320). In September 2006, JCGI and Janus Capital filed their answer to the Auditor’s summary order instituting proceedings as well as a Motion to Discharge Order to Show Cause. This action is pending.
 
During 2007, two lawsuits were filed against Janus Management Holdings Corporation (“Janus Holdings”), an affiliate of JCGI, by former Janus portfolio managers, alleging that Janus Holdings unilaterally implemented certain changes to compensation in violation of prior agreements (Edward Keely v. Janus Holdings, Denver District Court, Case No. 2007CV7366; Tom Malley v. Janus Holdings, Denver District Court, Case No. 2007CV10719). These complaints allege some or all of the following claims in addition to other allegations: (1) breach of contract; (2) willful and wanton breach of contract; (3) breach of good faith and fair dealing; and (4) estoppel. Janus Holdings filed Answers to these complaints denying any liability for these claims. On May 8, 2009, after a four-day trial in the Keely matter, the jury found in favor of Plaintiff. The Court entered judgment in Keely’s favor for approximately $4.8 million in damages plus pre- and post- judgment interest, attorneys’ fees, and damage enhancement under the Colorado Wage Act. Janus Holdings is evaluating all of its options, including the possibility of an appeal. Trial in the Malley matter has not yet been set.
 
Additional lawsuits may be filed against certain of the Janus funds, Janus Capital, and related parties in the future. Janus Capital does not currently believe that these pending actions will materially affect its ability to continue providing services it has agreed to provide to the Janus funds.
 
7.  Subsequent Event
 
The Board of Trustees of Janus Adviser Series (“JAD”), a registered investment company advised by Janus Capital, has approved an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”) pursuant to which certain JAD Funds will merge with and into, and be acquired by, corresponding similarly managed funds of the Janus Investment Fund Trust. Under the Plan, INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund, Janus Balanced Fund, Janus Contrarian Fund, Janus Enterprise Fund, Janus Flexible Bond Fund, Janus Fund, Janus Growth and Income Fund, Janus High-Yield Fund, Janus Orion Fund, Janus Overseas Fund, Janus Research Core Fund, Janus Triton Fund, Janus Worldwide Fund, Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, and Perkins Small Cap Value Fund will acquire assets and liabilities from similarly managed JAD Funds. The merger is a part of several significant enhancements Janus Capital has recently undertaken to reorganize and simplify its mutual fund offerings by creating one combined mutual fund platform. The closing date of the merger is expected to be on or about July 6, 2009. For more information regarding these changes, please refer to the March 17, 2009 Supplement to the Prospectus.

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Additional Information (unaudited)

 
Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record
 
A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to their portfolio securities is available: (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-525-3713 (toll free); (ii) on the Funds’ website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding each 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 Funds file their 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 Funds’ 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 1-800-525-3713 (toll free).
 
Approval of Advisory Agreements During the Period
 
In this disclosure, each fund and portfolio of Janus Investment Fund are referred to as “Fund” and, collectively, as “Funds.”
 
The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund, none of whom has ever been affiliated with Janus Capital (“Independent Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund and, as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the three Funds that utilize subadvisers.
 
In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed a substantial amount of information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Independent Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed a considerable amount of information and analysis provided by their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Independent Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Independent 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, 2008, 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 February 1, 2009 through February 1, 2010, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement, except that with respect to Janus Worldwide Fund, the Trustees approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for an interim period of three months, to assess the steps Janus Capital had taken or proposed to take to improve long-term Fund performance. At a meeting held on March 12, 2009, the Trustees again considered the investment advisory agreement for Janus Worldwide Fund, and after consideration of information previously provided to them, as well as updated information regarding the steps taken or planned to improve the Fund’s long-term performance, the Trustees approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for another interim period of three months, to continue their assessment of Janus Capital’s efforts to improve long-term Fund performance.
 
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.
 
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 and strategy 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 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, serving as the Funds’ administrator, monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, producing shareholder reports, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, communicating with shareholders and overseeing the activities of other service providers, including

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Additional Information (unaudited) (continued)

monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.
 
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 quality of those services had been consistent with or superior to quality norms in the industry and 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 continuing ability to attract well-qualified personnel.
 
Performance of the Funds
The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Lipper, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. They concluded that the performance of many Funds was good to very good under current market conditions. Although the performance of some Funds lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Trustees also concluded that Janus Capital had taken or was taking appropriate steps to address those instances of under-performance. With respect to Janus Worldwide Fund, at the December 9, 2008 meeting the Trustees considered the continuing underperformance of the Fund, and requested that Janus Capital consider additional steps to improve long-term Fund performance. At the March 12, 2009 meeting, the Trustees requested that Janus Capital promptly report to the Trustees regarding the completion of steps that Janus Capital planned to take in an effort to improve the Fund’s long-term performance.
 
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 Lipper. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and administrative) fees for most of the Funds, after applicable contractual expense limitations, was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by Lipper.
 
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. They concluded that the compensation methodology provided a good alignment of the interests of the portfolio managers with the interests of Fund shareholders.
 
The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital to its separate account clients and to its subadvised funds (for which Janus Capital provides only 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 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 administrative 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 that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the spread between the average fee rates charged to the Funds and the fee rates that Janus Capital charged to its separate account clients was significantly smaller than the average spread for such fee rates of other advisers, based on publicly available data and research conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant.
 
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 in allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates among 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 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, based on the information available and taking those factors into account, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was not unreasonable.
 
The Trustees concluded that the management fees and other compensation 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

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similar strategies and the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients. The Trustees also concluded that the overall expense ratio of each Fund was reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund and any expense limitations 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 Funds increase. They noted that, although most Funds pay advisory fees at a fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, the management fee rate paid by each Fund, after any contractual expense limitations, was below the mean management fee rate of the Fund’s peer group identified by Lipper; and, 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 many of the Funds have declined in the past few years, the 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 several Funds that have caused or will cause 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, 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 economies of scale at the current asset level of the Fund.
 
Other Benefits to Janus Capital
The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 their portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s 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 pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital 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 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 success of any 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 Funds.
 
After full consideration of the above factors, as well as other factors, all of the Trustees, each of whom is an Independent Trustee, concluded that the proposed continuation of the investment advisory agreement and, if applicable, the subadvisory agreement for each Fund for another year was in the best interest of the respective Funds and their shareholders, except for Janus Worldwide Fund. With respect to that Fund, at their December 9, 2008 meeting the Trustees approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for an interim period of three months, to assess the steps Janus Capital had taken or propose to take to improve long-term Fund performance. At their March 12, 2009 meeting the Trustees approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for that Fund for another interim period of three months, to continue their assessment of Janus Capital’s efforts to improve the Fund’s long-term performance. The Trustees also noted that they had previously approved revised and/or new investment advisory and subadvisory agreements for each Fund subadvised by Perkins Investment Management LLC, and that such amended or new agreements were not effective unless approved by those Funds’ shareholders.

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Explanations of Charts, Tables and
Financial Statements (unaudited)

 
1.  Performance Overviews
 
Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in each Fund (from inception) with one or more widely used market indices. The hypothetical example does not represent the returns of any particular investment.
 
When comparing the performance of a Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices do not include brokerage commissions that would be incurred if you purchased the individual securities in the index. They also do not include taxes payable on dividends and interest or operating expenses incurred if you maintained a Fund invested in the index.
 
Average annual total returns are also quoted for each Fund. 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 and unsubsidized ratios for the past fiscal year. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting a Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and/or Janus Services and reflects a Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Both the total annual fund operating expenses ratio and net annual fund operating expenses ratio are based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The ratios also include expenses indirectly incurred by the Fund as a result of investing in other investment companies or pooled investments, which are not reflected in the “Financial Highlights” of this report. As a result, these ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report. All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
2.  Schedules of Investments
 
Following the performance overview section is each Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the industry concentrations and types of securities held in each 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.
 
Funds that invest in foreign securities also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund’s exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country in which the company is incorporated. Each Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Bloomberg L.P.
 
2a. Forward Currency Contracts
 
A table listing forward currency contracts follows each Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable). Forward currency contracts are agreements to deliver or receive a preset amount of currency at a future date. Forward currency contracts are used to hedge against foreign currency risk in the Fund’s long-term holdings.
 
The table provides the name of the foreign currency, the settlement date of the contract, the amount of the contract, the value of the currency in U.S. dollars and the amount of unrealized gain or loss. The amount of unrealized gain or loss reflects the change in currency exchange rates from the time the contract was opened to the last day of the reporting period.
 
2b. Futures
 
A table listing futures contracts follows each Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable). Futures contracts are contracts that obligate the buyer to receive and the seller to deliver an instrument or money at a specified price on a specified date. Futures are used to hedge against adverse movements in securities prices, currency risk or interest rates.
 
The table provides the name of the contract, number of contracts held, the expiration date, the principal amount, value and the amount of unrealized gain or loss. The amount of unrealized gain or loss reflects the marked-to-market amount for the last day of the reporting period.
 
2c. Options
 
A table listing written options contracts follows each Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable). Written options contracts are contracts that obligate a Fund to sell or purchase an underlying security at a fixed price, upon exercise of the option. Options are used to hedge against adverse movements in securities prices, currency risk or interest rates.
 
The table provides the name of the contract, number of contracts held, the expiration date, exercise price, value and premiums received.

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3.  Statement of Assets and Liabilities
 
This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Funds on the last day of the reporting period.
 
The Funds’ 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 stocks owned and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Funds’ 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 Funds’ net assets. Because Funds 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 Funds’ net assets (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.
 
4.  Statement of Operations
 
This statement details the Funds’ income, expenses, gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and appreciation or depreciation of current Fund holdings.
 
The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from stocks and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Funds.
 
The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Funds, 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 increase or decrease in the value of securities held in the Funds. The Funds realize a gain (or loss) when they sell their position in a particular security. An unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Funds 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.
 
5.  Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
These statements report the increase or decrease in the Funds’ net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Funds’ net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends, distributions and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Funds’ 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 Funds’ investment performance. The Funds’ net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends, the Funds’ net assets will not be affected. If you compare each Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to the “Reinvested dividends and distributions,” you will notice that dividend distributions had little effect on each Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of Janus investors reinvest their distributions.
 
The reinvestment of dividends is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Funds through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. “Redemption Fees” (if applicable) refers to the fee paid to the Funds for shares held for 90 days or less by a shareholder. The Funds’ net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Funds.
 
6.  Financial Highlights
 
This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect each Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods. Not only does this table provide you with total return, it also reports total distributions, asset size, expense 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 per share, which comprises dividends and interest income earned on securities held by the Fund. Following is the total of gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Dividends and distributions are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the average annual total return reported the last day of the period.
 
Also included are the expense ratios, or the percentage of average net assets that were used to cover operating expenses during the period. Expense ratios vary across the Funds for a number of reasons, including the differences in management fees, the frequency of dividend payments and the extent of foreign investments, which entail greater transaction costs.
 
The Funds’ expenses may be reduced through expense-reduction arrangements. These arrangements may include the use of balance credits or transfer agent fee offsets. The Statement of Operations reflects total expenses before any such offset, the amount of the offset and the net expenses. The

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Explanations of Charts, Tables and
Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

expense ratios listed in the Financial Highlights reflect total expenses prior to any expense offset (gross expense ratio) and after the expense offsets (net expense ratio). Both expense ratios reflect expenses after waivers (reimbursements), if applicable.
 
The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of a Fund during the reporting period. Don’t confuse this ratio with a Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of a Fund’s yield because it doesn’t 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 a Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the size asset of a Fund, the nature of the Fund’s investments and the investment style of the portfolio manager. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is turned over in a 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 portfolio is traded every six months.

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.
 
Asset Allocation
Janus asset allocation portfolios invest in several underlying mutual funds, rather than individual securities, in an attempt to offer investors an instantly diversified portfolio. Janus Smart Portfolios are unique in their combination of funds that leverage the fundamental research approach of Janus with funds supported by the risk-managed, mathematical investment process of INTECH (a Janus subsidiary).
 
Growth
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.
 
Core
Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. These funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and for certain funds, some degree of income.
 
Risk-Managed
Our risk-managed 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
Janus value funds invest in companies they believe are poised for a turnaround or are trading at a significant discount to fair value. The goal is to gain unique insight into a company’s true value and identify and evaluate potential catalysts that may unlock shareholder value.
 
International & Global
Janus international and global 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.
 
Bond & Money Market
Janus bond 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 maximum current income consistent with stability of capital.
 
For more information about our funds, go to janus.com.
Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 1-800-525-3713 or download the file from janus.com. Read it carefully before you invest or send money.
 
An investment in a money market fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund.
 
       
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Table of Contents

 
            Janus Bond & Money Market Funds
     
Co-Chief Investment Officers’ Letter to Shareholders
  1
Useful Information About Your Fund Report
  4
Management Commentary and Schedules of Investments
   
Janus Flexible Bond Fund
  5
Janus High-Yield Fund
  14
Janus Short-Term Bond Fund
  24
Janus Money Market Fund
  34
Janus Government Money Market Fund
  36
Statements of Assets and Liabilities – Bond Funds
  37
Statements of Operations – Bond Funds
  38
Statements of Changes in Net Assets – Bond Funds
  39
Financial Highlights – Bond Funds
  40
Statements of Assets and Liabilities – Money Market Funds
  42
Statements of Operations – Money Market Funds
  43
Statements of Changes in Net Assets – Money Market Funds
  44
Financial Highlights – Money Market Funds
  45
Notes to Schedules of Investments
  46
Notes to Financial Statements
  48
Additional Information
  62
Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements
  65
 
 
Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 1-800-525-3713 or download the file from janus.com. Read it carefully before you invest or send money.
 
Investment in money market funds are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although money market funds seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in money market funds.


 

 
Co-Chief Investment Officers’ Letter to the Shareholders (unaudited)

(JONATHAN COLEMAN PHOTO)
Jonathan Coleman
Co-Chief Investment
Officer
 
(GIBSON SMITH PHOTO)
Gibson Smith
Co-Chief Investment
Officer
 

 
Dear Shareholder,
 
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your investment with Janus. During the past six months we have seen some of the most challenging market and economic conditions in a generation. Throughout these turbulent times, we have maintained our disciplined, long-term investment approach and research-driven philosophy.
 
As a result, our long-term results generally remained strong relative to our peers. For the one-year period ended April 30, 2009, 50% of Janus retail funds ranked within Lipper’s top two quartiles. Looking longer-term, 85% of our funds achieved first- or second-quartile Lipper rankings for the three-year period and 86% ranked in Lipper’s top two quartiles for the five-year period ended April 30, 2009. (Lipper rankings are based on total returns. See complete rankings on page 3.)
 
Major Market Themes
 
Despite a relatively strong finish, most markets were modestly lower as the most recent six-month period (ended April 30, 2009) came to a close. Consequences from the credit crisis and recession concerns dictated market performance for much of the period. U.S. markets reached 12-year lows and most global markets declined to 5-year lows in March, before rallying late in the period.
 
The U.S. economy was still in the throes of a recession at period end. Declining asset values in U.S. residential real estate continued to weigh on financial institutions and their ability to extend credit to consumers. Compounding the headwinds for the consumer was a labor market that continued to struggle with more than 5.7 million jobs lost since January 2008. However, late in the period, some signs emerged that the rate of decline in the U.S. economy could be slowing. Retail sales improved through April (though they remained at low absolute levels) and mortgage applications were on the rise in March and April. A slowing in the rate of decline in U.S. manufacturing and consumer confidence indicators provided some additional support to the equity markets.
 
Improving credit markets, better-than expected earnings reports from some large banks and easing of accounting rules for banks’ troubled assets, also helped to fuel the late period rally, suggesting to the market that the ailing banking industry could be on the mend. Financials remained the worst performing global sector during the six-month period, despite leading the rally off of the March lows. Materials and information technology outperformed, posting modest gains while growth stocks significantly outperformed value stocks. Stocks of mid-sized companies were the strongest performers in the period while large-cap stocks topped small-caps. Within fixed income, the flight-to-quality that was strongly evident in the second half of 2008 finally eased beginning in January. Driven by the performance of the lower quality debt, high-yield corporate spreads relative to Treasuries narrowed. Long-term government bond yields rebounded from historic lows reached in December.
 
Outlook
 
At the end of the period, we were encouraged by the slowing in the rate of decline in the U.S. and global economies and the continued progress toward normalization in the credit markets. Though we were pleased to see stocks on the rise, we believe it may be some time before credit markets return to normal and the economy and equity markets fully recover.
 
We think the moves to date by central banks and governments worldwide will help the global economy recover. However, their actions will likely take time to work and could, in the longer term, fuel inflation. That said, we are not overly concerned about inflation rising over the near term, nor do we believe economic growth will necessarily return to the rapid pace of recent years. Looking forward, the economy will likely be characterized by de-leveraging across consumers and businesses, and a higher personal savings rate.
 
Given that we have not seen a significant differentiation of fundamentals expressed in stock prices yet, we feel the opportunities for bottom-up, research-driven security selection are tremendous. Our unconstrained approach to research fosters an entrepreneurial culture that encourages our investment team to “go anywhere” to find the most compelling investment ideas around the globe. And we believe we have the right team in place to take advantage of this period in history.
 
We sincerely appreciate your continued investment in Janus funds. We recognize the confidence that you have placed in us

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Continued

and we continue in our quest to deliver strong, consistent fund performance to you, our investors.
 
Sincerely,
 
 
(-s- JONATHAN COLEMAN)
 
Jonathan Coleman
Co-Chief Investment Officer
 
(-s- GIBSON SMITH)
 
Gibson Smith
Co-Chief Investment Officer
 
 
The opinions are those of the authors as of April 30, 2009 and are subject to change at any time due to changes in market or economic conditions. The comments should not be construed as a recommendation of individual holdings or market sectors, but as an illustration of broader themes. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
Rankings discussed do not indicate positive fund performance. Most funds have experienced negative or poor short-term performance.

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Lipper Rankings (unaudited)

                                                     
        Lipper Rankings – Based on total returns as of 4/30/09
         
        One Year   Three Year   Five Year   Ten Year   Since Inception   Since PM Inception
        Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
    Lipper Category   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds
 
Janus Investment Fund
(Inception Date)
                                                   
Janus Fund (2/70)
  Large-Cap Growth Funds   52   435/844   40   284/724   39   233/610   60   184/310   15   3/20   47   380/808
 
 
Janus Enterprise Fund(1) (9/92)
  Mid-Cap Growth Funds   52   286/550   10   43/476   8   30/393   77   142/184   32   14/43   25   130/528
 
 
Janus Orion Fund (6/00)
  Multi-Cap Growth Funds   96   438/457   22   77/349   4   10/290   N/A   N/A   25   43/174   86   381/443
 
 
Janus Research Fund(1) (5/93)
  Large-Cap Growth Funds   80   672/844   19   132/724   12   72/610   44   134/310   4   3/87   17   118/710
 
 
Janus Triton Fund(1) (2/05)
  Small-Cap Growth Funds   3   15/587   1   5/501   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   1   1/443   1   4/508
 
 
Janus Twenty Fund* (4/85)
  Large-Cap Growth Funds   80   668/844   1   1/724   1   2/610   21   63/310   5   2/40   35   283/824
 
 
Janus Venture Fund* (4/85)
  Small-Cap Growth Funds   48   279/587   36   176/501   34   136/408   65   132/204   10   1/10   27   77/286
 
 
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund (12/98)
  Global Healthcare/Biotechnology Funds   75   39/51   45   21/46   54   24/44   19   3/15   15   2/13   29   15/51
 
 
Janus Global Technology Fund (12/98)
  Global Science & Technology Funds   18   14/81   16   12/76   28   19/69   29   6/20   25   5/19   25   19/76
 
 
Janus Balanced Fund(1) (9/92)
  Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Moderate Funds   3   12/524   2   4/385   1   2/290   11   15/148   4   1/27   1   2/346
 
 
Janus Contrarian Fund (2/00)
  Multi-Cap Core Funds   98   736/756   41   247/612   5   21/460   N/A   N/A   18   38/213   18   38/213
 
 
Janus Research Core Fund(1)(2) (6/96)
  Large-Cap Core Funds   88   802/914   83   646/783   21   136/650   25   90/360   4   8/212   82   722/884
 
 
Janus Growth and Income Fund(1) (5/91)
  Large-Cap Core Funds   57   514/914   73   567/783   26   169/650   30   105/360   8   6/81   48   417/884
 
 
INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund(3) (2/03)
  Multi-Cap Core Funds   55   415/756   58   354/612   37   167/460   N/A   N/A   42   157/377   42   157/377
 
 
Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund -
Investor Shares(1)(4)(5) (8/98)
  Mid-Cap Value Funds   9   27/320   4   10/256   4   6/192   3   2/67   4   2/56   4   2/56
 
 
Perkins Small Cap Value Fund -
Investor Shares(4)(6) (10/87)
  Small-Cap Core Funds   1   7/763   2   7/614   8   39/496   14   32/231   6   7/125   6   7/125
 
 
Janus Flexible Bond Fund(1) (7/87)
  Intermediate Investment Grade Debt Funds   5   25/583   4   16/482   5   20/402   21   44/209   10   2/20   6   32/535
 
 
Janus High-Yield Fund(1) (12/95)
  High Current Yield Funds   11   50/457   15   55/387   14   46/334   9   18/203   6   5/92   16   51/325
 
 
Janus Short-Term Bond Fund(1) (9/92)
  Short Investment Grade Debt Funds   1   1/260   2   4/214   3   5/179   8   7/90   16   4/24   5   12/254
 
 
Janus Global Opportunities Fund(1) (6/01)
  Global Funds   8   40/506   21   79/380   56   165/297   N/A   N/A   11   21/206   43   145/342
 
 
Janus Global Research Fund(1) (2/05)
  Global Funds   56   280/506   10   35/380   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   6   18/321   6   18/321
 
 
Janus Overseas Fund(1) (5/94)
  International Funds   46   541/1,197   2   12/894   1   2/707   3   10/369   2   2/107   1   2/647
 
 
Janus Worldwide Fund(1) (5/91)
  Global Funds   68   344/506   57   216/380   91   271/297   91   140/153   39   7/17   62   371/599
 
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Growth (12/05)
  Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds   75   504/677   14   75/539   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   8   38/533   8   38/533
 
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Moderate (12/05)
  Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Moderate Funds   32   167/524   6   23/385   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   5   19/380   5   19/380
 
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Conservative (12/05)
  Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Conservative Funds   32   133/428   10   33/335   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   5   13/317   5   13/317
 
 
 
 
(1) The date of the Lipper ranking is slightly different from when the Fund began operations since Lipper provides fund rankings as of the last day of the month or the first Thursday after fund inception.
 
(2) Formerly named Janus Fundamental Equity Fund.
 
(3) Formerly named INTECH Risk-Managed Stock Fund.
 
(4) Rating is for the Investor Share class only; other classes may have different performance characteristics.
 
(5) Formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund.
 
(6) Formerly named Janus Small Cap Value Fund.
 
* Closed to new investors.
 
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Call 1-800-525-3713 or visit janus.com for current month end performance.
 
If an expense waiver was in effect, it may have had a material effect on the total return or yield, and therefore the ranking for the period.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
Lipper Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, is a nationally recognized organization that ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives.

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report

 
Management Commentaries
 
The Management Commentaries in this report include valuable insight from each of the Funds’ managers as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.
 
Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed by the Funds’ managers in the Management Commentaries are just that: opinions. They are a reflection of their best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was April 30, 2009. As the investing environment changes, so could the managers’ opinions. These views are unique to each manager and aren’t necessarily shared by their fellow employees or by Janus in general.
 
Fund Expenses
 
We believe it’s important for our shareholders to have a clear understanding of Fund expenses and the impact they have on investment return.
 
The following is important information regarding each Fund’s Expense Example, which appears in each Fund’s Management Commentary within this Semiannual Report. Please refer to this information when reviewing the Expense Example for each Fund.
 
Example
 
As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees, where applicable (and any related exchange fees) and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. The 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-month period from November 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009.
 
Actual Expenses
 
The first line of the table in each example provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, 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 first line 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 second line of the table in each example 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.
 
Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) has contractually agreed to waive each Bond Fund’s total operating expenses, excluding brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes and extraordinary expenses including, but not limited to, acquired fund fees and expenses, to certain limits until at least March 1, 2010. Janus Capital has agreed to waive one-half of its advisory fee for each Money Market Fund. Such waiver is voluntary and could change or be terminated at any time at the discretion of Janus Capital. Expenses in the examples reflect application of these waivers. Had the waivers not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. More information regarding the waivers is available in the Funds’ prospectuses.
 
Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as redemption fees (where applicable). These fees are fully described in the prospectus. Therefore, the second line of each table is 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.

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Janus Flexible Bond Fund (unaudited) Ticker: JAFIX

 
Fund Snapshot
This bond Fund continually adjusts its allocations among different types of bond investments in an attempt to take advantage of ever-changing market conditions.

(GIBSON SMITH PHOTO)
Gibson Smith
co-portfolio manager
 
(DARRELL WATTERS PHOTO)
Darrell Watters
co-portfolio manager
 

 
Performance Overview
 
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, Janus Flexible Bond Fund returned 9.88%, compared to a 7.74% return for the Fund’s benchmark, the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.
 
Economic Update
 
The flight-to-quality trade that has dominated the fixed income markets throughout the credit crisis finally eased in January and credit markets gained momentum through March and April. Overall, fixed income investors experienced solid gains during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. Investors pushed U.S. Treasuries to record low yields, benefiting long-term government bonds (at least 10 years in maturity) the most. Conversely, short-term Treasuries were among the worst relative performers. The low absolute yields in Treasuries and wide spreads to Treasuries in the high yield market appeared to prompt a move into corporate bonds in January; this trend resumed in March and April after a brief uptick in spreads in February. For the overall period, high yield bonds were the best performing fixed income segment.
 
In March, the Fed announced it would buy up to $1.15 trillion in Treasuries, mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and agency debt to help the beleaguered housing market, which prompted the largest one-day drop in the 10-year Treasury note (almost half a percent) since the aftermath of the 1987 market crash. By the end of the period, the 10-year Treasury yield rebounded from its lows but still finished the period down almost 1% (prices move inversely to yield). The downward shift in the Treasury curve was most pronounced in the five and 10-year yields, which led to an overall steepening in the curve. Similar to high yield, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) rallied late in the period to eke out slight gains. MBS, benefiting from the Fed’s buying program, and a tightening in investment grade credit spreads (although less pronounced than in high yield), helped the investment grade aggregate indices to an almost 8% gain during the period.
 
Contributors to Performance
 
Our overweight and security selection within the corporate credit sector was the largest contributor to our relative performance during the period. Our significant overweight in the BBB-rated credits and modest exposure in non-index high yield bonds (6.14% at period end) contributed to performance, as lower-rated credits outperformed the higher credit levels during the period.
 
Among individual credit contributors was Virginia Electric & Power Co., which outperformed as investors were drawn toward what we consider to be its well-financed, cash generating assets. Time Warner Cable, which was spun off from its parent Time Warner during the period, also contributed to performance. As the second largest cable provider in the U.S., the company has been successful in gaining market share for voice, video and data services from incumbent telecommunications companies in most cities where it operates. We also like the utility nature of its cash flows.
 
Roche Holdings, a new position in the Fund, boosted returns, as the bonds it issued to help finance its remaining stake in biotechnology leader Genentech performed well. We participated in the Switzerland-based pharmaceutical company’s bond issuance based on our assessment that the company will continue to demonstrate operating earnings growth and will pay down its debt over time.
 
Our security selection in mortgages also aided our returns and more than offset the drag on relative performance represented by our underweight to the segment. Our lack of exposure to asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities also aid performance, as both suffered substantial underperformance early in the period.
 
Detractors from Performance
 
Our underweight in the over 10-year maturity range in Treasuries was the largest detractor from performance. Our underweight in mortgage-backed securities also detracted.
 
Among individual credits that detracted from performance were our bonds in Bank of America. We believe the bank will emerge stronger from the present dislocation in the financials sector, but the holding continued to be driven by negative sentiment regarding U.S. Government guarantees. The government has indicated, in our view, that it will stand behind the Bank of America, which gives us confidence the bank could survive and eventually prosper.

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Janus Flexible Bond Fund (unaudited)

 
Edison Mission Energy, an Irvine, CA-based subsidiary of power producer and distributor Edison International, declined during the period as natural gas prices fell and power demands slowed. We feel demand will return from industrial and consumer users as the summer cooling season begins. In addition, we like the company’s asset base supporting its debt at period end.
 
National Semiconductor Corp., a semiconductor manufacturer for communication devices and computers was hurt along with the rest of the industry due to this sector’s historical dependence on global industrial demand. At period end, we were comfortable with our short-term debt holding in National Semiconductor given the company’s significant cash balance.
 
Outlook
 
There is a battle between reflationary policy and deflationary pressure; the question is which one will ultimately win. Over the next six to 18 months, we believe deflationary pressure will outweigh the reflationary policies that are in place. We think all of the moves by central banks and governments around the globe will help the global economy recover, but they will take time to take hold and ultimately fuel inflation. Rising unemployment, declining wages and increased uncertainty in the market hinder the near-term economic outlook and will likely keep inflation at bay in our view. Once the economy stabilizes and we start to see consumption rise, we believe inflationary pressures will build.
 
We have reduced our exposure to Treasuries and agencies in favor of corporate credit and to a lesser extent mortgages. We continue to think there are many opportunities in investment grade credit in which to explore and possibly add to the portfolio. The main obstacles to the success of this strategy, in our view, might be continued lack of liquidity and rising defaults. We believe that our ability to add value with individual credit selection will allow us to overcome these obstacles, but we are being very cautious as to how and when we add risk to the portfolio. In terms of credit selection, our focus is on companies that have considerable assets, historically strong cash-flow generation and whose managements are focused on debt reduction.
 
Thank you for entrusting your assets to us and your investment in Janus Flexible Bond Fund.
 
Janus Flexible Bond Fund At A Glance
 
 
Fund Profile
April 30, 2009
 
     
Weighted Average Maturity
  6.1 Years
Average Effective Duration*
  4.8 Years
30-day Current Yield**
  3.90%
Weighted Average Fixed Income Credit Rating
  AA-
Number of Bonds/Notes
  223
 
* A Theoretical measure of price volatility
** Yield will fluctuate
 
RatingsSummary – (% of Net Assets)
April 30, 2009
 
     
AAA
  46.1%
AA
  7.8%
A
  12.6%
BBB
  20.2%
BB
  4.5%
B
  2.1%
Other
  6.7%
 
Rated by Standard & Poor’s
 
Significant Areas of Investment – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
Emerging markets comprised 0.1% of total net assets.

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(unaudited)

 
Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                               
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009     Expense Ratios – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Five
  Ten
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
  Net Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Year   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses   Operating Expenses
                               
Janus Flexible Bond Fund   9.88%   5.43%   4.90%   5.19%   7.35%     0.78%   0.78%
                               
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index   7.74%   3.84%   4.78%   5.71%   7.33%**          
                               
Lipper Quartile     1st   1st   1st   1st          
                               
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for Intermediate Investment Grade Debt Funds     25/583   20/402   44/209   2/20          
                               
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information          
                               
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, and extraordinary expenses including, but not limited to, acquired fund fees and expenses) to a certain limit until at least March 1, 2010. The expense waiver shown reflects the application of such limit. Total returns and yields shown include fee waivers, if any, and without such waivers total returns and yields would have been lower.
 
The Fund’s expense ratios shown were determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. Contractual waivers agreed to by Janus Capital, where applicable, are included under “Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses.” All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
The Fund’s total operating expenses did not exceed the expense limit so no waivers were in effect for the most recent period presented.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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Janus Flexible Bond Fund (unaudited)

 
The Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with non-investment grade debt securities, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Fund may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings and derivatives. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
Funds that invest in bonds have the same interest rate, inflation, and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds owned by the Fund. Unlike owning individual bonds, there are ongoing fees and expenses associated with owning shares of bond funds. The return of principal is not guaranteed due to net asset value fluctuation that is caused by changes in the price of specific bonds held in the Fund and selling of bonds within the Fund by the portfolio managers.
 
High-yield/high-risk 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.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
July 9, 1987 is the date used to calculate the since-inception Lipper ranking, which is slightly different from when the Fund began operations since Lipper provides fund rankings as of the last day of the month or the first Thursday after fund inception.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
The Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, measured at the time of purchase, in the type of securities described by its name.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in the index. The index is unmanaged and is not available for direct investment; therefore, performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
* The Fund’s inception date – July 7, 1987
 
** The Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index’s since inception returns are calculated from June 30, 1987.
 
Fund Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08-4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,097.70     $ 3.90      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.08     $ 3.76      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 0.75%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Janus Flexible Bond Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Principal Amount   Value      
 
Corporate Bonds – 53.6%
           
Advertising Services – 0.1%
           
$
    800,000    
WPP Finance UK, 5.8750%, 6/15/14
  $ 626,541      
Agricultural Chemicals – 1.0%
           
      4,500,000    
Potash Corporation of
Saskatchewan, Inc., 5.2500%, 5/15/14
    4,611,438      
      4,700,000    
Potash Corporation of
Saskatchewan, Inc., 6.5000%, 5/15/19
    4,884,381      
                  9,495,819      
Automotive – Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks – 0.2%
           
      900,000    
PACCAR, Inc., 6.3750%, 2/15/12
    928,719      
      900,000    
PACCAR, Inc., 6.8750%, 2/15/14
    942,048      
                  1,870,767      
Beverages – Non-Alcoholic – 0.8%
           
      2,498,000    
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.
6.1200%, 5/1/13
    2,496,232      
      1,691,000    
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.
6.8200%, 5/1/18
    1,646,814      
      1,993,000    
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.
7.4500%, 5/1/38
    1,759,197      
      1,800,000    
PepsiCo, Inc., 3.7500%, 3/1/14
    1,836,583      
                  7,738,826      
Beverages – Wine and Spirits – 0.4%
           
      3,978,000    
Brown-Forman Corp., 5.0000%, 2/1/14
    4,088,982      
Brewery – 1.6%
           
      4,100,000    
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
7.2000%, 1/15/14 (144A)
    4,274,385      
      4,100,000    
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
7.7500%, 1/15/19 (144A)
    4,292,577      
      6,450,000    
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
8.2000%, 1/15/39 (144A)
    6,462,984      
                  15,029,946      
Building Products – Cement and Aggregate – 0.4%
           
      2,050,000    
CRH America, Inc., 6.9500%, 3/15/12
    1,839,864      
      1,725,000    
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
6.6000%, 4/15/18
    1,395,665      
                  3,235,529      
Cable Television – 2.9%
           
      1,946,000    
Comcast Corp., 6.3000%, 11/15/17
    1,981,359      
      2,861,000    
Comcast Corp., 5.7000%, 5/15/18
    2,797,108      
      3,367,000    
COX Communications, Inc.
4.6250%, 1/15/10
    3,366,283      
      6,015,000    
COX Communications, Inc.
6.2500%, 6/1/18 (144A)
    5,537,234      
      2,150,000    
COX Communications, Inc.
9.3750%, 1/15/19 (144A)
    2,420,395      
      1,851,000    
Time Warner Cable, Inc.
6.7500%, 7/1/18
    1,872,934      
      1,050,000    
Time Warner Cable, Inc.
8.7500%, 2/14/19
    1,180,379      
      2,050,000    
Time Warner Cable, Inc.
8.2500%, 4/1/19
    2,265,578      
      4,092,000    
Time Warner Cable, Inc.
7.3000%, 7/1/38
    4,090,441      
                  25,511,711      
Cellular Telecommunications – 2.0%
           
$
    3,768,000    
Rogers Communications, Inc.
6.3750%, 3/1/14
    3,972,241      
      2,675,000    
Verizon Wireless Capital LLC
5.2500%, 2/1/12 (144A)
    2,770,318      
      3,900,000    
Verizon Wireless Capital LLC
7.3750%, 11/15/13 (144A)
    4,339,273      
      4,475,000    
Verizon Wireless Capital LLC
5.5500%, 2/1/14 (144A)
    4,694,400      
      2,025,000    
Verizon Wireless Capital LLC
8.5000%, 11/15/18 (144A)
    2,425,146      
                  18,201,378      
Chemicals – Diversified – 0.2%
           
      1,914,000    
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.
5.0000%, 7/15/13
    1,980,397      
Commercial Banks – 2.5%
           
      4,975,000    
American Express Bank FSB
5.5000%, 4/16/13
    4,677,858      
      3,900,000    
BB&T Corp., 5.7000%, 4/30/14
    3,838,778      
      3,900,000    
BB&T Corp., 6.8500%, 4/30/19
    3,798,635      
      3,933,000    
Credit Suisse New York, 5.0000%, 5/15/13
    3,883,948      
      6,950,000    
Credit Suisse New York, 5.5000%, 5/1/14
    6,967,833      
                  23,167,052      
Commercial Services – 0.3%
           
      2,826,000    
Iron Mountain, Inc., 8.6250%, 4/1/13
    2,836,598      
Commercial Services – Finance – 0.5%
           
      4,300,000    
Western Union Co., 6.5000%, 2/26/14
    4,536,582      
Computers – 0.4%
           
      2,150,000    
Hewlett-Packard Co., 4.2500%, 2/24/12
    2,230,317      
      1,615,000    
Hewlett-Packard Co., 4.7500%, 6/2/14
    1,687,932      
                  3,918,249      
Consumer Products – Miscellaneous – 0.3%
           
      922,000    
Clorox Co., 5.0000%, 3/1/13
    945,156      
      1,629,000    
Clorox Co., 5.9500%, 10/15/17
    1,648,315      
                  2,593,471      
Containers – Metal and Glass – 0.4%
           
      2,300,000    
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.
8.2500%, 5/15/13
    2,334,500      
      1,575,000    
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.
6.7500%, 12/1/14
    1,531,688      
                  3,866,188      
Cosmetics and Toiletries – 0.5%
           
      1,475,000    
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc., 7.7500%, 11/1/13
    1,599,937      
      2,962,000    
Procter & Gamble Co., 4.6000%, 1/15/14
    3,136,716      
                  4,736,653      
Data Processing and Management – 0.2%
           
      1,839,000    
Fiserv, Inc., 6.8000%, 11/20/17
    1,751,015      
Dialysis Centers – 0.3%
           
      2,525,000    
DaVita, Inc., 6.6250%, 3/15/13
    2,480,813      
Diversified Financial Services – 0.7%
           
      2,225,000    
General Electric Capital Corp.
4.8000%, 5/1/13
    2,176,039      
      4,450,000    
General Electric Capital Corp.
5.6250%, 5/1/18
    3,882,340      
                  6,058,379      

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Principal Amount   Value      
 
Diversified Minerals – 1.6%
           
$
    2,350,000    
BHP Billiton Finance U.S.A., Ltd.
5.5000%, 4/1/14
  $ 2,474,240      
      5,625,000    
Rio Tinto Finance USA, Ltd.
8.9500%, 5/1/14
    5,822,370      
      5,950,000    
Rio Tinto Finance USA, Ltd.
9.0000%, 5/1/19
    6,117,701      
                  14,414,311      
Diversified Operations – 2.0%
           
      1,696,000    
Eaton Corp., 4.9000%, 5/15/13
    1,678,301      
      4,650,000    
ITT Corp., 4.9000%, 5/1/14
    4,713,486      
      4,650,000    
ITT Corp., 6.1250%, 5/1/19
    4,773,964      
      1,425,000    
Kansas City Southern Railway
13.0000%, 12/15/13
    1,510,500      
      1,272,000    
SPX Corp., 7.6250%, 12/15/14
    1,256,100      
      2,175,000    
Tyco Electronics Group S.A.
6.0000%, 10/1/12
    1,982,774      
      1,575,000    
Tyco Electronics Group S.A.
5.9500%, 1/15/14
    1,303,593      
      2,100,000    
Tyco Electronics Group S.A.
7.1250%, 10/1/37
    1,280,731      
                  18,499,449      
Diversified Operations – Commercial Services – 0.2%
           
      2,048,000    
ARAMARK Corp., 8.5000%, 2/1/15
    1,955,840      
Electric – Generation – 0.8%
           
      4,223,000    
Allegheny Energy Supply Co. LLC
8.2500%, 4/15/12 (144A)
    4,265,103      
      4,405,000    
Edison Mission Energy, 7.0000%, 5/15/17
    3,325,775      
                  7,590,878      
Electric – Integrated – 3.4%
           
      3,999,000    
CMS Energy Corp., 6.3000%, 2/1/12
    3,834,565      
      4,100,000    
Duke Energy Corp., 6.3000%, 2/1/14
    4,323,626      
      3,550,000    
Monongahela Power Co.
6.7000%, 6/15/14
    3,596,871      
      1,652,000    
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
4.8000%, 3/1/14
    1,699,056      
      4,250,000    
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
8.2500%, 10/15/18
    5,076,157      
      3,902,000    
Southern California Edison Co.
7.6250%, 1/15/10
    4,020,059      
      3,484,000    
Virginia Electric and Power Co.
5.1000%, 11/30/12
    3,587,893      
      1,450,000    
Virginia Electric and Power Co.
5.4000%, 4/30/18
    1,478,520      
      3,448,000    
West Penn Power Co.
5.9500%, 12/15/17 (144A)
    3,038,412      
                  30,655,159      
Electronic Components – Semiconductors – 0.5%
           
      3,600,000    
National Semiconductor Corp.
1.5700%, 6/15/10
    3,185,319      
      1,775,000    
National Semiconductor Corp.
6.1500%, 6/15/12
    1,598,654      
                  4,783,973      
Enterprise Software/Services – 0.6%
           
      3,886,000    
BMC Software, Inc., 7.2500%, 6/1/18
    3,421,817      
      2,525,000    
CA, Inc., 6.1250%, 12/1/14
    2,398,750      
                  5,820,567      
Fiduciary Banks – 0.5%
           
$
    4,525,000    
Northern Trust Corp., 4.6250%, 5/1/14
    4,578,028      
Finance – Credit Card – 0.2%
           
      2,300,000    
American Express Co., 7.0000%, 3/19/18
    2,181,456      
Finance – Investment Bankers/Brokers – 5.4%
           
      5,925,000    
Citigroup, Inc., 5.6250%, 8/27/12
    4,570,089      
      3,450,000    
Citigroup, Inc., 5.5000%, 2/15/17
    2,378,730      
      2,325,000    
Citigroup, Inc., 6.1250%, 5/15/18
    1,953,970      
      2,150,000    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
5.4500%, 11/1/12
    2,151,533      
      3,500,000    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
6.0000%, 5/1/14
    3,486,532      
      4,550,000    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
6.1500%, 4/1/18
    4,291,692      
      3,925,000    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
7.5000%, 2/15/19
    4,027,537      
      10,438,000    
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
6.0000%, 1/15/18
    10,148,167      
      5,850,000    
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
6.3000%, 4/23/19
    5,756,651      
      1,625,000    
Lazard Group LLC, 6.8500%, 6/15/17
    1,304,654      
      5,275,000    
Morgan Stanley, 4.7500%, 4/1/14
    4,459,005      
      2,375,000    
Morgan Stanley, 6.0000%, 4/28/15
    2,243,458      
      2,150,000    
Morgan Stanley, 6.6250%, 4/1/18
    2,046,067      
                  48,818,085      
Finance – Other Services – 0.6%
           
      5,275,000    
CME Group, Inc., 5.7500%, 2/15/14
    5,549,675      
Food – Miscellaneous/Diversified – 1.5%
           
      1,875,000    
Dole Food Co., Inc.
13.8750%, 3/15/14 (144A)
    1,973,438      
      4,182,000    
General Mills, Inc., 5.2500%, 8/15/13
    4,370,350      
      1,436,000    
General Mills, Inc., 5.2000%, 3/17/15
    1,446,939      
      1,014,000    
Kellogg Co., 4.2500%, 3/6/13
    1,024,596      
      2,450,000    
Kraft Foods, Inc., 6.7500%, 2/19/14
    2,669,488      
      2,125,000    
Kraft Foods, Inc., 6.1250%, 2/1/18
    2,157,049      
                  13,641,860      
Food – Retail – 2.4%
           
      1,000,000    
Delhaize Group, 5.8750%, 2/1/14
    1,013,698      
      1,475,000    
Kroger Co., 7.5000%, 1/15/14
    1,643,088      
      4,100,000    
Kroger Co., 6.4000%, 8/15/17
    4,267,653      
      5,624,000    
Safeway, Inc., 6.2500%, 3/15/14
    5,976,884      
      5,814,000    
SUPERVALU, Inc., 7.5000%, 11/15/14
    5,639,580      
      3,375,000    
SUPERVALU, Inc., 8.0000%, 5/1/16
    3,273,750      
                  21,814,653      
Gas – Distribution – 0.1%
           
      1,025,000    
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.
6.0000%, 6/1/16 (144A)
    912,250      
Hotels and Motels – 0.6%
           
      1,059,135    
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
7.8750%, 5/11/09
    1,059,135      
      3,425,000    
Marriott International, Inc.
4.6250%, 6/15/12
    3,187,970      
      1,575,000    
Marriott International, Inc.
5.6250%, 2/15/13
    1,475,406      
                  5,722,511      

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Principal Amount   Value      
 
Independent Power Producer – 0.3%
           
$
    256,000    
NRG Energy, Inc., 7.3750%, 2/1/16
  $ 246,400      
      2,583,000    
Reliant Energy, Inc., 7.6250%, 6/15/14
    2,331,158      
      530,000    
Reliant Energy, Inc., 7.8750%, 6/15/17
    473,025      
                  3,050,583      
Medical – Drugs – 0.9%
           
      3,400,000    
Pfizer, Inc., 4.4500%, 3/15/12
    3,572,302      
      4,500,000    
Pfizer, Inc., 5.3500%, 3/15/15
    4,837,423      
                  8,409,725      
Medical – HMO – 0.2%
           
      1,950,000    
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
5.8000%, 3/15/36
    1,444,950      
Medical – Hospitals – 0.8%
           
      2,325,000    
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.
8.8750%, 7/15/15
    2,313,375      
      2,392,000    
HCA, Inc., 9.2500%, 11/15/16
    2,368,080      
      2,375,000    
HCA, Inc., 8.5000%, 4/15/19 (144A)
    2,389,844      
                  7,071,299      
Medical – Wholesale Drug Distributors – 0.5%
           
      2,200,000    
McKesson Corp., 6.5000%, 2/15/14
    2,320,336      
      1,900,000    
McKesson Corp., 7.5000%, 2/15/19
    2,047,020      
                  4,367,356      
Medical Labs and Testing Services – 1.8%
           
      7,200,000    
Roche Holdings, Inc.
4.5000%, 3/1/12 (144A)
    7,549,352      
      4,300,000    
Roche Holdings, Inc.
6.0000%, 3/1/19 (144A)
    4,470,942      
      4,300,000    
Roche Holdings, Inc.
7.0000%, 3/1/39 (144A)
    4,671,292      
                  16,691,586      
Medical Products – 0.3%
           
      3,050,000    
Baxter International, Inc., 4.0000%, 3/1/14
    3,159,489      
Metal – Copper – 0.2%
           
      1,751,000    
Freeport-McMoRan Copper
& Gold, Inc., 8.3750%, 4/1/17
    1,715,980      
Multi-Line Insurance – 0.5%
           
      4,650,000    
MetLife, Inc., 7.7170%, 2/15/19
    4,664,010      
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal – 0.9%
           
      2,528,000    
Allied Waste North America, Inc.
6.5000%, 11/15/10
    2,578,560      
      3,475,000    
Allied Waste North America, Inc.
7.2500%, 3/15/15
    3,405,500      
      2,177,000    
Waste Management, Inc., 7.3750%, 8/1/10
    2,224,313      
                  8,208,373      
Office Automation and Equipment – 0.2%
           
      742,000    
Xerox Corp., 2.0588%, 12/18/09
    724,205      
      687,000    
Xerox Corp., 5.6500%, 5/15/13
    618,314      
      1,013,000    
Xerox Corp., 6.3500%, 5/15/18
    820,530      
                  2,163,049      
Oil – Field Services – 0.3%
           
      2,125,000    
Weatherford International, Ltd.
9.6250%, 3/1/19
    2,293,355      
Oil and Gas Drilling – 0.6%
           
$
    2,325,000    
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.
5.8750%, 5/1/19
    2,343,349      
      3,213,000    
Nabors Industries, Ltd.
9.2500%, 1/15/19 (144A)
    3,032,522      
                  5,375,871      
Oil Companies – Exploration and Production – 1.0%
           
      4,325,000    
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
5.9500%, 9/15/16
    3,913,034      
      375,000    
EnCana Corp., 6.5000%, 5/15/19
    384,874      
      1,135,000    
Forest Oil Corp.
8.0000%, 12/15/11
    1,115,138      
      2,050,000    
Forest Oil Corp.
8.5000%, 2/15/14 (144A)
    1,988,500      
      1,869,000    
Kerr-McGee Corp., 6.8750%, 9/15/11
    1,907,064      
                  9,308,610      
Paper and Related Products – 0%
           
      200,000    
Georgia-Pacific LLC
8.2500%, 5/1/16 (144A)
    200,000      
Pipelines – 2.2%
           
      1,150,000    
El Paso Corp., 12.0000%, 12/12/13
    1,242,000      
      575,000    
El Paso Corp., 8.2500%, 2/15/16
    560,625      
      1,418,000    
El Paso Corp., 7.0000%, 6/15/17
    1,273,984      
      1,331,000    
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P.
5.9500%, 2/15/18
    1,234,560      
      5,927,000    
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P.
6.9500%, 1/15/38
    5,153,171      
      8,190,000    
Kinder Morgan Finance Co. ULC
5.7000%, 1/5/16
    7,104,824      
      1,009,000    
Plains All American Pipeline L.P.
6.5000%, 5/1/18
    903,152      
      1,350,000    
Plains All American Pipeline L.P.
8.7500%, 5/1/19
    1,384,102      
      1,500,000    
TransCanada Pipelines, Ltd.
7.1250%, 1/15/19
    1,645,164      
                  20,501,582      
Reinsurance – 1.6%
           
      8,975,000    
Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp.
4.0000%, 4/15/12 (144A)
    9,121,571      
      3,745,000    
Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp.
5.0000%, 8/15/13
    3,879,228      
      1,275,000    
Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp.
4.6250%, 10/15/13
    1,301,729      
                  14,302,528      
REIT – Warehouse/Industrial – 0%
           
      550,000    
ProLogis, 5.5000%, 4/1/12
    447,218      
Retail – Apparel and Shoe – 0.2%
           
      3,175,000    
Ltd. Brands, Inc., 7.6000%, 7/15/37
    2,085,121      
Retail – Office Supplies – 0.1%
           
      900,000    
Staples, Inc., 7.7500%, 4/1/11
    942,495      
Schools – 0.5%
           
      1,600,000    
Duke University, 4.2000%, 4/1/14
    1,632,655      
      975,000    
Leland Stanford Junior University
3.6250%, 5/1/14
    980,977      
      975,000    
Leland Stanford Junior University
4.2500%, 5/1/16
    971,500      

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Principal Amount   Value      
 
Schools – (continued)
           
$
    975,000    
Leland Stanford Junior University
4.7500%, 5/1/19
  $ 973,460      
                  4,558,592      
Special Purpose Entity – 0.4%
           
      1,742,000    
Petroplus Finance, Ltd.
6.7500%, 5/1/14 (144A)
    1,437,150      
      1,285,000    
Petroplus Finance, Ltd.
7.0000%, 5/1/17 (144A)
    1,034,425      
      1,390,000    
Source Gas LLC
5.9000%, 4/1/17 (144A)§
    1,011,356      
                  3,482,931      
Steel – Producers – 1.3%
           
      2,850,000    
ArcelorMittal, 5.3750%, 6/1/13
    2,565,656      
      2,975,000    
ArcelorMittal, 6.1250%, 6/1/18
    2,397,428      
      4,275,000    
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.
6.2000%, 11/15/16
    3,294,733      
      4,093,000    
Steel Dynamics, Inc.
8.2500%, 4/15/16 (144A)
    3,233,470      
                  11,491,287      
Super-Regional Banks – 0.9%
           
      2,530,000    
Bank of America Corp., 5.6500%, 5/1/18
    2,059,597      
      2,550,000    
National City Corp., 6.8750%, 5/15/19
    2,178,437      
      2,150,000    
Wachovia Corp., 5.7500%, 2/1/18
    1,967,317      
      2,587,000    
Wells Fargo & Co., 5.6250%, 12/11/17
    2,411,901      
                  8,617,252      
Telephone – Integrated – 0.7%
           
      1,430,000    
AT&T, Inc., 5.5000%, 2/1/18
    1,427,512      
      1,951,000    
AT&T, Inc., 5.6000%, 5/15/18
    1,961,391      
      2,566,000    
BellSouth Corp., 4.7500%, 11/15/12
    2,633,719      
                  6,022,622      
Transportation – Railroad – 0.4%
           
      1,637,000    
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp.
5.7500%, 3/15/18
    1,629,018      
      1,825,970    
CSX Corp., 8.3750%, 10/15/14
    1,888,820      
      614,000    
Kansas City Southern de
Mexico S.A. de C.V., 7.3750%, 6/1/14
    497,340      
                  4,015,178      
Transportation – Services – 0.3%
           
      1,104,000    
Fedex Corp., 5.5000%, 8/15/09
    1,111,837      
      1,600,000    
United Parcel Service, Inc., 3.8750%, 4/1/14
    1,649,354      
                  2,761,191      
Wireless Equipment – 0.4%
           
      1,950,000    
Nokia OYJ, 0%, 5/15/19
    1,931,963      
      1,350,000    
Nokia OYJ, 0%, 5/15/39
    1,343,169      
                  3,275,132      
 
 
Total Corporate Bonds (cost $487,949,160)
    491,290,956      
 
 
Mortgage Backed Securities – 24.1%
           
U.S. Government Agencies – 24.1%
           
           
Fannie Mae:
           
      472,655    
6.5000%, 11/1/17
    499,242      
      1,309,952    
5.0000%, 11/1/18
    1,365,369      
      1,531,649    
4.5000%, 2/1/23
    1,575,597      
      829,817    
4.5000%, 4/1/23
    853,628      
      904,172    
4.5000%, 4/1/23
    930,116      
$
    1,200,000    
4.5000%, 4/1/23
    1,234,433      
      564,077    
4.5000%, 5/1/23
    580,262      
      661,980    
4.5000%, 5/1/23
    680,975      
      698,546    
4.5000%, 5/1/23
    718,590      
      3,250,000    
4.5000%, 5/1/23
    3,343,255      
      1,640,514    
4.5000%, 6/1/23
    1,687,587      
      1,999,999    
4.5000%, 6/1/23
    2,057,387      
      1,085,416    
4.5000%, 9/1/23
    1,116,561      
      2,104,554    
4.5000%, 12/1/23
    2,164,941      
      10,474,434    
4.0000%, 3/1/24
    10,628,481      
      915,889    
4.5000%, 3/1/24
    942,078      
      1,115,544    
4.5000%, 3/1/24
    1,147,554      
      1,916,101    
4.5000%, 3/1/24
    1,971,081      
      7,281,995    
4.5000%, 3/1/24
    7,490,943      
      10,121,754    
4.5000%, 3/1/24
    10,412,185      
      13,746,927    
4.5000%, 3/1/24
    14,140,003      
      4,055,741    
4.0000%, 4/1/24
    4,115,389      
      7,959,449    
4.0000%, 4/1/24
    8,077,305      
      8,084,810    
4.0000%, 4/1/24
    8,203,714      
      6,575,000    
4.0000%, 5/15/24Ç
    6,661,297      
      7,712,913    
4.7920%, 5/1/38
    7,957,949      
      5,761,143    
5.4240%, 1/1/38
    5,975,864      
      1,777,196    
4.5000%, 1/1/39
    1,810,365      
      4,775,000    
4.5000%, 1/1/39Ç
    4,858,563      
      12,947,811    
4.5000%, 1/1/39
    13,190,761      
      5,109,121    
4.5000%, 2/1/39
    5,204,476      
      9,103,131    
4.5000%, 2/1/39
    9,273,030      
      1,846,821    
4.5000%, 3/1/39
    1,881,475      
      27,953,270    
4.5000%, 3/1/39
    28,474,984      
      8,610,664    
4.0000%, 4/1/39
    8,592,409      
      39,925,000    
4.0000%, 5/1/39Ç
    39,943,716      
           
Freddie Mac:
           
      956,926    
5.7410%, 9/1/37
    992,073      
 
 
Total Mortgage Backed Securities (cost $219,720,062)
    220,753,638      
 
 
U.S. Government Agencies – 1.7%
           
           
Fannie Mae:
           
      7,692,000    
2.8750%, 10/12/10
    7,909,876      
      3,821,000    
3.6250%, 8/15/11
    4,009,368      
           
Freddie Mac:
           
      3,821,000    
3.8750%, 6/29/11
    4,022,848      
 
 
Total U.S. Government Agencies (cost $15,384,749)
    15,942,092      
 
 
U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds – 20.0%
           
           
U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds:
           
      35,375,000    
0.8750%, 1/31/11**
    35,404,007      
      7,360,000    
0.8750%, 2/28/11
    7,360,883      
      11,022,000    
0.8750%, 3/31/11
    11,022,000      
      7,437,000    
1.1250%, 1/15/12
    7,409,111      
      16,000,000    
4.6250%, 2/29/12**
    17,480,000      
      3,470,000    
4.7500%, 5/31/12
    3,820,796      
      4,115,362    
0.6250%, 4/15/13ÇÇ
    4,043,343      
      12,310,000    
2.7500%, 10/31/13**
    12,779,319      
      24,095,000    
1.7500%, 1/31/14
    23,869,229      
      11,768,000    
1.8750%, 2/28/14
    11,708,219      
      2,005,000    
1.7500%, 3/31/14
    1,982,444      
      1,052,723    
1.3750%, 7/15/18ÇÇ
    1,026,405      
      12,771,988    
2.1250%, 1/15/19ÇÇ
    13,330,763      
      28,284,000    
2.7500%, 2/15/19
    27,395,599      

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Principal Amount   Value      
 
U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds – (continued)
           
$
    4,273,799    
2.5000%, 1/15/29ÇÇ
  $ 4,349,924      
 
 
Total U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds (cost $181,243,001)
    182,982,042      
 
 
Money Market – 9.0%
           
      82,216,662    
Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0% (cost $82,216,662)
    82,216,662      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $986,513,634) – 108.4%
    993,185,390      
 
 
Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (8.4)%
    (77,252,855)      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 915,932,535      
 
 
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Long Positions)
 
                 
          % of Investment
 
Country   Value     Securities  
 
 
Australia
  $ 14,414,310       1.4%  
Belgium
    1,013,698       0.1%  
Bermuda
    2,471,575       0.2%  
Canada
    22,602,922       2.3%  
Luxembourg
    9,530,181       1.0%  
Mexico
    497,340       0.1%  
Switzerland
    13,145,137       1.3%  
United Kingdom
    626,541       0.1%  
United States††
    928,883,686       93.5%  
 
 
Total
  $ 993,185,390       100.0%  
 
†† Includes Short-Term Securities (85.2% excluding Short-Term Securities)

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus High-Yield Fund (unaudited) Ticker: JAHYX

 
Fund Snapshot
This bond Fund strives to provide exposure to the best income and total return opportunities in the high-yield market.

(GIBSON SMITH PHOTO)
Gibson Smith
co-portfolio manager
 
(DARRELL WATTERS PHOTO)
Darrell Watters
co-portfolio manager
 

 
Performance Overview
 
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, Janus High-Yield Fund returned 12.44%, compared to a 16.02% return of its benchmark, the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High-Yield Bond Index.
 
 
Economic Update
 
The flight-to-quality trade that has dominated the fixed income markets throughout the credit crisis finally eased in January and gained momentum in March and April to lead to strong overall gains for high-yield investors during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) helped fuel the shift to riskier securities by lowering the federal funds rate in December from 1% to a range of zero to 0.25%, a historic move. As a result investors pushed U.S. Treasuries to record low yields. The low yields in Treasuries and historic wide spreads in December relative to Treasuries in high yield appeared to prompt a move into high yield bonds in January, as investors speculated the risk of default was more than compensated by relatively inexpensive prices. This bullish trend resumed in March and April (after a brief uptick in spreads in February) and enabled high yield bonds to be the best performing fixed income segment in the period after being among the worst-performing in fixed income during the anxiety-filled fall period. Helping the asset class later in the period were better-than-anticipated economic reports on durable goods orders and new-home sales as well as some banks hinting that they may be profitable in the first quarter. At the same time high yield bonds have received higher investor interest, default rates have more than tripled from 2.25% at year end to 7.5% at period end. Lower credit quality and increasing liquidity characterized the high yield market during the latter portion of the period. Lower rated credits have benefited from the market’s view that any type of financing available to most distressed companies may decrease the likelihood of default.
 
Detractors from Performance
 
Our defensive positioning relative to the index was the largest detractor to performance. Specifically, our significant underweight in the BB-rated credits and CCC-rated and lower, which performed the strongest during the late period rally in high yield bonds, weighed on relative performance. Similarly, our 10% non-index exposure in investment grade bonds was a negative, as high yield outperformed investment grade.
 
In terms of credit sectors, our holdings in the wire-lines communications sector and our lack of exposure in the consumer finance sector weighed on performance the most. Other detractors included our holdings in the retail and healthcare sectors.
 
On a security level basis, our lack of exposure to index holding ResCap, which was spun out of GMAC and focuses on mortgage financing, was at top detractor, as the credit rebounded during the period. Our underweight in Ford Motor Co. also weighed on performance. Relative to the rest of the auto sector, we still like this name due to the company’s significant cash holdings at period end and because we consider its financing business to be more stable than competitors (i.e., focuses on autos alone.) We also view its product line to be stronger.
 
Contributors to Performance
 
On a sector level, our holdings in cable and technology were the largest contributors followed by our holdings in basic industry metals and our holdings and overweight in building materials.
 
On a security level basis, our lack of exposure to index holding Charter Communications, which filed for bankruptcy during the period, was the largest contributor. Other contributors included our exposure in Visant Corp., a publisher of school yearbooks and marketer of class rings among other school affinity products. The credit rose during the period as the company reported increased sales and earnings for 2008 and the closing of several domestic and international operations during the fourth quarter. We consider Visant to be a good defensive holding with free cash flow generation potential that it could use to pay down debt.
 
Dole Food Company, a producer of fruits and vegetables, benefited returns during the period after the company announced an asset sale and a refinancing of debt maturing in 2009. In addition, the company continued to produce better-than-expected earnings. We believe the company,

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(unaudited)

which admitted to being over-leveraged, remains committed to reducing its debt.
 
Outlook
 
The slowing rate of decline in the U.S. and global economies as well as improvement in the credit markets through period end have given many equity and fixed income market participants a sense that an economic rebound may not be as far in the future as feared. There is a battle between reflationary policy and deflationary pressure; the question is which one will ultimately win. Over the next six to 18 months, we believe deflationary pressure will outweigh the reflationary policies that are in place. We think all of the moves by central banks and governments around the globe will help the global economy recover, but they will take time to take hold and ultimately fuel inflation. Rising unemployment, declining wages and increased uncertainty in the market hinder the near-term economic outlook and will likely keep inflation at bay in our view. Once the economy stabilizes and we start to see consumption rise, we believe inflationary pressures will build. In our opinion, there has not been a significant fundamental difference between what we view as low and high quality companies. As a result, we think there were still many individual opportunities in the market at period end, which offer favorable risk/reward profiles in our view.
 
In the Fund, our focus remains on companies that have considerable assets on their balance sheets, strong cash-flow generation potential in our view and whose managements are focused on debt reduction. We believe our underperformance during the period was largely due to unsustainable market euphoria in higher risk issues. Consequently, we think our conservative posture based on a lower corporate earnings environment for the foreseeable future could help provide meaningful risk-adjusted outperformance versus the benchmark.
 
Thank you for entrusting your assets to us and for your investment in Janus High-Yield Fund.

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Janus High-Yield Fund (unaudited)

 
Janus High-Yield Fund At A Glance
 
 
Fund Profile
April 30, 2009
 
     
Weighted Average Maturity
  6.0 Years
Average Effective Duration*
  4.0 Years
30-day Current Yield**
  14.32%
Weighted Average Fixed Income Credit Rating
  BB-
Number of Bonds/Notes
  209
 
* A Theoretical measure of price volatility
** Yield will fluctuate
 
RatingsSummary – (% of Net Assets)
April 30, 2009
 
     
A
  1.0%
BBB
  9.8%
BB
  28.4%
B
  42.7%
CCC
  9.2%
Other
  8.9%
 
Rated by Standard & Poor’s
 
Significant Areas of Investment – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
Emerging markets comprised 0.8% of total net assets.

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(unaudited)

 
Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                               
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009     Expense Ratios – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Five
  Ten
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
  Net Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Year   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses   Operating Expenses
                               
Janus High-Yield Fund   12.44%   –9.38%   2.61%   3.93%   6.22%     0.91%   0.91%
                               
Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High-Yield Bond Index   16.02%   –13.28%   2.34%   3.56%   4.86%          
                               
Lipper Quartile     1st   1st   1st   1st          
                               
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for High Current Yield Funds     50/457   46/334   18/203   5/92          
                               
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information          
                               
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, and extraordinary expenses including, but not limited to, acquired fund fees and expenses) to a certain limit until at least March 1, 2010. The expense waiver shown reflects the application of such limit. Total returns and yields shown include fee waivers, if any, and without such waivers, total returns and yields would have been lower.
 
A 2% redemption fee may be imposed on shares held for 90 days or less. Performance shown does not reflect this redemption fee and, if reflected, performance would have been lower.
 
The Fund’s expense ratios shown were determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. Contractual waivers, where applicable and agreed to by Janus Capital are included under “Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses.” All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
The Fund’s total operating expenses did not exceed the expense limit so no waivers were in effect for the most recent period presented.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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Janus High-Yield Fund (unaudited)

 
The Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with non-investment grade debt securities, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Funds may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings and derivatives. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
Funds that invest in bonds have the same interest rate, inflation, and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds owned by the Fund. Unlike owning individual bonds, there are ongoing fees and expenses associated with owning shares of bond funds. The return of principal is not guaranteed due to net asset value fluctuation that is caused by changes in the price of specific bonds held in the Fund and selling of bonds within the Fund by the portfolio manager.
 
High-yield/high-risk 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.
 
The Fund invests in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), which may be subject to a higher degree of market risk because of concentration in a specific industry, sector or geographic region. REITs may be subject to risks including, but not limited to: liquidity, decline in the value of real estate, risks related to general and economic conditions, changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the trust and defaults by borrowers. To the extent the Fund invests in foreign REITs, the Fund may be subject to fluctuations in currency rates or political or economic conditions in a particular country.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
December 31, 1995 is the date used to calculate the since-inception Lipper ranking, which is slightly different from when the Fund began operations since Lipper provides fund rankings as of the last day of the month.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
The Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, measured at the time of purchase, in the type of securities described by its name.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in the index. The index is unmanaged and is not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
* The Fund’s inception date – December 29, 1995
 
Fund Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08-4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,122.90     $ 4.74      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.33     $ 4.51      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 0.90%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Janus High-Yield Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Bank Loans – 1.8%
           
Automotive – Cars and Light Trucks – 0.8%
           
$
    7,615,000    
Ford Motor Co., 0%, 12/15/13
  $ 4,797,450      
Independent Power Producer – 1.0%
           
      6,266,626    
Calpine Corp., 0%, 3/29/14
    5,373,631      
 
 
Total Bank Loans (cost $8,722,592)
    10,171,081      
 
 
Corporate Bonds – 93.2%
           
Advertising Services – 1.4%
           
      2,615,000    
Visant Holding Corp., 7.6250%, 10/1/12
    2,536,550      
      5,710,000    
Visant Holding Corp., 8.7500%, 12/1/13
    5,253,200      
                  7,789,750      
Agricultural Chemicals – 0.5%
           
      2,924,000    
Mosaic Co., 7.6250%, 12/1/16 (144A)
    2,938,620      
Airlines – 0.6%
           
      3,925,000    
Continental Airlines, Inc.
8.7500%, 12/1/11
    2,394,250      
      1,825,000    
UAL Corp., 4.5000%, 6/30/21
    675,250      
                  3,069,500      
Apparel Manufacturers – 2.2%
           
      2,662,000    
Hanesbrands, Inc., 5.6975%, 12/15/14‡,ß
    2,036,430      
      4,206,000    
Levi Strauss & Co., 9.7500%, 1/15/15
    3,974,670      
      4,530,000    
Levi Strauss & Co., 8.8750%, 4/1/16
    4,009,050      
      4,100,000    
Quiksilver, Inc., 6.8750%, 4/15/15
    2,091,000      
                  12,111,150      
Appliances – 1.0%
           
      3,125,000    
Whirlpool Corp., 8.0000%, 5/1/12
    3,179,344      
      2,188,000    
Whirlpool Corp., 8.6000%, 5/1/14
    2,241,912      
                  5,421,256      
Automotive – Cars and Light Trucks – 1.2%
           
      8,725,000    
Ford Motor Co., 7.4500%, 7/16/31
    4,667,875      
      19,650,000    
General Motors Corp., 8.3750%, 7/15/33
    1,670,250      
                  6,338,125      
Automotive – Truck Parts and Equipment –
Original – 1.1%
           
      2,175,000    
Tenneco, Inc., 10.2500%, 7/15/13
    1,348,500      
      4,675,000    
TRW Automotive, Inc.
7.0000%, 3/15/14 (144A)
    2,594,625      
      4,450,000    
TRW Automotive, Inc.
7.2500%, 3/15/17 (144A)
    2,380,750      
                  6,323,875      
Beverages – Non-Alcoholic – 0.9%
           
      2,221,000    
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.
6.1200%, 5/1/13
    2,219,428      
      1,435,000    
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.
6.8200%, 5/1/18
    1,397,503      
      1,768,000    
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.
7.4500%, 5/1/38
    1,560,592      
                  5,177,523      
Building – Residential and Commercial – 0.6%
           
      4,322,000    
Meritage Homes Corp., 6.2500%, 3/15/15
    3,155,060      
Building Products – Cement and Aggregate – 0.8%
           
      2,830,000    
CRH America, Inc., 5.6250%, 9/30/11
    2,549,561      
      2,161,000    
Texas Industries, Inc.
7.2500%, 7/15/13 (144A)
    1,755,813      
                  4,305,374      
Building Products – Wood – 0.4%
           
$
    2,175,000    
Masco Corp., 1.6313%, 3/12/10
    2,073,367      
Cable Television – 1.4%
           
      3,423,000    
Kabel Deutschland, 10.6250%, 7/1/14
    3,491,460      
      4,058,000    
Mediacom LLC/Mediacom Capital Corp.
9.5000%, 1/15/13
    3,976,840      
                  7,468,300      
Casino Hotels – 1.5%
           
      3,632,000    
Boyd Gaming Corp., 7.1250%, 2/1/16
    2,651,360      
      6,550,000    
Wynn Las Vegas LLC/Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., 6.6250%, 12/1/14
    5,534,750      
                  8,186,110      
Cellular Telecommunications – 1.2%
           
      875,000    
Metro PCS Wireless, Inc.
9.2500%, 11/1/14 (144A)
    871,719      
      5,720,000    
Metro PCS Wireless, Inc.
9.2500%, 11/1/14
    5,727,150      
                  6,598,869      
Chemicals – Diversified – 0.2%
           
      1,409,000    
Innophos Holdings, Inc.
9.5000%, 4/15/12 (144A)§
    986,300      
Chemicals – Specialty – 1.1%
           
      2,804,000    
MacDermid, Inc.
9.5000%, 4/15/17 (144A)
    1,387,980      
      3,595,000    
Nalco Co., 7.7500%, 11/15/11
    3,630,950      
      1,293,000    
Nalco Co., 8.8750%, 11/15/13
    1,299,465      
                  6,318,395      
Coal – 0.2%
           
      1,275,000    
Arch Western Finance LLC
6.7500%, 7/1/13
    1,112,438      
Commercial Banks – 0.5%
           
      2,750,000    
American Express Bank FSB
5.5000%, 4/16/13
    2,585,751      
Commercial Services – 0.5%
           
      1,300,000    
Iron Mountain, Inc., 8.0000%, 6/15/20
    1,254,500      
      3,725,000    
Live Nation, Inc., 2.8750%, 7/15/27
    1,550,531      
                  2,805,031      
Commercial Services – Finance – 0.6%
           
      525,000    
Cardtronics, Inc., 9.2500%, 8/15/13
    380,625      
      3,888,000    
Cardtronics, Inc., 9.2500%, 8/15/13
    2,818,800      
                  3,199,425      
Computer Services – 1.0%
           
      2,734,000    
SunGard Data Systems, Inc.
9.1250%, 8/15/13
    2,610,970      
      1,300,000    
SunGard Data Systems, Inc.
10.6250%, 5/15/15 (144A)
    1,244,750      
      2,176,000    
SunGard Data Systems, Inc.
10.2500%, 8/15/15
    1,893,120      
                  5,748,840      
Computers – Memory Devices – 0.5%
           
      2,625,000    
Seagate Technology International
10.0000%, 5/1/14 (144A)
    2,585,625      
Consulting Services – 0.3%
           
      1,692,000    
FTI Consulting, Inc., 7.7500%, 10/1/16
    1,717,380      

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus High-Yield Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Consumer Products – Miscellaneous – 1.2%
           
$
    2,544,000    
Amscan Holdings, Inc., 8.7500%, 5/1/14
  $ 2,035,200      
      1,750,000    
Jarden Corp., 8.0000%, 5/1/16
    1,706,250      
      3,412,000    
Jarden Corp., 7.5000%, 5/1/17
    3,019,620      
                  6,761,070      
Containers – Metal and Glass – 0.7%
           
      1,733,000    
Greif, Inc, 6.7500%, 2/1/17
    1,603,025      
      2,370,000    
Owens-Illinois, Inc., 7.8000%, 5/15/18
    2,304,825      
                  3,907,850      
Containers – Paper and Plastic – 1.3%
           
      1,724,000    
Graham Packaging Co. L.P./GPC Capital Corp. I, 8.5000%, 10/15/12
    1,482,640      
      2,711,000    
Graham Packaging Co. L.P./GPC Capital Corp. I, 9.8750%, 10/15/14
    2,192,521      
      3,446,000    
Rock-Tenn Co., 9.2500%, 3/15/16
    3,506,305      
                  7,181,466      
Cosmetics and Toiletries – 0.7%
           
      2,401,000    
Chattem, Inc., 7.0000%, 3/1/14
    2,316,965      
      1,700,000    
Chattem, Inc., 1.6250%, 5/1/14
    1,472,625      
                  3,789,590      
Cruise Lines – 0.3%
           
      1,425,000    
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.
8.0000%, 5/15/10
    1,396,500      
Data Processing and Management – 1.2%
           
      13,308,000    
First Data Corp.
11.2500%, 3/31/16 (144A)
    6,787,080      
Direct Marketing – 0.3%
           
      2,588,000    
Affinion Group, Inc., 11.5000%, 10/15/15
    1,863,360      
Distribution/Wholesale – 1.4%
           
      1,925,000    
Ace Hardware Corp., 9.1250%, 6/1/16 (144A)§
    1,742,125      
      4,910,000    
KAR Holdings, Inc., 8.7500%, 5/1/14
    3,240,600      
      1,480,000    
KAR Holdings, Inc., 10.0000%, 5/1/15
    858,400      
      2,397,000    
Nebraska Book Co., Inc.
8.6250%, 3/15/12
    1,677,900      
                  7,519,025      
Diversified Financial Services – 0.6%
           
      4,800,000    
GMAC LLC, 8.0000%, 11/1/31 (144A)
    3,360,000      
Diversified Operations – 1.5%
           
      1,300,000    
Kansas City Southern Railway
13.0000%, 12/15/13
    1,378,000      
      903,000    
Kansas City Southern Railway
8.0000%, 6/1/15
    781,095      
      1,322,000    
SPX Corp., 7.6250%, 12/15/14
    1,305,475      
      1,325,000    
Textron, Inc., 4.5000%, 5/1/13
    1,432,656      
      400,000    
Tyco Electronics Group S.A.
6.0000%, 10/1/12
    364,648      
      575,000    
Tyco Electronics Group S.A.
5.9500%, 1/15/14
    475,915      
      1,750,000    
Tyco Electronics Group S.A.
6.5500%, 10/1/17
    1,346,863      
      1,975,000    
Tyco Electronics Group S.A.
7.1250%, 10/1/37
    1,204,497      
                  8,289,149      
Diversified Operations – Commercial Services – 1.4%
           
      8,211,000    
ARAMARK Corp., 8.5000%, 2/1/15
    7,841,505      
Electric – Generation – 3.3%
           
$
    1,725,000    
AES Corp., 9.7500%, 4/15/16 (144A)
    1,707,750      
      5,559,000    
AES Corp., 8.0000%, 10/15/17
    5,086,485      
      4,695,000    
Allegheny Energy Supply Co. LLC
8.2500%, 4/15/12 (144A)
    4,741,809      
      4,272,000    
Edison Mission Energy, 7.0000%, 5/15/17
    3,225,360      
      4,443,000    
Edison Mission Energy, 7.2000%, 5/15/19
    3,232,283      
                  17,993,687      
Electric – Integrated – 1.4%
           
      4,863,000    
CMS Energy Corp., 2.0813%, 1/15/13‡,ß
    3,855,630      
      2,996,000    
Energy Future Holdings Corp.
10.8750%, 11/1/17
    2,044,770      
      3,464,000    
Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co. LLC, 10.2500%, 11/1/15
    1,965,820      
                  7,866,220      
Electronic Components – Semiconductors – 1.5%
           
      3,000,000    
National Semiconductor Corp.
1.5700%, 6/15/10
    2,654,433      
      3,225,000    
National Semiconductor Corp.
6.1500%, 6/15/12
    2,904,596      
      3,475,000    
National Semiconductor Corp.
6.6000%, 6/15/17
    2,724,167      
                  8,283,196      
Finance – Auto Loans – 1.5%
           
      9,162,000    
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
9.7500%, 9/15/10
    8,246,203      
Finance – Credit Card – 0.2%
           
      1,425,000    
American Express Co., 7.0000%, 3/19/18
    1,351,554      
Finance – Investment Bankers/Brokers – 0.7%
           
      4,150,000    
Citigroup, Inc., 5.5000%, 2/15/17
    2,861,371      
      1,350,000    
Citigroup, Inc., 6.1250%, 5/15/18
    1,134,563      
                  3,995,934      
Food – Meat Products – 1.4%
           
      1,300,000    
JBS U.S.A. LLC/JBS U.S.A. Finance, Inc.
11.6250%, 5/1/14 (144A)
    1,235,000      
      3,226,000    
National Beef Packing Co. LLC/NB Finance Corp., 10.5000%, 8/1/11
    3,217,935      
      1,325,000    
Tyson Foods, Inc., 3.2500%, 10/15/13
    1,273,656      
      2,400,000    
Tyson Foods, Inc., 7.8500%, 4/1/16
    2,176,666      
                  7,903,257      
Food – Miscellaneous/Diversified – 3.2%
           
      1,750,000    
Chiquita Brands International
7.5000%, 11/1/14
    1,452,500      
      2,375,000    
Chiquita Brands International
4.2500%, 8/15/16
    1,398,281      
      6,045,000    
Del Monte Corp., 6.7500%, 2/15/15
    5,803,200      
      3,110,000    
Dole Food Co., Inc.
8.7500%, 7/15/13
    2,674,600      
      5,875,000    
Dole Food Co., Inc.
13.8750%, 3/15/14 (144A)
    6,183,438      
                  17,512,019      
Food – Retail – 1.7%
           
      650,000    
Ingles Markets, Inc., 8.8750%, 5/15/17
    627,562      
      2,313,000    
Stater Brothers Holdings
7.7500%, 4/15/15
    2,232,045      
      4,570,000    
SUPERVALU, Inc., 7.5000%, 11/15/14
    4,432,900      

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Food – Retail – (continued)
           
$
    1,900,000    
SUPERVALU, Inc., 8.0000%, 5/1/16
  $ 1,843,000      
                  9,135,507      
Gambling – Non-Hotel – 1.2%
           
      1,211,000    
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
7.0000%, 3/1/14
    920,360      
      4,329,000    
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.
8.2500%, 3/15/12
    4,220,775      
      658,000    
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.
8.7500%, 10/1/13
    634,970      
      797,000    
Pokagon Gaming Authority
10.3750%, 6/15/14 (144A)
    737,225      
                  6,513,330      
Hotels and Motels – 0.9%
           
      3,075,000    
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Worldwide, Inc.
6.2500%, 2/15/13
    2,829,000      
      1,950,000    
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Worldwide, Inc.
7.8750%, 10/15/14
    1,877,558      
                  4,706,558      
Independent Power Producer – 2.4%
           
      896,000    
AES China Generating Co., Ltd.
8.2500%, 6/26/10
    788,975      
      5,952,000    
NRG Energy, Inc., 7.3750%, 2/1/16
    5,728,799      
      4,129,000    
Reliant Energy, Inc., 7.6250%, 6/15/14
    3,726,423      
      3,141,000    
Reliant Energy, Inc., 7.8750%, 6/15/17
    2,803,343      
                  13,047,540      
Machine Tools and Related Products – 0.2%
           
      1,735,000    
Thermadyne Holdings Corp.
9.5000%, 2/1/14
    1,134,256      
Medical – Hospitals – 4.4%
           
      4,800,000    
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.
8.8750%, 7/15/15
    4,776,000      
      2,384,000    
HCA, Inc., 7.8750%, 2/1/11
    2,336,320      
      12,432,000    
HCA, Inc., 9.2500%, 11/15/16
    12,307,679      
      1,075,000    
HCA, Inc., 9.8750%, 2/15/17 (144A)
    1,075,000      
      1,325,000    
HCA, Inc., 8.5000%, 4/15/19 (144A)
    1,333,281      
      1,225,000    
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 7.3750%, 2/1/13
    1,120,875      
      1,611,000    
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 9.2500%, 2/1/15
    1,490,175      
                  24,439,330      
Medical – Outpatient and Home Medical Care – 0.1%
           
      702,000    
National Mentor Holdings, Inc.
11.2500%, 7/1/14
    617,760      
Medical Products – 0.6%
           
      3,275,000    
Biomet, Inc., 11.6250%, 10/15/17
    3,176,750      
Metal – Copper – 1.4%
           
      3,888,000    
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.
8.2500%, 4/1/15
    3,829,680      
      4,022,000    
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.
8.3750%, 4/1/17
    3,941,560      
                  7,771,240      
Office Automation and Equipment – 0.5%
           
      1,485,000    
Xerox Corp., 6.8750%, 8/15/11
    1,489,424      
      1,525,000    
Xerox Corp., 6.3500%, 5/15/18
    1,235,250      
                  2,724,674      
Oil Companies – Exploration and Production – 3.8%
           
$
    1,529,000    
Cimarex Energy Co., 7.1250%, 5/1/17
    1,353,165      
      2,249,000    
Encore Acquisition Co., 6.2500%, 4/15/14
    1,900,405      
      2,472,000    
Forest Oil Corp., 8.0000%, 12/15/11
    2,428,740      
      1,125,000    
Forest Oil Corp., 8.5000%, 2/15/14 (144A)
    1,091,250      
      1,750,000    
Forest Oil Corp., 7.7500%, 5/1/14
    1,649,375      
      1,025,000    
Forest Oil Corp., 7.2500%, 6/15/19 (144A)
    853,313      
      4,146,000    
Forest Oil Corp., 7.2500%, 6/15/19
    3,451,544      
      849,000    
Hilcorp Energy I L.P./Hilcorp Finance Co.
9.0000%, 6/1/16 (144A)
    725,895      
      1,715,000    
PetroHawk Energy Corp.
9.1250%, 7/15/13
    1,680,700      
      1,031,000    
Plains Exploration & Production Co.
7.7500%, 6/15/15
    943,365      
      4,323,000    
Quicksilver Resources, Inc.
8.2500%, 8/1/15
    3,523,244      
      1,297,000    
Range Resources Corp., 7.3750%, 7/15/13
    1,267,818      
                  20,868,814      
Oil Field Machinery and Equipment – 0.2%
           
      1,436,000    
Dresser-Rand Group, Inc.
7.3750%, 11/1/14
    1,278,040      
Oil Refining and Marketing – 0.3%
           
      1,735,000    
Frontier Oil Corp., 8.5000%, 9/15/16
    1,717,650      
Paper and Related Products – 1.2%
           
      2,635,000    
Boise Cascade LLC, 7.1250%, 10/15/14
    1,165,988      
      225,000    
Georgia-Pacific LLC
8.2500%, 5/1/16 (144A)
    225,000      
      5,401,000    
Georgia-Pacific LLC
7.1250%, 1/15/17 (144A)
    5,103,945      
                  6,494,933      
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Centers – 0.7%
           
      3,845,000    
HealthSouth Corp., 10.7500%, 6/15/16
    3,921,900      
Pipelines – 3.2%
           
      2,150,000    
Dynegy Holdings, Inc., 7.5000%, 6/1/15
    1,687,750      
      3,470,000    
Dynegy Holdings, Inc., 8.3750%, 5/1/16
    2,776,000      
      1,150,000    
El Paso Corp., 12.0000%, 12/12/13
    1,242,000      
      425,000    
El Paso Corp., 8.2500%, 2/15/16
    414,375      
      5,087,000    
El Paso Corp., 7.0000%, 6/15/17
    4,570,348      
      1,225,000    
Kinder Morgan Finance Co.
5.3500%, 1/5/11
    1,191,313      
      3,889,000    
Kinder Morgan Finance Co.
5.7000%, 1/5/16
    3,373,708      
      2,553,000    
Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co.
8.0000%, 2/1/16 (144A)
    2,604,060      
                  17,859,554      
Publishing – Books – 0.5%
           
      3,052,000    
Cengage Learning Acquisitions, Inc.
10.5000%, 1/15/15 (144A)
    2,075,360      
      1,100,000    
Cengage Learning Acquisitions, Inc.
0%, 7/15/15 (144A)
    539,000      
                  2,614,360      
Publishing – Newspapers – 1.0%
           
      6,906,000    
Block Communications, Inc.
8.2500%, 12/15/15 (144A)
    5,731,980      

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

Janus Bond & Money Market Funds  April 30, 2009  21


 

 
Janus High-Yield Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Publishing – Periodicals – 0.9%
           
$
    1,358,000    
Medimedia USA, Inc.
11.3750%, 11/15/14 (144A)§
  $ 882,700      
      1,308,000    
Nielsen Finance LLC/Nielsen Finance Co.
11.6250%, 2/1/14 (144A)
    1,294,920      
      3,050,000    
Nielsen Finance LLC/Nielsen Finance Co.
11.5000%, 5/1/16 (144A)
    2,882,250      
                  5,059,870      
REIT – Health Care – 0.7%
           
      2,377,000    
Senior Housing Properties Trust
8.6250%, 1/15/12
    2,281,920      
      1,970,000    
Ventas Realty LP/Ventas Capital Corp
6.5000%, 6/1/16
    1,753,300      
                  4,035,220      
REIT – Regional Malls – 0.2%
           
      1,300,000    
Simon Property Group L.P.
10.3500%, 4/1/19
    1,356,900      
REIT – Warehouse/Industrials – 0.2%
           
      1,975,000    
ProLogis, 6.6250%, 5/15/18
    1,288,875      
Rental Auto/Equipment – 0.3%
           
      2,160,000    
Hertz Corp., 8.8750%, 1/1/14
    1,674,000      
Resorts and Theme Parks – 0.5%
           
      3,050,000    
Vail Resorts, Inc., 6.7500%, 2/15/14
    2,745,000      
Retail – Apparel and Shoe – 0.8%
           
      3,025,000    
Burlington Coat Factory
11.1250%, 4/15/14
    2,109,937      
      873,000    
Ltd. Brands, Inc., 6.9000%, 7/15/17
    725,125      
      2,552,000    
Ltd. Brands, Inc., 7.6000%, 7/15/37
    1,675,978      
                  4,511,040      
Retail – Computer Equipment – 0.9%
           
      4,736,000    
GameStop Corp., 8.0000%, 10/1/12
    4,807,040      
Retail – Hypermarkets – 0.4%
           
      2,150,000    
New Albertsons, Inc., 8.3500%, 5/1/10
    2,195,688      
Retail – Leisure Products – 0.6%
           
      4,476,000    
Steinway Musical Instruments
7.0000%, 3/1/14 (144A)§
    3,222,720      
Retail – Miscellaneous/Diversified – 0.2%
           
      1,301,000    
Eye Care Centers of America, Inc.
10.7500%, 2/15/15
    1,209,930      
Retail – Perfume and Cosmetics – 1.0%
           
      2,578,000    
Sally Holdings LLC/Sally Capital, Inc.
9.2500%, 11/15/14
    2,578,000      
      2,862,000    
Sally Holdings LLC/Sally Capital, Inc.
10.5000%, 11/15/16
    2,761,830      
                  5,339,830      
Retail – Propane Distribution – 1.7%
           
      4,846,000    
Amerigas Partners L.P., 7.2500%, 5/20/15
    4,736,965      
      2,466,000    
Ferrellgas Escrow LLC / Ferrellgas Finance Escrow Corp., 6.7500%, 5/1/14
    2,225,565      
      2,696,000    
Ferrellgas Partners L.P. / Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp., 8.7500%, 6/15/12
    2,466,840      
                  9,429,370      
Retail – Regional Department Stores – 0.6%
           
      3,070,000    
JC Penney Co., Inc., 9.0000%, 8/1/12
    3,079,302      
Retail – Restaurants – 0.7%
           
$
    2,617,000    
Denny’s Holdings, Inc., 10.0000%, 10/1/12
    2,440,353      
      1,750,000    
Landry’s Restaurants, Inc.
14.0000%, 8/15/11 (144A)§
    1,662,500      
                  4,102,853      
Retail – Vitamins/Nutritional Supplement – 0.3%
           
      2,482,000    
General Nutrition Centers, Inc.
6.4038%, 3/15/14‡,ß
    1,886,320      
Rubber – Tires – 0.7%
           
      3,075,000    
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
7.8570%, 8/15/11
    2,859,750      
      1,050,000    
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
9.0000%, 7/1/15
    955,500      
                  3,815,250      
Satellite Telecommunications – 1.6%
           
      7,157,000    
Intelsat Jackson Holdings, Ltd.
11.2500%, 6/15/16
    7,318,033      
      1,300,000    
Intelsat Subsidiary Holding Co., Ltd.
8.8750%, 1/15/15 (144A)
    1,280,500      
                  8,598,533      
Schools – 0.5%
           
      2,617,000    
Education Management LLC
10.2500%, 6/1/16
    2,512,320      
Seismic Data Collection – 0.3%
           
      1,734,000    
Cie Generale de Geophysique-Veritas
7.7500%, 5/15/17
    1,387,200      
Special Purpose Entity – 4.9%
           
      17,983,240    
CDX North America High Yield
8.8750%, 6/29/13 (144A)
    15,645,418      
      1,218,000    
Fresenius U.S. Finance II, Inc.
9.0000%, 7/15/15 (144A)
    1,291,080      
      3,016,000    
LBI Media, Inc., 8.5000%, 8/1/17 (144A)
    934,960      
      1,761,000    
NSG Holdings LLC/NSG Holdings, Inc.
7.7500%, 12/15/25 (144A)
    1,373,580      
      9,575,000    
Petroplus Finance, Ltd.
7.0000%, 5/1/17 (144A)
    7,707,875      
                  26,952,913      
Steel – Producers – 1.2%
           
      1,325,000    
Mittal Steel Co. N.V.,
5.0000%, 5/15/14
    1,325,000      
      1,825,000    
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.
6.2000%, 11/15/16
    1,406,524      
      1,293,000    
Steel Dynamics, Inc.
7.3750%, 11/1/12
    1,154,003      
      3,550,000    
Steel Dynamics, Inc.
8.2500%, 4/15/16 (144A)
    2,804,499      
                  6,690,026      
Telecommunication Services – 1.1%
           
      2,175,000    
Qwest Corp., 8.3750%, 5/1/16 (144A)
    2,164,125      
      3,822,000    
Time Warner Telecom Holdings, Inc.
9.2500%, 2/15/14
    3,831,555      
                  5,995,680      
Telephone – Integrated – 3.3%
           
      2,709,000    
Cincinnati Bell, Inc., 8.3750%, 1/15/14
    2,675,138      
      2,625,000    
Frontier Communications Corp.
8.2500%, 5/1/14
    2,579,063      
      1,562,000    
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 8.7500%, 2/15/17
    1,109,020      

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares or Principal Amount   Value      
 
Telephone – Integrated – (continued)
           
$
    4,058,000    
Qwest Communications International, Inc.
7.2500%, 2/15/11
  $ 3,997,130      
      1,750,000    
Sprint Capital Corp., 8.3750%, 3/15/12
    1,677,813      
      2,200,000    
Sprint Nextel Corp., 6.0000%, 12/1/16
    1,826,000      
      4,112,000    
Virgin Media Finance PLC
9.1250%, 8/15/16
    4,050,319      
                  17,914,483      
Textile – Home Furnishings – 0.1%
           
      425,000    
Mohawk Industries, Inc.
6.2500%, 1/15/11
    402,780      
Transportation – Marine – 0.7%
           
      5,017,000    
Ship Finance International, Ltd.
8.5000%, 12/15/13
    3,637,325      
Transportation – Railroad – 0.8%
           
      1,378,000    
Kansas City Southern de Mexico S.A. de C.V., 9.3750%, 5/1/12
    1,260,870      
      3,560,000    
Kansas City Southern de Mexico S.A. de C.V., 7.6250%, 12/1/13
    2,919,200      
                  4,180,070      
Transportation – Services – 0.1%
           
      425,000    
Bristow Group, Inc., 6.1250%, 6/15/13
    365,500      
Transportation – Truck – 0.1%
           
      1,750,000    
Swift Transportation Co.
12.5000%, 5/15/17 (144A)§
    551,250      
 
 
Total Corporate Bonds (cost $533,394,565)
    512,566,193      
 
 
Preferred Stock – 0.3%
           
Metal – Copper – 0.3%
           
      22,610    
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.
convertible, 6.7500% (cost $1,077,384)
    1,520,523      
 
 
Money Market – 4.6%
           
      25,081,163    
Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0% (cost $25,081,163)
    25,081,163      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $568,275,704) – 99.9%
    549,338,960      
 
 
Cash, Receivables and
Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 0.1%
    805,809      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 550,144,769      
 
 
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Long Positions)
 
                 
          % of Investment
 
Country   Value     Securities  
 
 
Bermuda
  $ 20,732,708       3.8%  
Canada
    4,565,020       0.8%  
Cayman Islands
    2,585,625       0.5%  
France
    1,387,200       0.2%  
Germany
    3,491,460       0.6%  
Liberia
    1,396,500       0.3%  
Luxembourg
    4,716,923       0.9%  
Mexico
    4,180,070       0.8%  
United Kingdom
    4,050,320       0.7%  
United States††
    502,233,134       91.4%  
 
 
Total
  $ 549,338,960       100.0%  
 
†† Includes Short-Term Securities (86.9% excluding Short-Term Securities)

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Short-Term Bond Fund (unaudited) Ticker: JASBX

 
Fund Snapshot
This short duration bond Fund seeks a high level of current income in tandem with preservation of capital.

(JASON GROOM PHOTO)
Jason Groom
co-portfolio manager
 
(DARRELL WATTERS PHOTO)
Darrell Watters
co-portfolio manager
 

 
Performance Overview
 
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, Janus Short-Term Bond Fund returned 4.74%, compared to a 3.63% return of its benchmark, the Barclays Capital 1-3 Year U.S. Government/Credit Index.
 
Economic Update
 
The flight-to-quality trade that has dominated the fixed income markets throughout the credit crisis finally eased in January 2009 as investors’ risk appetite increased and credit markets gained momentum. Low absolute yields in Treasuries and wide credit spreads relative to Treasuries prompted a move into credit in January; this trend resumed in March and April after a brief uptick in spreads in February. For the overall period, credit was one of the best performing asset categories.
 
In March, the Fed announced it would buy up to $1.15 trillion in Treasuries, mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and agency debt to help the beleaguered housing market, which prompted the largest one-day drop in the 10-year Treasury note (almost half a percent) since the aftermath of the 1987 market crash. By the end of the period, the 10-year Treasury yield rebounded from its lows but still finished the period down almost 1% (prices move inversely to yield). The downward shift in the Treasury curve was most pronounced in the five and 10-year yields, which led to an overall steepening in the curve. Similar to high yield, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) rallied late in the period to eke out slight gains. MBS, benefiting from the Fed’s buying program, and a tightening in investment grade credit spreads (although less pronounced than in high yield), helped the investment grade aggregate indices to an almost 8% gain during the period.
 
Contributors to Performance
 
The Fund’s outperformance during the period was driven largely by our significant overweight and security selection in credits. Our significant overweight in BBB-rated credits was a key contributor as were our underweights in the AAA-and AA-rated credits, as lower-rated credits outperformed during the period. Similarly, the Fund’s 10.37% exposure in non-index, high-yield bonds at period end also boosted comparable returns, as high yield outperformed investment grade. Finally, our underweight in Treasuries and yield-curve positioning in both Treasuries and agencies added to our relative returns.
 
On a security level basis, our top contributor was our exposure in non-index holding Time Warner Cable, which was spun off from its parent Time Warner during the period. As the second largest cable provider in the U.S., the company has been successful in gaining market share for voice, video and data services from incumbent telecommunications companies in most cities where it operates. We also like the utility nature of its cash flows.
 
Roche Holdings, a new position in the Fund, boosted returns, as the bonds it issued to help finance its remaining stake in biotechnology leader Genentech performed well. We participated in the Switzerland-based pharmaceutical company’s bond issuance based on our assessment that the company could continue to demonstrate operating earnings growth and will pay down its debt over time.
 
Detractors from Performance
 
Our main detractors were not holding several securities in the index that performed relatively well; notable ones included financials HSBC and CIT Group, insurer American International Group (AIG), and media company CBS to name a few. In addition, our position in MGM Mirage, a casino operator, underperformed, as fundamentals deteriorated faster than we expected, calling into question the company’s ability to service its 2009 bond maturities. We exited the bonds on liquidity concerns.
 
Outlook
 
The slowing rate of decline in the U.S. and global economies as well as improvement in the credit markets through period end have given many equity and fixed income market participants a sense that an economic rebound may not be as far in the future as feared. There is a battle between reflationary policy and deflationary pressure; the question is which one will ultimately win. Over the next six to 18 months, we believe deflationary pressure will outweigh the reflationary policies that are in place. We think all of the moves by central banks and governments around the globe will help the global economy recover, but they will take time to take hold and ultimately fuel inflation. Rising unemployment, declining wages and increased uncertainty in the market hinder the near-term economic outlook and will likely keep inflation at bay in

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(unaudited)

our view. Once the economy stabilizes and we start to see consumption rise, we believe inflationary pressures will build.
 
With credit spreads still at high levels at period end, we think there are many opportunities in which to explore and possibly add to the portfolio. The main obstacles to the success of this strategy, in our view, might be continued lack of liquidity and rising default rates. We believe that our ability to add value with individual credit selection could help us overcome these obstacles, but are being very cautious as to how and when we add risk to the portfolio. In terms of credit selection, our focus is on companies that we believe have considerable assets, strong cash-flow generation potential and whose managements are focused on debt reduction.
 
Thank you for your investment in Janus Short-Term Bond Fund.
 
Janus Short-Term Bond Fund At A Glance
 
 
Fund Profile
April 30, 2009
 
     
Weighted Average Maturity
  2.6 Years
Average Effective Duration*
  2.3 Years
30-day Current Yield**
   
Without Reimbursement
  3.58%
With Reimbursement
  3.62%
Weighted Average Fixed Income Credit Rating
  A+
Number of Bonds/Notes
  215
 
* A Theoretical measure of price volatility
** Yield will fluctuate
 
RatingsSummary – (% of Net Assets)
April 30, 2009
 
     
AAA
  30.1%
AA
  10.2%
A
  13.0%
BBB
  25.0%
BB
  6.4%
B
  2.2%
Other
  13.1%
 
Rated by Standard & Poor’s
 
Significant Areas of Investment – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 

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Janus Short-Term Bond Fund (unaudited)

 
Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                               
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009     Expense Ratios – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Five
  Ten
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
  Net Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Year   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses   Operating Expenses
                               
Janus Short-Term Bond Fund   4.74%   5.61%   3.76%   4.38%   4.73%     0.98%   0.65%
                               
Barclays Capital 1-3 Year U.S. Government/Credit Index   3.63%   3.95%   4.01%   4.80%   5.15%**          
                               
Lipper Quartile     1st   1st   1st   1st          
                               
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for Short Investment Grade Debt Funds     1/260   5/179   7/90   4/24          
                               
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information          
                               
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, and extraordinary expenses including, but not limited to, acquired fund fees and expenses) to a certain limit until at least March 1, 2010. The expense waiver shown reflects the application of such limit. Total returns and yields shown include fee waivers, if any, and without such waivers total returns and yields would have been lower.
 
The Fund’s expense ratios shown were determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. Contractual waivers agreed to by Janus Capital, where applicable, are included under “Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses.” All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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(unaudited)

 
The Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with non-investment grade debt securities, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Funds may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings and derivatives. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
Funds that invest in bonds have the same interest rate, inflation, and credit risks that are associated with the underlying bonds owned by the Fund. Unlike owning individual bonds, there are ongoing fees and expenses associated with owning shares of bond funds. The return of principal is not guaranteed due to net asset value fluctuation that is caused by changes in the price of specific bonds held in the Fund and selling of bonds within the Fund by the portfolio managers.
 
High-yield/high-risk 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.
 
The Fund invests in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), which may be subject to a higher degree of market risk because of concentration in a specific industry, sector or geographic region. REITs may be subject to risks including, but not limited to: liquidity, decline in the value of real estate, risks related to general and economic conditions, changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the trust and defaults by borrowers. To the extent the Fund invests in foreign REITs, the Fund may be subject to fluctuations in currency rates or political or economic conditions in a particular country.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
September 3, 1992 is the date used to calculate the since-inception Lipper ranking, which is slightly different from when the Fund began operations since Lipper provides fund rankings as of the last day of the month or the first Thursday after fund inception.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
The Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, measured at the time of purchase, in the type of securities described by its name.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in the index. The index is unmanaged and is not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
* The Fund’s inception date – September 1, 1992
 
** The Barclays Capital 1-3 Year U.S. Government/Credit Index’s since inception returns are calculated from August 31, 1992.
 
Fund Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08-4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,047.40     $ 3.25      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.62     $ 3.21      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 0.64%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Principal Amount   Value      
 
Bank Loan – 0.1%
           
Food – Confectionery – 0.1%
           
$
    597,438    
WM Wrigley Jr. Co., 6.5000%, 9/30/14 (cost $592,045)
  $ 597,097      
 
 
Corporate Bonds – 66.1%
           
Aerospace and Defense – 0.3%
           
      1,477,000    
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. 7.1250%, 2/15/11
    1,572,185      
Aerospace and Defense – Equipment – 0.1%
           
      552,000    
United Technologies Corp., 6.5000% 6/1/09
    553,620      
Agricultural Chemicals – 0.2%
           
      995,000    
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Inc. 5.2500%, 5/15/14
    1,019,640      
Apparel Manufacturers – 0.0%
           
      320,000    
Hanesbrands Inc., 5.6975%, 12/15/14‡,ß
    244,800      
Appliances – 0.5%
           
      2,655,000    
Whirlpool Corp, 8.0000%, 5/1/12
    2,701,170      
Automotive – Cars and Light Trucks – 0.7%
           
      3,716,000    
Daimler Finance North America LLC 7.2000%, 9/1/09
    3,735,594      
Automotive – Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks – 0.2%
           
      385,000    
PACCAR, Inc., 6.3750%, 2/15/12
    397,285      
      386,000    
PACCAR, Inc., 6.8750%, 2/15/14
    404,034      
                  801,319      
Beverages – Non-Alcoholic – 0.8%
           
      552,000    
Coca-Cola Co., 5.7500%, 3/15/11
    589,916      
      2,195,000    
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc., 6.1200% 5/1/13
    2,193,445      
      350,000    
PepsiAmericas, Inc., 4.3750%, 2/15/14
    348,355      
      767,000    
PepsiCo, Inc., 3.7500%, 3/1/14
    782,589      
                  3,914,305      
Beverages – Wine and Spirits – 0.3%
           
      1,382,000    
Diageo Capital PLC, 4.3750%, 5/3/10
    1,395,838      
Brewery – 2.2%
           
      7,378,000    
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc. 7.2000%, 1/15/14 (144A)
    7,691,808      
      3,778,000    
SABMiller PLC, 6.2000%, 7/1/11 (144A)
    3,803,226      
                  11,495,034      
Building Products – Air and Heating – 0.3%
           
      1,382,000    
American Standard, Inc.
7.6250%, 2/15/10
    1,406,551      
Building Products – Cement and Aggregate – 0.3%
           
      1,740,000    
CRH America, Inc., 5.6250%, 9/30/11
    1,567,575      
Cable Television – 3.6%
           
      646,000    
Comcast Corp., 1.4600%, 7/14/09
    645,486      
      736,000    
Comcast Corp., 5.8500%, 1/15/10
    749,123      
      3,280,000    
Comcast Corp., 5.4500%, 11/15/10
    3,375,547      
      1,108,000    
COX Communications, Inc.
7.8750%, 8/15/09
    1,121,185      
      1,382,000    
COX Communications, Inc.
4.6250%, 1/15/10
    1,381,706      
      718,000    
COX Communications, Inc.
6.7500%, 3/15/11
    732,699      
      1,385,000    
COX Communications, Inc.
7.1250%, 10/1/12
    1,400,006      
$
    1,300,000    
CSC Holdings, Inc., 7.6250%, 4/1/11
    1,300,000      
      1,390,000    
Mediacom LLC/Mediacom Capital Corp. 7.8750%, 2/15/11
    1,376,100      
      3,226,000    
Time Warner Cable, Inc., 5.4000%, 7/2/12
    3,273,290      
      1,105,000    
Time Warner Cable, Inc., 6.2000%, 7/1/13
    1,154,493      
      1,382,000    
Time Warner Cable, Inc.
8.2500%, 2/14/14
    1,515,787      
                  18,025,422      
Cellular Telecommunications – 1.8%
           
      1,382,000    
Rogers Communications, Inc.
9.6250%, 5/1/11
    1,448,386      
      3,054,000    
Rogers Communications, Inc.
7.8750%, 5/1/12
    3,216,112      
      1,050,000    
Verizon Wireless Capital LLC
5.2500%, 2/1/12 (144A)
    1,087,415      
      1,705,000    
Verizon Wireless Capital LLC
7.3750%, 11/15/13 (144A)
    1,897,041      
      1,750,000    
Verizon Wireless Capital LLC
5.5500%, 2/1/14 (144A)
    1,835,799      
                  9,484,753      
Commercial Banks – 2.2%
           
      2,120,000    
American Express Bank FSB
5.5500%, 10/17/12
    2,024,513      
      3,695,000    
BB&T Corp., 6.5000%, 8/1/11
    3,760,006      
      3,960,000    
Credit Suisse/New York NY
5.5000%, 5/1/14
    3,970,161      
      1,650,000    
U.S. Bank N.A., 6.3750%, 8/1/11
    1,726,590      
                  11,481,270      
Commercial Services – Finance – 0.4%
           
      1,844,000    
Western Union Co., 6.5000%, 2/26/14
    1,945,455      
Computers – 0.6%
           
      1,844,000    
Hewlett-Packard Co., 4.2500%, 2/24/12
    1,912,887      
      920,000    
Hewlett-Packard Co., 4.7500%, 6/2/14
    961,546      
                  2,874,433      
Containers – Metal and Glass – 0.8%
           
      2,030,000    
Ball Corp., 6.8750%, 12/15/12
    2,030,000      
      1,980,000    
Owens-Illinois, Inc., 7.5000%, 5/15/10
    2,039,400      
                  4,069,400      
Cosmetics and Toiletries – 0.2%
           
      1,063,000    
Procter & Gamble Co., 4.6000%, 1/15/14
    1,125,702      
Cruise Lines – 0.5%
           
      2,550,000    
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.
8.0000%, 5/15/10
    2,499,000      
Data Processing and Management – 0.3%
           
      1,566,000    
Fiserv, Inc., 6.1250%, 11/20/12
    1,552,095      
Diversified Financial Services – 0.9%
           
      3,890,000    
American Express Travel Related Services Co., Inc. 5.2500%, 11/21/11 (144A)
    3,603,863      
      1,198,000    
General Electric Capital Corp.
4.2500%, 9/13/10
    1,208,698      
                  4,812,561      
                         

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Principal Amount   Value      
 
Diversified Minerals – 0.8%
           
$
    2,305,000    
BHP Billiton Finance U.S.A., Ltd.
5.5000%, 4/1/14
  $ 2,426,861      
      1,455,000    
Rio Tinto Finance USA, Ltd.
8.9500%, 5/1/14
    1,506,053      
                  3,932,914      
Diversified Operations – 1.8%
           
      1,382,000    
Dover Corp., 6.5000%, 2/15/11
    1,449,929      
      1,005,000    
Eaton Corp., 4.9000%, 5/15/13
    994,512      
      1,535,000    
Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
5.1500%, 4/1/14 (144A)
    1,522,456      
      2,785,000    
ITT Corp., 4.9000%, 5/1/14
    2,823,023      
      2,775,000    
Tyco Electronics Group S.A.
6.0000%, 10/1/12
    2,529,746      
                  9,319,666      
Electric – Integrated – 1.8%
           
      1,104,000    
CMS Energy Corp., 7.7500%, 8/1/10
    1,105,879      
      1,521,000    
Duke Energy Corp., 6.3000%, 2/1/14
    1,603,960      
      920,000    
Georgia Power Co., 6.0000%, 11/1/13
    999,206      
      1,382,000    
Monongahela Power Co.
7.9500%, 12/15/13 (144A)
    1,461,102      
      920,000    
Nevada Power Co., 8.2500%, 6/1/11
    979,511      
      718,000    
Oncor Electric Delivery Co.
5.9500%, 9/1/13 (144A)
    722,243      
      1,293,000    
Virginia Electric and Power Co.
4.5000%, 12/15/10
    1,322,733      
      924,000    
Wisconsin Energy Corp.
6.5000%, 4/1/11
    966,367      
                  9,161,001      
Electronic Components – Semiconductors – 0.3%
           
      855,000    
National Semiconductor Corp.
1.5700%, 6/15/10
    756,513      
      905,000    
National Semiconductor Corp.
6.1500%, 6/15/12
    815,089      
                  1,571,602      
Enterprise Software/Services – 0.5%
           
      2,307,000    
CA, Inc., 4.7500%, 12/1/09
    2,309,884      
Fiduciary Banks – 0.3%
           
      1,365,000    
Northern Trust Corp., 4.6250%, 5/1/14
    1,380,996      
Finance – Credit Card – 0.1%
           
      552,000    
American Express Credit Corp., 5.8750% 5/2/13
    543,813      
Finance – Investment Bankers/Brokers – 4.9%
           
      2,490,000    
Citigroup, Inc., 5.1250%, 2/14/11
    2,333,048      
      3,827,000    
Credit Suisse USA, Inc.
6.1250%, 11/15/11
    4,010,298      
      1,198,000    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
4.5000%, 6/15/10
    1,208,792      
      2,859,000    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
6.8750%, 1/15/11
    2,995,028      
      2,749,000    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
3.2500%, 6/15/12
    2,865,178      
      1,965,000    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
6.0000%, 5/1/14
    1,957,439      
      830,000    
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.7500%, 2/1/11
    860,769      
      2,581,000    
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 5.6000%, 6/1/11
    2,669,030      
      2,500,000    
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 3.1250%, 12/1/11
    2,577,353      
      1,566,000    
Morgan Stanley, 6.7500%, 4/15/11
    1,600,732      
$
    1,413,000    
Morgan Stanley, 2.0000%, 9/22/11
    1,418,111      
                  24,495,778      
Finance – Other Services – 1.6%
           
      5,533,000    
BP Capital Markets PLC, 3.1250%, 3/10/12
    5,615,497      
      2,584,000    
CME Group, Inc., 5.7500%, 2/15/14
    2,718,551      
                  8,334,048      
Food – Confectionery – 0.7%
           
      3,689,000    
WM Wrigley Jr. Co., 4.3000%, 7/15/10
    3,633,665      
Food – Miscellaneous/Diversified – 1.3%
           
      1,108,000    
Dean Foods Co., 6.6250%, 5/15/09
    1,106,436      
      1,477,000    
Del Monte Corp., 8.6250%, 12/15/12
    1,506,540      
      626,000    
General Mills, Inc., 5.2500%, 8/15/13
    654,194      
      1,845,000    
H.J. Heinz Finance Co., 6.6250%, 7/15/11
    1,968,807      
      736,000    
Kraft Foods, Inc., 1.7281%, 8/11/10
    717,429      
      498,000    
Kraft Foods, Inc., 6.7500%, 2/19/14
    542,614      
                  6,496,020      
Food – Retail – 1.8%
           
      1,910,000    
Ahold Finance USA, Inc.
8.2500%, 7/15/10
    1,933,279      
      2,107,000    
American Stores Co., 7.5000%, 5/1/37
    2,107,000      
      345,000    
Delhaize Group, 5.8750%, 2/1/14
    349,726      
      552,000    
Kroger Co., 7.2500%, 6/1/09
    553,604      
      1,132,000    
Kroger Co., 6.8000%, 4/1/11
    1,195,668      
      126,000    
Kroger Co., 7.5000%, 1/15/14
    140,359      
      1,584,000    
Safeway, Inc., 4.9500%, 8/16/10
    1,622,860      
      1,270,000    
Safeway, Inc., 6.2500%, 3/15/14
    1,349,687      
                  9,252,183      
Home Decoration Products – 0.4%
           
      2,275,000    
Newell Rubbermaid, Inc., 4.0000%, 5/1/10
    2,199,654      
Hotels and Motels – 0.5%
           
      2,780,000    
Marriott International, Inc.
4.6250%, 6/15/12
    2,587,607      
Medical – Biomedical and Genetic – 0.3%
           
      1,382,000    
Genetech, Inc., 4.4000%, 7/15/10
    1,419,929      
Medical – Drugs – 2.2%
           
      5,533,000    
Eli Lilly & Co., 3.5500%, 3/6/12
    5,681,943      
      1,338,000    
Novartis Capital Corp., 4.1250%, 2/10/14
    1,386,775      
      920,000    
Pfizer, Inc. 0%, 3/15/11
    943,842      
      3,130,000    
Pfizer, Inc., 4.4500%, 3/15/12
    3,288,619      
                  11,301,179      
Medical – HMO – 0.9%
           
      1,988,000    
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
5.1250%, 11/15/10
    1,998,240      
      2,764,000    
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
5.2500%, 3/15/11
    2,807,787      
                  4,806,027      
Medical – Hospitals – 1.1%
           
      5,473,000    
HCA, Inc., 8.7500%, 9/1/10
    5,459,318      
Medical – Wholesale Drug Distributors – 0.2%
           
      870,000    
McKesson Corp., 6.5000%, 2/15/14
    917,587      
Medical Instruments – 0.8%
           
      4,165,000    
Boston Scientific Corp., 6.0000%, 6/15/11
    4,144,175      
                         

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Short-Term Bond Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Principal Amount   Value      
 
Medical Labs and Testing Services – 2.1%
           
$
    3,689,000    
Quest Diagnostics, Inc., 5.1250%, 11/1/10
  $ 3,707,969      
      3,069,000    
Roche Holdings, Inc.
4.5000%, 3/1/12 (144A)
    3,217,911      
      3,689,000    
Roche Holdings, Inc.
5.0000%, 3/1/14 (144A)
    3,867,230      
                  10,793,110      
Medical Products – 2.1%
           
      206,000    
Baxter International, Inc., 4.0000%, 3/1/14
    213,395      
      1,382,000    
Covidien International Finance S.A.
5.4500%, 10/15/12
    1,434,537      
      2,212,000    
Hospira, Inc., 4.9500%, 6/15/09
    2,214,674      
      278,000    
Hospira, Inc., 1.7119%, 3/30/10
    260,952      
      6,879,000    
Hospira, Inc., 5.5500%, 3/30/12
    6,800,249      
                  10,923,807      
Metal – Aluminum – 0.2%
           
      1,105,000    
Rio Tinto Alcan, Inc., 6.4500%, 3/15/11
    1,075,384      
Multimedia – 0.7%
           
      1,845,000    
News America Holdings, Inc.
9.2500%, 2/1/13
    1,973,150      
      1,382,000    
COX Enterprises, Inc.
7.8750%, 9/15/10 (144A)
    1,406,343      
                  3,379,493      
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal – 0.7%
           
      1,844,000    
Allied Waste North America, Inc.
6.5000%, 11/15/10
    1,880,880      
      1,844,000    
Waste Management, Inc., 7.3750%, 8/1/10
    1,884,076      
                  3,764,956      
Office Automation and Equipment – 0.4%
           
      2,359,000    
Xerox Corp., 2.0588%, 12/18/09
    2,302,426      
Oil Companies – Exploration and Production – 0.8%
           
      2,090,000    
Anadarko Finance Co., 6.7500%, 5/1/11
    2,153,600      
      1,845,000    
Forest Oil Corp., 8.0000%, 12/15/11
    1,812,713      
                  3,966,313      
Oil Companies – Integrated – 0.8%
           
      1,844,000    
Chevron Corp., 3.4500%, 3/3/12
    1,896,914      
      2,307,000    
ConocoPhillips, 4.7500%, 2/1/14
    2,432,842      
                  4,329,756      
Oil Refining and Marketing – 1.1%
           
      3,955,000    
Frontier Oil Corp., 6.6250%, 10/1/11
    3,895,675      
      1,853,000    
Valero Energy Corp., 6.8750%, 4/15/12
    1,895,589      
                  5,791,264      
Paper and Related Products – 0.5%
           
      2,500,000    
Georgia-Pacific LLC, 8.1250%, 5/15/11
    2,506,250      
Pipelines – 4.1%
           
      2,307,000    
Consolidated Natural Gas Co.
6.2500%, 11/1/11
    2,432,997      
      1,382,000    
El Paso Corp., 7.0000%, 5/15/11
    1,353,412      
      1,566,000    
Enterprise Products Operating LLC 4.6250%, 10/15/09
    1,565,017      
      2,985,000    
Enterprise Products Operating LLC 7.5000%, 2/1/11
    3,067,971      
      1,104,000    
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P. 6.7500%, 3/15/11
    1,133,073      
      1,382,000    
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P. 7.5000%, 11/1/10
    1,436,955      
$
    3,644,000    
Kinder Morgan Finance Co.
ULC 5.3500%, 1/5/11
    3,543,790      
      1,113,000    
Oneok, Inc., 7.1250%, 4/15/11
    1,138,159      
      5,000,000    
Williams Cos., Inc., 7.1250%, 9/1/11
    5,050,001      
                  20,721,375      
Private Corrections – 0.7%
           
      3,420,000    
Corrections Corporation of America
7.5000%, 5/1/11
    3,420,000      
Property and Casualty Insurance – 0.3%
           
      1,655,000    
Chubb Corp., 5.2000%, 4/1/13
    1,653,294      
Reinsurance – 1.7%
           
      4,610,000    
Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp. 4.0000%, 4/15/12 (144A)
    4,685,286      
      3,045,000    
Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp. 4.6000%, 5/15/13
    3,109,292      
      1,081,000    
Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp. 5.0000%, 8/15/13
    1,119,745      
                  8,914,323      
REIT – Health Care – 0.3%
           
      1,382,000    
Ventas Realty L.P./Ventas Capital Corp. 6.7500%, 6/1/10
    1,421,733      
REIT – Regional Malls – 0.5%
           
      1,153,000    
Simon Property Group L.P.
4.6000%, 6/15/10
    1,124,639      
      1,350,000    
Simon Property Group L.P.
4.8750%, 8/15/10
    1,316,630      
                  2,441,269      
Retail – Building Products – 0.3%
           
      1,750,000    
Hewlett-Packard Co., 4.6250%, 8/15/10
    1,776,479      
Retail – Drug Store – 0.5%
           
      552,000    
CVS Caremark Corp., 4.0000%, 9/15/09
    553,329      
      2,307,000    
CVS Caremark Corp., 1.5613%, 6/1/10
    2,263,541      
                  2,816,870      
Retail – Hypermarkets – 0.2%
           
      1,109,000    
New Albertsons, Inc., 6.9500%, 8/1/09
    1,115,931      
Retail – Office Supplies – 0.5%
           
      2,305,000    
Staples, Inc., 7.7500%, 4/1/11
    2,413,835      
Retail – Regional Department Stores – 0.7%
           
      1,845,000    
JC Penney Co., Inc., 8.0000%, 3/1/10
    1,855,249      
      1,855,000    
JC Penney Co., Inc., 9.0000%, 8/1/12
    1,860,621      
                  3,715,870      
Retail – Restaurants – 0.9%
           
      1,925,000    
Darden Restaurants, Inc. 4.8750%, 8/15/10
    1,929,918      
      3,072,000    
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
5.6250%, 10/15/12
    2,932,372      
                  4,862,290      
Rubber – Tires – 0.2%
           
      920,000    
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
6.6775%, 12/1/09
    907,350      
Schools – 0.6%
           
      2,305,000    
Cornell University, 4.3500%, 2/1/14
    2,325,515      
      623,000    
Duke University, 4.2000%, 4/1/14
    635,715      
                  2,961,230      
                         

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Principal Amount   Value      
 
Steel – Producers – 0.2%
           
$
    920,000    
Steel Dynamics, Inc., 7.3750%, 11/1/12
  $ 821,100      
Super-Regional Banks – 2.3%
           
      1,010,000    
Bank of America Corp., 4.2500%, 10/1/10
    981,118      
      920,000    
Bank of America Corp., 4.3750%, 12/1/10
    893,797      
      2,749,000    
Bank of America Corp. 1.7000%, 12/23/10
    2,774,803      
      920,000    
PNC Funding Corp., 7.5000%, 11/1/09
    938,512      
      1,059,000    
PNC Funding Corp., 2.3000%, 6/22/12
    1,062,467      
      1,566,000    
Wells Fargo & Co., 4.6250%, 8/9/10
    1,578,744      
      552,000    
Wells Fargo & Co., 6.4500%, 2/1/11
    562,784      
      368,000    
Wells Fargo & Co., 5.3000%, 8/26/11
    372,898      
      2,749,000    
Wells Fargo & Co., 3.0000%, 12/9/11
    2,832,518      
                  11,997,641      
Telecommunication Services – 0.3%
           
      1,293,000    
Verizon Communications, Inc.
7.2500%, 12/1/10
    1,375,195      
Telephone – Integrated – 1.0%
           
      920,000    
AT&T, Inc., 5.3000%, 11/15/10
    955,207      
      1,382,000    
AT&T, Inc., 5.8750%, 8/15/12
    1,467,707      
      1,014,000    
AT&T, Inc., 4.9500%, 1/15/13
    1,050,565      
      1,844,000    
AT&T, Inc., 4.8500%, 2/15/14
    1,912,176      
                  5,385,655      
Tobacco – 0.3%
           
      1,476,000    
Philip Morris International, Inc., 4.8750% 5/16/13
    1,526,950      
Transportation – Railroad – 0.9%
           
      2,154,000    
Canadian Pacific Railway Co., 6.2500% 10/15/11
    2,143,099      
      2,581,000    
Union Pacific Corp., 5.4500%, 1/31/13
    2,584,998      
                  4,728,097      
Transportation – Services – 0.7%
           
      920,000    
Fedex Corp., 7.3750%, 1/15/14
    1,000,711      
      2,310,000    
United Parcel Service, Inc., 3.8750% 4/1/14
    2,381,254      
                  3,381,965      
 
 
Total Corporate Bonds (cost $332,767,979)
    338,735,979      
 
 
Mortgage Backed Securities – 15.6%
           
           
Fannie Mae:
           
      2,611,000    
5.1250%, 7/13/09
    2,636,744      
      8,390,000    
3.0000%, 7/12/10
    8,593,214      
      1,135,000    
2.8750%, 10/12/10
    1,167,149      
      8,206,000    
2.7500%, 4/11/11
    8,441,742      
      5,858,000    
6.0000%, 5/15/11
    6,423,707      
      5,925,000    
3.3750%, 5/19/11
    6,180,569      
      1,180,000    
3.6250%, 8/15/11
    1,238,172      
                  34,681,297      
           
Federal Home Loan Bank System:
           
      5,390,000    
2.3750%, 4/30/10
    5,467,174      
      6,175,000    
2.7500%, 6/18/10
    6,297,382      
      1,340,000    
3.5000%, 7/16/10
    1,371,723      
      22,000,000    
2.1250%, 3/23/12
    22,228,580      
                  35,364,859      
           
Freddie Mac:
           
      3,925,000    
2.8750%, 6/28/10
    4,011,770      
      1,135,000    
2.8750%, 11/23/10
    1,165,441      
      3,429,000    
5.1250%, 4/18/11
    3,677,894      
$
    1,180,000    
3.8750%, 6/29/11
    1,242,335      
                  10,097,440      
 
 
Total Mortgage Backed Securities (cost $78,425,472)
    80,143,596      
 
 
U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds – 14.6%
           
      1,667,000    
2.1250%, 1/31/10
    1,688,228      
      4,982,000    
4.7500%, 2/15/10
    5,150,920      
      2,493,000    
2.0000%, 2/28/10
    2,524,843      
      1,805,000    
2.1250%, 4/30/10
    1,834,472      
      1,734,000    
4.5000%, 5/15/10
    1,805,325      
      6,355,000    
2.6250%, 5/31/10
    6,497,244      
      1,255,000    
2.8750%, 6/30/10
    1,288,777      
      1,350,000    
2.7500%, 7/31/10
    1,386,334      
      4,114,000    
2.3750%, 8/31/10
    4,208,976      
      1,237,000    
4.5000%, 11/15/10
    1,308,272      
      1,475,000    
1.2500%, 11/30/10
    1,486,122      
      560,000    
4.5000%, 2/28/11
    596,728      
      26,595,000    
0.8750%, 3/31/11
    26,594,999      
      5,059,000    
4.8750%, 4/30/11
    5,454,234      
      1,386,000    
4.6250%, 8/31/11
    1,498,180      
      2,830,000    
1.7500%, 11/15/11
    2,869,365      
      4,185,000    
1.1250%, 1/15/12
    4,169,306      
      2,989,000    
1.7500%, 1/31/14
    2,960,993      
      918,000    
1.8750%, 2/28/14
    913,337      
      410,000    
1.7500%, 3/31/14
    405,388      
 
 
Total U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds (cost $73,746,567)
    74,642,043      
 
 
Short-Term Taxable Variable Rate Demand Note – 0.2%
           
      1,142,425    
California Infrastructure and Economic
Development Bank Industrial Revenue
Series B, 4.5000%, 4/1/24 (amortized cost $1,142,425)
    1,142,425      
 
 
Money Market – 3.0%
           
      15,591,129    
Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0% (cost $15,591,129)
    15,591,129      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $502,265,617) – 99.6%
    510,852,269      
 
 
Cash, Receivables and Other Assets
net of Liabilities, – 0.4%
    2,241,104      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 513,093,373      
 
 
 
Summary of Investments by Country – (Long Positions)
 
                 
          % of Investment
 
Country   Value     Securities  
 
 
Australia
  $ 3,932,914       0.8%  
Belgium
    349,726       0.1%  
Canada
    14,600,012       2.8%  
Liberia
    2,499,000       0.5%  
Luxembourg
    3,964,282       0.8%  
Switzerland
    3,970,161       0.8%  
United Kingdom
    10,814,561       2.1%  
United States††
    470,721,613       92.1%  
 
 
Total
  $ 510,852,269       100.0%  
 
†† Includes Short-Term Securities (89.1% excluding Short-Term Securities)

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Money Market Funds (unaudited)

 
Ticker: JAMXX
 
     
Janus Money Market Fund
   
Average Annual Total Return
  Portfolio Manager
For the Periods Ended April 30, 2009   Eric Thorderson
 
 
Investor Shares
   
Fiscal Year-to-Date
  0.17%
1 Year
  1.15%
5 Year
  3.01%
10 Year
  3.03%
Since Inception (February 14, 1995)
  3.67%
 
 
Seven-Day Current Yield
   
Investor Shares
   
With Reimbursement
  0.01%
Without Reimbursement
  -0.09%
 
 
     
Expense Ratio
   
For the Fiscal Year ended October 31, 2008    
 
 
Investor Shares
   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
  0.71%
 
 
 
Ticker: JAGXX
 
     
Janus Government Money Market Fund
   
Average Annual Total Return
  Portfolio Manager
For the Periods Ended April 30, 2009   Eric Thorderson
 
 
Investor Shares
   
Fiscal Year-to-Date
  0.07%
1 Year
  0.93%
5 Year
  2.87%
10 Year
  2.93%
Since Inception (February 14, 1995)
  3.56%
 
 
Seven-Day Current Yield
   
Investor Shares
   
With Reimbursement
  0.01%
Without Reimbursement
  -0.09%
 
 
     
Expense Ratio
   
For the Fiscal Year ended October 31, 2008    
 
 
Investor Shares
   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
  0.72%
 
 
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
An investment in a money market fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the money market fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund.
 
Janus Capital Management LLC has agreed to waive one-half of its advisory fee. Such waiver is voluntary and could change or be terminated at any time at the discretion of Janus Capital. Total returns shown include fee waivers, if any, and without such waivers, the Fund’s yields and total returns would have been lower.
 
Included in the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses is an administrative services fee of 0.50% of the average daily net assets of the Fund to compensate Janus Capital for providing certain administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping and registration functions.
 
The Fund’s expense ratio shown was determined based on average assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. Detailed information is available in the prospectus. All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains.
 
The yield more closely reflects the current earnings of the Fund than the total return.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
Effective May 1, 2009, Eric Thorderson is the sole portfolio manager for Janus Money Market Fund and Janus Government Money Market Fund.

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Janus Money Market Fund (unaudited)
 
Fund Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08-4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,001.70     $ 3.18      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.62     $ 3.21      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 0.64%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
 
Janus Government Money Market Fund (unaudited)
 
Fund Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Fund Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08-4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,000.70     $ 3.08      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.72     $ 3.11      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 0.62%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Janus Money Market Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Principal Amount   Value      
 
Certificates of Deposit – 19.2%
           
           
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria:
           
$
    50,000,000    
0.6550%, 5/6/09
  $ 50,000,034      
      40,000,000    
0.5000%, 6/22/09
    40,000,000      
           
Bank of Montreal:
           
      25,000,000    
0.3000%, 5/7/09
    25,000,000      
      25,000,000    
0.3000%, 5/27/09
    25,000,000      
      20,000,000    
0.4000%, 6/8/09
    20,000,000      
           
BNP Paribas, New York:
           
      25,000,000    
0.9100%, 5/5/09
    25,001,373      
      25,000,000    
0.4900%, 6/29/09
    25,000,000      
           
Societe Generale, New York:
           
      25,000,000    
0.3800%, 5/6/09
    25,000,000      
      25,000,000    
0.3300%, 5/15/09
    25,000,000      
      25,000,000    
Standard Chartered PLC
0.5500%, 5/4/09
    25,000,000      
           
Toronto Dominion Bank, New York:
           
      45,000,000    
0.5000%, 5/4/09
    45,000,000      
      25,000,000    
0.4500%, 7/21/09
    25,000,000      
 
 
Total Certificates of Deposit
(amortized cost $355,001,407)
    355,001,407      
 
 
Commercial Paper – 29.6%
           
      90,000,000    
Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC
0.3000%, 5/7/09 (Section 4(2))
    89,995,500      
           
Bryant Park Funding LLC:
           
      45,820,000    
0.3500%, 5/15/09 (Section 4(2))
    45,813,763      
      40,000,000    
0.3400%, 5/21/09 (Section 4(2))
    39,992,444      
      50,000,000    
Danske Bank A/S
0.4059%, 5/6/09 (Section 4(2))
    49,997,181      
           
Manhattan Asset Funding Company LLC:
           
      34,000,000    
0.5000%, 5/20/09 (Section 4(2))
    33,991,027      
      50,973,000    
0.4000%, 5/26/09 (Section 4(2))
    50,958,840      
      5,000,000    
0.4000%, 5/27/09 (Section 4(2))
    4,998,556      
           
Nieuw Amsterdam Receivables Corp.:
           
      30,000,000    
0.5500%, 5/8/09 (Section 4(2))
    29,996,791      
      30,000,000    
0.5500%, 5/13/09 (Section 4(2))
    29,994,499      
      25,000,000    
Societe Generale, New York
0.2940%, 5/4/09
    24,999,387      
           
Standard Chartered PLC:
           
      25,000,000    
0.4400%, 5/20/09
    24,994,194      
      25,000,000    
0.4300%, 5/22/09
    24,993,729      
      15,000,000    
0.4200%, 5/28/09
    14,995,275      
           
Victory Receivables Corp.:
           
      30,000,000    
0.7200%, 5/4/09 (Section 4(2))
    29,998,198      
      50,000,000    
0.3800%, 5/18/09 (Section 4(2))
    49,991,027      
 
 
Total Commercial Paper (amortized cost $545,710,411)
    545,710,411      
 
 
Floating Rate Note – 2.7%
           
      50,000,000    
Bank of America Securities LLC
(same day put), 0.4000%, 5/1/09
(amortized cost $50,000,000)
    50,000,000      
 
 
Repurchase Agreements – 22.8%
           
$
    100,000,000    
BNP Paribas Securities Corp., 0.2000%
dated 4/30/09, maturing 5/1/09
to be repurchased at $100,000,556
collateralized by $1,139,198,702
in U.S. Government Agencies
0% – 26.5124%, 3/15/17 – 8/25/38
with a value of $102,000,000
    100,000,000      
      100,000,000    
Calyon, NY Branch, 0.2500%
dated 4/30/09, maturing 5/1/09
to be repurchased at $100,000,694
collateralized by $102,020,718
in U.S. Government Agencies
0%, 6/30/09
with a value of $102,000,314
    100,000,000      
      100,000,000    
HSBC Securities (USA), Inc., 0.1800%
dated 4/30/09, maturing 5/1/09
to be repurchased at $100,000,500
collateralized by $136,200,420
in U.S. Government Agencies
0% – 6.0000%, 1/1/19 – 1/1/39
with a value of $102,002,924
    100,000,000      
      33,600,000    
ING Financial Markets LLC, 0.2500%
dated 4/30/09, maturing 5/1/09
to be repurchased at $33,600,233
collateralized by $76,341,218
in U.S. Government Agencies
0% – 20.2940%, 5/13/09 – 2/25/47
with a value of $33,600,000
    33,600,000      
      87,000,000    
RBC Capital Markets Corp., 0.3000%
dated 4/30/09, maturing 5/1/09
to be repurchased at $87,000,725
collateralized by $89,204,725
in Commercial Paper
0%, 5/5/09 – 9/4/09
with a value of $89,109,336
    87,000,000      
 
 
Total Repurchase Agreements
(amortized cost $420,600,000)
    420,600,000      
 
 
Taxable Variable Rate Demand Notes – 13.7%
           
      1,400,000    
Advocare of South Carolina, Inc.
1.5000%, 6/1/17
    1,400,000      
      800,000    
Arapahoe County, Colorado, Industrial Development Revenue
(Cottrell), Series B
1.6000%, 10/1/19
    800,000      
      4,435,000    
Brattlebro Retreat, 1.5000%, 1/1/36
    4,435,000      
           
Breckenridge Terrace LLC:
           
      4,000,000    
1.7000%, 5/1/39
    4,000,000      
      14,980,000    
1.7000%, 5/1/39
    14,980,000      
      800,000    
California Infrastructure and Economic Development, 1.4100%, 7/1/33
    800,000      
      1,215,000    
Capital Markets Access
1.1000%, 7/1/25
    1,215,000      
      5,700,000    
Colorado Housing Facilities Revenue
(Tenderfoot Seasonal Housing LLC)
Series A, 1.7000%, 7/1/35
    5,700,000      
      7,365,000    
Crozer-Keystone Health Systems
1.6000%, 12/15/21
    7,365,000      
      6,715,000    
Danville-Pittsylvania, Virginia Facility Revenue, (Cane Creek Project)
1.0000%, 1/1/26
    6,715,000      

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Principal Amount   Value      
 
Taxable Variable Rate Demand Notes – (continued)
           
           
Eagle County, Colorado Housing Facility Revenue, (BC Housing LLC Project)
Series A:
           
$
    9,100,000    
1.7000%, 6/1/27
  $ 9,100,000      
      8,000,000    
1.7000%, 5/1/39
    8,000,000      
      12,150,000    
Eskaton Properties, Inc.
1.6000%, 12/1/37
    12,150,000      
      5,110,000    
FJM Properties – Wilmar
1.0000%, 10/1/24
    5,110,000      
      15,355,000    
HHH Supply and Investment Co.
1.1500%, 7/1/29
    15,355,000      
      5,755,000    
Hunter’s Ridge, South Point
0.8500%, 6/1/25
    5,755,000      
      4,650,000    
J-Jay Properties LLC, 0.8000%, 7/1/35
    4,650,000      
      840,000    
Kentucky Economic Development Financial Authority Health Care Revenue, (Christian-B)
1.6000%, 11/1/15
    840,000      
      1,800,000    
Lenexa, Kansas Industrial Revenue (Labone Project), 0.7500%, 9/1/09
    1,800,000      
      2,805,000    
Lone Tree Building Authority
2.5500%, 12/1/17
    2,805,000      
      3,700,000    
Lowell Family LLC, 0.8500%, 4/1/30
    3,700,000      
      2,500,000    
Missouri State Development Financial Board (Cook Composites Co. Project), 2.3700%, 11/1/24
    2,500,000      
      6,040,000    
Monongallia Health Systems
1.0000%, 7/1/40
    6,040,000      
      160,000    
Phoenix, Illinois Realty Special Account Multifamily Revenue, (Brightons Mark), 1.0000%, 4/1/20
    160,000      
      9,385,000    
Pilot Drive Properties, 2.0000%, 2/1/35
    9,385,000      
      6,330,000    
Port Contractors, Inc., 1.0000%, 5/1/23
    6,330,000      
      11,700,000    
Racetrac Capital LLC, Series 1998-A
0.7500%, 4/1/18
    11,700,000      
      300,000    
Saint Joseph, Missouri Industrial Development Authority Revenue
(Albaugh, Inc. Project), Series B
1.3000%, 11/1/19
    300,000      
      4,895,000    
Springfield, Tennessee, Health and Educational Facilities Revenue
Series A, 1.0000%, 6/1/26
    4,895,000      
      700,000    
Tennessee Aluminum Processors, Inc.
3.5000%, 5/1/14
    700,000      
      2,665,000    
Tift County, Georgia Development Authority, (Heatcraft), Series A
1.5000%, 2/1/18
    2,665,000      
      4,060,000    
Timber Ridge County Affordable Housing Corp., Series 2003
0.7500%, 12/1/32
    4,060,000      
      1,558,000    
TLW LLC, 1.2500%, 9/1/29
    1,558,000      
           
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, Industrial Development Gulf Opportunity Zone (Revenue Bonds):
           
      25,000,000    
1.0000%, 3/1/28
    25,000,000      
      45,000,000    
1.0000%, 4/1/39
    45,000,000      
      100,000    
Union City, Tennessee Industrial Development Board, (Cobank LLC Project), 0.9000%, 1/1/25
    100,000      
      2,000,000    
Volunteers of America, Alabama
1.5000%, 8/1/23
    2,000,000      
$
    9,705,000    
Washington Road Properties
1.0000%, 12/1/26
    9,705,000      
      3,760,000    
Weaver Rentals, 1.9800%, 1/1/27
    3,760,000      
 
 
Total Taxable Variable Rate Demand Notes
(amortized cost $252,533,000)
    252,533,000      
 
 
U.S. Government Agency Notes – 11.9%
           
           
Army & Air Force Exchange Services:
           
      25,000,000    
1.3000%, 5/12/09ß
    25,000,000      
      25,000,000    
0.8000%, 5/26/09ß
    25,000,000      
      25,000,000    
1.7000%, 5/29/09ß
    25,000,000      
      25,000,000    
1.0000%, 6/8/09ß
    25,000,000      
           
Fannie Mae:
           
      10,000,000    
1.7500%, 5/13/09
    9,995,318      
      10,000,000    
1.8000%, 6/29/09
    9,972,023      
      10,000,000    
0.3800%, 7/31/09
    9,955,580      
      10,000,000    
0.3800%, 8/3/09
    9,952,799      
           
Federal Home Loan Bank System:
           
      10,000,000    
2.5500%, 5/5/09
    9,998,383      
      10,000,000    
1.2710%, 5/15/09
    9,994,145      
      10,000,000    
0.4900%, 5/29/09
    9,986,570      
      10,000,000    
0.4300%, 6/29/09
    9,992,852      
      10,000,000    
0.4700%, 7/15/09
    9,990,068      
      10,000,000    
0.5700%, 8/17/09
    9,982,654      
           
Freddie Mac:
           
      10,000,000    
1.1500%, 7/6/09
    9,967,779      
      10,000,000    
1.2500%, 3/12/10
    10,000,000      
 
 
Total U.S. Government Agency Notes
(amortized cost $219,788,171)
    219,788,171      
 
 
Total Investments
(total amortized cost $1,843,632,989) – 99.9%
    1,843,632,989      
 
 
Cash, Receivables and
Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 0.1%
    1,189,588      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 1,844,822,577      
 
 

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Government Money Market Fund

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Principal Amount   Value      
 
Repurchase Agreements – 44.9%
           
$
    50,000,000    
BNP Paribas Securities Corp., 0.2000%
dated 4/30/09, maturing 5/1/09
to be repurchased at $50,000,278
collateralized by $569,599,351
in U.S. Government Agencies
0% – 23.5124%, 3/15/17 – 8/25/38
with a value of $51,000,000
  $ 50,000,000      
      44,800,000    
Calyon, New York, 0.2500%
dated 4/30/09, maturing 5/1/09
to be repurchased at $44,800,311
collateralized by $45,705,282
in U.S. Government Agencies
0%, 6/30/09
with a value of $45,696,141
    44,800,000      
      30,700,000    
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, 0.2500%
dated 4/30/09, maturing 5/1/09
to be repurchased at $30,700,154
collateralized by $167,351,376
in U.S. Government Agencies
0% – 0.8400%, 12/15/31-7/16/44
with a value of $31,314,547
    30,700,000      
 
 
Total Repurchase Agreements
(amortized cost $125,500,000)
    125,500,000      
 
 
Taxable Variable Rate Demand Notes – 13.8%
           
      1,480,000    
A.E. Realty LLC, Series 2003, 1.1000% 10/1/23
    1,480,000      
      95,000    
Anaheim, California Housing Authority Multifamily Housing Revenue (Cobblestone), 1.1500%, 3/15/33
    95,000      
      200,000    
Anaheim, California Housing Authority Multifamily Housing Revenue (Cobblestone), 1.1500%, 7/15/33
    200,000      
      225,000    
California Statewide Communities Development Authority 1.1500% 3/15/33
    225,000      
      9,000,000    
Cypress Bend Real Estate Development LLC, 1.0500%, 4/1/33
    9,000,000      
      6,360,000    
Florida Housing Financial Corp. Multifamily Revenue, (Stone Harbor Apartments), Series K, 0.5500%, 7/15/36
    6,360,000      
      1,000,000    
Maryland State Community Development Administration Multifamily Development (Crusader-D), 0.3500%, 2/1/41
    1,000,000      
      5,500,000    
Mississippi Business Finance Corp. 1.0000%, 3/1/29
    5,500,000      
      5,080,000    
Mississippi Business Finance Corp. 1.0000%, 3/1/29
    5,080,000      
      2,065,000    
New York City Housing Development Corp. Multifamily Revenue (Aldus St. Apartments)
Series A, 0.4500%, 6/15/37
    2,065,000      
      500,000    
Sacramento California Redevelopment Agency, 1.1500%, 1/15/36
    500,000      
      2,530,000    
Washington State Housing Finance Community (Cambridge Apartments-B) 1.1500%, 3/15/39
    2,530,000      
$
    4,370,000    
Washington State Housing Finance Community (New Haven Apartments
PJ-B), 1.1500%, 3/15/39
    4,370,000      
 
 
Total Taxable Variable Rate Demand Notes
(amortized cost $38,405,000)
    38,405,000      
 
 
U.S. Government Agency Notes – 27.6%
           
           
Army & Air Force Exchange Services:
           
      25,000,000    
2.2500%, 5/26/09ß
    25,000,000      
           
Fannie Mae:
           
      770,000    
0.2500%, 6/2/09
    769,633      
      5,000,000    
0.3800%, 6/22/09
    4,997,254      
      5,000,000    
0.5265%, 7/13/09
    4,994,658      
      5,000,000    
0.5100%, 7/29/09
    4,993,692      
      3,000,000    
0.6800%, 10/1/09
    2,991,321      
      3,000,000    
0.6500%, 10/19/09
    2,990,728      
      3,098,000    
0.7600%, 11/2/09
    3,085,891      
      5,000,000    
0.9000%, 1/4/10
    4,968,966      
           
Federal Home Loan Bank System:
           
      3,000,000    
2.6500%, 5/6/09
    3,000,000      
      3,141,000    
1.5000%, 6/12/09
    3,139,203      
      2,319,000    
0.2400%, 7/1/09
    2,318,044      
      3,000,000    
2.8200%, 7/10/09
    3,000,000      
      1,000,000    
2.7200%, 9/10/09
    990,572      
           
Freddie Mac:
           
      5,000,000    
1.2500%, 3/9/10
    5,000,000      
      5,000,000    
1.2500%, 3/18/10
    5,000,000      
 
 
Total U.S. Government Agency Notes
(amortized cost $77,239,962)
    77,239,962      
 
 
U.S. Government Agency Variable Notes – 13.8%
           
           
Federal Farm Credit Bank:
           
      5,000,000    
0.3200%, 7/22/09
    4,995,688      
      2,000,000    
0.3200%, 12/21/09
    1,997,044      
           
Federal Home Loan Bank System:
           
      4,000,000    
1.0410%, 5/20/09
    3,851,751      
      2,000,000    
1.2930%, 9/10/09
    2,000,000      
      1,000,000    
1.1260%, 10/05/09
    2,000,199      
      1,500,000    
1.1040%, 12/08/09
    1,497,095      
      6,840,638    
1.7000%, 1/5/42
    6,840,638      
           
Freddie Mac:
           
      800,000    
0.4169%, 9/18/09
    800,185      
      1,000,000    
0.3650%, 9/28/09
    1,000,150      
      500,000    
0.4006%, 10/8/09
    500,073      
      5,000,000    
0.3894%, 12/7/09
    4,999,916      
      3,000,000    
0.3463%, 12/23/09
    2,999,298      
      5,000,000    
1.0850%, 2/4/10
    5,000,000      
 
 
Total U.S. Government Agency Variable Notes
(amortized cost $38,482,038)
    38,482,038      
 
 
Total Investments
(total amortized cost $279,627,000) – 100.1%
    279,627,000      
 
 
Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0.1)%
    (205,428)      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 279,421,572      
 
 

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities – Bond Funds

                             
As of April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Janus Flexible
  Janus High-Yield
  Janus Short-Term
   
(all numbers in thousands except net asset value per share)   Bond Fund   Fund   Bond Fund    
 
 
Assets:
                           
Investments at cost
  $ 986,514     $ 568,276     $ 502,266      
Unaffiliated investments at value
  $ 910,969     $ 524,258     $ 495,261      
Affiliated money market investments
    82,216       25,081       15,591      
Cash
    916             89      
Receivables:
                           
Investments sold
    47,044       28,630       11,934      
Fund shares sold
    1,397       2,141       4,729      
Dividends
    57       68       5      
Interest
    9,370       13,562       5,977      
Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation
    22       13       12      
Other assets
    7       25       3      
Total Assets
    1,051,998       593,778       533,601      
Liabilities:
                           
Payables:
                           
Due to custodian
          2,202            
Investments purchased
    133,402       39,312       19,244      
Fund shares repurchased
    1,797       1,326       745      
Dividends and distributions
    221       347       150      
Advisory fees
    385       286       231      
Transfer agent fees and expenses
    183       83       90      
Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses
          2            
Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees
    22       13       12      
Accrued expenses
    55       62       36      
Total Liabilities
    136,065       43,633       20,508      
Net Assets
  $ 915,933     $ 550,145     $ 513,093      
Net Assets Consist of:
                           
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)*
  $ 913,498     $ 705,934     $ 506,724      
Undistributed net investment income/(loss)*
    852       301       23      
Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions*
    (5,080)       (137,148)       (2,236)      
Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation
    6,663       (18,942)       8,582      
Total Net Assets
  $ 915,933     $ 550,145     $ 513,093      
Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)
    93,722       75,283       173,064      
Net Asset Value Per Share
  $ 9.77     $ 7.31     $ 2.96      
 
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Operations – Bond Funds

                             
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Janus Flexible
  Janus High-Yield
  Janus Short-Term
   
(all numbers in thousands)   Bond Fund   Fund   Bond Fund    
 
 
Investment Income:
                           
Interest
  $ 20,494     $ 29,849     $ 6,295      
Dividends
          135            
Dividends from affiliates
    28       92       41      
Fee Income
          45            
Total Investment Income
    20,522       30,121       6,336      
Expenses:
                           
Advisory fees
    2,119       1,307       1,006      
Transfer agent fees and expenses
    849       483       329      
Registration fees
    9       10       49      
Postage and mailing expenses
    22       28       11      
Custodian fees
    3       9       13      
Audit fees
    21       18       12      
Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses
    5       3       2      
Printing expenses
          8            
Other expenses
    53       48       56      
Non-recurring costs (Note 2)
                     
Cost assumed by Janus Capital Management LLC (Note 2)
                     
Total Expenses
    3,081       1,914       1,478      
Expense and Fee Offset
    (1)       (1)            
Net Expenses
    3,080       1,913       1,478      
Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement
                (431)      
Net Expenses after Expense Reimbursement
    3,080       1,913       1,047      
Net Investment Income/(Loss)
    17,442       28,208       5,289      
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:
                           
Net realized gain/(loss) from investment and foreign currency transactions
    17,089       (49,950)       2,499      
Change in unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation
    39,940       77,469       8,415      
Net Gain/(Loss) on Investments
    57,029       27,519       10,914      
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
  $ 74,471     $ 55,727     $ 16,203      

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets – Bond Funds

                                                     
For the six-month period ended
                           
April 30, 2009 (unaudited) and the
  Janus Flexible
  Janus High-Yield
  Janus Short-Term
   
fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
  Bond Fund   Fund   Bond Fund    
(all numbers in thousands)   2009   2008   2009   2008   2009   2008    
 
 
Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
  $ 17,442     $ 36,955     $ 28,208     $ 42,195     $ 5,289     $ 6,779      
Net realized gain/(loss) from investment and foreign currency transactions
    17,089       5,173       (49,950)       (61,623)       2,499       (1,616)      
Change in unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation
    39,940       (39,708)       77,469       (87,723)       8,415       11      
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
    74,471       2,420       55,727       (107,151)       16,203       5,174      
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:
                                                   
Net investment income*
    (17,692)       (37,243)       (28,210)       (42,198)       (5,292)       (6,781)      
Net realized gain/(loss) from investment transactions*
                                       
Net (Decrease) from Dividends and Distributions
    (17,692)       (37,243)       (28,210)       (42,198)       (5,292)       (6,781)      
Capital Share Transactions:
                                                   
Shares sold
    204,571       338,947       181,876       105,767       328,898       123,263      
Redemption fees
    N/A       N/A       264       122       N/A       N/A      
Reinvested dividends and distributions
    16,414       34,700       25,998       38,520       4,943       6,546      
Shares repurchased
    (102,374)       (357,857)       (66,800)       (205,646)       (63,482)       (69,021)      
Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions
    118,611       15,790       141,338       (61,237)       270,359       60,788      
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets
    175,390       (19,033)       168,855       (210,586)       281,270       59,181      
Net Assets:
                                                   
Beginning of period
    740,543       759,576       381,290       591,876       231,823       172,642      
End of period
  $ 915,933     $ 740,543     $ 550,145     $ 381,290     $ 513,093     $ 231,823      
                                                     
Undistributed net investment income/(loss)*
  $ 852     $ 1,102     $ 301     $ 303     $ 23     $ 26      
 
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights – Bond Funds

                                                     
For a share outstanding during the six-month
                           
period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited) and
  Janus Flexible Bond Fund    
through each fiscal year ended October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $9.09       $9.45       $9.42       $9.41       $9.76       $9.74      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
    .20       .40       .46       .42       .40       .46      
Net gain/(loss) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
    .68       (.34)       .02       .02       (.34)       .01      
Total from Investment Operations
    .88       .06       .48       .44       .06       .47      
Less Distributions:
                                                   
Dividends (from net investment income)*
    (.20)       (.42)       (.45)       (.43)       (.41)       (.45)      
Distributions (from capital gains)*
                                       
Total Distributions
    (.20)       (.42)       (.45)       (.43)       (.41)       (.45)      
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $9.77       $9.09       $9.45       $9.42       $9.41       $9.76      
Total Return**
    9.77%       0.50%       5.27%       4.80%       0.60%       4.97%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $915,933       $740,543       $759,576       $766,863       $935,168       $1,159,921      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $827,987       $855,399       $755,593       $827,407       $1,037,336       $1,288,903      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(1)(2)
    0.75%       0.78%       0.80%       0.83%       0.78%       0.85%      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets***(1)
    0.75%       0.77%       0.80%       0.82%       0.77%       0.85%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    4.25%       4.32%       4.81%       4.37%       4.01%       4.27%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
    311%       185%       140%(3)       144%(3)       174%(3)       149%      
 
                                                     
For a share outstanding during the six-month
                           
period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited) and
  Janus High-Yield Fund    
through each fiscal year ended October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $6.94       $9.53       $9.69       $9.48       $9.86       $9.55      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
    .44       .73       .73       .71       .65       .67      
Net gain/(loss) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
    .37       (2.59)       (.16)       .20       (.38)       .31      
Total from Investment Operations
    .81       (1.86)       .57       .91       .27       .98      
Less Distributions and Other:
                                                   
Dividends (from net investment income)*
    (.44)       (.73)       (.73)       (.70)       (.65)       (.67)      
Distributions (from capital gains)*
                                       
Redemption Fees
    (4)       (4)       (4)       (4)       (4)       (4)      
Total Distributions and Other
    (.44)       (.73)       (.73)       (.70)       (.65)       (.67)      
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $7.31       $6.94       $9.53       $9.69       $9.48       $9.86      
Total Return**
    12.29%       (20.74)%       6.04%       10.00%       2.76%       10.62%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $550,145       $381,290       $591,876       $511,619       $523,183       $557,836      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $428,605       $510,868       $579,507       $490,849       $548,993       $582,992      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(1)(2)
    0.90%       0.90%       0.87%       0.91%(5)       0.88%       0.96%      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets***(1)
    0.90%       0.89%       0.86%       0.90%       0.87%       0.96%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    13.27%       8.26%       7.54%       7.37%       6.65%       6.96%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
    102%       109%       114%       119%       102%       133%      
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.
** Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.
*** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.
(1) See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
(2) The effect of non-recurring costs assumed by Janus Capital (Note 2) is included in the ratio of gross expenses to average net assets and was less than 0.01%.
(3) Excluding mortgage dollar roll transactions. If mortgage dollar roll transactions had been included, the portfolio turnover rate would have been 141% in 2007, 147% in 2006 and 180% in 2005.
(4) Redemption fees aggregated less than $.01 on a per share basis for the fiscal year or period ended.
(5) The ratio was 0.93% in 2006 before waiver of certain fees incurred by the Fund.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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For a share outstanding during the six-month
                           
period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited) and
  Janus Short-Term Bond Fund    
through each fiscal year ended October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $2.87       $2.88       $2.88       $2.87       $2.94       $2.97      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                 
Net investment income/(loss)
    .05       .10       .13       .11       .08       .08      
Net gain/(loss) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
    .09       (.01)             .01       (.06)       .01      
Total from Investment Operations
    .14       .09       .13       .12       .02       .09      
Less Distributions:
                                                 
Dividends (from net investment income)*
    (.05)       (.10)       (.13)       (.11)       (.08)       (.08)      
Distributions (from capital gains)*
                            (.01)       (.04)      
Total Distributions
    (.05)       (.10)       (.13)       (.11)       (.09)       (.12)      
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $2.96       $2.87       $2.88       $2.88       $2.87       $2.94      
Total Return**
    4.74%       3.24%       4.74%       4.08%       0.65%       2.94%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $513,093       $231,823       $172,642       $175,258       $201,493       $270,761      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $325,199       $193,360       $172,326       $182,285       $233,536       $299,461      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(1)(2)
    0.64%(3)       0.65%(3)       0.65%(3)       0.65%(3)       0.65%(3)       0.65%(3)      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets***(1)
    0.64%       0.64%       0.64%       0.64%       0.64%       0.65%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    3.28%       3.51%       4.63%       3.65%       2.75%       2.64%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
    84%       127%       130%       120%       97%       110%      
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.
** Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.
*** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.
(1) See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
(2) The effect of non-recurring costs assumed by Janus Capital (Note 2) is included in the ratio of gross expenses to average net assets and was less than 0.01%.
(3) The ratio was 0.91% in 2009, 0.98% in 2008, 1.01% in 2007, 1.06% in 2006, 0.97% in 2005 and 1.00% in 2004 before waiver of certain fees incurred by the Fund.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities – Money Market Funds

                     
        Janus Government
   
As of April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Janus Money
  Money
   
(all numbers in thousands except net asset value per share)   Market Fund   Market Fund    
 
 
Assets:
                   
Investments at amortized cost
  $ 1,423,033     $ 154,127      
Repurchase Agreements
  $ 420,600     $ 125,500      
Cash
          65      
Receivables:
                   
Investments sold
    3,872            
Fund shares sold
    1,846       66      
Interest
    681       167      
Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation
    45       7      
Other assets
    6            
Total Assets
    1,850,083       279,932      
Liabilities:
                   
Payables:
                   
Due to Custodian
    42            
Investments purchased
    840            
Fund shares repurchased
    3,346       353      
Dividends and distributions
    62       2      
Advisory fees
    154       23      
Administrative services fees
    742       107      
Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses
          1      
Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees
    45       6      
Accrued expenses and other payables
    29       18      
Total Liabilities
    5,260       510      
Net Assets
  $ 1,844,823     $ 279,422      
Net Assets Consist of:
                   
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)*
  $ 1,844,824     $ 279,414      
Undistributed net investment income/(loss)*
    13       (5)      
Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investment transactions*
    3       16      
Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation
    (17)       (3)      
Total Net Assets
  $ 1,844,823     $ 279,422      
Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)
    1,844,817       279,413      
Net Asset Value Per Share
  $ 1.00     $ 1.00      
 
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Operations – Money Market Funds

                     
        Janus Government
   
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Janus Money
  Money
   
(all numbers in thousands)   Market Fund   Market Fund    
 
 
Investment Income:
                   
Interest
  $ 9,635     $ 1,178      
Total Investment Income
    9,635       1,178      
Expenses:
                   
Advisory fees
    1,901       296      
Transfer agent fees and expenses
    2            
Audit fees
    7       4      
Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses
    11       3      
Administrative services fees
    4,754       741      
Money market insurance program expense
    423       55      
Non-recurring costs (Note 2)
               
Cost assumed by Janus Capital Management LLC (Note 2)
               
Total Expenses
    7,098       1,099      
Expense and Fee Offset
    (2)            
Net Expenses
    7,096       1,099      
Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement
    (978)       (182)      
Net Expenses after Expense Reimbursement
    6,118       917      
Net Investment Income/(Loss)
    3,517       261      
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:
                   
Net realized gain/(loss) from investment transactions
          16      
Change in unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation
    (34)       (5)      
Net Gain/(Loss) on Investments
    (34)       11      
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
  $ 3,483     $ 272      

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets – Money Market Funds

                                     
            Janus Government
   
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Janus Money
  Money
   
and for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
  Market Fund   Market Fund    
(all numbers in thousands)   2009   2008   2009   2008    
 
 
Operations:
                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
  $ 3,517     $ 51,783     $ 261     $ 5,248      
Net realized gain/(loss) from investment transactions
          15       16       1      
Change in unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation
    (34)       12       (5)       2      
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
    3,483       51,810       272       5,251      
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:
                                   
Net investment income*
                                   
Investor Shares
    (3,416)       (51,867)       (243)       (5,270)      
Net realized gain/(loss) from investment transactions*
                                   
Investor Shares
          (14)             (1)      
Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions
    (3,416)       (51,881)       (243)       (5,271)      
Capital Share Transactions:
                                   
Shares sold
                                   
Investor Shares
    390,351       1,521,432       70,858       247,174      
Reinvested dividends and distributions
                                   
Investor Shares
    3,071       46,527       236       5,174      
Shares repurchased
                                   
Investor Shares
    (532,104)       (1,306,364)       (103,949)       (128,213)      
Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions
    (138,682)       261,595       (32,855)       124,135      
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets
    (138,615)       261,524       (32,826)       124,115      
Net Assets:
                                   
Beginning of period
    1,983,438       1,721,914       312,248       188,133      
End of period
  $ 1,844,823     $ 1,983,438     $ 279,422     $ 312,248      
                                     
Undistributed net investment income/(loss)*
  $ 13     $ (88)     $ (5)     $ (23)      
 
 
 
* See Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights – Money Market Funds

                                                     
For a share outstanding during the six-month
                           
period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited) and
  Janus Money Market Fund    
through each fiscal year ended October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $1.00       $1.00       $1.00       $1.00       $1.00       $1.00      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
          .03       .05       .04       .02       .01      
Net gain/(loss) on investments
                                       
Total from Investment Operations
          .03       .05       .04       .02       .01      
Less Distributions:
                                                   
Dividends (from net investment income)*
          (.03)       (.05)       (.04)       (.02)       (.01)      
Distributions (from capital gains)*
                                       
Total Distributions
          (.03)       (.05)       (.04)       (.02)       (.01)      
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $1.00       $1.00       $1.00       $1.00       $1.00       $1.00      
Total Return**
    0.17%       2.76%       4.93%       4.39%       2.41%       0.75%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $1,844,823       $1,983,438       $1,721,914       $1,412,927       $1,360,997       $1,588,804      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $1,917,174       $1,931,685       $1,577,950       $1,362,170       $1,449,569       $1,790,472      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(1)(2)
    0.64%(3)       0.61%(3)       0.60%(3)       0.60%(3)       0.60%(3)       0.60%(3)      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets***(1)
    0.64%       0.61%       0.60%       0.60%       0.60%       0.60%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    0.37%       2.68%       4.82%       4.31%       2.36%       0.74%      
 
                                                     
For a share outstanding during the six-month
                           
period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited) and
  Janus Government Money Market Fund    
through each fiscal year ended October 31   2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
    $1.00       $1.00       $1.00       $1.00       $1.00       $1.00      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
          .02       .05       .04       .02       .01      
Net gain/(loss) on investments
                                       
Total from Investment Operations
          .02       .05       .04       .02       .01      
Less Distributions:
                                                   
Dividends (from net investment income)*
          (.02)       (.05)       (.04)       (.02)       (.01)      
Distributions (from capital gains)*
                                       
Total Distributions
          (.02)       (.05)       (.04)       (.02)       (.01)      
Net Asset Value, End of Period
    $1.00       $1.00       $1.00       $1.00       $1.00       $1.00      
Total Return**
    0.07%       2.46%       4.79%       4.31%       2.34%       0.68%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
    $279,422       $312,248       $188,133       $176,188       $186,361       $224,084      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
    $298,832       $225,293       $177,655       $176,580       $198,231       $253,183      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(1)(2)
    0.62%(4)       0.62%(4)       0.61%(4)       0.61%(4)       0.61%(4)       0.60%(4)      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets***(1)
    0.62%       0.62%       0.61%       0.61%       0.61%       0.60%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
    0.18%       2.33%       4.69%       4.22%       2.29%       0.66%      
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.
** Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.
*** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.
(1) See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
(2) The effect of non-recurring costs assumed by Janus Capital (Note 2) is included in the ratio of gross expenses to average net assets and was less than 0.01%.
(3) The ratio was 0.75% in 2009, 0.71% in 2008, 0.70% in 2007, 0.70% in 2006, 0.70% in 2005, and 0.70% in 2004 before waiver of certain fees incurred by the Fund.
(4) The ratio was 0.74% in 2009, 0.72% in 2008, 0.71% in 2007, 0.71% in 2006, 0.71% in 2005, and 0.70% in 2004 before waiver of certain fees incurred by the Fund.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Notes to Schedules of Investments (unaudited)

Barclays Capital 1-3 Year Government/Credit Index Is composed of all bonds of investment grade with a maturity between one and three years.
 
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index Is an unmanaged market value weighted index for U.S. dollar-denominated investment-grade fixed-rate debt issues, including government, corporate, mortgage-backed, and asset-backed securities with maturities of at least one year.
 
Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High-Yield Bond Index Is composed of fixed-rate, publicly issued, non-investment grade debt.
 
Lipper High Current Yield Funds Funds that aim at high (relative) current yield from fixed income securities, have no quality or maturity restrictions, and tend to invest in lower grade debt issues.
 
Lipper Intermediate Investment Grade Debt Funds Funds that invest at least 65% of their assets in investment grade debt issues (rated in top four grades) with dollar-weighted average maturities of five to ten years.
 
Lipper Short Investment Grade Debt Funds Funds that invest at least 65% of their assets in investment grade debt issues (rated in top four grades) with dollar-weighted average maturities of less than three years.
 
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.
 
PLC Public Limited Company
 
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust
 
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.
 
** A portion of this security has been segregated by the custodian to cover margin or segregation requirements on open futures contracts, forward currency contracts, options contracts, short sales and/or securities with extended settlement dates.
Rate is subject to change. Rate shown reflects current rate.
ß Security is illiquid.
Ç Security is traded on a “to-be-announced” basis.
ÇÇ Security is a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Security (TIPS).
 
§ Schedule of Restricted and Illiquid Securities (as of April 30, 2009)
 
                         
    Acquisition
  Acquisition
      Value as a
   
    Date   Cost   Value   % of Net Assets    
 
 
Janus Flexible Bond Fund
                       
Source Gas LLC, 5.9000%, 4/1/17 (144A)
  4/11/07-9/20/07   $ 1,383,772   $ 1,011,356   0.1%    
 
 
Janus High-Yield Fund
                       
Ace Hardware Corp., 9.1250%, 6/1/16 (144A)
  5/8/08   $ 1,898,050   $ 1,742,125   0.3%    
Innophos Holdings, Inc., 9.5000%, 4/15/12 (144A)
  4/11/07     1,409,000     986,300   0.2%    
Landry’s Restaurants, Inc., 14.0000%, 8/15/11 (144A)
  4/21/09     1,548,750     1,662,500   0.3%    
Medimedia USA, Inc., 11.3750%, 11/15/14 (144A)
  11/1/06-12/18/07     1,386,718     882,700   0.2%    
Steinway Musical Instruments, 7.0000%, 3/1/14 (144A)
  9/13/06-6/6/07     4,438,019     3,222,720   0.6%    
Swift Transportation Co., 12.5000%, 5/15/17 (144A)
  4/17/09-4/29/09     520,625     551,250   0.1%    
 
 
        $ 11,201,162   $ 9,047,595   1.7%    
 
 
 
The Funds have registration rights for certain restricted securities held as of April 30, 2009. The issuer incurs all registration costs.

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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 April 30, 2009. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
 
Valuation Inputs Summary (as of April 30, 2009)
 
                       
        Level 2 – Other Significant
  Level 3 – Significant
   
    Level 1 – Quoted Prices   Observable Inputs   Unobservable Inputs    
 
Investments in Securities:
                     
Bond
                     
Janus Flexible Bond Fund
  $   $ 993,185,390   $    
Janus High-Yield Fund
        549,338,960        
Janus Short-Term Bond Fund
        510,852,269        
Money Market
                     
Janus Money Market Fund
        1,843,632,989        
Janus Government Money Market Fund
        279,627,000        
 
 
 
Aggregate collateral segregated to cover margin or segregation requirements on open futures contracts, forward currency contracts, options contracts, short sales and/or securities with extended settlement dates as of April 30, 2009 are noted below.
 
           
Fund   Aggregate Value    
 
 
Bond
         
Janus Flexible Bond Fund
  $ 51,173,013    
 
 
 
The interest rate on floating rate notes is based on an index or market interest rates and is subject to change. Rates in the security description are as of April 30, 2009.
 
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.
 
Repurchase agreements held by a Fund are fully collateralized, and such collateral is in the possession of the Fund’s custodian or subcustodian. The collateral is evaluated daily to ensure its market value equals or 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.

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 
The following section describes the organization and significant accounting policies and provides more detailed information about the schedules and tables that appear throughout this report. In addition, the Notes to Financial Statements explain the methods used in preparing and presenting this report.
 
1.  Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
 
Janus Flexible Bond Fund, Janus High-Yield Fund and Janus Short-Term Bond Fund (collectively the “Bond Funds”) and Janus Money Market Fund and Janus Government Money Market Fund (collectively the “Money Market Funds”) are series funds. The Bond Funds and the Money Market Funds (collectively the “Funds” and individually a “Fund”) are 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. The Trust offers twenty-eight funds. The Bond Funds invest primarily in income-producing securities, and the Money Market Funds invest in short-term money market securities. Each Bond Fund is classified as diversified as defined in the 1940 Act. The Funds are no-load investments.
 
The following accounting policies have been consistently followed by the Funds and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America in the investment company industry.
 
Investment Valuation
Securities are valued at the last sales price or the official closing price for securities traded on a principal securities exchange (U.S. or foreign) and on the NASDAQ National Market. Securities traded on over-the-counter markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported are 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 Funds’ Trustees. Short-term securities with maturities of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Investments held by the Money Market Funds 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. Debt securities with a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that reflects such factors as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Short positions shall be valued in accordance with the same methodologies, except that in the event that a last sale price is not available, the latest ask price shall be used instead of a bid price. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect as of the daily close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). When market quotations are not readily available or deemed unreliable, or events or circumstances that may affect the value of portfolio securities held by the Funds are identified between the closing of their principal markets and the time the net asset value (“NAV”) is determined, securities may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the supervision of the Funds’ Trustees. 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; and (iii) a non-significant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt. The Funds may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by an independent pricing service to value foreign equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the NYSE. Restricted and illiquid securities are valued in accordance with procedures established by the Funds’ Trustees.
 
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 Trust 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.
 
Expenses
Each Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to each fund in the Trust.
 
Securities Lending
Under procedures adopted by the Trustees, the Funds may seek to earn additional income by lending securities to qualified parties (typically brokers or other financial institutions) who need to borrow securities in order to complete certain transactions such as covering short sales, avoiding failures to deliver securities or completing arbitrage activities. There is the risk of delay in recovering a loaned

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security or the risk of loss in collateral rights if the borrower fails financially. Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) makes efforts to balance the benefits and risks from granting such loans.
 
The Funds do not have the right to vote on securities while they are being lent; however, the Funds may attempt to call back the loan and vote the proxy if time permits. 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 permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Cash collateral may be invested as permitted by the 1940 Act and rules promulgated thereunder.
 
Dresdner Bank AG (the “Lending Agent”) may also invest the cash collateral in the Allianz Dresdner Daily Asset Fund or investments in non-affiliated money market funds or accounts, mutually agreed to by the Funds and the Lending Agent, that comply with Rule 2a-7 of the 1940 Act relating to money market funds.
 
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 upon this mark-to-market evaluation.
 
The borrower pays fees at the Funds’ direction to the Lending Agent. The Lending Agent may retain a portion of the interest earned on the cash collateral invested. The cash collateral invested by the Lending Agent is disclosed in the Schedules of Investments (if applicable). The lending fees and the Funds’ portion of the interest income earned on cash collateral are included on the Statements of Operations (if applicable).
 
The Securities Lending Program was suspended and effective November 19, 2008, the Funds no longer had any securities on loan. Management continues to review the program and may resume securities lending.
 
Interfund Lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order received from the SEC, the Funds may be party to interfund lending agreements between the Funds and other Janus Capital-sponsored mutual funds and certain pooled investment vehicles, which permit them to borrow or lend cash at a rate beneficial to both the borrowing and lending funds. Outstanding borrowings from all sources totaling 10% or more of the borrowing Fund’s total assets must be collateralized at 102% of the outstanding principal value of the loan; loans of less than 10% may be unsecured.
 
Forward Currency Transactions
The Bond Funds may enter into forward currency contracts in order to reduce exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on foreign portfolio holdings and to lock in the U.S. dollar cost of firm purchase and sale commitments for securities denominated in or exposed to foreign currencies. A forward currency exchange contract is a commitment to purchase or sell a foreign currency at a future date at a negotiated rate.
 
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 contract is included in “Net realized gain/(loss) from investment and foreign currency transactions” on the Statements of Operations (if applicable).
 
Forward currency contracts held by the Bond Funds are fully collateralized by other securities, which are denoted in the accompanying Schedules of Investments (if applicable). The collateral is evaluated daily to ensure its market value equals or exceeds the current market value of the corresponding forward currency contracts. Such collateral is in the possession of the Funds’ custodian.
 
Futures Contracts
The Bond Funds may enter into futures contracts to gain exposure to the stock market pending investment of cash balances or to meet liquidity needs. The Funds 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 are marked-to-market daily, and the daily variation margin is recorded as a receivable or payable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities (if applicable). When a contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded as “Net realized gain/(loss) from futures contracts” on the Statements of Operations (if applicable), equal to the difference between the opening and closing value of the contract. Generally, futures contracts are marked-to-market (i.e., treated as realized and subject to distribution) for federal income tax purposes at fiscal year-end. Securities designated as collateral for market value on futures contracts are noted in the Schedules of Investments (if applicable). Such collateral is in the possession of the Funds’ custodian.
 
Swaps
The Bond Funds may utilize swap agreements as a means to gain exposure to certain common stocks and/or to “hedge” or protect their portfolios from adverse movements in securities prices or interest rates. A swap is an agreement that obligates two parties to exchange a series of cash flows at specified

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intervals based upon or calculated by reference to changes in specified prices or rates for a specified amount of an underlying asset. Swap agreements entail the risk that a party will default on its payment obligation to a Fund. If the other party to a swap defaults, a Fund would risk the loss of the net amount of the payments that it contractually is entitled to receive. If a 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 contracts are reported as an asset or liability on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Realized gains and losses are reported in “Net realized gain/(loss) from swap contracts” on the Statements of Operations (if applicable).
 
Various types of swaps such as credit default (funded and unfunded), equity, interest rate, and total return swaps are described below.
 
Credit default swaps are a specific kind of counterparty agreement that allows 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.
 
Funded or unfunded credit default swaps are based on an index of credit default swaps (“CDXs”) or other similarly structured products. CDXs are designed to track segments of the credit default swap market and provide investors with exposure to specific reference baskets of issuers of bonds or loans. These instruments have the potential to allow an investor to obtain the same investment exposure as an investor who invests in an individual credit default swap, but with the potential added benefit of diversification. The CDX reference baskets are normally priced daily and rebalanced every six months in conjunction with leading market makers in the credit industry. The liquidity of the market for CDXs is normally subject to liquidity in the secured loan and credit derivatives markets. A Fund investing in CDXs is normally only permitted to take long positions in these instruments.
 
Equity swaps involve the exchange by two parties of future cash flow (e.g., one cash flow based on a referenced interest rate and the other based on the performance of stock or a stock index).
 
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).
 
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.
 
Options Contracts
The Bond Funds may purchase or write covered and uncovered put and call options on futures contracts and on portfolio securities for hedging purposes or as a substitute for an investment. The Bond Funds may utilize American-style and European-style options. An American-style option is an option contract that can be exercised at any time between the time of purchase and the option’s expiration date. A European-style option is an option contract that can only be exercised on the option’s expiration date. The Bond Funds may also purchase or write put and call options on foreign currencies in a manner similar to that in which futures or forward contracts on foreign currencies will be utilized. The Bond Funds may also invest in Long-Term Equity Anticipation Securities (LEAPS), which are long-term option contracts that can be maintained for a period of up to three years. The Bond Funds generally invest in options to hedge against adverse movements in the value of portfolio holdings.
 
When an option is written, the Funds receive a premium and become obligated to sell or purchase the underlying security at a fixed price, upon exercise of the option. In writing an option, the Funds bear the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option. Exercise of an option written by the Funds could result in the Funds buying or selling a security at a price different from the current market value.
 
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.
 
The Bond Funds may also purchase and write exchange-listed and over-the-counter put and call options on domestic securities indices, and on foreign securities indices listed on domestic and foreign securities exchanges. Options on securities indices are similar to options on securities except that (1) the expiration cycles of securities index options are monthly, while those of securities options are currently quarterly, and (2) the delivery requirements are different. Instead of giving the right to take or make delivery of securities at a specified price, an option on a securities index gives the holder the right to receive a cash “exercise settlement amount” equal to (a) the amount, if any, by which the fixed exercise price of the option exceeds (in the case of a put) or is less than (in the case of a call) the closing value of the underlying index on the date of exercise, multiplied by (b) a fixed “index multiplier.” Receipt of this cash amount will depend upon the closing level of the securities index upon which the option is based being greater than, in the case of a call, or less than, in the case of a put, the exercise price of the index and the exercise price of the option times a specified multiple. The writer of the option is obligated, in return for the premium received, to make delivery of this amount.

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Holdings designated to cover outstanding written options are noted in the Schedules of Investments (if applicable). Options written are reported as a liability on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as “Options written at value” (if applicable).
 
Realized gains and losses are reported as “Net realized gain/(loss) from options contracts” on the Statements of Operations (if applicable).
 
The risk in writing call options is that the Funds give 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 Funds 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 Funds pay a premium whether or not the options are exercised. 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 Funds’ hedging strategy unsuccessful. In addition, there can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any option purchased or sold. There is no limit to the loss the Funds may recognize due to written call options.
 
Mortgage Dollar Rolls
The Bond Funds may enter into “mortgage dollar rolls.” In a “mortgage dollar roll” transaction, the Funds sell a mortgage-related security (such as a Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”) security) to a dealer and simultaneously agree to repurchase a similar security (but not the same security) in the future at a pre-determined price. The Funds will not be entitled to receive interest and principal payments while the dealer holds the security. The difference between the sale price and the future purchase price is recorded as an adjustment to investment income.
 
The Funds’ obligations under a dollar roll agreement must be covered by cash, U.S. Government securities or other liquid high-grade debt obligations equal in value to the securities subject to repurchase by the Funds maintained in a segregated account. To the extent that the Funds collateralize their obligations under a dollar roll agreement, the asset coverage requirements of the 1940 Act will not apply to such transactions. Furthermore, under certain circumstances, an underlying mortgage-backed security that is part of a dollar roll transaction may be considered illiquid.
 
Successful use of mortgage dollar rolls depends on the portfolio managers’ ability to predict interest rates and mortgage payments. Dollar roll transactions involve the risk that the market value of the securities the Funds are required to purchase may decline below the agreed upon repurchase price.
 
Securities Traded on a To-Be-Announced Basis
The Bond Funds may trade securities on a to-be-announced (“TBA”) basis. In a TBA transaction, the Funds commit to purchasing or selling securities for which specific information is not yet known at the time of the trade, particularly the face amount and maturity date in Ginnie Mae, Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) and/or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”) transactions.
 
Securities purchased on a TBA basis are not settled until they are delivered to the Funds, normally 15 to 45 days later. Beginning on the date the Funds enter into a TBA transaction, cash, U.S. Government securities or other liquid high-grade debt obligations are segregated in an amount equal in value to the purchase price of the TBA security. These transactions are subject to market fluctuations and their current value is determined in the same manner as for other securities.
 
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities
The Funds may purchase fixed or variable rate mortgage-backed securities issued by Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or other governmental or government-related entities. Fannie Maes and Freddie Macs are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. The Funds may 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 automobile loans, equipment leases, credit card receivables, or other collateral. In the event the underlying securities fail to perform, these investment vehicles could be forced to sell the assets and recognize losses on such assets, which could impact a Fund’s yield and your return. In addition, mortgage-backed securities may be supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance. However, there is no assurance that the guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.
 
Unlike traditional debt instruments, payments on these securities include both interest and a partial payment of principal. Prepayment risk, which results from prepayments of the principal of underlying loans, may shorten the effective maturities of these securities and may result in a Fund having to reinvest proceeds at a lower interest rate.
 
In addition to prepayment risk, investments in mortgage-backed securities, including those comprised of subprime mortgages, and investments in other asset-backed securities comprised of under-performing assets may be subject to a higher degree of credit risk, valuation risk, and liquidity risk. Additionally, although mortgages and mortgage-related securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that private guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

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Mortgage- and asset- backed securities are also subject to extension risk, which is the risk that rising interest rates could cause mortgages or other obligations underlying these securities to be paid more slowly than expected, increasing a Fund’s sensitivity to interest changes and causing its price to decline.
 
Floating Rate Loans
The Bond Funds may invest in floating rate loans. Floating rate loans are debt securities that have floating interest rates, which adjust periodically, and are tied to a benchmark lending rate such as the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). LIBOR is a short-term interest rate that banks charge one another and is generally representative of the most competitive and current cash rates. 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 Funds may invest in obligations of borrowers who are in bankruptcy proceedings. Floating rate loans may include fully funded term loans or revolving lines of credit.
 
Bank Loans
The Bond Funds may invest in bank loans, which include institutionally-traded floating rate securities generally acquired as an assignment from another holder of, or participation interest in, loans originated by a bank or financial institution (the “Lender”) that acts as agent for all holders. The agent administers the terms of the loan, as specified in the loan agreement. When investing in a loan participation, the Funds have the right to receive payments of principal, interest and any fees to which they are entitled only from the Lender selling the loan agreement and only upon receipt by the Lender of payments from the borrower. The Funds generally have no right to enforce compliance with the terms of the loan agreement with the borrower. Assignments and participations involve credit, interest rate, and liquidity risk. Interest rates on floating rate securities adjust with general interest rate changes and/or issuer credit quality. The interest rates paid on a floating rate security in which a Fund invests are readjusted periodically to an increment over a designated benchmark rate, such as the one-month, three-month, six-month, or one-year LIBOR.
 
The Funds may have difficulty trading assignments and participations to third parties. There may be restrictions on transfer and only limited opportunities may exist to sell such securities in secondary markets. As a result, the Funds may be unable to sell assignments or participations at the desired time or may be able to sell only at a price less than fair market value. The Funds utilize an independent third party to value individual bank loans on a daily basis.
 
The average monthly value of borrowings outstanding under bank loan arrangements and the related rate range during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 is indicated in the table below:
 
                 
    Average Monthly
       
Fund   Value   Rates    
 
 
Bond
               
Janus High-Yield Fund
  $ 6,232,352     0% - 6.5625%    
Janus Short-Term Bond Fund
    587,366     3.1000% - 7.7500%    
 
 
 
Short Sales
The Funds may engage in “short sales against the box.” Short sales against the box involve either selling short a security that the Funds own or selling short a security that the Funds have the right to obtain, for delivery at a specified date in the future. The Funds may enter into short sales against the box to hedge against anticipated declines in the market price of portfolio securities. The Funds do not deliver from their portfolios the securities sold short and do not immediately receive the proceeds of the short sale. The Funds borrow the securities sold short and receive proceeds from the short sale only when they deliver the securities to the lender. If the value of the securities sold short increases prior to the scheduled delivery date, the Funds lose the opportunity to participate in the gain.
 
The Bond Funds may also engage in other short sales. The Funds may engage in short sales when the portfolio managers anticipate that a security’s market purchase price will be less than its borrowing price. To complete the transaction, the Funds must borrow the security to deliver it to the purchaser and buy that same security in the market to return it to the lender. No more than 10% of a Fund’s net assets may be invested in short sales of stocks, futures, swaps, structured notes, and uncovered written calls. The Funds may engage in short sales “against the box” and options for hedging purposes that are not subject to this 10% limit. Although the potential for gain as a result of a short sale is limited to the price at which a Fund sold the security short less the cost of borrowing the security, the potential for loss is theoretically unlimited because there is no limit to the cost of replacing the

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borrowed security. There is no assurance that a Fund will be able to close out a short position at a particular time or at an acceptable price. A gain or a loss will be recognized upon termination of a short sale. Short sales held by the Funds are fully collateralized by other securities, which are denoted in the accompanying Schedules of Investments (if applicable). The Funds are also required to pay the lender of the security any dividends or interest that accrues on a borrowed security during the period of the loan. Depending on the arrangements made with the broker or custodian, a Fund may or may not receive any payments (including interest) on collateral it has deposited with the broker. The Funds pay stock loan fees on assets borrowed from the security broker.
 
A Fund may also enter into short positions through derivative instruments such as option contracts, futures contracts and swap agreements which may expose the Fund to similar risks. To the extent that the Fund enters into short derivative positions, the Fund may be exposed to risks similar to those associated with short sales, including the risk that the Fund’s losses are theoretically unlimited.
 
Foreign Currency Translations
The Bond Funds do 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.
 
Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and market risk. Risks may arise from the potential inability of a counterparty to meet the terms of a contract and from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.
 
When-Issued Securities
The Funds may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued or forward commitment basis. 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 Funds may hold liquid assets as collateral with the Funds’ custodian sufficient to cover the purchase price.
 
Exchange-Traded Funds
The Bond Funds may invest in exchange-traded funds, which are index-based investment companies that hold substantially all of their assets in securities representing their specific index. As a shareholder of another investment company, a Fund would bear its pro rata portion of the other investment company’s expenses, including advisory fees, in addition to the expenses the Fund bears directly in connection with its own operations.
 
Exchange-Traded Notes
The Bond Funds may invest directly in exchange-traded notes (“ETN”), which are senior, unsecured, unsubordinated debt securities whose returns are linked to a particular index and provide exposure to the total returns of various market indices, including indices linked to stocks, bonds, commodities and currencies. This type of debt security differs from other types of bonds and notes. ETN returns are based upon the performance of a market index minus applicable fees; no period coupon payments are distributed and no principal protections exist. ETNs do not pay cash distributions. Instead, the value of dividends, interest, and investment gains are captured in the Funds’ total return. The Funds will invest in these securities when desiring exposure to debt securities or commodities. When evaluating ETNs for investment, Janus Capital will consider the potential risks involved, expected tax efficiency, rate of return, and credit risk. When the Funds invest in ETNs, they will bear their proportionate share of any fees and expenses borne by the ETN. There may be restrictions on the Funds’ right to redeem their investment in an ETN, which are meant to be held until maturity. The Funds’ decision to sell their ETN holdings may be limited by the availability of a secondary market.
 
Equity-Linked Structured Notes
The Bond Funds may invest in equity-linked structured notes. Equity-linked structured notes are derivative securities which are specially designed to combine the characteristics of one or more underlying securities and their equity derivatives in a single note form. The return and/or yield or income component may be based on the performance of the underlying equity securities, an equity index, and/or option positions. Equity-linked structured notes are typically offered in limited transactions by financial institutions in either registered or non-registered form. An investment in equity-linked structured notes creates exposure to the credit risk of the issuing financial institution, as well as to the market risk of the underlying securities. There is no guaranteed return of principal with these securities and the appreciation potential of these securities may be limited by a maximum payment or call right. In certain cases, equity-linked structured notes may be

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more volatile and less liquid than less complex securities or other types of fixed-income securities. Such securities may exhibit price behavior that does not correlate with other fixed-income securities.
 
Initial Public Offerings
The Bond Funds may invest in initial public offerings (“IPOs”). IPOs and other investment techniques may have a magnified performance impact on a Fund with a small asset base. A Fund may not experience similar performance as its assets grow.
 
Additional Investment Risk
The Bond Funds 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.
 
Counterparties
Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to a 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 a Fund. A Fund may be unable to recover its investments from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the exposure to counterparty risk in respect to financial assets approximates their carrying value as recorded in a Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
 
A 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 a Fund’s cash balances are invested in one or more money market funds, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. A 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 a Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.
 
Restricted Security Transactions
Restricted securities held by the Funds 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 Funds 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.
 
Dividend Distributions
Dividends are declared daily and distributed monthly for the Funds. Realized capital gains, if any, are declared and distributed in December. The majority of dividends and net realized capital gains distributions from the Funds will be automatically reinvested into additional shares of that Fund, based on the discretion of the shareholder.
 
The Bond 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 REIT’s taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Funds distribute such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.
 
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.
 
Federal Income Taxes
No provision for income taxes is included in the accompanying financial statements, as the Funds intend to distribute to shareholders all taxable investment income and realized gains and otherwise comply with Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies.
 
The Funds adopted the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes on June 29, 2007. FIN 48 requires an evaluation of tax positions taken (or expected to be taken) in the course of preparing the Funds’ tax returns to determine whether these positions meet a “more-likely-than-not” standard that, based on the technical merits, have a more than fifty percent likelihood of being sustained by a taxing authority upon examination. A tax position that meets the “more-likely-than-not” recognition threshold is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any,

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related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations.
 
FIN 48 requires management of the Funds to analyze all open tax years, fiscal years 2006-2008 as defined by Statute of Limitations, for all major jurisdictions, including federal tax authorities and certain state tax authorities. As of and during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds have no examinations in progress and are 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.
 
New Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 does not require new fair value measurements, but is applied to the extent that other accounting pronouncements require or permit fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 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. SFAS No. 157 was effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Funds’ investments defined pursuant to SFAS No. 157. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:
 
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
 
Level 2 – Prices determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing a security and are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, and others.
 
Level 3 – Prices determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or deemed less relevant (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing the security and would be based on the best information available in the circumstances.
 
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of April 30, 2009 to value each Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” and “Level 3 Valuation Reconciliation of Assets” (if required) in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.
 
In April 2009, FASB issued FASB staff position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly.” (“FSP 157-4”). FSP 157-4 provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”), when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased as well as guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly. FSP 157-4 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods ending after June 15, 2009. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of FSP 157-4 will have on the Funds’ financial statement disclosures.
 
In March 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS No. 161”), which requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of and gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is in the process of evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 161 on the Funds’ financial statement disclosures.
 
In September 2008, FASB issued a FASB Staff Position No. FAS 133-1 and FIN 45-4, “Disclosures about Credit Derivatives and Certain Guarantees: An Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 and FASB Interpretation No. 45” (the “Position”), which was effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2008. The Position amends FASB Statement No. 133 (“FAS 133”), Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, and also amends FASB Interpretation No. 45 (“FIN 45”), Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others. The amendments to FAS 133 include required disclosure for (i) the nature and terms of the credit derivative, reasons for entering into the credit derivative, the events or circumstances that would require the seller to perform under the credit derivative, and the current status of the payment/performance risk of

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

the credit derivative, (ii) the maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the seller could be required to make under the credit derivative, (iii) the fair value of the credit derivative, and (iv) the nature of any recourse provisions and assets held either as collateral or by third parties. The amendments to FIN 45 require additional disclosures about the current status of the payment/performance risk of a guarantee. Management has evaluated the impact of SFAS No. 133-1 and FIN 45-4 and there is no impact on the Funds’ financial statement disclosures.
 
Temporary Money Market Fund Guarantee Program
The United States Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury Department”), through the Exchange Stabilization Fund (“ESF”), has established a Temporary Guarantee Program for money market mutual funds (the “Program”). The Board of Trustees of the Janus Funds has approved the participation of each Janus money market fund, including Janus Government Money Market Fund and Janus Money Market Fund, in the Program through April 30, 2009. The Janus money market funds will not participate in the U.S. Treasury’s Guarantee Program after April 30, 2009. Subject to the terms of the Program and the availability of money available to the ESF for that purpose, the Treasury Department will guarantee the share price of participating money market funds that seek to maintain a stable net asset value of $1.00 per share, subject to certain conditions.
 
The cost to a Money Market Fund of participating in the Program is borne by all shareholders of the Fund, including subsequent shareholders who are not protected by the Program. That cost will likely reduce the yield on the Fund. The cost of participating in the Program is 0.025% (0.01% for the term ended December 19, 2008 and 0.015% for the term ended April 30, 2009) of the net assets of each Fund as of September 19, 2008 and is not reflected in the fee table of the Funds’ current prospectus.
 
2.  Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates
 
The Funds pay a monthly advisory fee to Janus Capital based on average daily net assets and calculated at the annual rate shown in the table below for each Fund.
 
                 
    Average
       
    Daily Net
       
Fund   Assets of Fund   Management Fee %    
 
 
Bond
               
Janus Flexible Bond Fund
  First $ 300 Million     0.58%    
    Over $ 300 Million     0.48%    
Janus High-Yield Fund
  First $ 300 Million     0.65%    
    Over $ 300 Million     0.55%    
Janus Short-Term Bond Fund
  First $ 300 Million     0.64%    
    Over $ 300 Million     0.54%    
 
 
 
Until at least March 1, 2010, provided that Janus Capital remains investment adviser to the Bond Funds, Janus Capital has agreed to reimburse Janus Flexible Bond Fund, Janus High-Yield Fund and Janus Short-Term Bond Fund by the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes and extraordinary expenses (including, but not limited to, acquired fund fees and expenses) exceed the following annual rate noted below. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Funds by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statements of Operations.
 
           
Fund   Expense Limit %    
 
 
Bond
         
Janus Flexible Bond Fund
    0.93%    
Janus High-Yield Fund
    0.90%    
Janus Short-Term Bond Fund
    0.64%    
 
 
 
Each of the Money Market Funds pays Janus Capital 0.20% of its average daily net assets as an investment advisory fee. However, Janus Capital has agreed to waive one-half of each Fund’s advisory fees. Such waiver is voluntary and could change or be terminated at any time at the discretion of Janus Capital. In addition, the Money Market Funds pay Janus Capital an administrative services fee. This fee is 0.50% of average daily net assets. The Money Market Funds pay those expenses not assumed by Janus Capital. The expenses not assumed by Janus Capital include interest and taxes, fees and expenses of Trustees who are not interested persons of Janus Capital, audit fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses.
 
Each Bond Fund pays Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital and the Funds’ transfer agent, an asset-weighted averaged annual fee based on the proportion of each Fund’s total net assets sold directly and the proportion of each Fund’s net assets sold through financial intermediaries. The applicable fee rates are 0.12% of net assets on the proportion of assets sold directly and 0.25% on the proportion of assets sold through intermediaries. In addition, Janus Services receives $4.00 per open shareholder account for each of the Funds for transfer agent services.
 
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 Funds. 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 Funds as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is shown as of April 30, 2009 on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as an asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and a

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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” for the Bond Funds, and “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments for non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” for the Money Market Funds on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statements 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. No deferred fees were distributed to any Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009.
 
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, Janus Capital assumed $4,842 of legal, consulting and Trustee costs and fees incurred by the funds in Janus Investment Fund, Janus Aspen Series and Janus Adviser Series (the “Portfolios”) in connection with the regulatory and civil litigation matters discussed in Note 6. These non-recurring costs were allocated to all Portfolios based on the Portfolios’ respective net assets as of July 31, 2004. No fees were allocated to the Portfolios that commenced operations after July 31, 2004. Additionally, all future non-recurring costs will be allocated to the Portfolios based on the Portfolios’ respective net assets on July 31, 2004. These “Non-recurring costs” and “Costs assumed by Janus Capital” are shown on the Statements of Operations.
 
Certain officers of the Funds may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Such officers receive no compensation from the Funds, except for the Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer. Effective January 1, 2006, the Funds began reimbursing the adviser for a portion of the compensation paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff of the Trust. Total compensation of $63,757 was paid by the Trust during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. Each Fund’s portion is reported as part of “Other Expenses” on the Statements of Operations.
 
A 2.00% redemption fee may be imposed on shares of Janus High-Yield Fund held for 90 days or less. This fee is paid to the Fund rather than Janus Capital, and is designed to deter excessive short-term trading and to offset the brokerage commissions, market impact, and other costs associated with changes in the Fund’s asset levels and cash flow due to short-term money movements in and out of the Fund. The redemption fee is accounted for as an addition to Paid-in-Capital.
 
Total redemption fees received by the Funds for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 are indicated in the table below:
 
           
Fund   Redemption Fee    
 
 
Bond
         
Janus High-Yield Fund
  $ 263,417    
 
 
 
The Bond Funds’ expenses may be reduced by expense offsets from an unaffiliated custodian and/or transfer agent. Such credits or offsets are included in “Expense and Fee Offset” on the Statements of Operations (if applicable). The transfer agent fee offsets received during the period reduce “Transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities (if applicable). Custodian offsets received reduce “Custodian fees” on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities (if applicable). The Funds could have employed the assets used by the custodian and/or transfer agent to produce income if they had not entered into an expense offset arrangement.
 
Pursuant to the terms and conditions of an SEC exemptive order and the provisions of the 1940 Act, the Bond Funds may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Funds may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles. The Funds are 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.
 
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the following Funds recorded distributions from affiliated investment companies as affiliated dividend income, and had the following affiliated purchases and sales:

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

                             
    Purchases
  Sales
  Dividend
  Value
   
    Shares/Cost   Shares/Cost   Income   at 4/30/09    
 
 
Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC
                           
Bond
                           
Janus Flexible Bond Fund
  $ 459,072,319   $ (376,855,657)   $ 28,444   $ 82,216,662    
Janus High Yield Fund
    162,910,813     (137,829,650)     10,242     25,081,163    
Janus Short-Term Bond Fund
    177,635,352     (162,044,223)     13,453     15,591,129    
 
 
    $ 799,618,484   $ (676,729,530)   $ 52,139   $ 122,888,954    
 
 
Janus Institutional Cash Management Fund – Institutional Shares
                           
Bond
                           
Janus High-Yield Fund
  $ 81,315   $ (20,717,612)   $ 47,127   $    
Janus Short-Term Bond Fund
    11,899     (2,387,409)     8,290        
 
 
    $ 93,214   $ (23,105,021)   $ 55,417   $    
 
 
Janus Institutional Money Market Fund – Institutional Shares
                           
Bond
                           
Janus Flexible Bond Fund
  $ 9,264,490   $ (44,465,490)   $   $    
Janus High-Yield Fund
    5,607,657     (30,977,738)     34,395        
Janus Short-Term Bond Fund
    4,481,494     (26,388,368)     18,887        
 
 
    $ 19,353,641   $ (101,831,596)   $ 53,282   $    
 
 
 
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 Funds have elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses. 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 April 30, 2009 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 wash sale loss deferrals.
                             
                Net Tax
   
    Federal Tax
  Unrealized
  Unrealized
  Appreciation/
   
Fund   Cost   Appreciation   (Depreciation)   (Depreciation)    
 
 
Bond
                           
Janus Flexible Bond Fund
  $ 986,738,176   $ 16,602,695   $ (10,155,481)   $ 6,447,214    
Janus High-Yield Fund
    575,424,337     12,433,887     (38,519,264)     (26,085,377)    
Janus Short-Term Bond Fund
    502,298,271     9,046,552     (492,554)     8,553,998    
Money Market
                           
Janus Money Market Fund
    1,843,632,989                
Janus Government Money Market Fund
    279,627,000                
 
 
 
Net capital loss carryovers as of October 31, 2008 are indicated in the table below. These losses may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future taxable gains distributions. The following table shows the expiration dates of the carryovers.
 

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Capital Loss Carryover Expiration Schedule
For the year ended October 31, 2008
                                     
                        Accumulated
   
Fund   October 31, 2010   October 31, 2013   October 31, 2014   October 31, 2015   October 31, 2016   Capital Losses    
 
 
Bond
                                       
Janus Flexible Bond Fund
  $   $   $   $ (2,839,282)   $   $ (2,839,282)    
Janus High-Yield Fund
    (25,200,139)                 (50,120,235)     (75,320,374)    
Janus Short-Term Bond Fund
        (681,569)     (1,853,016)     (560,770)     (1,158,399)     (4,253,754)    
Money Market
                                       
Janus Money Market Fund
                           
Janus Government Money Market Fund
                           
 
 
 
During the year ended October 31, 2008, the following capital loss carryovers were utilized by the Funds as indicated in the table below.
                                   
                    Capital Loss
   
Fund                   Carryover Utilized    
 
 
Bond
                                 
Janus Flexible Bond Fund
                          $ 23,300,637    
 
 
 
4.  Capital Share Transactions
 
                                                         
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
                           
and the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
  Janus Flexible
  Janus High-Yield
  Janus Short-Term
   
(all numbers in thousands)
  Bond Fund   Fund   Bond Fund    
Bond Funds   2009   2008   2009   2008   2009   2008    
 
Transactions in Fund Shares:
                                                       
Shares sold
    21,166       35,302       26,466       12,184       112,149       42,691          
Reinvested dividends and distributions
    1,700       3,631       3,755       4,476       1,683       2,267          
Shares repurchased
    (10,655)       (37,789)       (9,860)       (23,865)       (21,644)       (23,928)          
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Fund Shares
    12,211       1,144       20,361       (7,205)       92,188       21,030          
Shares Outstanding, Beginning of Period
    81,511       80,367       54,922       62,127       80,876       59,846          
Shares Outstanding, End of Period
    93,722       81,511       75,283       54,922       173,064       80,876          

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 
                                         
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
                   
and the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
                   
(all numbers in thousands)
  Janus Money Market Fund   Janus Government Money Market Fund    
Money Market Funds   2009   2008   2009   2008    
 
Transactions in Fund Shares – Investor Shares:
                                       
Shares sold
    390,351       1,521,432       70,858       247,174          
Reinvested dividends and distributions
    3,070       46,528       236       5,174          
Shares repurchased
    (532,104)       (1,306,364)       (103,949)       (128,213)          
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Fund Shares
    (138,683)       261,596       (32,855)       124,135          
Shares Outstanding, Beginning of Period
    1,983,500       1,721,904       312,268       188,133          
Shares Outstanding, End of Period
    1,844,817       1,983,500       279,413       312,268          
 
5.  Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities
 
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding short-term securities and options contracts) was as follows:
                             
            Purchases of Long-
  Proceeds from Sales
   
    Purchases of
  Proceeds from Sales
  Term U.S. Government
  of Long-Term U.S.
   
Fund   Securities   of Securities   Obligations   Government Obligations    
 
 
Bond
                           
Janus Flexible Bond Fund
  $ 937,177,001   $ 876,810,501   $ 434,998,470   $ 388,505,825    
Janus High-Yield Fund
    359,294,830     200,434,585            
Janus Short-Term Bond Fund
    359,318,386     44,108,632     43,177,142     88,286,548    
 
 
 
6.  Pending Legal Matters
 
In the fall of 2003, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Office of the New York State Attorney General (“NYAG”), the Colorado Attorney General (“COAG”), and the Colorado Division of Securities (“CDS”) announced that they were investigating alleged frequent trading practices in the mutual fund industry. On August 18, 2004, Janus Capital announced that it had reached final settlements with the SEC, the NYAG, the COAG, and the CDS related to such regulators’ investigations into Janus Capital’s frequent trading arrangements.
 
A number of civil lawsuits were brought against Janus Capital and certain of its affiliates, the Janus funds, and related entities and individuals based on allegations similar to those announced by the above regulators and were filed in several state and federal jurisdictions. Such lawsuits alleged a variety of theories for recovery including, but not limited to, the federal securities laws, other federal statutes (including ERISA), and various common law doctrines. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred these actions to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland (the “Court”) for coordinated proceedings. On September 29, 2004, five consolidated amended complaints were filed with the Court, four of which still remain: (i) claims by a putative class of investors in certain Janus funds asserting claims on behalf of the investor class (Marini, et al. v. Janus Investment Fund, et al., U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, Case No. 04-CV-00497); (ii) derivative claims by investors in certain Janus funds ostensibly on behalf of such funds (Steinberg et al. v. Janus Capital Management, LLC et al., U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, Case No. 04-CV-00518); (iii) claims on behalf of participants in the Janus 401(k) plan (Wangberger v. Janus Capital Group Inc., 401(k) Advisory Committee, et al., U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, Case No. JFM-05-2711); and (iv) claims by a putative class of shareholders of Janus Capital Group Inc. (“JCGI”) asserting claims on behalf of the shareholders (Wiggins, et al. v. Janus Capital Group, Inc., et al., U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, Case No. 04-CV-00818). Each of the complaints initially named JCGI and/or Janus Capital as a defendant. In addition, the following were also named as defendants in one or more of the actions: Janus Investment Fund (“JIF”), Janus Aspen Series (“JAS”), Janus Adviser Series (“JAD”), Janus Distributors LLC, INTECH Investment Management LLC (“INTECH”) (formerly named Enhanced Investment Technologies, LLC), Bay Isle Financial LLC (“Bay Isle”), Perkins Investment Management LLC (“Perkins”) (formerly named Perkins, Wolf, McDonnell and Company, LLC), the Advisory Committee of the Janus 401(k) plan, and the current or former directors of JCGI.
 
On August 25, 2005, the Court entered orders dismissing most of the claims asserted against Janus Capital and its affiliates by fund investors in the Marini and Steinberg cases (actions (i) and (ii) above) except certain claims under Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and under Section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). On December 30, 2008, the Court granted partial summary judgment in Janus Capital’s favor

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with respect to Plaintiffs’ damage demand as it relates to what was categorized as “approved” market timing based on the Court’s finding that there was no evidence that investors suffered damages that exceed the $50 million they are entitled to receive under the regulatory settlement. The Court did not grant summary judgment on the remaining causes of action and requested the parties to submit additional briefing with respect to what was categorized as “unapproved” market timing. Having completed the supplemental briefing, the parties are awaiting a ruling from the Court. On August 15, 2006, the Wangberger complaint in the 401(k) plan class action (action (iii) above) was dismissed by the Court with prejudice. The plaintiff appealed that dismissal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which reversed the order of dismissal and remanded the case back to the Court for further proceedings. Finally, a Motion to Dismiss the Wiggins suit (action (iv) above) was granted and the matter was dismissed in May 2007. Plaintiffs appealed that dismissal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. In May 2009, the Fourth Circuit reversed the order of dismissal and remanded the case back to the Court for further proceedings.
 
In addition to the lawsuits described above, the Auditor of the State of West Virginia (“Auditor”), in his capacity as securities commissioner, initiated administrative proceedings against many of the defendants in the market timing cases (including JCGI and Janus Capital) and, as a part of its relief, is seeking disgorgement and other monetary relief based on similar market timing allegations (In the Matter of Janus Capital Group Inc. et al., Before the Securities Commissioner, State of West Virginia, Summary Order No. 05-1320). In September 2006, JCGI and Janus Capital filed their answer to the Auditor’s summary order instituting proceedings as well as a Motion to Discharge Order to Show Cause. This action is pending.
 
During 2007, two lawsuits were filed against Janus Management Holdings Corporation (“Janus Holdings”), an affiliate of JCGI, by former Janus portfolio managers, alleging that Janus Holdings unilaterally implemented certain changes to compensation in violation of prior agreements (Edward Keely v. Janus Holdings, Denver District Court, Case No. 2007CV7366; Tom Malley v. Janus Holdings, Denver District Court, Case No. 2007CV10719). These complaints allege some or all of the following claims in addition to other allegations: (1) breach of contract; (2) willful and wanton breach of contract; (3) breach of good faith and fair dealing; and (4) estoppel. Janus Holdings filed Answers to these complaints denying any liability for these claims. On May 8, 2009, after a four-day trial in the Keely matter, the jury found in favor of Plaintiff. The Court entered judgment in Keely’s favor for approximately $4.8 million in damages plus pre- and post- judgment interest, attorneys’ fees, and damage enhancement under the Colorado Wage Act. Janus Holdings is evaluating all of its options, including the possibility of an appeal. Trial in the Malley matter has not yet been set.
 
Additional lawsuits may be filed against certain of the Janus funds, Janus Capital, and related parties in the future. Janus Capital does not currently believe that these pending actions will materially affect its ability to continue providing services it has agreed to provide to the Janus funds.
 
7.  Subsequent Events
 
The Board of Trustees of Janus Adviser Series (“JAD”), a registered investment company advised by Janus Capital, has approved an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”) pursuant to which certain JAD Funds will merge with and into, and be acquired by, corresponding similarly managed funds of the Janus Investment Fund Trust. Under the Plan, INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund, Janus Balanced Fund, Janus Contrarian Fund, Janus Enterprise Fund, Janus Flexible Bond Fund, Janus Fund, Janus Growth and Income Fund, Janus High-Yield Fund, Janus Orion Fund, Janus Overseas Fund, Janus Research Core Fund, Janus Triton Fund, Janus Worldwide Fund, Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, and Perkins Small Cap Value Fund will acquire assets and liabilities from similarly managed JAD Funds. The merger is a part of several significant enhancements Janus Capital has recently undertaken to reorganize and simplify its mutual fund offerings by creating one combined mutual fund platform. The closing date of the merger is expected to be on or about July 6, 2009. For more information regarding these changes, please refer to the March 17, 2009 Supplement to the Prospectus.
 
Effective May 1, 2009, J. Eric Thorderson will take sole responsibility as Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager of Janus Government Money Market Fund and Janus Money Market Fund, which he has managed or co-managed since February 1999 and February 2004, respectively.

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Additional Information (unaudited)

 
Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record
 
A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to their portfolio securities is available: (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-525-3713 (toll free); (ii) on the Funds’ website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding each 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 Funds file their 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 Funds’ 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 1-800-525-3713 (toll free).
 
Approval of Advisory Agreements During The Period
 
In this disclosure, each fund and portfolio of Janus Investment Fund are referred to as “Fund” and, collectively, as “Funds.”
 
The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund, none of whom has ever been affiliated with Janus Capital (“Independent Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund and, as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the three Funds that utilize subadvisers.
 
In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed a substantial amount of information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Independent Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed a considerable amount of information and analysis provided by their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Independent Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Independent 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, 2008, 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 February 1, 2009 through February 1, 2010, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement, except that with respect to Janus Worldwide Fund, the Trustees approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for an interim period of three months, to assess the steps Janus Capital had taken or proposed to take to improve long-term Fund performance. At a meeting held on March 12, 2009, the Trustees again considered the investment advisory agreement for Janus Worldwide Fund, and after consideration of information previously provided to them, as well as updated information regarding the steps taken or planned to improve the Fund’s long-term performance, the Trustees approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for another interim period of three months, to continue their assessment of Janus Capital’s efforts to improve long-term Fund performance.
 
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.
 
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 and strategy 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 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, serving as the Funds’ administrator, monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, producing shareholder reports, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, communicating with shareholders and overseeing the activities of other service providers, including

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monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.
 
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 quality of those services had been consistent with or superior to quality norms in the industry and 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 continuing ability to attract well-qualified personnel.
 
Performance of the Funds
The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Lipper, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. They concluded that the performance of many Funds was good to very good under current market conditions. Although the performance of some Funds lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Trustees also concluded that Janus Capital had taken or was taking appropriate steps to address those instances of under-performance. With respect to Janus Worldwide Fund, at the December 9, 2008 meeting the Trustees considered the continuing underperformance of the Fund, and requested that Janus Capital consider additional steps to improve long-term Fund performance. At the March 12, 2009 meeting, the Trustees requested that Janus Capital promptly report to the Trustees regarding the completion of steps that Janus Capital planned to take in an effort to improve the Fund’s long-term performance.
 
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 Lipper. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and administrative) fees for most of the Funds, after applicable contractual expense limitations, was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by Lipper.
 
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. They concluded that the compensation methodology provided a good alignment of the interests of the portfolio managers with the interests of Fund shareholders.
 
The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital to its separate account clients and to its subadvised funds (for which Janus Capital provides only 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 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 administrative 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 that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the spread between the average fee rates charged to the Funds and the fee rates that Janus Capital charged to its separate account clients was significantly smaller than the average spread for such fee rates of other advisers, based on publicly available data and research conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant.
 
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 in allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates among 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 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, based on the information available and taking those factors into account, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was not unreasonable.
 
The Trustees concluded that the management fees and other compensation 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

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Additional Information (unaudited) (continued)

similar strategies and the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients. The Trustees also concluded that the overall expense ratio of each Fund was reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund and any expense limitations 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 Funds increase. They noted that, although most Funds pay advisory fees at a fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, the management fee rate paid by each Fund, after any contractual expense limitations, was below the mean management fee rate of the Fund’s peer group identified by Lipper; and, 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 many of the Funds have declined in the past few years, the 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 several Funds that have caused or will cause 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, 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 economies of scale at the current asset level of the Fund.
 
Other Benefits to Janus Capital
The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 their portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s 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 pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital 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 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 success of any 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 Funds.
 
After full consideration of the above factors, as well as other factors, all of the Trustees, each of whom is an Independent Trustee, concluded that the proposed continuation of the investment advisory agreement and, if applicable, the subadvisory agreement for each Fund for another year was in the best interest of the respective Funds and their shareholders, except for Janus Worldwide Fund. With respect to that Fund, at their December 9, 2008 meeting the Trustees approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for an interim period of three months, to assess the steps Janus Capital had taken or propose to take to improve long-term Fund performance. At their March 12, 2009 meeting the Trustees approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for that Fund for another interim period of three months, to continue their assessment of Janus Capital’s efforts to improve the Fund’s long-term performance. The Trustees also noted that they had previously approved revised and/or new investment advisory and subadvisory agreements for each Fund subadvised by Perkins Investment Management LLC, and that such amended or new agreements were not effective unless approved by those Funds’ shareholders.

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Explanations of Charts, Tables and
Financial Statements (unaudited)

 
1.  Performance Overviews
 
Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in each Fund (from inception) with one or more widely used market indices. The hypothetical example does not represent the returns of any particular investment.
 
When comparing the performance of a Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices do not include brokerage commissions that would be incurred if you purchased the individual securities in the index. They also do not include taxes payable on dividends and interest or operating expenses incurred if you maintained a Fund invested in the index.
 
Average annual total returns are also quoted for each Fund. 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 and unsubsidized ratios for the past fiscal year. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting a Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and/or Janus Services and reflects a Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Both the total annual fund operating expenses ratio and net annual fund operating expenses ratio are based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The ratios also include expenses indirectly incurred by the Fund as a result of investing in other investment companies or pooled investments, which are not reflected in the “Financial Highlights” of this report. As a result, these ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report. All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
2.  Schedules of Investments
 
Following the performance overview section is each Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the industry concentrations and types of securities held in each 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.
 
Funds that invest in foreign securities also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund’s exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country in which the company is incorporated. Each Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Bloomberg L.P.
 
2a. Forward Currency Contracts
 
A table listing forward currency contracts follows each Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable). Forward currency contracts are agreements to deliver or receive a preset amount of currency at a future date. Forward currency contracts are used to hedge against foreign currency risk in the Fund’s long-term holdings.
 
The table provides the name of the foreign currency, the settlement date of the contract, the amount of the contract, the value of the currency in U.S. dollars and the amount of unrealized gain or loss. The amount of unrealized gain or loss reflects the change in currency exchange rates from the time the contract was opened to the last day of the reporting period.
 
2b. Futures
 
A table listing futures contracts follows each Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable). Futures contracts are contracts that obligate the buyer to receive and the seller to deliver an instrument or money at a specified price on a specified date. Futures are used to hedge against adverse movements in securities prices, currency risk or interest rates.
 
The table provides the name of the contract, number of contracts held, the expiration date, the principal amount, value and the amount of unrealized gain or loss. The amount of unrealized gain or loss reflects the marked-to-market amount for the last day of the reporting period.
 
2c. Options
 
A table listing written options contracts follows each Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable). Written options contracts are contracts that obligate a Fund to sell or purchase an underlying security at a fixed price, upon exercise of the option. Options are used to hedge against adverse movements in securities prices, currency risk or interest rates.
 
The table provides the name of the contract, number of contracts held, the expiration date, exercise price, value and premiums received.

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Explanations of Charts, Tables and
Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 
3.  Statement of Assets and Liabilities
 
This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Funds on the last day of the reporting period.
 
The Funds’ 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 stocks owned and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Funds’ 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 Funds’ net assets. Because Funds 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 Funds’ net assets (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.
 
4.  Statement of Operations
 
This statement details the Funds’ income, expenses, gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and appreciation or depreciation of current Fund holdings.
 
The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from stocks and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Funds.
 
The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Funds, 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 increase or decrease in the value of securities held in the Funds. The Funds realize a gain (or loss) when they sell their position in a particular security. An unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Funds 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.
 
5.  Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
These statements report the increase or decrease in the Funds’ net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Funds’ net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends, distributions and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Funds’ 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 Funds’ investment performance. The Funds’ net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends, the Funds’ net assets will not be affected. If you compare each Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to the “Reinvested dividends and distributions,” you will notice that dividend distributions had little effect on each Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of Janus investors reinvest their distributions.
 
The reinvestment of dividends is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Funds through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. “Redemption Fees” (if applicable) refers to the fee paid to the Funds for shares held for 90 days or less by a shareholder. The Funds’ net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Funds.
 
6.  Financial Highlights
 
This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect each Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods. Not only does this table provide you with total return, it also reports total distributions, asset size, expense 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 per share, which comprises dividends and interest income earned on securities held by the Fund. Following is the total of gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Dividends and distributions are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the average annual total return reported the last day of the period.
 
Also included are the expense ratios, or the percentage of average net assets that were used to cover operating expenses during the period. Expense ratios vary across the Funds for a number of reasons, including the differences in management fees, the frequency of dividend payments and the extent of foreign investments, which entail greater transaction costs.
 
The Funds’ expenses may be reduced through expense-reduction arrangements. These arrangements may include the use of balance credits or transfer agent fee offsets. The Statement of Operations reflects total expenses before any such offset, the amount of the offset and the net expenses. The

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expense ratios listed in the Financial Highlights reflect total expenses prior to any expense offset (gross expense ratio) and after the expense offsets (net expense ratio). Both expense ratios reflect expenses after waivers (reimbursements), if applicable.
 
The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of a Fund during the reporting period. Don’t confuse this ratio with a Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of a Fund’s yield because it doesn’t 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 a Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the size asset of a Fund, the nature of the Fund’s investments and the investment style of the portfolio manager. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is turned over in a 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 portfolio is traded every six months.

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.
 
Asset Allocation
Janus asset allocation portfolios invest in several underlying mutual funds, rather than individual securities, in an attempt to offer investors an instantly diversified portfolio. Janus Smart Portfolios are unique in their combination of funds that leverage the fundamental research approach of Janus with funds supported by the risk-managed, mathematical investment process of INTECH (a Janus subsidiary).
 
Growth
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.
 
Core
Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. These funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and for certain funds, some degree of income.
 
Risk-Managed
Our risk-managed 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
Janus value funds invest in companies they believe are poised for a turnaround or are trading at a significant discount to fair value. The goal is to gain unique insight into a company’s true value and identify and evaluate potential catalysts that may unlock shareholder value.
 
International & Global
Janus international and global 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.
 
Bond & Money Market
Janus bond 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 maximum current income consistent with stability of capital.
 
For more information about our funds, go to janus.com.
Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 1-800-525-3713 or download the file from janus.com. Read it carefully before you invest or send money.
 
An investment in a money market fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund.
 
       
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2009 Semiannual Report
Janus Smart Portfolios
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Growth
Janus Smart Portfolio – Moderate
Janus Smart Portfolio – Conservative
 

Look Inside. . .
• Portfolio management perspective
• Investment strategy behind your portfolio
• Portfolio performance, characteristics and holdings
 
(JANUS LOGO)


 

 
Table of Contents

 
            Janus Smart Portfolios
     
Co-Chief Investment Officers’ Letter to Shareholders
  1
Useful Information About Your Portfolio Report
  4
Management Commentary and Schedules of Investments
   
Janus Smart Portfolio – Growth
  5
Janus Smart Portfolio – Moderate
  11
Janus Smart Portfolio – Conservative
  17
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
  23
Statements of Operations
  24
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
  25
Financial Highlights
  26
Notes to Schedules of Investments
  28
Notes to Financial Statements
  29
Additional Information
  48
Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements
  51
 
 
Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 1-800-525-3713 or download the file from janus.com. Read it carefully before you invest or send money.


 

 
Co-Chief Investment Officers’ Letter to the Shareholders (unaudited)

(JONATHAN COLEMAN PHOTO)
Jonathan Coleman
Co-Chief Investment Officer
 
(GIBSON SMITH PHOTO)
Gibson Smith
Co-Chief Investment Officer
 

 
Dear Shareholder,
 
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your investment with Janus. During the past six months we have seen some of the most challenging market and economic conditions in a generation. Throughout these turbulent times, we have maintained our disciplined, long-term investment approach and research-driven philosophy.
 
As a result, our long-term results generally remained strong relative to our peers. For the one-year period ended April 30, 2009, 50% of Janus retail funds ranked within Lipper’s top two quartiles. Looking longer-term, 85% of our funds achieved first- or second-quartile Lipper rankings for the three-year period and 86% ranked in Lipper’s top two quartiles for the five-year period ended April 30, 2009. (Lipper rankings are based on total returns. See complete rankings on page 3.)
 
Major Market Themes
 
Despite a relatively strong finish, most markets were modestly lower as the most recent six-month period (ended April 30, 2009) came to a close. Consequences from the credit crisis and recession concerns dictated market performance for much of the period. U.S. markets reached 12-year lows and most global markets declined to 5-year lows in March, before rallying late in the period.
 
The U.S. economy was still in the throes of a recession at period end. Declining asset values in U.S. residential real estate continued to weigh on financial institutions and their ability to extend credit to consumers. Compounding the headwinds for the consumer was a labor market that continued to struggle with more than 5.7 million jobs lost since January 2008. However, late in the period, some signs emerged that the rate of decline in the U.S. economy could be slowing. Retail sales improved through April (though they remained at low absolute levels) and mortgage applications were on the rise in March and April. A slowing in the rate of decline in U.S. manufacturing and consumer confidence indicators provided some additional support to the equity markets.
 
Improving credit markets, better-than expected earnings reports from some large banks and easing of accounting rules for banks’ troubled assets, also helped to fuel the late period rally, suggesting to the market that the ailing banking industry could be on the mend. Financials remained the worst performing global sector during the six-month period, despite leading the rally off of the March lows. Materials and information technology outperformed, posting modest gains while growth stocks significantly outperformed value stocks. Stocks of mid-sized companies were the strongest performers in the period while large-cap stocks topped small-caps. Within fixed income, the flight-to-quality that was strongly evident in the second half of 2008 finally eased beginning in January. Driven by the performance of the lower quality debt, high-yield corporate spreads relative to Treasuries narrowed. Long-term government bond yields rebounded from historic lows reached in December.
 
Outlook
 
At the end of the period, we were encouraged by the slowing in the rate of decline in the U.S. and global economies and the continued progress toward normalization in the credit markets. Though we were pleased to see stocks on the rise, we believe it may be some time before credit markets return to normal and the economy and equity markets fully recover.
 
We think the moves to date by central banks and governments worldwide will help the global economy recover. However, their actions will likely take time to work and could, in the longer term, fuel inflation. That said, we are not overly concerned about inflation rising over the near term, nor do we believe economic growth will necessarily return to the rapid pace of recent years. Looking forward, the economy will likely be characterized by de-leveraging across consumers and businesses, and a higher personal savings rate.
 
Given that we have not seen a significant differentiation of fundamentals expressed in stock prices yet, we feel the opportunities for bottom-up, research-driven security selection are tremendous. Our unconstrained approach to research fosters an entrepreneurial culture that encourages our investment team to “go anywhere” to find the most compelling investment ideas around the globe. And we believe we have the right team in place to take advantage of this period in history.
 
We sincerely appreciate your continued investment in Janus funds. We recognize the confidence that you have placed in us

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Continued

and we continue in our quest to deliver strong, consistent fund performance to you, our investors.
 
Sincerely,
 
 
(-s- JONATHAN COLEMAN)
 
Jonathan Coleman
Co-Chief Investment Officer
 
(-s- GIBSON SMITH)
 
Gibson Smith
Co-Chief Investment Officer
 
 
The opinions are those of the authors as of April 30, 2009 and are subject to change at any time due to changes in market or economic conditions. The comments should not be construed as a recommendation of individual holdings or market sectors, but as an illustration of broader themes. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
Rankings discussed do not indicate positive fund performance. Most funds have experienced negative or poor short-term performance.

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Lipper Rankings (unaudited)

                                                     
        Lipper Rankings – Based on total returns as of 4/30/09
         
        One Year   Three Year   Five Year   Ten Year   Since Inception   Since PM Inception
        Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
  Percentile
  Rank/
    Lipper Category   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds   Rank (%)   Total Funds
 
Janus Investment Fund
(Inception Date)
                                                   
Janus Fund (2/70)
  Large-Cap Growth Funds   52   435/844   40   284/724   39   233/610   60   184/310   15   3/20   47   380/808
 
 
Janus Enterprise Fund(1) (9/92)
  Mid-Cap Growth Funds   52   286/550   10   43/476   8   30/393   77   142/184   32   14/43   25   130/528
 
 
Janus Orion Fund (6/00)
  Multi-Cap Growth Funds   96   438/457   22   77/349   4   10/290   N/A   N/A   25   43/174   86   381/443
 
 
Janus Research Fund(1) (5/93)
  Large-Cap Growth Funds   80   672/844   19   132/724   12   72/610   44   134/310   4   3/87   17   118/710
 
 
Janus Triton Fund(1) (2/05)
  Small-Cap Growth Funds   3   15/587   1   5/501   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   1   1/443   1   4/508
 
 
Janus Twenty Fund* (4/85)
  Large-Cap Growth Funds   80   668/844   1   1/724   1   2/610   21   63/310   5   2/40   35   283/824
 
 
Janus Venture Fund* (4/85)
  Small-Cap Growth Funds   48   279/587   36   176/501   34   136/408   65   132/204   10   1/10   27   77/286
 
 
Janus Global Life Sciences Fund (12/98)
  Global Healthcare/Biotechnology Funds   75   39/51   45   21/46   54   24/44   19   3/15   15   2/13   29   15/51
 
 
Janus Global Technology Fund (12/98)
  Global Science & Technology Funds   18   14/81   16   12/76   28   19/69   29   6/20   25   5/19   25   19/76
 
 
Janus Balanced Fund(1) (9/92)
  Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Moderate Funds   3   12/524   2   4/385   1   2/290   11   15/148   4   1/27   1   2/346
 
 
Janus Contrarian Fund (2/00)
  Multi-Cap Core Funds   98   736/756   41   247/612   5   21/460   N/A   N/A   18   38/213   18   38/213
 
 
Janus Research Core Fund(1)(2) (6/96)
  Large-Cap Core Funds   88   802/914   83   646/783   21   136/650   25   90/360   4   8/212   82   722/884
 
 
Janus Growth and Income Fund(1) (5/91)
  Large-Cap Core Funds   57   514/914   73   567/783   26   169/650   30   105/360   8   6/81   48   417/884
 
 
INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund(3) (2/03)
  Multi-Cap Core Funds   55   415/756   58   354/612   37   167/460   N/A   N/A   42   157/377   42   157/377
 
 
Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund -
Investor Shares(1)(4)(5) (8/98)
  Mid-Cap Value Funds   9   27/320   4   10/256   4   6/192   3   2/67   4   2/56   4   2/56
 
 
Perkins Small Cap Value Fund -
Investor Shares(4)(6) (10/87)
  Small-Cap Core Funds   1   7/763   2   7/614   8   39/496   14   32/231   6   7/125   6   7/125
 
 
Janus Flexible Bond Fund(1) (7/87)
  Intermediate Investment Grade Debt Funds   5   25/583   4   16/482   5   20/402   21   44/209   10   2/20   6   32/535
 
 
Janus High-Yield Fund(1) (12/95)
  High Current Yield Funds   11   50/457   15   55/387   14   46/334   9   18/203   6   5/92   16   51/325
 
 
Janus Short-Term Bond Fund(1) (9/92)
  Short Investment Grade Debt Funds   1   1/260   2   4/214   3   5/179   8   7/90   16   4/24   5   12/254
 
 
Janus Global Opportunities Fund(1) (6/01)
  Global Funds   8   40/506   21   79/380   56   165/297   N/A   N/A   11   21/206   43   145/342
 
 
Janus Global Research Fund(1) (2/05)
  Global Funds   56   280/506   10   35/380   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   6   18/321   6   18/321
 
 
Janus Overseas Fund(1) (5/94)
  International Funds   46   541/1,197   2   12/894   1   2/707   3   10/369   2   2/107   1   2/647
 
 
Janus Worldwide Fund(1) (5/91)
  Global Funds   68   344/506   57   216/380   91   271/297   91   140/153   39   7/17   62   371/599
 
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Growth (12/05)
  Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds   75   504/677   14   75/539   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   8   38/533   8   38/533
 
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Moderate (12/05)
  Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Moderate Funds   32   167/524   6   23/385   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   5   19/380   5   19/380
 
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Conservative (12/05)
  Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Conservative Funds   32   133/428   10   33/335   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   5   13/317   5   13/317
 
 
 
 
(1) The date of the Lipper ranking is slightly different from when the Fund began operations since Lipper provides fund rankings as of the last day of the month or the first Thursday after fund inception.
 
(2) Formerly named Janus Fundamental Equity Fund.
 
(3) Formerly named INTECH Risk-Managed Stock Fund.
 
(4) Rating is for the Investor Share class only; other classes may have different performance characteristics.
 
(5) Formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund.
 
(6) Formerly named Janus Small Cap Value Fund.
 
* Closed to new investors.
 
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Call 1-800-525-3713 or visit janus.com for current month end performance.
 
If an expense waiver was in effect, it may have had a material effect on the total return or yield, and therefore the ranking for the period.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
Lipper Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, is a nationally recognized organization that ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives.

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Useful Information About Your Portfolio Report

 
Management Commentaries
 
The Management Commentaries in this report include valuable insight from the Portfolios’ manager as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Portfolio’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.
 
Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed by the Portfolios’ manager in the Management Commentaries are just that: opinions. They are a reflection of their best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was April 30, 2009. As the investing environment changes, so could the manager’s opinions. These views are unique to the manager and aren’t necessarily shared by his fellow employees or by Janus in general.
 
Portfolio Expenses
 
We believe it’s important for our shareholders to have a clear understanding of Portfolio expenses and the impact they have on investment return.
 
The following is important information regarding each Portfolio’s Expense Example, which appears in each Portfolio’s Management Commentary within this Semiannual Report. Please refer to this information when reviewing the Expense Example for each Portfolio.
 
Example
 
As a shareholder of a Portfolio, you incur two types of costs (1) transaction costs, such as underlying funds’ redemption fees, where applicable (and any related exchange fees), and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Portfolio expenses. The example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Portfolio 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-month period from November 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009.
 
Actual Expenses
 
The first line of the table in each example provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, 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 first line 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 second line of the table in each example provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’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 Portfolio 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.
 
Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) has contractually agreed to waive each Portfolio’s total operating expenses, excluding any expenses of an underlying fund, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes and extraordinary expenses including, but not limited to, acquired fund fees and expenses to certain limits until at least March 1, 2010. Expenses in the examples reflect application of these waivers. Had the waivers not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. More information regarding the waivers is available in the Portfolios’ prospectuses.
 
Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as underlying funds’ redemption fees (where applicable). Redemption fees are fully described in the prospectus. Therefore, the second line of each table is 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.

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Janus Smart Portfolio - Growth (unaudited) Ticker: JSPGX

 
Portfolio Snapshot
This asset allocation fund combines funds backed by Janus’ and Perkins’ fundamental research with those using the mathematical approach of INTECH. The Portfolio seeks income and a secondary emphasis of growth of capital with approximately 20% allocated to bonds and money markets and 80% to stocks.

(DAN SCHERMAN PHOTO)
Dan Scherman
portfolio manager
 

 
Performance Overview
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Growth returned 2.85% during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. This compares to a return of -8.53% for the S&P 500® Index, the Portfolio’s primary benchmark, during the same period. These results compare to a return of -1.57% by its secondary benchmark, the Growth Allocation Index. We believe this is an important perspective from which to view the portfolio’s results since the Growth Allocation Index includes stocks and bonds in roughly the same proportion as the portfolio (80% equity and 20% fixed income).
 
 
Market Review
 
Continuing fallout from the credit crisis and concerns that the recession may be prolonged dictated market performance through most of the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. A market rebound, however, that started in the middle of March and continued into April suggested investors were beginning to speculate that the worst of the economic and financial crisis may be over. The U.S. market’s recovery off 12-year lows only partially eased the losses for the six-month period, as most indices finished more than 8% lower. Sentiment began to improve in March amid some positive news coming out of the financials sector. A significant boost came in late March when the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) announced it would buy up to $1.15 trillion in Treasuries, mortgage-backed securities and agency debt to help credit markets and the beleaguered housing market. The rally continued into April, as some large banks reported better-than-expected earnings, fueling hopes that the rate of decline in the ailing banking industry could be slowing. A proposed easing of accounting rules (that became a reality in April) for banks’ troubled assets, as well as better-than-expected economic reports added fuel to the rally. Although the financials sector was the best performing since the markets began rallying in March, it was the worst for the six-month period followed distantly by industrials. Information technology and telecommunications were the best relative performers.
 
In fixed income, the flight-to-quality trade that has dominated the fixed income markets throughout the credit crisis finally eased in January and credit markets gained momentum through March and April. Overall, fixed income investors experienced strong gains during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. The Fed helped fuel the shift to riskier securities by lowering the federal funds rate in December from 1% to a range of zero to 0.25%, a historic move. The low absolute yields in Treasuries and historically wide relative spreads to Treasuries in the high yield market appeared to prompt a move into corporate bonds in January; this trend resumed in March and April after a brief uptick in spreads in February. For the overall period, high yield bonds were the best performing fixed income segment. In March, the Fed announcement on buying government debt prompted a large one-day drop in the 10-year Treasury note yield. By period end, the 10-year Treasury’s yield rebounded from its lows but still finished the period down almost 1% (prices move inversely to yield). Similar to high yield, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) rallied late in the period to eke out slight gains. MBS, benefiting from the Fed’s buying program, and a tightening in investment grade credit spreads (although less pronounced than in high yield), helped the investment grade aggregate indices to an almost 8% gain during the period.
 
Similar to the fall, correlations among asset groups remained high through most of the period. We believe this is a temporary phenomenon (a typical characteristic of market crises) that appeared on its way to resolving itself, as diversification benefits became more noteworthy late in the period.
 
Contributors to Performance
 
Janus Adviser Flexible Bond Fund, which was the largest holding with an average weighting of 19.75% during the six-month period, was the largest contributor to relative performance with its 9.89% return. The next highest contributor was Janus Adviser International Growth Fund, which returned 13.02% and carried a 9.34% average weighting. Janus Adviser International Equity Fund was the third largest contributor, as it returned 8.55% and had an 11.18% average weighting.
 
Detractors from Performance
 
Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed Value Fund was the largest individual detractor, as it returned -12.53% and had an average weighting of 13.90%. Among other detractors was

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Janus Smart Portfolio - Growth (unaudited)

Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed Growth Fund, which returned -5.62% and had an average weighting of 10.49%. Janus Overseas Fund was also a minor detractor, as it was only invested in the Portfolio in November and December at an average position size of 0.29% and returned -6.07% for those two months.
 
Investment Process
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Growth 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 Portfolio is also designed to blend the three core competencies that Janus practices as an organization: mathematically driven, risk-managed strategies and fundamentally driven, growth and value-oriented investments. 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 possible Janus mutual funds that we believe best represent the full opportunity set available to today’s investor. Then, acting in conjunction with an outside consultant, we establish an ideal “model” portfolio based upon the specific risk/return objective of Janus Smart Portfolio – Growth. Finally, we select the appropriate Janus funds that replicate our desired exposure. The allocations assigned to each selected underlying fund were 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 represents. 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.
 
During the period, oversight by the Janus Asset Allocation Committee was added to the process. We believe this is a positive change in that it provides additional input on the overall allocation, and we think will ultimately serve Smart Portfolio shareholders well.
 
Investment Strategy
 
We made several adjustments to the portfolio during the period. We started a target allocation of 2% for Perkins Mid-Cap Value Fund and added 1% each to Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed Value (to a 17% overall weighting), Janus Adviser International Equity (to 13%) and Janus High-Yield Fund (to 3%). We reduced the target allocation for Janus Twenty Fund and Janus Adviser Flexible Bond Fund by 2% each to weightings of 6% and 16%, respectively. Janus Orion Fund was also trimmed by 1% to a new target weighting of 2%. In addition to adding value exposure, these changes reflect our confidence in both the INTECH and Perkins investment teams while reducing portfolio risk incrementally. The increase in high yield reflects our more constructive outlook for the asset class in general.
 
Outlook
 
The slowing rate of decline in the U.S. and global economies as well as improvement in the credit markets through period end have given many equity and fixed income market participants a sense that an economic rebound may not be as far in the future as feared. There is a battle between reflationary policy and deflationary pressure; the question is which one will ultimately win. Over the next six to 18 months, we believe deflationary pressure will outweigh the reflationary policies that are in place. We think all of the moves by central banks and governments around the globe will help the global economy recover, but they will take time to take hold and ultimately fuel inflation. Rising unemployment, declining wages and increased uncertainty in the market hinder the near-term economic outlook and will likely keep inflation at bay in our view. Once the economy stabilizes and we start to see consumption rise, we believe inflationary pressures will build. In our opinion, there has not been a significant fundamental difference between what we view as low and high quality companies. As a result, we think there were still many individual opportunities in the market at period end, which offer favorable risk/reward profiles in our view.
 
In our opinion, the return to normalcy in the markets that we witnessed late in the period should benefit the Portfolio in two unique ways. First, we believe a more normal market environment should allow asset correlations to normalize and thereby allow the benefits of diversification to once again assert itself in full measure. Secondly, we think calmer markets should emphasize the benefits of security selection that characterizes the investment processes of many of the underlying funds in which we invest.
 
Thank you for investing in Janus Smart Portfolio – Growth.

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(unaudited)

 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Growth (% of Net Assets)
 
         
Janus Adviser Flexible Bond Fund – Class I Shares
    17.3%  
Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed
Value Fund – Class I Shares
    13.8%  
Janus Adviser International Equity Fund – Class I Shares
    12.0%  
Janus Adviser International Growth Fund – Class I Shares
    10.1%  
Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed
Growth Fund – Class I Shares
    9.9%  
Janus Growth and Income Fund
    7.9%  
Janus Research Fund
    7.0%  
Janus Twenty Fund
    6.8%  
Janus High-Yield Fund
    3.5%  
Janus Adviser Large Cap Growth Fund – Class I Shares
    3.0%  
Janus Adviser Contrarian Fund – Class I Shares
    2.7%  
Janus Orion Fund
    2.7%  
Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund(1) – Investor Shares
    2.0%  
Janus Adviser Perkins Small Company Value Fund(2) – Class I Shares
    1.4%  
 
(1) Formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund.
 
(2) Formerly named Janus Adviser Small Company Value Fund.
 
Janus Smart Portfolio - Growth At A Glance
 
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
*Includes cash and cash equivalents of (0.1)%.

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Janus Smart Portfolio - Growth (unaudited)

 
Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                       
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009     Expense Ratios – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
  Net Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses   Operating Expenses
                       
Janus Smart Portfolio – Growth   2.85%   –30.14%   –1.71%     1.08%   1.07%
                       
S&P 500® Index   –8.53%   –35.31%   –8.26%          
                       
Growth Allocation Index   –1.57%   –30.28%   –4.44%          
                       
Lipper Quartile     3rd   1st          
                       
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds     504/677   38/533          
                       
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information          
                       
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
A Portfolio which redeems or exchanges certain underlying funds’ shares held for 90 days or less may be subject to an underlying fund’s 2.00% redemption fee, if any.
 
Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the Portfolio’s total operating expenses (excluding any expenses of an underlying fund, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, and extraordinary expenses including, but not limited to, acquired fund fees and expenses) to a certain limit until at least March 1, 2010. For a period of three years subsequent to the Portfolios’ commencement of operations, Janus Capital may recover from each Portfolio, fees and expenses previously waived or reimbursed if that Portfolio’s expense ratio, including recovered expenses, falls below the respective expense limit. Total returns shown include fee waivers, if any, and without such waivers total returns would have been lower.
 
The Portfolio’s expense ratios shown were determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which a Portfolio invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. Contractual waivers agreed to by Janus Capital, where applicable, are included in the prospectus under “Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses.” All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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(unaudited)

 
An underlying fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with non-diversification, non-investment grade debt securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Portfolio may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings (“IPOs”), derivatives and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
Because Janus Capital is the adviser to the Janus Smart Portfolios and to the underlying funds held within the Portfolios, it is subject to certain potential conflicts of interest when allocating the assets of the Portfolios among underlying Janus funds. Performance of Janus Smart Portfolios depends on that of the underlying funds. They are subject to the volatility of the financial markets in the U.S. and abroad and to the additional risks associated with investments.
 
The proprietary mathematical investment process used by INTECH, the subadviser to certain underlying funds, may not achieve the desired results. Additionally, the rebalancing techniques used by Janus Capital and INTECH may result in a higher portfolio turnover rate and related expenses compared to a “buy and hold” fund strategy. A higher portfolio turnover rate increases the likelihood of higher net taxable gains or losses for shareholders.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the indices. The indices are unmanaged and are not available for direct investment; therefore, their performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
* The Portfolio’s inception date – December 30, 2005
 
Portfolio Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Portfolio and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Portfolio Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08-4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,028.50     $ 1.21      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,023.60     $ 1.20      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 0.24%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses may include the effect of contractual waivers by Janus Capital. The expense ratio does not include acquired fund fees and expenses.

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Janus Smart Portfolio - Growth

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares   Value      
 
Mutual Funds(1) – 100.1%
           
Equity Funds – 79.3%
           
      496,384    
Janus Adviser Contrarian Fund – Class I Shares
  $ 3,990,928      
      1,701,628    
Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed Growth Fund – Class I Shares
    14,685,047      
      3,092,804    
Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed Value Fund – Class I Shares
    20,474,366      
      2,415,463    
Janus Adviser International Equity Fund – Class I Shares
    17,850,270      
      465,327    
Janus Adviser International Growth Fund – Class I Shares
    15,030,063      
      236,526    
Janus Adviser Large Cap Growth Fund – Class I Shares
    4,380,461      
      202,369    
Janus Adviser Perkins Small Company Value Fund(2) – Class I Shares
    2,011,548      
      523,988    
Janus Growth and Income Fund
    11,658,732      
      550,830    
Janus Orion Fund
    3,949,454      
      552,215    
Janus Research Fund
    10,331,944      
      210,611    
Janus Twenty Fund
    10,126,165      
      189,108    
Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund(3) – Investor Shares
    2,974,676      
                  117,463,654      
Fixed-Income Funds – 20.8%
           
      2,073,619    
Janus Adviser Flexible Bond Fund – Class I Shares
    25,671,402      
      701,571    
Janus High-Yield Fund
    5,135,496      
                  30,806,898      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $188,915,395) – 100.1%
    148,270,552      
 
 
Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0.1)%
    (199,423)      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 148,071,129      
 
 
 
(1) The Portfolio invests in mutual funds within the Janus family of funds and they may be deemed to be under common control because they share the same Board of Trustees.
 
(2) Formerly named Janus Adviser Small Company Value Fund.
 
(3) Formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund.

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Smart Portfolio - Moderate (unaudited) Ticker: JSPMX

 
Portfolio Snapshot
This asset allocation fund combines funds backed by Janus’ and Perkins’ fundamental research with those using the mathematical approach of INTECH. The Portfolio seeks income and a secondary emphasis of growth of capital with approximately 40% allocated to bonds and money markets and 60% to stocks.

(DAN SCHERMAN PHOTO)
Dan Scherman
portfolio manager
 

 
Performance Overview
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Moderate returned 5.04% during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. This compares to a return of -8.53% for the S&P 500® Index, the Portfolio’s primary benchmark, during the same period. These results compare to a return of 0.49% by its secondary benchmark, the Moderate Allocation Index. We believe the latter is an important perspective from which to view the portfolio’s results since the Moderate Allocation Index includes stocks and bonds in roughly the same proportion as the portfolio (60% equity and 40% fixed income).
 
Market Review
 
Continuing fallout from the credit crisis and concerns that the recession may be prolonged dictated market performance through most of the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. A market rebound, however, that started in the middle of March and continued into April suggested investors were beginning to speculate that the worst of the economic and financial crisis may be over. The U.S. market’s recovery off 12-year lows only partially eased the losses for the six-month period, as most indices finished more than 8% lower. Sentiment began to improve in March amid some positive news coming out of the financials sector. A significant boost came in late March when the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) announced it would buy up to $1.15 trillion in Treasuries, mortgage-backed securities and agency debt to help credit markets and the beleaguered housing market. The rally continued into April, as some large banks reported better-than-expected earnings, fueling hopes that the rate of decline in the ailing banking industry could be slowing. A proposed easing of accounting rules (that became a reality in April) for banks’ troubled assets, as well as better-than-expected economic reports added fuel to the rally. Although the financials sector was the best performing since the markets began rallying in March, it was the worst for the six-month period followed distantly by industrials. Information technology and telecommunications were the best relative performers.
 
In fixed income, the flight-to-quality trade that has dominated the fixed income markets throughout the credit crisis finally eased in January and credit markets gained momentum through March and April. Overall, fixed income investors experienced strong gains during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. The Fed helped fuel the shift to riskier securities by lowering the federal funds rate in December from 1% to a range of zero to 0.25%, a historic move. The low absolute yields in Treasuries and historically wide relative spreads to Treasuries in the high yield market appeared to prompt a move into corporate bonds in January; this trend resumed in March and April after a brief uptick in spreads in February. For the overall period, high yield bonds were the best performing fixed income segment. In March, the Fed announcement on buying government debt prompted a large one-day drop in the 10-year Treasury note yield. By period end, the 10-year Treasury’s yield rebounded from its lows but still finished the period down almost 1% (prices move inversely to yield). Similar to high yield, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) rallied late in the period to eke out slight gains. MBS, benefiting from the Fed’s buying program, and a tightening in investment grade credit spreads (although less pronounced than in high yield), helped the investment grade aggregate indices to an almost 8% gain during the period.
 
Similar to the fall, correlations among asset groups remained high through most of the period. We believe this is a temporary phenomenon (a typical characteristic of market crises) that appeared well on its way to resolving itself, as diversification benefits became more noteworthy late in the period.
 
Contributors to Performance
 
Janus Adviser Flexible Bond Fund, which was easily the largest holding with an average weighting of 36.13% during the six-month period, was by far the largest contributor to performance with its 9.89% return. The next highest contributor was Janus Adviser International Growth Fund, which returned 13.02% and carried a 7.71% average weighting. Janus Adviser International Equity Fund was the third largest contributor, as it returned 8.55% and had a 7.85% average weighting.
 
Detractors from Performance
 
Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed Value Fund was the largest individual detractor, as it returned -12.53% and had an average weighting of 10.17%. Among other detractors was

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Janus Smart Portfolio - Moderate (unaudited)

Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed Growth Fund, which returned -5.62% and had an average weighting of 8.06%. Janus Overseas Fund was also a minor detractor, as it was only invested in the Portfolio in November and December at an average position size of 0.27% and generated a -6.07% return for those two months.
 
Investment Process
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Moderate 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 Portfolio is also designed to blend three of the core competencies that Janus practices as an organization: mathematically-driven, risk-managed strategies and fundamentally-driven, growth and value-oriented investments. 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. Then, acting in conjunction with an outside consultant, we establish an ideal “model” portfolio based upon the specific risk/return objective of Janus Smart Portfolio – Moderate. Finally, we select the appropriate Janus funds that replicate our desired exposure. The allocations assigned to each selected underlying fund were 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 represents. 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.
 
During the period, oversight by the Janus Asset Allocation Committee was added to the process. We believe this is a positive change in that it provides additional input on the overall allocation, and we think will ultimately serve Smart Portfolio shareholders well.
 
Investment Strategy
 
During the period, changes to target allocations for the various investments included a new allocation of 2% to Janus Adviser Perkins Small Company Value Fund and a 1% increase to 13% for Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed Value Fund. Likewise, Janus Twenty Fund’s target allocation was decreased by 2% to 2% and Janus High-Yield Fund’s allocation dropped by 1% to 3%. In addition to adding value exposure, these changes reflect our confidence in both the INTECH and Perkins investment teams while reducing portfolio risk incrementally. The high-yield allocation was reduced due to heightened volatility in that asset class.
 
Outlook
 
The slowing rate of decline in the U.S. and global economies as well as improvement in the credit markets through period end have given many equity and fixed income market participants a sense that an economic rebound may not be as far in the future as feared. There is a battle between reflationary policy and deflationary pressure; the question is which one will ultimately win. Over the next six to 18 months, we believe deflationary pressure will outweigh the reflationary policies that are in place. We think all of the moves by central banks and governments around the globe will help the global economy recover, but they will take time to take hold and ultimately fuel inflation. Rising unemployment, declining wages and increased uncertainty in the market hinder the near-term economic outlook and will likely keep inflation at bay in our view. Once the economy stabilizes and we start to see consumption rise, we believe inflationary pressures will build. In our opinion, there has not been a significant fundamental difference between what we view as low and high quality companies. As a result, we think there were still many individual opportunities in the market at period end, which offer favorable risk/reward profiles in our view.
 
In our opinion, the return to normalcy in the markets that we witnessed late in the period should benefit the Portfolio in two unique ways. First, we believe a more normal market environment should allow asset correlations to normalize and thereby allow the benefits of diversification to once again assert itself in full measure. Secondly, we think calmer markets should emphasize the benefits of security selection that characterizes the investment processes of many of the underlying funds in which we invest.
 
Thank you for investing in Janus Smart Portfolio – Moderate.

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(unaudited)

 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Moderate (% of Net Assets)
 
         
Janus Adviser Flexible Bond Fund – Class I Shares
    33.1%  
Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed Value Fund – Class I Shares
    10.5%  
Janus Adviser International Growth Fund – Class I Shares
    8.6%  
Janus Adviser International Equity Fund – Class I Shares
    8.6%  
Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed Growth Fund – Class I Shares
    8.0%  
Janus Growth and Income Fund
    7.7%  
Janus Research Fund
    4.9%  
Janus Short-Term Bond Fund
    4.6%  
Janus High-Yield Fund
    3.4%  
Janus Orion Fund
    2.9%  
Janus Adviser Large Cap Growth Fund – Class I Shares
    2.9%  
Janus Twenty Fund
    2.8%  
Janus Adviser Perkins Small Company Value Fund(1) – Class I Shares
    2.1%  
 
(1) Formerly named Janus Adviser Small Company Value Fund.
 
Janus Smart Portfolio - Moderate At A Glance
 
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
*Includes cash and cash equivalents of (0.1)%

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Janus Smart Portfolio - Moderate (unaudited)

 
Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                       
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009     Expense Ratios – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
  Net Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses   Operating Expenses
                       
Janus Smart Portfolio – Moderate   5.04%   –20.78%   0.35%     1.04%   1.01%
                       
S&P 500® Index   –8.53%   –35.31%   –8.26%          
                       
Moderate Allocation Index   0.49%   –22.30%   –2.08%          
                       
Lipper Quartile     2nd   1st          
                       
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Moderate Funds     167/524   19/380          
                       
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information          
                       
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
A Portfolio which redeems or exchanges certain underlying funds’ shares held for 90 days or less may be subject to an underlying fund’s 2.00% redemption fee, if any.
 
Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the Portfolio’s total operating expenses (excluding any expenses of an underlying fund, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, and extraordinary expenses including, but not limited to, acquired fund fees and expenses) to a certain limit until at least March 1, 2010. For a period of three years subsequent to the Portfolios’ commencement of operations, Janus Capital may recover from each Portfolio, fees and expenses previously waived or reimbursed if that Portfolio’s expense ratio, including recovered expenses, falls below the respective expense limit. Total returns shown include fee waivers, if any, and without such waivers total returns would have been lower.
 
The Portfolio’s expense ratios shown were determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Portfolio invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. Contractual waivers agreed to by Janus Capital, where applicable, are included in the prospectus under “Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses.” All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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(unaudited)

 
An underlying fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with non-diversification, non-investment grade debt securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Portfolio may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings (“IPOs”), derivatives and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
Because Janus Capital is the adviser to the Janus Smart Portfolios and to the underlying funds held within the Portfolios, it is subject to certain potential conflicts of interest when allocating the assets of the Portfolios among underlying Janus funds. Performance of Janus Smart Portfolios depends on that of the underlying funds. They are subject to the volatility of the financial markets in the U.S. and abroad and to the additional risks associated with investments.
 
The proprietary mathematical investment process used by INTECH, the subadviser to certain underlying funds, may not achieve the desired results. Additionally, the rebalancing techniques used by Janus Capital and INTECH may result in a higher portfolio turnover rate and related expenses compared to a “buy and hold” fund strategy. A higher portfolio turnover rate increases the likelihood of higher net taxable gains or losses for shareholders.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the indices. The indices are unmanaged and are not available for direct investment; therefore, their performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
* The Portfolio’s inception date – December 30, 2005
 
Portfolio Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Portfolio and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Portfolio Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08-4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,050.40     $ 1.02      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,023.80     $ 1.00      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 0.20%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses may include the effect of contractual waivers by Janus Capital. The expense ratio does not include acquired fund fees and expenses.

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Janus Smart Portfolio - Moderate

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares   Value      
 
Mutual Funds(1) – 100.1%
           
Equity Funds – 59.0%
           
      1,093,968    
Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed Growth Fund – Class I Shares
  $ 9,440,943      
      1,864,824    
Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed Value Fund – Class I Shares
    12,345,133      
      1,367,216    
Janus Adviser International Equity Fund – Class I Shares
    10,103,727      
      315,757    
Janus Adviser International Growth Fund – Class I Shares
    10,198,966      
      183,947    
Janus Adviser Large Cap Growth Fund – Class I Shares
    3,406,703      
      253,774    
Janus Adviser Perkins Small Company Value Fund(2) – Class I Shares
    2,522,515      
      408,739    
Janus Growth and Income Fund
    9,094,435      
      475,434    
Janus Orion Fund
    3,408,865      
      308,700    
Janus Research Fund
    5,775,780      
      68,212    
Janus Twenty Fund
    3,279,616      
                  69,576,683      
Fixed – Income Funds – 41.1%
           
      3,156,740    
Janus Adviser Flexible Bond Fund – Class I Shares
    39,080,436      
      542,550    
Janus High-Yield Fund
    3,971,467      
      1,830,281    
Janus Short-Term Bond Fund
    5,417,631      
                  48,469,534      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $138,001,034) – 100.1%
    118,046,217      
 
 
Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0.1)%
    (118,020)      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 117,928,197      
 
 
 
(1) The Portfolio invests in mutual funds within the Janus family of funds and they may be deemed to be under common control because they share the same Board of Trustees.
 
(2) Formerly named Janus Adviser Small Company Value Fund.

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Janus Smart Portfolio - Conservative (unaudited) Ticker: JSPCX

 
Portfolio Snapshot
This asset allocation fund combines funds backed by Janus’ fundamental research with those using the mathematical approach of INTECH. The Portfolio seeks income and a secondary emphasis of growth of capital with approximately 60% allocated to bonds and money markets and 40% to stocks.

(DAN SCHERMAN PHOTO)
Dan Scherman
portfolio manager
 

 
Performance Overview
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Conservative returned 5.69% during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. This compares to a return of -8.53% for the S&P 500® Index, the Portfolio’s primary benchmark, during the same period. These results compare to a 2.70% return by its secondary benchmark, the Conservative Allocation Index. We believe the latter is an important perspective from which to view the portfolio’s results since the Conservative Allocation Index includes stocks and bonds in roughly the same proportion as the portfolio (40% equity and 60% fixed income).
 
Market Review
 
Continuing fallout from the credit crisis and concerns that the recession may be prolonged dictated market performance through most of the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. A market rebound, however, that started in the middle of March and continued into April suggested investors were beginning to speculate that the worst of the economic and financial crisis may be over. The U.S. market’s recovery off 12-year lows only partially eased the losses for the six-month period, as most indices finished more than 8% lower. Sentiment began to improve in March amid some positive news coming out of the financials sector. A significant boost came in late March when the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) announced it would buy up to $1.15 trillion in Treasuries, mortgage-backed securities and agency debt to help credit markets and the beleaguered housing market. The rally continued into April, as some large banks reported better-than-expected earnings, fueling hopes that the rate of decline in the ailing banking industry could be slowing. A proposed easing of accounting rules (that became a reality in April) for banks’ troubled assets, as well as better-than-expected economic reports added fuel to the rally. Although the financials sector was the best performing since the markets began rallying in March, it was the worst for the six-month period followed distantly by industrials. Information technology and telecommunications were the best relative performers.
 
In fixed income, the flight-to-quality trade that has dominated the fixed income markets throughout the credit crisis finally eased in January and credit markets gained momentum through March and April. Overall, fixed income investors experienced strong gains during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. The Fed helped fuel the shift to riskier securities by lowering the federal funds rate in December from 1% to a range of zero to 0.25%, a historic move. The low absolute yields in Treasuries and historically wide relative spreads to Treasuries in the high yield market appeared to prompt a move into corporate bonds in January; this trend resumed in March and April after a brief uptick in spreads in February. For the overall period, high yield bonds were the best performing fixed income segment. In March, the Fed announcement on buying government debt prompted a large one-day drop in the 10-year Treasury note yield. By period end, the 10-year Treasury’s yield rebounded from its lows but still finished the period down almost 1% (prices move inversely to yield). Similar to high yield, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) rallied late in the period to eke out slight gains. MBS, benefiting from the Fed’s buying program, and a tightening in investment grade credit spreads (although less pronounced than in high yield), helped the investment grade aggregate indices to an almost 8% gain during the period.
 
Similar to the fall, correlations among asset groups remained high through most of the period. We believe this is a temporary phenomenon (a typical characteristic of market crises) that appeared on its way to resolving itself, as diversification benefits became more noteworthy late in the period.
 
Contributors to Performance
 
Given its relatively conservative mix of stocks and bonds, Janus Smart Portfolio – Conservative outperformed its more aggressive siblings in Janus Smart Portfolio suite. Janus Adviser Flexible Bond Fund, which was easily the largest holding with an average weighting of 53.3% during the six-month period, was by far the largest contributor to performance with its 9.89% return. The next highest contributor was Janus Adviser International Equity Fund, which returned 8.55% and carried a 4.8% average weighting. Janus High-Yield Fund was the third largest contributor, as it returned 12.44% and had a 4.75% average weighting.

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Janus Smart Portfolio - Conservative (unaudited)

 
Detractors from Performance
 
Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed Value Fund was the largest individual detractor, as it returned -12.53% and had an average weighting of 7.6% in the Portfolio. Among other detractors was Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed Growth Fund, which returned -5.62% and had an average weighting of 5.93%. Janus Overseas Fund was also a minor detractor, as it was only invested in the Portfolio in November and December at an average position size of 0.30% and generated a -6.07% return for those two months.
 
Investment Process
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – 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 Portfolio is also designed to blend the three core competencies that Janus practices as an organization: mathematically-driven, risk-managed strategies and fundamentally-driven, growth and value-oriented investments. 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. Then, acting in conjunction with an outside consultant, we establish an ideal “model” portfolio based upon the specific risk/return objective of Janus Smart Portfolio – Conservative. Finally, we select the appropriate Janus funds that replicate our desired exposure. The allocations assigned to each selected underlying fund were 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 represents. 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.
 
During the period, oversight by the Janus Asset Allocation Committee was added to the process. We believe this is a positive change in that it provides additional input on the overall allocation, and we think will ultimately serve Smart Portfolio shareholders well.
 
Fund Positioning
 
During the period, we changed target allocations for four investments. Janus Adviser Flexible Bond Fund saw its target allocation increased by 2% to 49%, while Janus High – Yield Fund’s allocation declined by 2% to 5% due to our concerns of heightened volatility in that asset class. In addition, Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed Value Fund’s allocation increased by 1%, while Janus Adviser International Growth Fund’s target allocation declined by 1%.
 
Outlook
 
The slowing rate of decline in the U.S. and global economies as well as improvement in the credit markets through period end have given many equity and fixed income market participants a sense that an economic rebound may not be as far in the future as feared. There is a battle between reflationary policy and deflationary pressure; the question is which one will ultimately win. Over the next six to 18 months, we believe deflationary pressure will outweigh the reflationary policies that are in place. We think all of the moves by central banks and governments around the globe will help the global economy recover, but they will take time to take hold and ultimately fuel inflation. Rising unemployment, declining wages and increased uncertainty in the market hinder the near-term economic outlook and will likely keep inflation at bay in our view. Once the economy stabilizes and we start to see consumption rise, we believe inflationary pressures will build. In our opinion, there has not been a significant fundamental difference between what we view as low and high quality companies. As a result, we think there were still many individual opportunities in the market at period end, which offer favorable risk/reward profiles in our view.
 
In our opinion, the return to normalcy in the markets that we witnessed late in the period should benefit the Portfolio in two unique ways. First, we believe a more normal market environment should allow asset correlations to normalize and thereby allow the benefits of diversification to once again assert itself in full measure. Secondly, we think calmer markets should emphasize the benefits of security selection that characterizes the investment processes of many of the underlying funds in which we invest.
 
Thank you for investing in Janus Smart Portfolio – Conservative.

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(unaudited)

 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Conservative (% of Net Assets)
 
         
Janus Adviser Flexible Bond Fund – Class I Shares
    50.9%  
Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed Value Fund –
Class I Shares
    8.0%  
Janus Short-Term Bond Fund
    6.5%  
Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed Growth Fund –
Class I Shares
    6.0%  
Janus Growth and Income Fund
    5.5%  
Janus Adviser International Equity Fund – Class I Shares
    5.5%  
Janus High-Yield Fund
    5.1%  
Janus Adviser Contrarian Fund – Class I Shares
    3.6%  
Janus Adviser International Growth Fund – Class I Shares
    3.2%  
Janus Research Fund
    2.9%  
Janus Orion Fund
    2.9%  
 
Janus Smart Portfolio - Conservative At A Glance
 
 
Asset Allocation – (% of Net Assets)
As of April 30, 2009
 
(GRAPH)
 
*Includes cash and cash equivalents of (0.1)%

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Janus Smart Portfolio - Conservative (unaudited)

 
Performance
 
(PERFORMANCE CHART)
 
                       
Average Annual Total Return – for the periods ended April 30, 2009     Expense Ratios – for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
    Fiscal
  One
  Since
    Total Annual Fund
  Net Annual Fund
    Year-to-Date   Year   Inception*     Operating Expenses   Operating Expenses
                       
Janus Smart Portfolio – Conservative   5.69%   –12.81%   1.92%     1.04%   0.96%
                       
S&P 500® Index   –8.53%   –35.31%   –8.26%          
                       
Conservative Allocation Index   2.70%   –13.98%   0.27%          
                       
Lipper Quartile     2nd   1st          
                       
Lipper Ranking – based on total return for Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Conservative Funds     133/428   13/317          
                       
Visit janus.com to view current performance and characteristic information          
                       
 
Data presented represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Call 800.525.3713 or visit janus.com for performance current to the most recent month-end.
 
A Portfolio which redeems or exchanges certain underlying funds’ shares held for 90 days or less may be subject to an underlying fund’s 2.00% redemption fee, if any.
 
Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the Portfolio’s total operating expenses (excluding any expenses of an underlying fund, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, and extraordinary expenses including, but not limited to, acquired fund fees and expenses) to a certain limit until at least March 1, 2010. For a period of three years subsequent to the Portfolios’ commencement of operations, Janus Capital may recover from each Portfolio, fees and expenses previously waived or reimbursed if that Portfolio’s expense ratio, including recovered expenses, falls below the respective expense limit. Total returns shown include fee waivers, if any, and without such waivers total returns would have been lower.
 
The Portfolio’s expense ratios shown were determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. The expense information shown may include “acquired fund” fees and expenses. (“Acquired Fund” means any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Portfolio invests or has invested during the period.) Further information is available in the prospectus. Contractual waivers agreed to by Janus Capital, where applicable, are included in the prospectus under “Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses.” All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
See important disclosures on the next page.

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(unaudited)

 
An underlying fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with non-diversification, non-investment grade debt securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest with the Janus “fund of funds” portfolios. Additional risks to the Portfolio may include those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings (“IPOs”), derivatives and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Please see a Janus prospectus or janus.com for more information about risks, portfolio holdings and other details.
 
Because Janus Capital is the adviser to the Janus Smart Portfolios and to the underlying funds held within the Portfolios, it is subject to certain potential conflicts of interest when allocating the assets of the Portfolios among underlying Janus funds. Performance of Janus Smart Portfolios depends on that of the underlying funds. They are subject to the volatility of the financial markets in the U.S. and abroad and to the additional risks associated with investments.
 
The proprietary mathematical investment process used by INTECH, the subadviser to certain underlying funds, may not achieve the desired results. Additionally, the rebalancing techniques used by Janus Capital and INTECH may result in a higher portfolio turnover rate and related expenses compared to a “buy and hold” fund strategy. A higher portfolio turnover rate increases the likelihood of higher net taxable gains or losses for shareholders.
 
Returns include reinvestment of dividends from net investment income and distributions from capital gains. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
 
Lipper, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reuters, provides independent insight on global collective investments including mutual funds, retirement funds, hedge funds, fund fees and expenses to the asset management and media communities. Lipper ranks the performance of mutual funds within a classification of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical with capital gains and dividends reinvested.
 
There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments for index definitions.
 
The Portfolio’s holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the indices. The indices are unmanaged and are not available for direct investment; therefore, their performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.
 
See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
 
* The Portfolio’s inception date – December 30, 2005
 
Portfolio Expenses
The example below shows you the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Portfolio and allows you to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. Please refer to the section Useful Information About Your Portfolio Report for a detailed explanation of the information presented in this chart.
 
                             
    Beginning Account Value
  Ending Account Value
  Expenses Paid During Period
   
Expense Example   (11/1/08)   (4/30/09)   (11/1/08- 4/30/09)    
 
 
Actual   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,056.90     $ 0.87      
 
 
Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)
  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,023.95     $ 0.85      
 
 
 
Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of 0.17%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses may include the effect of contractual waivers by Janus Capital. The expense ratio does not include acquired fund fees and expenses.

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Janus Smart Portfolio - Conservative

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
As of April 30, 2009
 
                         
Shares   Value      
 
Mutual Funds(1) – 100.1%
           
Equity Funds – 37.6%
           
      387,429    
Janus Adviser Contrarian Fund – Class I Shares
  $ 3,114,929      
      612,185    
Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed Growth Fund – Class I Shares
    5,283,159      
      1,062,374    
Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed Value Fund – Class I Shares
    7,032,918      
      648,713    
Janus Adviser International Equity Fund – Class I Shares
    4,793,992      
      85,571    
Janus Adviser International Growth Fund – Class I Shares
    2,763,951      
      218,740    
Janus Growth and Income Fund
    4,866,964      
      354,650    
Janus Orion Fund
    2,542,841      
      137,613    
Janus Research Fund
    2,574,747      
                  32,973,501      
Fixed-Income Funds – 62.5%
           
      3,603,025    
Janus Adviser Flexible Bond Fund – Class I Shares
    44,605,446      
      604,186    
Janus High-Yield Fund
    4,422,639      
      1,938,503    
Janus Short-Term Bond Fund
    5,737,968      
                  54,766,053      
 
 
Total Investments (total cost $95,150,275) – 100.1%
    87,739,554      
 
 
Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0.1)%
    (86,721)      
 
 
Net Assets – 100%
  $ 87,652,833      
 
 
 
(1) This Portfolio invests in mutual funds within the Janus family of funds and they may be deemed to be under common control because they share the same Board of Trustees.

 
 
See Notes to Schedules of Investments and Financial Statements.

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

                             
    Janus Smart
  Janus Smart
  Janus Smart
   
As of April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Portfolio -
  Portfolio -
  Portfolio -
   
(all numbers in thousands except net asset value per share)   Growth   Moderate   Conservative    
 
 
Assets:
                           
Investments at cost
  $ 188,915     $ 138,001     $ 95,150      
Investments at value
  $ 148,271     $ 118,046     $ 87,740      
Receivables:
                           
Portfolio shares sold
    84       272       75      
Dividends
    152       199       224      
Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation
    3       3       2      
Other assets
    13       1       1      
Total Assets
    148,523       118,521       88,042      
Liabilities:
                           
Payables:
                           
Investments purchased
    153       442       183      
Portfolio shares repurchased
    72       19       114      
Advisory fees
    108       71       51      
Transfer agent fees and expenses
    90       51       31      
Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses
    5       4       5      
Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees
    3       3       2      
Accrued expenses
    21       3       3      
Total Liabilities
    452       593       389      
Net Assets
  $ 148,071     $ 117,928     $ 87,653      
Net Assets Consist of:
                           
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)*
  $ 200,513     $ 145,061     $ 100,279      
Undistributed net investment income/(loss)*
    516       717       821      
Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions*
    (12,312)       (7,894)       (6,035)      
Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation
    (40,646)       (19,956)       (7,412)      
Total Net Assets
  $ 148,071     $ 117,928     $ 87,653      
Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)
    17,142       12,812       9,025      
Net Asset Value Per Share
  $ 8.64     $ 9.20     $ 9.71      
 
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Operations

                             
    Janus Smart
  Janus Smart
  Janus Smart
   
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Portfolio -
  Portfolio -
  Portfolio -
   
(all numbers in thousands)   Growth   Moderate   Conservative    
 
 
Investment Income:
                           
Dividends from affiliates
  $ 2,691     $ 2,205     $ 1,709      
Total Investment Income
    2,691       2,205       1,709      
Expenses:
                           
Advisory fees
    34       26       20      
Transfer agent fees and expenses
    202       128       85      
Postage and mailing expenses
    23       10       1      
Audit fees
    6       6       6      
Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses
    6       6       6      
Printing expenses
    16       15       17      
Other expenses
    7       8       5      
Total Expenses
    294       199       140      
Expense and Fee Offset
                     
Net Expenses
    294       199       140      
Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement
    (135)       (94)       (72)      
Net Expenses after Expense Reimbursement
    159       105       68      
Net Investment Income/(Loss)
    2,532       2,100       1,641      
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:
                           
Net realized gain/(loss) from investment transactions
    (6,660)       (3,848)       (2,965)      
Capital gain distributions from Underlying Funds
    1,657       1,011       366      
Change in unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation
    6,030       5,995       5,511      
Net Gain/(Loss) on Investments
    1,027       3,158       2,912      
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
  $ 3,559     $ 5,258     $ 4,553      

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

                                                     
    Janus Smart
  Janus Smart
  Janus Smart
   
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Portfolio -
  Portfolio -
  Portfolio -
   
and for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
  Growth   Moderate   Conservative    
(all numbers in thousands)   2009   2008   2009   2008   2009   2008    
 
 
Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
  $ 2,532     $ 3,566     $ 2,100     $ 3,491     $ 1,641     $ 2,795      
Net realized gain/(loss) from investment transactions
    (6,660)       (10,967)       (3,848)       (7,402)       (2,965)       (4,379)      
Capital gain distributions from Underlying Funds
    1,657       3,848       1,011       2,444       366       994      
Change in unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation
    6,030       (72,123)       5,995       (39,208)       5,511       (17,170)      
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
    3,559       (75,676)       5,258       (40,675)       4,553       (17,760)      
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:
                                                   
Net investment income*
    (3,455)       (3,164)       (3,453)       (2,927)       (2,872)       (1,824)      
Net realized gain/(loss) from investment transactions*
          (5,239)             (2,811)             (926)      
Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions
    (3,455)       (8,403)       (3,453)       (5,738)       (2,872)       (2,750)      
Capital Share Transactions:
                                                   
Shares sold
    19,599       98,569       19,544       78,191       17,619       81,751      
Reinvested dividends and distributions
    3,405       8,341       3,428       5,704       2,848       2,739      
Shares repurchased
    (18,462)       (55,867)       (17,605)       (49,733)       (17,714)       (49,465)      
Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions
    4,542       51,043       5,367       34,162       2,753       35,025      
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets
    4,646       (33,036)       7,172       (12,251)       4,434       14,515      
Net Assets:
                                                   
Beginning of period
    143,425       176,461       110,756       123,007       83,219       68,704      
End of period
  $ 148,071     $ 143,425     $ 117,928     $ 110,756     $ 87,653     $ 83,219      
                                                     
Undistributed net investment income/(loss)*
  $ 516     $ 1,439     $ 717     $ 2,070     $ 821     $ 2,052      
 
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights

                                                     
For a share outstanding during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
          Janus Smart Portfolio – Growth    
and through each fiscal year or period ended October 31           2009   2008   2007   2006(1)    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
                    $8.62       $13.95       $11.34       $10.00      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
                    .15       .24       .16       .05      
Net gains/(losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
                    .08       (4.93)       2.62       1.29      
Total from Investment Operations
                    .23       (4.69)       2.78       1.34      
Less Distributions:
                                                   
Dividends (from net investment income)*
                    (.21)       (.24)       (.13)            
Distributions (from capital gains)*
                          (.40)       (.04)            
Total Distributions
                    (.21)       (.64)       (.17)            
Net Asset Value, End of Period
                    $8.64       $8.62       $13.95       $11.34      
Total Return **
                    2.85%       (35.15)%       24.81%       13.40%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
                    $148,071       $143,425       $176,461       $66,794      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
                    $135,039       $183,091       $124,708       $34,131      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)
                    0.24%(3)       0.25%(3)       0.25%(3)       0.25%(3)      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)
                    0.24%       0.24%       0.24%       0.24%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
                    3.78%       1.95%       1.32%       0.98%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
                    25%       55%       19%       28%      
 
                                                     
For a share outstanding during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
          Janus Smart Portfolio – Moderate    
and through each fiscal year or period ended October 31           2009   2008   2007   2006(1)    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
                    $9.05       $12.95       $11.04       $10.00      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net investment income/(loss)
                    .17       .31       .23       .09      
Net gains/(losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
                    .27       (3.64)       1.86       .95      
Total from Investment Operations
                    .44       (3.33)       2.09       1.04      
Less Distributions:
                                                   
Dividends (from net investment income)*
                    (.29)       (.29)       (.16)            
Distributions (from capital gains)*
                          (.28)       (.02)            
Total Distributions
                    (.29)       (.57)       (.18)            
Net Asset Value, End of Period
                    $9.20       $9.05       $12.95       $11.04      
Total Return **
                    5.04%       (26.77)%       19.16%       10.40%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
                    $117,928       $110,756       $123,007       $51,266      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
                    $106,634       $132,650       $87,462       $25,078      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)
                    0.20%(4)       0.21%(4)       0.21%(4)       0.21%(4)      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)
                    0.20%       0.20%       0.20%       0.20%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
                    3.97%       2.63%       2.24%       1.97%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
                    28%       71%       15%       16%      
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.
** 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 30, 2005 (inception date) through October 31, 2006.
(2) See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
(3) The ratio was 0.44% in 2009, 0.26% in 2008, 0.28% in 2007 and 0.39% in 2006 before waiver of certain fees incurred by the Portfolio.
(4) The ratio was 0.38% in 2009, 0.24% in 2008, 0.27% in 2007 and 0.42% in 2006 before waiver of certain fees incurred by the Portfolio.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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For a share outstanding during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
          Janus Smart Portfolio – Conservative    
and through each fiscal year or period ended October 31           2009   2008   2007   2006(1)    
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
                    $9.52       $12.09       $10.82       $10.00      
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                 
Net investment income/(loss)
                    .19       .33       .26       .13      
Net gains/(losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)
                    .33       (2.46)       1.23       .69      
Total from Investment Operations
                    .52       (2.13)       1.49       .82      
Less Distributions:
                                                 
Dividends (from net investment income)*
                    (.33)       (.29)       (.20)            
Distributions (from capital gains)*
                          (.15)       (.02)            
Total Distributions
                    (.33)       (.44)       (.22)            
Net Asset Value, End of Period
                    $9.71       $9.52       $12.09       $10.82      
Total Return **
                    5.69%       (18.26)%       13.98%       8.20%      
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
                    $87,653       $83,219       $68,704       $19,489      
Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)
                    $81,886       $88,345       $41,512       $9,992      
Ratio of Gross Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)
                    0.17%(3)       0.17%(3)       0.18%(3)       0.18%(3)      
Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets***(2)
                    0.17%       0.17%       0.17%       0.17%      
Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets***
                    4.04%       3.16%       3.04%       2.78%      
Portfolio Turnover Rate***
                    29%       90%       16%       20%      
 
 
* See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.
** 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 30, 2005 (inception date) through October 31, 2006.
(2) See “Explanations of Charts, Tables and Financial Statements.”
(3) The ratio was 0.34% in 2009, 0.25% in 2008, 0.36% in 2007 and 0.69% in 2006 before waiver of certain fees incurred by the Portfolio.

 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Notes to Schedules of Investments (unaudited)

Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index Is an unmanaged market value weighted index for U.S. dollar-denominated investment-grade fixed-rate debt issues, including government, corporate, mortgage-backed, and asset-backed securities with maturities of at least one year.
 
Conservative Allocation Index An internally calculated, hypothetical combination of unmanaged indices that combines the total returns from the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (60%), the Dow Jones Wilshire 5000 Index (28%) and the MSCI EAFE® Index (12%).
 
Dow Jones Wilshire 5000 Index An index that measures the performance of all U.S. headquartered equity securities with readily available price data. Over 5,000 capitalization-weighted security returns are used and the Dow Jones Wilshire 5000 Index is considered one of the premier measures of the entire U.S. stock market.
 
Growth Allocation Index An internally calculated, hypothetical combination of unmanaged indices that combines the total returns from the Dow Jones Wilshire 5000 Index (50%), the MSCI EAFE® Index (25%), the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (20%) and the MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM (5%).
 
Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Conservative Funds The Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Conservative Funds Average represents the average annual returns for all Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Conservative Funds for the respective time periods.
 
Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds The Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds Average represents the average annual returns for all Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds for the respective time periods.
 
Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Moderate Funds Funds that, by portfolio practice, maintain a mix of between 40%-60% equity securities, with the remainder invested in bonds, cash, and cash equivalents.
 
Moderate Allocation Index An internally calculated, hypothetical combination of unmanaged indices that combines the total returns from the Dow Jones Wilshire 5000 Index (40%), the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (40%), the MSCI EAFE® Index (18%) and the MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM(2%).
 
Morgan Stanley Capital International EAFE® Index Is 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.
 
Morgan Stanley Capital International Emerging Markets IndexSM Is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets.
 
S&P 500® Index The Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) 500® Index is a commonly recognized, market-capitalization weighted index of 500 widely held equity securities, designed to measure broad U.S. Equity performance.
 
The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Portfolios’ investments in securities and other financial instruments as of April 30, 2009. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
 
Valuation Inputs Summary (as of April 30, 2009)
 
                       
        Level 2 – Other Significant
  Level 3 – Significant
   
    Level 1 – Quoted Prices   Observable Inputs   Unobservable Inputs    
 
Investments in Securities:
                     
Janus Smart Portfolio – Growth
  $   $ 148,270,552   $    
Janus Smart Portfolio – Moderate
        118,046,217        
Janus Smart Portfolio – Conservative
        87,739,554        
 
 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 
The following section describes the organization and significant accounting policies and provides more detailed information about the schedules and tables that appear throughout this report. In addition, the Notes to Financial Statements explain the methods used in preparing and presenting this report.
 
1.  Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Growth, Janus Smart Portfolio – Moderate and Janus Smart Portfolio – Conservative (collectively the “Portfolios” and individually a “Portfolio”) are series Portfolios. The Portfolios each operate as a “fund of funds,” meaning substantially all of the Portfolios’ assets will be invested in other Janus mutual funds (the “underlying funds”). Each Portfolio invests in a variety of underlying funds to pursue a target allocation of stocks and bonds, and may also invest in money market instruments or cash/cash equivalents. The Portfolios are 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. The Trust offers twenty-eight funds. Each Portfolio in this report is classified as diversified as defined in the 1940 Act. The Portfolios are no-load investments.
 
Underlying Funds
Each Portfolio invests in a variety of underlying funds to pursue a target allocation of stocks and bonds, and may also invest in money market instruments or cash/cash equivalents. Each Portfolio has a target allocation, which is how each Portfolio’s investments generally will be allocated among the major asset classes over the long term, as well as normal ranges within which each Portfolio’s asset class allocations generally will vary over short-term periods. The normal asset allocation ranges are as follows: (1) 75%-85% stocks and 15%-25% bonds and money market instruments for Janus Smart Portfolio – Growth; (2) 55%-65% stocks and 35%-45% bonds and money market instruments for Janus Smart Portfolio – Moderate; and (3) 35%-45% stocks and 55%-65% bonds and money market instruments for Janus Smart Portfolio – Conservative. A brief description of each of the underlying funds that the Portfolios may invest in are as follows.
 
POTENTIAL UNDERLYING FUNDS INVESTING PRIMARILY IN EQUITY SECURITIES
JANUS ADVISER BALANCED FUND – CLASS I and JANUS BALANCED FUND seek long-term capital growth, consistent with preservation of capital and balanced by current income. Each fund pursues its investment objective by normally investing 50-60% of its assets in equity securities selected primarily for their growth potential and 40-50% of its assets in securities selected primarily for their income potential. Each fund normally invests at least 25% of its assets in fixed-income senior securities.
 
JANUS ADVISER CONTRARIAN FUND – CLASS I and JANUS CONTRARIAN FUND seek long-term growth of capital. Each fund pursues its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities with the potential for long-term growth of capital. The portfolio manager emphasizes investments in companies with an attractive price/free cash flow, which is the relationship between the price of a stock and the company’s available cash from operations minus capital expenditures. The portfolio manager will typically seek attractively valued companies that are improving their free cash flow and returns on invested capital. Such companies may also include special situations companies that are experiencing management changes and/or are currently out of favor.
 
JANUS ADVISER FORTY FUND – CLASS I seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund pursues its investment objective by normally investing primarily in a core group of 20-40 common stocks selected for their growth potential. The fund may invest in companies of any size, from larger, well-established companies to smaller, emerging growth companies.
 
JANUS ADVISER GLOBAL REAL ESTATE FUND – CLASS I seeks total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, 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, preferred stocks and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and similar REIT-like entities. As a fundamental policy, the fund will concentrate 25% or more of its net assets in securities of issuers in real estate or real estate-related industries. The fund’s investment in companies engaged in businesses outside the real estate industry which possess significant real estate holdings will be deemed to be in the real estate industry for purposes of the fund’s investment objective and its policy on industry concentration. The fund expects under normal market conditions to maintain investments in issuers from several different developed countries, including the United States. Under unusual circumstances, the fund may invest all of its assets in a single country. The fund may invest in emerging markets, but will normally limit such investments to 15% of its net assets, measured at the time of purchase. Within the parameters of its specific investment policies, the fund may invest in foreign equity and debt securities.
 
JANUS ADVISER GLOBAL RESEARCH FUND – CLASS I and JANUS GLOBAL RESEARCH FUND seek long-term growth of capital. Each fund pursues its investment objective by

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investing primarily in common stocks selected for their growth potential. Each fund may invest in companies of any size and located anywhere in the world, from larger, well-established companies to smaller, emerging growth companies. Each fund normally invests at least 40% of its net assets in securities of issuers from different countries located throughout the world, excluding the United States. Each fund may have significant exposure to emerging markets.
 
JANUS ADVISER GROWTH AND INCOME FUND – CLASS I and JANUS GROWTH AND INCOME FUND seek long-term capital growth and current income. Each fund pursues its investment objective by normally emphasizing investments in common stocks. Each fund will normally invest up to 75% of its assets in equity securities selected primarily for their growth potential and at least 25% of its assets in securities the portfolio manager believes have income potential. Eligible equity securities in which each fund may invest include: (i) domestic and foreign common stocks; (ii) preferred stocks; (iii) securities convertible into common stocks or preferred stocks, such as convertible preferred stocks, bonds, and debentures; and (iv) other securities with equity characteristics (including the use of derivatives). Equity securities may make up part or all of the income component if they currently pay dividends or the portfolio manager believes they have potential for increasing or commencing dividend payments.
 
JANUS ADVISER INTECH RISK-MANAGED CORE FUND – CLASS I and INTECH RISK-MANAGED CORE FUND (formerly named INTECH RISK-MANAGED STOCK FUND) seek long-term growth of capital. Each fund invests primarily in common stocks from the universe of the fund’s benchmark index, which is the S&P 500® Index. Stocks are selected for their potential contribution to the long-term growth of capital, utilizing INTECH’s mathematical investment process.
 
JANUS ADVISER INTECH RISK-MANAGED GROWTH FUND – CLASS I seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in common stocks from the universe of the fund’s benchmark index, which is the Russell 1000® Growth Index. Stocks are selected for their potential contribution to the long-term growth of capital, utilizing INTECH’s mathematical investment process.
 
JANUS ADVISER INTECH RISK-MANAGED INTERNATIONAL FUND – CLASS I seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in common stocks from the universe of the fund’s benchmark index, which is the Morgan Stanley Capital International (“MSCI”) EAFE® (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index. Stocks are selected for their potential contribution to the long-term growth of capital, utilizing INTECH’s mathematical investment process.
 
JANUS ADVISER INTECH RISK-MANAGED VALUE FUND – CLASS I seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests primarily in common stocks from the universe of the fund’s benchmark index, which is the Russell 1000® Value Index. Stocks are selected for their potential contribution to the long-term growth of capital, utilizing INTECH’s mathematical investment process.
 
JANUS ADVISER INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND – CLASS I seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. The fund normally invests in a core group of 50-70 equity securities of issuers from different countries located throughout the world, excluding the United States. The fund may, under unusual circumstances, invest all of its assets in a single country. The fund may invest in emerging markets, but will normally limit such investments to 15% of its net assets, measured at the time of purchase. Within the parameters of its specific investment policies, the fund may invest in foreign equity and debt securities.
 
JANUS ADVISER INTERNATIONAL FORTY FUND – CLASS I seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund pursues its investment objective by normally investing primarily in a core group of 30-50 foreign equity securities selected for their growth potential. The fund normally invests in issuers from several different countries located throughout the world, excluding the United States. Although the fund intends to invest substantially all of its assets in issuers located outside the United States, it may at times invest in U.S. issuers, and it may, under unusual circumstances, invest all of its assets in a single country. The fund may have significant exposure to emerging markets. The fund may invest in companies of any size, from larger, well-established companies to smaller, emerging growth companies.
 
JANUS ADVISER INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND – CLASS I and JANUS OVERSEAS FUND seek long-term growth of capital. Each fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in securities of issuers from countries outside of the United States. Each fund normally invests in securities of issuers from several different countries, excluding the United States. Although each fund intends to invest substantially all of its assets in issuers located outside the United States, it may at times invest in U.S. issuers, and it may, under unusual circumstances, invest all of its assets in a single country. Each fund may have significant exposure to emerging markets.
 
JANUS ADVISER LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND – CLASS I seeks long-term growth of capital in a manner consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks of large-sized companies. Large-sized companies are those whose market capitalization falls within the range of companies in the Russell 1000® Index at the time of purchase.
 
JANUS ADVISER LONG/SHORT FUND – CLASS I seeks strong absolute risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle. Under

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normal circumstances, the fund generally pursues its investment objective by taking both long and short positions in domestic and foreign equity securities, including those in emerging markets. The fund’s portfolio managers believe that a combination of long and short positions may provide positive returns regardless of market conditions through a complete market cycle, and may offer reduced risk. In choosing both long and short positions, the portfolio managers utilize fundamental research. In other words, the fund’s portfolio managers look at companies one at a time to determine if a company is an attractive investment opportunity and if it is consistent with the fund’s investment policies.
 
JANUS ADVISER MID CAP GROWTH FUND – CLASS I seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of mid-sized companies whose market capitalization falls, at the time of purchase, in the 12-month average of the capitalization range of the Russell Midcap® Growth Index. Market capitalization is a commonly used measure of the size and value of a company.
 
JANUS ADVISER ORION FUND – CLASS I and JANUS ORION FUND seek long-term growth of capital. Each fund pursues its investment objective by normally investing primarily in a core group of 20-30 domestic and foreign common stocks selected for their growth potential. Each fund may invest in companies of any size, from larger, well-established companies to smaller, emerging growth companies.
 
JANUS ADVISER PERKINS LARGE CAP VALUE FUND – CLASS I seeks capital appreciation. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in common stocks selected for their capital appreciation potential. The fund primarily invests in the common stocks of large-sized companies whose stock prices the portfolio managers believe to be undervalued. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of companies having, at the time of purchase, market capitalization equal to or greater than the median market capitalization of companies included in the Russell 1000® Value Index.
 
JANUS ADVISER PERKINS MID CAP VALUE FUND (formerly named JANUS ADVISER MID CAP VALUE FUND) – CLASS I and PERKINS MID CAP VALUE FUND (formerly named JANUS MID CAP VALUE FUND) –INVESTOR SHARES seek capital appreciation. Each fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in common stocks selected for their capital appreciation potential. Each fund primarily invests in the common stocks of mid-sized companies whose stock prices the portfolio managers believe to be undervalued. Each fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of companies whose market capitalization falls, at the time of purchase, within the 12-month average of the capitalization range of the Russell Midcap® Value Index.
 
JANUS ADVISER PERKINS SMALL COMPANY VALUE FUND (formerly named JANUS ADVISER SMALL COMPANY VALUE FUND) – CLASS I seeks capital appreciation. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in common stocks selected for their capital appreciation potential. The fund primarily invests in the common stocks of small companies whose stock prices are believed to be undervalued by the fund’s portfolio managers. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of small companies whose market capitalization, at the time of initial purchase, is less than the 12-month average of the maximum market capitalization for companies included in the Russell 2000® Value Index.
 
JANUS ADVISER RESEARCH CORE FUND (formerly named JANUS ADVISER FUNDAMENTAL EQUITY FUND) – CLASS I and JANUS RESEARCH CORE FUND (formerly named JANUS FUNDAMENTAL EQUITY FUND) seek long-term growth of capital. Each fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in equity securities selected for their growth potential. Eligible equity securities in which each fund may invest include: (i) domestic and foreign common stocks; (ii) preferred stocks; (iii) securities convertible into common stocks or preferred stocks such as convertible preferred stocks, bonds, and debentures; and (iv) other securities with equity characteristics (including the use of derivatives). Each fund may invest in companies of any size.
 
JANUS ADVISER SMALL-MID GROWTH FUND – CLASS I seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in common stocks selected for their growth potential. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of small- and medium-sized companies. Generally, small- and medium-sized companies have a market capitalization of less than $10 billion. Market capitalization is a commonly used measure of the size and value of a company.
 
JANUS ADVISER WORLDWIDE FUND – CLASS I and JANUS WORLDWIDE FUND seek long-term growth of capital in a manner consistent with the preservation of capital. Each fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in common stocks of companies of any size located throughout the world. Each fund normally invests in issuers from several different countries, including the United States. Each fund may, under unusual circumstances, invest in a single country. Each fund may have significant exposure to emerging markets.
 
JANUS ENTERPRISE FUND seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in common stocks selected for their growth potential, and normally invests at least 50% of its equity

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

assets in medium-sized companies. Medium-sized companies are those whose market capitalization falls within the range of companies in the Russell Midcap® Growth Index.
 
JANUS FUND seeks long-term growth of capital in a manner consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in common stocks selected for their growth potential. Although the fund may invest in companies of any size, it generally invests in larger, more established companies.
 
JANUS GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES FUND seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies that the portfolio manager believes have a life science orientation. Generally speaking, the “life sciences” relate to maintaining or improving quality of life. The fund implements this policy by investing primarily in equity securities of U.S. and foreign companies selected for their growth potential. The fund normally invests in issuers from several different countries, which may include the United States. The fund may, under unusual circumstances, invest in a single country. As a fundamental policy, the fund normally invests at least 25% of its total assets in the “life sciences” sector, which may include companies in the following industries: health care; pharmaceuticals; agriculture; cosmetics/personal care; and biotechnology. The fund may have significant exposure to emerging markets.
 
JANUS GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in common stocks of companies of any size located throughout the world with the potential for long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests in issuers from several different countries, which may include the United States. The fund may, under unusual circumstances, invest in a single country. The fund may have significant exposure to emerging markets.
 
JANUS GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY FUND seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies that the portfolio manager believes will benefit significantly from advances or improvements in technology. These companies generally fall into two categories: (i) companies that the portfolio manager believes have or will develop products, processes, or services that will provide significant technological advancements or improvements and (ii) companies that the portfolio manager believes rely extensively on technology in connection with their operations or services. The fund implements this policy by investing primarily in equity securities of U.S. and foreign companies selected for their growth potential. The fund normally invests in issuers from several different countries, which may include the United States. The fund may, under unusual circumstances, invest in a single country. The fund may have significant exposure to emerging markets.
 
JANUS RESEARCH FUND seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in common stocks selected for their growth potential. The fund may invest in companies of any size, from larger, well-established companies to smaller, emerging growth companies.
 
JANUS TRITON FUND seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in common stocks selected for their growth potential. In pursuing that objective, the fund invests in equity securities of small- and medium-sized companies. Generally, small- and medium-sized companies have a market capitalization of less than $10 billion. Market capitalization is a commonly used measure of the size and value of a company.
 
JANUS TWENTY FUND seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund pursues its investment objective by normally investing primarily in a core group of 20-30 common stocks selected for their growth potential.
 
JANUS VENTURE FUND seeks capital appreciation. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing at least 50% of its equity assets in small-sized companies. Small-sized companies are those who have market capitalizations of less than $1 billion or annual gross revenues of less than $500 million. Companies whose capitalization or revenues fall outside these ranges after the fund’s initial purchase continue to be considered small-sized. The fund may also invest in larger companies with strong growth potential or relatively well-known and large companies with potential for capital appreciation.
 
POTENTIAL UNDERLYING FUNDS INVESTMENTING PRIMARILY IN FIXED-INCOME SECURITIES
JANUS ADVISER FLEXIBLE BOND FUND – CLASS I and JANUS FLEXIBLE BOND FUND seek to obtain maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital. Each fund pursues its investment objective by primarily investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its assets in bonds. Bonds include, but are not limited to, government bonds, corporate bonds, convertible bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and zero-coupon bonds. Each fund will invest at least 65% of its assets in investment grade debt securities and will maintain an average-weighted effective maturity of five to ten years. Each fund will limit its investment in high-yield/high-risk bonds to 35% or less of its net assets. Each fund generates total return from a combination of current income and capital appreciation, but income is usually the dominant portion. Due to the nature of the securities in which each fund invests, it may have relatively high portfolio turnover compared to other funds.

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JANUS ADVISER HIGH-YIELD FUND – CLASS I and JANUS HIGH-YIELD FUND seek to obtain high current income. Capital appreciation is a secondary objective when consistent with its primary objective. Each fund pursues its investment objectives by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in high-yield/high-risk securities rated below investment grade. Securities rated below investment grade may include their unrated equivalents or other high-yielding securities the portfolio manager believes offer attractive risk/return characteristics. Each fund may at times invest all of its assets in such securities. Due to the nature of the securities in which each fund invests, it may have relatively high portfolio turnover compared to other funds.
 
JANUS SHORT-TERM BOND FUND seeks as high a level of current income as is consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in short- and intermediate-term securities such as corporate bonds or notes or government securities, including agency securities. The fund may invest up to 35% of its net assets in high-yield/high risk bonds. The fund expects to maintain an average-weighted effective maturity of three years or less under normal circumstances. Due to the nature of the securities in which the fund invests, it may have relatively high portfolio turnover compared to other funds.
 
POTENTIAL UNDERLYING FUND INVESTMENTING PRIMARILY IN CASH EQUIVALENTS
JANUS MONEY MARKET FUND – INVESTOR SHARES seeks capital preservation and liquidity with current income as a secondary objective. The fund pursues its investment objectives by investing primarily in high quality debt obligations and obligations of financial institutions. Debt obligations may include commercial paper, notes and bonds, and variable amount master demand notes. Obligations of financial institutions include certificates of deposit and time deposits. The fund also intends to invest in repurchase agreements.
 
CASH EQUIVALENTS include money market instruments (such as certificates of deposit, time deposits, and repurchase agreements), shares of affiliated money market funds or high-quality debt obligations (such as U.S. Government obligations, commercial paper, and other short-term corporate instruments).
 
The following accounting policies have been consistently followed by the Portfolios and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America in the investment company industry.
 
Investment Valuation
A Portfolio’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated based upon the NAV of each of the underlying funds in which the Portfolio invests on the day of valuation. In the case of underlying funds with share classes, the NAV for each class 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.
 
Securities held by the underlying funds are valued at the last sales price or the official closing price for securities traded on a principal securities exchange (U.S. or foreign) and on the NASDAQ National Market. Securities held by the underlying funds traded on over-the-counter markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported are 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 underlying funds’ Trustees. Short-term securities held by the underlying funds with maturities of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Investments held by the underlying money market 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. Debt securities held by the underlying funds with a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that reflects such factors as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Short positions shall be valued in accordance with the same methodologies, except that in the event that a last sale price is not available, the latest ask price shall be used instead of a bid price. Foreign securities and currencies held by the underlying funds are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect as of the daily close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). When market quotations are not readily available or deemed unreliable, or events or circumstances that may affect the value of portfolio securities held by the underlying funds are identified between the closing of their principal markets and the time the net asset value (“NAV”) is determined, securities may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the supervision of the underlying funds’ Trustees. 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; and (iii) a non-significant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt. The underlying funds may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by an independent pricing service to value foreign equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between

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the close of certain foreign exchanges and the NYSE. Restricted and illiquid securities are valued in accordance with procedures established by the underlying funds’ Trustees.
 
Investment Transactions and Investment Income
Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Certain dividends from foreign securities held by the underlying funds will be recorded as soon as the Trust 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 of the underlying funds 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 and capital gain distributions, if any, from the underlying funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
 
Expenses
Each Portfolio bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to each of the funds or portfolios in the Trust. Additionally, each Portfolio, as a shareholder in the underlying funds, will also indirectly bear its pro rata share of the expenses incurred by the underlying funds.
 
Securities Lending
Under procedures adopted by the Trustees, the underlying funds may seek to earn additional income by lending securities to qualified parties (typically brokers or other financial institutions) who need to borrow securities in order to complete certain transactions such as covering short sales, avoiding failures to deliver securities or completing arbitrage activities. There is the risk of delay in recovering a loaned security or the risk of loss in collateral rights if the borrower fails financially. Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) makes efforts to balance the benefits and risks from granting such loans.
 
The underlying funds do not have the right to vote on securities while they are being lent; however, the underlying funds may attempt to call back the loan and vote the proxy if time permits. 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 permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Cash collateral may be invested as permitted by the 1940 Act and rules promulgated thereunder.
 
Dresdner Bank AG (the “Lending Agent”) may also invest the cash collateral in the Allianz Dresdner Daily Asset Fund or investments in non-affiliated money market funds or accounts, mutually agreed to by the underlying funds and the Lending Agent, that comply with Rule 2a-7 of the 1940 Act relating to money market funds.
 
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 of the underlying funds 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 upon this mark-to-market evaluation.
 
The borrower pays fees at the underlying funds’ direction to the Lending Agent. The Lending Agent may retain a portion of the interest earned on the cash collateral invested. The cash collateral invested by the Lending Agent is disclosed in the Schedules of Investments (if applicable). The lending fees and each Portfolio’s portion of the interest income earned on cash collateral are included on the Statements of Operations (if applicable).
 
The Securities Lending Program was suspended and effective November 19, 2008, the underlying funds no longer had any securities on loan. Management continues to review the program and may resume securities lending.
 
Interfund Lending
Pursuant to an exemptive order received from the SEC, the underlying funds may be party to interfund lending agreements between the underlying funds and other Janus Capital-sponsored mutual funds and certain pooled investment vehicles, which permit them to borrow or lend cash at a rate beneficial to both the borrowing and lending funds. Outstanding borrowings from all sources totaling 10% or more of each of the borrowing underlying fund’s total assets must be collateralized at 102% of the outstanding principal value of the loan; loans of less than 10% may be unsecured.
 
Forward Currency Transactions
The underlying funds, except INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund, Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund, Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed Growth Fund, Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed International Fund, Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed Value Fund (together, the “Risk-Managed funds”) and Janus Money Market Fund, may enter into forward currency contracts in order to reduce exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on foreign portfolio holdings of the underlying funds and to lock in the U.S. dollar cost of firm purchase and sale commitments for securities denominated in or exposed to foreign currencies. A forward currency exchange contract is a commitment to purchase or sell a foreign currency at a future date at a negotiated rate.

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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 contract is included in “Net realized gain/(loss) from investment and foreign currency transactions” on the Statements of Operations (if applicable).
 
Forward currency contracts held by the underlying funds are fully collateralized by other securities, which are denoted in each Schedule of Investments (if applicable). The collateral is evaluated daily to ensure its market value equals or exceeds the current market value of the corresponding forward currency contracts. Such collateral is in the possession of the underlying funds’ custodian.
 
Futures Contracts
The underlying funds, except Janus Money Market Fund, may enter into futures contracts to gain exposure to the stock market pending investment of cash balances or to meet liquidity needs. The underlying funds 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 are marked-to-market daily, and the daily variation margin is recorded as a receivable or payable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities (if applicable). When a contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded as “Net realized gain/(loss) from futures contracts” on the Statements of Operations (if applicable), equal to the difference between the opening and closing value of the contract. Generally, futures contracts are marked-to-market (i.e., treated as realized and subject to distribution) for federal income tax purposes at fiscal year-end. Securities of the underlying funds are designated as collateral for market value on futures contracts as noted in the Schedules of Investments (if applicable). Such collateral is in the possession of the underlying funds’ custodian.
 
Swaps
The underlying funds, except the Risk-Managed funds and Janus Money Market Fund, may utilize swap agreements as a means to gain exposure to certain common stocks and/or to “hedge” or protect their portfolios from adverse movements in securities prices or interest rates. A swap is an agreement that obligates two parties to exchange a series of cash flows at specified intervals based upon or calculated by reference to changes in specified prices or rates for a specified amount of an underlying asset. Swap agreements entail the risk that a party will default on its payment obligation to an underlying fund. If the other party to a swap defaults, an underlying fund would risk the loss of the net amount of the payments that it contractually is entitled to receive. If an underlying fund utilizes a swap at the wrong time or judges market conditions incorrectly, the swap may result in a loss to the underlying fund and reduce the underlying fund’s total return. Swap contracts of the underlying funds are reported as an asset or liability on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities (if applicable). Realized gains and losses of the underlying funds are reported in “Net realized gain/(loss) from swap contracts” on the Statements of Operations (if applicable).
 
Various types of swaps such as credit default (funded and unfunded), equity, interest rate, and total return swaps are described below.
 
Credit default swaps are a specific kind of counterparty agreement that allows 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.
 
Funded or unfunded credit default swaps are based on an index of credit default swaps (“CDXs”) or other similarly structured products. CDXs are designed to track segments of the credit default swap market and provide investors with exposure to specific reference baskets of issuers of bonds or loans. These instruments have the potential to allow an investor to obtain the same investment exposure as an investor who invests in an individual credit default swap, but with the potential added benefit of diversification. The CDX reference baskets are normally priced daily and rebalanced every six months in conjunction with leading market makers in the credit industry. The liquidity of the market for CDXs is normally subject to liquidity in the secured loan and credit derivatives markets. Certain underlying funds investing in CDXs are normally only permitted to take long positions in these instruments.
 
Equity swaps involve the exchange by two parties of future cash flow (e.g., one cash flow based on a referenced interest rate and the other based on the performance of stock or a stock index).
 
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).
 
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.
 
Options Contracts
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on futures contracts and on portfolio securities for hedging purposes or as a substitute for an investment. The underlying funds may utilize American-style and European-style options. An American-style option is an option contract that can be exercised at any time between the time of purchase and the option’s expiration date. A European-style option is an option contract that can only be exercised on the option’s expiration date. The underlying funds, except the Risk-Managed funds and Janus Money Market Fund, may also purchase or write put and call options on foreign currencies in a manner similar to that in which futures or forward contracts on foreign currencies will be utilized. The underlying funds may also invest in Long-Term Equity Anticipation Securities (LEAPS), which are long-term option contracts that can be maintained for a period of up to three years. The underlying funds generally invest in options to hedge against adverse movements in the value of portfolio holdings.
 
When an option is written, the underlying funds receive a premium and become obligated to sell or purchase the underlying security at a fixed price, upon exercise of the option. In writing an option, the underlying funds bear the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option. Exercise of an option written by the underlying funds could result in the underlying funds buying or selling a security at a price different from the current market value.
 
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 by the underlying funds.
 
The underlying funds may also purchase and write exchange-listed and over-the-counter put and call options on domestic securities indices, and on foreign securities indices listed on domestic and foreign securities exchanges. Options on securities indices are similar to options on securities except that (1) the expiration cycles of securities index options are monthly, while those of securities options are currently quarterly, and (2) the delivery requirements are different. Instead of giving the right to take or make delivery of securities at a specified price, an option on a securities index gives the holder the right to receive a cash “exercise settlement amount” equal to (a) the amount, if any, by which the fixed exercise price of the option exceeds (in the case of a put) or is less than (in the case of a call) the closing value of the underlying index on the date of exercise, multiplied by (b) a fixed “index multiplier.” Receipt of this cash amount will depend upon the closing level of the securities index upon which the option is based being greater than, in the case of a call, or less than, in the case of a put, the exercise price of the index and the exercise price of the option times a specified multiple. The writer of the option is obligated, in return for the premium received, to make delivery of this amount.
 
Holdings designated to cover outstanding written options are noted in the Schedules of Investments (if applicable). Options written are reported as a liability on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as “Options written at value” (if applicable).
 
Realized gains and losses are reported as “Net realized gain/(loss) from options contracts” on the Statements of Operations” (if applicable).
 
The risk in writing call options is that the underlying funds give 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 underlying funds 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 underlying funds pay a premium whether or not the options are exercised. 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 underlying funds’ hedging strategy unsuccessful. In addition, there can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any option purchased or sold. There is no limit to the loss the underlying funds may recognize due to written call options.
 
Mortgage Dollar Rolls
The underlying funds, Janus Adviser Global Real Estate Fund, Janus Adviser Long/Short Fund, Janus Adviser Flexible Bond Fund, Janus Flexible Bond Fund, Janus Adviser High-Yield Fund, Janus High-Yield Fund and Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, may enter into “mortgage dollar rolls.” In a “mortgage dollar roll” transaction, the underlying funds sell a mortgage-related security (such as a Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”) security) to a dealer and simultaneously agree to repurchase a similar security (but not the same security) in the future at a pre-determined price. The underlying funds will not be entitled to receive interest and principal payments while the dealer holds the security. The difference between the sale price and the future purchase price is recorded as an adjustment to investment income of the underlying funds.
 
The underlying funds’ obligations under a dollar roll agreement must be covered by cash, U.S. Government securities or other liquid high-grade debt obligations equal in value to the securities subject to repurchase by the underlying funds, maintained in a segregated account. To the extent that the underlying funds collateralize their obligations under a dollar roll agreement, the asset coverage requirements of the 1940 Act will not apply to such transactions. Furthermore, under certain circumstances, an underlying mortgage-backed security that is part of a dollar roll transaction may be considered illiquid.

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Successful use of mortgage dollar rolls depends on the portfolio managers’ ability to predict interest rates and mortgage payments. Dollar roll transactions involve the risk that the market value of the securities the underlying funds are required to purchase may decline below the agreed upon repurchase price.
 
Securities Traded on a To-Be-Announced Basis
The underlying funds, Janus Adviser Global Real Estate Fund, Janus Adviser Long/Short Fund, Janus Adviser Flexible Bond Fund, Janus Flexible Bond Fund, Janus Adviser High-Yield Fund, Janus High-Yield Fund and Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, may trade securities on a to-be-announced (“TBA”) basis. In a TBA transaction, the underlying funds commit to purchasing or selling securities for which specific information is not yet known at the time of the trade, particularly the face amount and maturity date in Ginnie Mae, Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) and/or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”) transactions.
 
Securities purchased on a TBA basis are not settled until they are delivered to the underlying funds, normally 15 to 45 days later. Beginning on the date the underlying funds enter into a TBA transaction, cash, U.S. Government securities or other liquid high-grade debt obligations are segregated in an amount equal in value to the purchase price of the TBA security. These transactions are subject to market fluctuations and their current value is determined in the same manner as for other securities.
 
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities
The underlying funds may purchase fixed or variable rate mortgage-backed securities issued by Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or other governmental or government-related entities. Fannie Maes and Freddie Macs are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. The underlying funds may 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 automobile loans, equipment leases, credit card receivables, or other collateral. In the event the underlying securities fail to perform, these investment vehicles could be forced to sell the assets and recognize losses on such assets, which could impact an underlying funds’ yield and your return. In addition, mortgage-backed securities may be supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance. However, there is no assurance that the guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.
 
Unlike traditional debt instruments, payments on these securities include both interest and a partial payment of principal. Prepayment risk, which results from prepayments of the principal of underlying loans, may shorten the effective maturities of these securities and may result in an underlying fund having to reinvest proceeds at a lower interest rate.
 
In addition to prepayment risk, investments in mortgage-backed securities, including those comprised of subprime mortgages, and investments in other asset-backed securities comprised of under-performing assets may be subject to a higher degree of credit risk, valuation risk, and liquidity risk. Additionally, although mortgages and mortgage-related securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that private guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.
 
Mortgage- and asset- backed securities are also subject to extension risk, which is the risk that rising interest rates could cause mortgages or other obligations underlying these securities to be paid more slowly than expected, increasing an underlying fund’s sensitivity to interest changes and causing its price decline.
 
Floating Rate Loans
The underlying funds, Janus Adviser Balanced Fund, Janus Balanced Fund, Janus Adviser Long/Short Fund, Janus Adviser Flexible Bond Fund, Janus Flexible Bond Fund, Janus Adviser High-Yield Fund, Janus High-Yield Fund and Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, may invest in floating rate loans. Floating rate loans are debt securities that have floating interest rates, which adjust periodically, and are tied to a benchmark lending rate such as the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). LIBOR is a short-term interest rate that banks charge one another and is generally representative of the most competitive and current cash rates. 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 underlying funds may invest in obligations of borrowers who are in bankruptcy proceedings.

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Floating rate loans may include fully funded term loans or revolving lines of credit.
 
Bank Loans
The underlying funds, Janus Adviser Balanced Fund, Janus Adviser Flexible Bond Fund, Janus Adviser Long/Short Fund, Janus Balanced Fund, Janus Flexible Bond Fund, Janus Adviser High-Yield Fund, Janus High-Yield Fund and Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, may invest in bank loans, which include institutionally-traded floating rate securities generally acquired as an assignment from another holder of, or participation interest in, loans originated by a bank or financial institution (the “Lender”) that acts as agent for all holders. The agent administers the terms of the loan, as specified in the loan agreement. When investing in a loan participation, the underlying funds have the right to receive payments of principal, interest and any fees to which they are entitled only from the Lender selling the loan agreement and only upon receipt by the Lender of payments from the borrower. The underlying funds generally have no right to enforce compliance with the terms of the loan agreement with the borrower. Assignments and participations involve credit, interest rate, and liquidity risk. Interest rates on floating rate securities adjust with general interest rate changes and/or issuer credit quality. The interest rates paid on a floating rate security in which an underlying fund invests are readjusted periodically to an increment over a designated benchmark rate, such as the one-month, three-month, six-month, or one-year LIBOR.
 
The underlying funds may have difficulty trading assignments and participations to third parties. There may be restrictions on transfer and only limited opportunities may exist to sell such securities in secondary markets. As a result, the underlying funds may be unable to sell assignments or participations at the desired time or may be able to sell only at a price less than fair market value. The underlying funds utilize an independent third party to value individual bank loans on a daily basis.
 
Short Sales
The underlying funds may engage in “short sales against the box.” Short sales against the box involve either selling short a security that the underlying funds own or selling short a security that the underlying funds have the right to obtain, for delivery at a specified date in the future. The underlying funds may enter into short sales against the box to hedge against anticipated declines in the market price of portfolio securities. The underlying funds do not deliver from their portfolios the securities sold short and do not immediately receive the proceeds of the short sale. The underlying funds borrow the securities sold short and receive proceeds from the short sale only when they deliver the securities to the lender. If the value of the securities sold short increases prior to the scheduled delivery date, the underlying funds lose the opportunity to participate in the gain.
 
The underlying funds, except the Risk-Managed funds and Janus Money Market Fund, may also engage in other short sales. The underlying funds may engage in short sales when the portfolio managers and/or investment personnel anticipate that a security’s market purchase price will be less than its borrowing price. To complete the transaction, the underlying funds must borrow the security to deliver it to the purchaser and buy that same security in the market to return it to the lender. No more than 10% of an underlying fund’s, except Janus Adviser Long/Short Fund’s, net assets may be invested in short sales of stocks, futures, swaps, structured notes, and uncovered written calls. The underlying funds may engage in short sales “against the box” and options for hedging purposes that are not subject to this 10% limit. Although the potential for gain as a result of a short sale is limited to the price at which an underlying fund sold the security short less the cost of borrowing the security, the potential for loss is theoretically unlimited because there is no limit to the cost of replacing the borrowed security. There is no assurance that an underlying fund will be able to close out a short position at a particular time or at an acceptable price. A gain or a loss will be recognized upon termination of a short sale. The underlying funds are also required to pay the lender of the security any dividends or interest that accrue on a borrowed security during the period of the loan. Depending on the arrangements made with the broker or custodian, an underlying fund may or may not receive any payments (including interest) on collateral it has deposited with the broker. The underlying funds pay stock loan fees on assets borrowed from the security broker.
 
An underlying fund may also enter into short positions through derivative instruments such as option contracts, futures contracts and swap agreements which may expose the underlying fund to similar risks. To the extent that the underlying fund enters into short derivative positions, the underlying fund may be exposed to risks similar to those associated with short sales, including the risk that the underlying fund’s losses are theoretically unlimited.
 
Foreign Currency Translations
The underlying funds do 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.

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Currency gains and losses of the underlying funds 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.
 
Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts of the underlying funds may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and market risk. Risks may arise from the potential inability of a counterparty to meet the terms of a contract and from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.
 
Borrowing
An underlying fund, Janus Adviser Long/Short Fund, may borrow money from banks for investment purposes to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act. This practice is known as leverage. Currently, under the 1940 Act, an underlying fund may borrow from banks up to one-third of its total assets (including the amount borrowed) provided that it maintains continuous asset coverage of 300% with respect to such borrowings and sells (within three days) sufficient portfolio holdings to restore such coverage if it should decline to less than 300% due to market fluctuations or otherwise, even if disadvantageous from an investment standpoint. In addition to borrowing for leverage purposes, an underlying fund also may borrow money to meet redemptions in order to avoid forced, unplanned sales of portfolio securities or for other temporary or emergency purposes. This allows an underlying fund greater flexibility to buy and sell portfolio securities for investment or tax considerations, rather than for cash flow considerations.
 
The use of borrowing by an underlying fund involves special risk considerations that may not be associated with other funds having similar policies. Because substantially all of an underlying fund’s assets fluctuate in value, whereas the interest obligation resulting from a borrowing will be fixed by the terms of an underlying fund’s agreement with its lender, the NAV per share of an underlying fund will tend to increase more when its portfolio securities increase in value and decrease more when its portfolio securities decrease in value than would otherwise be the case if an underlying fund did not borrow funds. In addition, interest costs on borrowings may fluctuate with changing market rates of interest and may partially offset or exceed the return earned on borrowed funds. Under adverse market conditions, an underlying fund might have to sell portfolio securities to meet interest or principal payments at a time when fundamental investment considerations would not favor such sales. The interest that an underlying fund must pay on borrowed money, together with any additional fees to maintain a line of credit or any minimum average balances required to be maintained, are additional costs that will reduce or eliminate any net investment income and may also offset any potential capital gains. Unless the appreciation and income, if any, on assets acquired with borrowed funds exceed the costs of borrowing, the use of leverage will diminish the investment performance of an underlying fund compared with what it would have been without leverage.
 
When-Issued Securities
The underlying funds may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued or forward commitment basis. 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 underlying funds may hold liquid assets as collateral with the underlying funds’ custodian sufficient to cover the purchase price.
 
Exchange-Traded Funds
The underlying funds, except Janus Money Market Fund, may invest in exchange-traded funds, which are index-based investment companies that hold substantially all of their assets in securities representing their specific index. As a shareholder of another investment company, an underlying fund would bear its pro rata portion of the other investment company’s expenses, including advisory fees, in addition to the expenses the underlying fund bears directly in connection with its own operations.
 
Exchange-Traded Notes
The underlying funds, except Janus Money Market Fund, may invest directly in exchange-traded notes (“ETN”), which are senior, unsecured, unsubordinated debt securities whose returns are linked to a particular index and provide exposure to the total returns of various market indices, including indices linked to stocks, bonds, commodities and currencies. This type of debt security differs from other types of bonds and notes. ETN returns are based upon the performance of a market index minus applicable fees; no period coupon payments are distributed and no principal protections exist. ETNs do not pay cash distributions. Instead, the value of dividends, interest, and investment gains are captured in the underlying funds’ total return. The underlying funds will invest in these securities when desiring exposure to debt securities or commodities. When evaluating ETNs for investment, Janus Capital will consider the potential risks involved, expected tax efficiency, rate of return, and credit risk. When the underlying funds invest in ETNs, they will bear their proportionate share of any fees and expenses borne by the ETN. There may be restrictions on the underlying funds’ right to redeem their investment in an ETN, which are meant to be held until maturity. The underlying funds’ decision to sell their ETN holdings may be limited by the availability of a secondary market.

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 
Equity-Linked Structured Notes
The underlying funds, except the Risk-Managed funds and Janus Money Market Fund, may invest in equity-linked structured notes. Equity-linked structured notes are derivative securities which are specially designed to combine the characteristics of one or more underlying securities and their equity derivatives in a single note form. The return and/or yield or income component may be based on the performance of the underlying equity securities, an equity index, and/or option positions. Equity-linked structured notes are typically offered in limited transactions by financial institutions in either registered or non-registered form. An investment in equity-linked structured notes creates exposure to the credit risk of the issuing financial institution, as well as to the market risk of the underlying securities. There is no guaranteed return of principal with these securities and the appreciation potential of these securities may be limited by a maximum payment or call right. In certain cases, equity-linked structured notes may be more volatile and less liquid than less complex securities or other types of fixed-income securities. Such securities may exhibit price behavior that does not correlate with other fixed-income securities.
 
Initial Public Offerings
The underlying funds, except Janus Money Market Fund, may invest in initial public offerings (“IPOs”). IPOs and other investment techniques may have a magnified performance impact on an underlying fund with a small asset base. An underlying fund may not experience similar performance as its assets grow.
 
Additional Investment Risk
The underlying funds, particularly Janus Adviser Flexible Bond Fund, Janus Flexible Bond Fund, Janus Adviser High-Yield Fund, Janus High-Yield Fund and Janus Short-Term Bond 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 Risk-Managed funds do not intend to invest in high-yield/high-risk bonds.
 
Counterparties
The Portfolios’ or underlying funds’ transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Portfolios or underlying funds (“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 a Portfolio or underlying fund. A Portfolio or underlying fund may be unable to recover its investments from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed.
 
A Portfolio or underlying 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 a Portfolios’ or underlying funds’ cash balances are invested in one or more money market funds, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. A Portfolio or underlying 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 a Portfolio or underlying fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.
 
Restricted Security Transactions
Restricted securities held by the underlying funds 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 underlying funds 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.
 
Dividend Distributions
The Portfolios generally declare and distribute dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The majority of dividends and capital gains distributions from the Portfolios will be automatically reinvested into additional shares of that Portfolio, based on the discretion of the shareholder.
 
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 REIT’s 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.
 
Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States

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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.
 
Federal Income Taxes
No provision for income taxes is included in the accompanying financial statements, as the Portfolios intend to distribute to shareholders all taxable investment income and realized gains and otherwise comply with Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies.
 
FIN 48 requires an evaluation of tax positions taken (or expected to be taken) in the course of preparing the Portfolio’s tax returns to determine whether these positions meet a “more-likely-than-not” standard that, based on the technical merits, have a more than fifty percent likelihood of being sustained by a taxing authority upon examination. A tax position that meets the “more-likely-than-not” recognition threshold is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. The Portfolios recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations.
 
FIN 48 requires management of the Portfolios to analyze all open tax years, fiscal years 2006-2008 as defined by Statute of Limitations, for all major jurisdictions, including federal tax authorities and certain state tax authorities. As of and during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Portfolios did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Portfolios have no examinations in progress and are 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.
 
New Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 does not require new fair value measurements, but is applied to the extent that other accounting pronouncements require or permit fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 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. SFAS No. 157 was effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Portfolios’ investments defined pursuant to SFAS No. 157. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:
 
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
 
Level 2 – Prices determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing a security and are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, and others.
 
Level 3 – Prices determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or deemed less relevant (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing the security and would be based on the best information available in the circumstances.
 
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of April 30, 2009 to value each Portfolio’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” and “Level 3 Valuation Reconciliation of Assets” (if required) in the Schedules of Investments.
 
In April 2009, FASB issued FASB staff position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly.” (“FSP 157-4”). FSP 157-4 provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”), when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased as well as guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly. FSP 157-4 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods ending after June 15, 2009. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of FSP 157-4 will have on the Portfolios’ financial statement disclosures.
 
In March 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS No. 161”), which requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of and gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is in the process of evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 161 on the Portfolios’ financial statement disclosures.
 
In September 2008, FASB issued a FASB Staff Position No. FAS 133-1 and FIN 45-4, “Disclosures about Credit Derivatives and Certain Guarantees: An Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 and FASB Interpretation No. 45” (the “Position”), which was effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2008. The Position amends FASB Statement No. 133 (“FAS 133”), Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, and also amends FASB Interpretation No. 45 (“FIN 45”), Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others. The amendments to FAS 133 include required disclosure for (i) the nature and terms of the credit derivative, reasons for entering into the credit derivative, the events or circumstances that would require the seller to perform under the credit derivative, and the current status of the payment/performance risk of the credit derivative, (ii) the maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the seller could be required to make under the credit derivative, (iii) the fair value of the credit derivative, and (iv) the nature of any recourse provisions and assets held either as collateral or by third parties. The amendments to FIN 45 require additional disclosures about the current status of the payment/performance risk of a guarantee. Management has evaluated the impact of SFAS No. 133-1 and FIN 45-4 and has determined there is no impact on the Portfolios’ financial statement disclosures.
 
2.  Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates
 
The Portfolios pay a monthly advisory fee to Janus Capital based on average daily net assets and calculated at the annual rate shown in the table below for each Portfolio.
 
           
    Advisory
   
Portfolio   Fee %    
 
 
Janus Smart Portfolio - Growth
    0.05%    
Janus Smart Portfolio - Moderate
    0.05%    
Janus Smart Portfolio - Conservative
    0.05%    
 
 
 
Until at least March 1, 2010, provided that Janus Capital remains investment adviser to the Portfolios, Janus Capital has agreed to reimburse the Portfolios by the amount, if any, that the Portfolio’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes and extraordinary expenses (including, but not limited to, acquired fund fees and expenses) exceed the following annual rate noted below. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Portfolios by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statements of Operations.
 
           
Portfolio   Expense Limit Fee %    
 
 
Janus Smart Portfolio - Growth
    0.24%    
Janus Smart Portfolio - Moderate
    0.20%    
Janus Smart Portfolio - Conservative
    0.17%    
 
 
 
Each Portfolio pays Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital and the Portfolios’ transfer agent, an asset-weighted averaged annual fee based on the proportion of each Portfolio’s total net assets sold directly and the proportion of each Portfolio’s net assets sold through financial intermediaries. The applicable fee rates are 0.12% of net assets on the proportion of assets sold directly and 0.25% on the proportion of assets sold through intermediaries. In addition, Janus Services receives $4.00 per open shareholder account for each of the Portfolios for transfer agent services.
 
Janus Capital has entered into an agreement with Wilshire Associates Inc. (“Wilshire”), a global investment technology, investment consulting, and investment management firm, to act as a consultant to Janus Capital. Wilshire provides research and advice regarding asset allocation methodologies, which Janus Capital uses when determining asset class allocations for the Portfolios. For its consulting services, Janus Capital pays Wilshire an annual fee, payable monthly, that is comprised of a combination of an initial program establishment fee, fixed fee, and an asset-based fee.
 
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 Portfolios. 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 Portfolios as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is shown as of April 30, 2009 on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as an asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and a 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 Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statements 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. No deferred

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fees were distributed to any Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009.
 
Certain officers of the Portfolios may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Such officers receive no compensation from the Portfolios, except for the Portfolios” Chief Compliance Officer. Effective January 1, 2006, the Portfolios began reimbursing the adviser for a portion of the compensation paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff of the Trust. Total compensation of $63,757 was paid by the Trust during the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. Each Portfolio’s portion is reported as part of “Other Expenses” on the Statements of Operations.
 
The Portfolios’ expenses may be reduced by expense offsets from an unaffiliated custodian and/or transfer agent. Such credits or offsets are included in “Expense and Fee Offset” on the Statements of Operations (if applicable). The transfer agent fee offsets received during the period reduce “Transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities (if applicable). Custodian offsets received reduce “Custodian fees” on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities (if applicable). The Portfolios could have employed the assets used by the transfer agent to produce income if they had not entered into an expense offset arrangement.
 
Pursuant to the terms and conditions of an SEC exemptive order and the provisions of the 1940 Act, the Portfolios and underlying funds may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Portfolios and underlying funds are used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles. The Portfolios and underlying funds are 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.
 
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 Portfolios have elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses. 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 April 30, 2009 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 wash sale loss deferrals.
                             
                Net Tax
   
    Federal Tax
  Unrealized
  Unrealized
  Appreciation/
   
Portfolio   Cost   Appreciation   (Depreciation)   (Depreciation)    
 
 
Janus Smart Portfolio - Growth
  $ 196,910,109   $ 1,545,144   $ (50,184,701)   $ (48,639,557)    
Janus Smart Portfolio - Moderate
    144,435,723     2,112,537     (28,502,043)     (26,389,506)    
Janus Smart Portfolio - Conservative
    99,102,564     1,929,617     (13,292,627)     (11,363,010)    
 
 
 
Accumulated capital losses noted below represent net capital loss carryovers, as of October 31, 2008, that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future taxable gains distributions. The following table shows the expiration dates of the carryovers.
 

Capital Loss Carryover Expiration Schedule
For the year ended October 31, 2008
           
Portfolio   October 31, 2016    
 
 
Janus Smart Portfolio - Growth
  $ (3,343,688)    
Janus Smart Portfolio - Moderate
    (2,048,121)    
Janus Smart Portfolio - Conservative
    (2,173,333)    
 
 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 
4.  Capital Share Transactions
 
                                                         
    Janus Smart
  Janus Smart
  Janus Smart
   
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009 (unaudited)
  Portfolio-
  Portfolio-
  Portfolio-
   
and the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008
  Growth   Moderate   Conservative    
(all numbers are in thousands)   2009   2008   2009   2008   2009   2008    
 
Transactions in Portfolio Shares:
                                                       
Shares sold
    2,450       8,245       2,254       6,813       1,900       7,335          
Reinvested dividends and distributions
    428       648       399       473       308       239          
Shares repurchased
    (2,367)       (4,912)       (2,075)       (4,554)       (1,925)       (4,514)          
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Portfolio Shares
    511       3,981       578       2,732       283       3,060          
Shares Outstanding, Beginning of Period
    16,631       12,650       12,234       9,502       8,742       5,682          
Shares Outstanding, End of Period
    17,142       16,631       12,812       12,234       9,025       8,742          
 
5.  Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities
 
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding short-term securities and options contracts) was as follows:
                             
                Proceeds from
   
            Purchases of
  Sales of
   
            Long-Term
  Long-Term
   
    Purchases of
  Proceeds from Sales
  U.S. Government
  U.S. Government
   
Portfolio   Securities   of Securities   Obligations   Obligations    
 
 
Janus Smart Portfolio - Growth
  $ 22,479,444   $ 16,800,614   $   $    
Janus Smart Portfolio - Moderate
    20,225,458     14,801,451            
Janus Smart Portfolio - Conservative
    13,919,408     11,702,037            
 
 
 
6.  Affiliated Fund of Funds Transactions
 
The Portfolios invest in certain mutual funds within the Janus family of funds. While each Portfolio can invest in any or all of the underlying funds, it is expected that each Portfolio will normally invest in only some of the underlying funds at any particular time. All of the realized gain/(loss) recognized by the Portfolios is derived from affiliates. A Portfolio’s investment in any of the underlying funds may exceed 25% of such Portfolio’s total assets. In such instances, the financial statement for the underlying fund may be obtained on the underlying fund’s website at janus.com. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2009, the Portfolios recorded distributions from affiliated investment companies as dividend income and had the following affiliated purchases and sales:
                                           
    Purchases   Sales   Realized
  Dividend
  Value
   
    Shares   Cost   Shares   Cost   Gain/(Loss)   Income   at 4/30/09    
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Growth
                                         
Janus Adviser Contrarian
Fund – Class I Shares
  69,040   $ 515,448   (29,572)   $ (328,250)   $ (130,233)   $   $ 3,990,928    
Janus Adviser Flexible Bond
Fund – Class I Shares
  164,995     2,001,074   (614,448)     (7,185,212)     226,263     578,238     25,671,402    
Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed
Growth Fund – Class I Shares
  108,881     893,371   (257,508)     (3,502,455)     (1,485,467)     194,608     14,685,047    
Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed
Value Fund – Class I Shares
  734,617     4,780,902   (189,270)     (2,081,727)     (976,759)     548,434     20,474,366    
Janus Adviser International
Equity Fund – Class I Shares
  501,462     3,252,723   (137,565)     (1,793,740)     (952,794)     162,429     17,850,270    
Janus Adviser International
Growth Fund – Class I Shares
  123,211     3,395,918   (22,460)     (1,002,166)     (408,117)     712,563     15,030,063    
Janus Adviser Large Cap
Growth Fund – Class I Shares
  20,622     353,722   (12,405)     (280,484)     (82,467)     52,806     4,380,461    
Janus Adviser Perkins Small Company
Value Fund(1) – Class I Shares
  130,714     1,127,149   (16,302)     (159,195)     (27,184)     5,912     2,011,548    
Janus Growth and Income Fund
  47,446     963,725   (27,910)     (986,977)     (458,934)     54,371     11,658,732    
Janus High-Yield Fund
  82,391     568,020   (126,400)     (1,072,946)     (248,350)     316,183     5,135,496    
Janus Orion Fund
  36,152     226,894   (135,388)     (1,573,442)     (760,742)     38,780     3,949,454    
Janus Overseas Fund
  913     21,459   (16,913)     (653,641)     (205,792)     114        
Janus Research Fund
  64,635     1,058,649   (30,394)     (872,171)     (410,133)     24,884     10,331,944    
Janus Twenty Fund
  12,339     533,171   (27,630)     (1,863,105)     (731,951)     1,940     10,126,165    
Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund(2) – Class I Shares
  196,464     2,787,218   (7,356)     (105,482)     (7,720)         2,974,676    
 
 
        $ 22,479,443       $ (23,460,993)   $ (6,660,380)   $ 2,691,262   $ 148,270,552    
 
 

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    Purchases   Sales   Realized
  Dividend
  Value
   
    Shares   Cost   Shares   Cost   Gain/(Loss)   Income   at 4/30/09    
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Moderate
                                         
Janus Adviser Flexible Bond
Fund – Class I Shares
  317,179   $ 3,873,565   (645,381)   $ (7,522,646)   $ 201,799   $ 822,113   $ 39,080,436    
Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed
Growth Fund – Class I Shares
  104,733     857,171   (73,698)     (1,018,479)     (454,713)     109,866     9,440,943    
Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed
Value Fund – Class I Shares
  564,729     3,646,708   (146,202)     (1,604,020)     (724,306)     304,576     12,345,133    
Janus Adviser International
Equity Fund – Class I Shares
  307,099     2,008,108   (103,639)     (1,350,762)     (716,525)     90,071     10,103,727    
Janus Adviser International
Growth Fund – Class I Shares
  106,516     2,923,809   (21,178)     (944,935)     (381,169)     441,046     10,198,966    
Janus Adviser Large Cap
Growth Fund – Class I Shares
  28,899     493,877   (13,266)     (299,956)     (88,543)     38,104     3,406,703    
Janus Adviser Perkins Small Company
Value Fund(1) – Class I Shares
  262,668     2,252,065   (8,894)     (76,600)     (8,472)         2,522,515    
Janus Growth and Income Fund
  64,572     1,313,610   (29,855)     (1,057,525)     (493,758)     40,497     9,094,435    
Janus High-Yield Fund
  82,025     565,803   (92,060)     (786,336)     (190,541)     235,534     3,971,467    
Janus Orion Fund
  107,387     664,559   (37,138)     (448,944)     (237,532)     23,578     3,408,865    
Janus Overseas Fund
  656     15,424   (12,156)     (449,718)     (127,826)     82        
Janus Research Fund
  56,112     922,782   (23,140)     (658,559)     (306,206)     12,941     5,775,780    
Janus Short-Term Bond Fund
  157,560     462,051   (425,767)     (1,217,767)     17,379         5,417,631    
Janus Twenty Fund
  5,195     225,925   (21,316)     (1,207,260)     (331,644)     86,473     3,279,616    
 
 
        $ 20,225,457       $ (18,643,507)   $ (3,842,057)   $ 2,204,881   $ 118,046,217    
 
 
                                           
                                           
    Purchases   Sales   Realized
  Dividend
  Value
   
    Shares   Cost   Shares   Cost   Gain/(Loss)   Income   at 4/30/09    
 
Janus Smart Portfolio – Conservative
                                         
Janus Adviser Contrarian
Fund – Class I Shares
  91,881   $ 686,484   (40,894)   $ (453,916)   $ (163,898)   $   $ 3,114,929    
Janus Adviser Flexible Bond
Fund – Class I Shares
  372,104     4,531,674   (535,385)     (6,371,608)     76,917     916,861     44,605,446    
Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed
Growth Fund – Class I Shares
  75,534     613,300   (54,845)     (777,579)     (342,551)     58,941     5,283,159    
Janus Adviser INTECH Risk-Managed
Value Fund – Class I Shares
  360,793     2,339,203   (108,337)     (1,200,149)     (513,773)     164,017     7,032,918    
Janus Adviser International
Equity Fund – Class I Shares
  204,782     1,326,308   (69,040)     (859,446)     (424,418)     38,058     4,793,992    
Janus Adviser International
Growth Fund – Class I Shares
  33,180     926,718   (27,795)     (1,240,198)     (505,813)     148,463     2,763,951    
Janus Growth and Income Fund
  53,221     1,070,341   (22,278)     (790,864)     (355,836)     20,752     4,866,964    
Janus High-Yield Fund
  119,207     819,825   (68,378)     (591,505)     (151,640)     250,025     4,422,639    
Janus Orion Fund
  92,266     566,078   (36,701)     (446,699)     (229,185)     16,661     2,542,841    
Janus Overseas Fund
  570     13,412   (10,570)     (437,963)     (158,057)     69        
Janus Research Fund
  30,112     491,365   (13,960)     (402,069)     (184,556)     5,453     2,574,747    
Janus Short-Term Bond Fund
  182,598     534,701   (374,654)     (1,072,194)     10,658     89,663     5,737,968    
 
 
        $ 13,919,409       $ (14,644,190)   $ (2,942,152)   $ 1,708,963   $ 87,739,554    
 
 
(1) Formerly named Janus Adviser Small Company Value Fund.
(2) Formerly named Janus Mid Cap Value Fund.
 
7.  Pending Legal Matters
 
In the fall of 2003, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Office of the New York State Attorney General (“NYAG”), the Colorado Attorney General (“COAG”), and the Colorado Division of Securities (“CDS”) announced that they were investigating alleged frequent trading practices in the mutual fund industry. On August 18, 2004, Janus Capital announced that it had reached final settlements with the SEC, the NYAG, the COAG, and the CDS related to such regulators’ investigations into Janus Capital’s frequent trading arrangements.

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 
A number of civil lawsuits were brought against Janus Capital and certain of its affiliates, the Janus funds, and related entities and individuals based on allegations similar to those announced by the above regulators and were filed in several state and federal jurisdictions. Such lawsuits alleged a variety of theories for recovery including, but not limited to, the federal securities laws, other federal statutes (including ERISA), and various common law doctrines. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred these actions to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland (the “Court”) for coordinated proceedings. On September 29, 2004, five consolidated amended complaints were filed with the Court, four of which still remain: (i) claims by a putative class of investors in certain Janus funds asserting claims on behalf of the investor class (Marini, et al. v. Janus Investment Fund, et al., U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, Case No. 04-CV-00497); (ii) derivative claims by investors in certain Janus funds ostensibly on behalf of such funds (Steinberg et al. v. Janus Capital Management, LLC et al., U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, Case No. 04-CV-00518); (iii) claims on behalf of participants in the Janus 401(k) plan (Wangberger v. Janus Capital Group Inc., 401(k) Advisory Committee, et al., U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, Case No. JFM-05-2711); and (iv) claims by a putative class of shareholders of Janus Capital Group Inc. (“JCGI”) asserting claims on behalf of the shareholders (Wiggins, et al. v. Janus Capital Group, Inc., et al., U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, Case No. 04-CV-00818). Each of the complaints initially named JCGI and/or Janus Capital as a defendant. In addition, the following were also named as defendants in one or more of the actions: Janus Investment Fund (“JIF”), Janus Aspen Series (“JAS”), Janus Adviser Series (“JAD”), Janus Distributors LLC, INTECH Investment Management LLC (“INTECH”) (formerly named Enhanced Investment Technologies, LLC), Bay Isle Financial LLC (“Bay Isle”), Perkins Investment Management LLC (“Perkins”) (formerly named Perkins, Wolf, McDonnell and Company, LLC), the Advisory Committee of the Janus 401(k) plan, and the current or former directors of JCGI.
 
On August 25, 2005, the Court entered orders dismissing most of the claims asserted against Janus Capital and its affiliates by fund investors in the Marini and Steinberg cases (actions (i) and (ii) above) except certain claims under Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and under Section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). On December 30, 2008, the Court granted partial summary judgment in Janus Capital’s favor with respect to Plaintiffs’ damage demand as it relates to what was categorized as “approved” market timing based on the Court’s finding that there was no evidence that investors suffered damages that exceed the $50 million they are entitled to receive under the regulatory settlement. The Court did not grant summary judgment on the remaining causes of action and requested the parties to submit additional briefing with respect to what was categorized as “unapproved” market timing. Having completed the supplemental briefing, the parties are awaiting a ruling from the Court. On August 15, 2006, the Wangberger complaint in the 401(k) plan class action (action (iii) above) was dismissed by the Court with prejudice. The plaintiff appealed that dismissal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which reversed the order of dismissal and remanded the case back to the Court for further proceedings. Finally, a Motion to Dismiss the Wiggins suit (action (iv) above) was granted and the matter was dismissed in May 2007. Plaintiffs appealed that dismissal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. In May 2009, the Fourth Circuit reversed the order of dismissal and remanded the case back to the Court for further proceedings.
 
In addition to the lawsuits described above, the Auditor of the State of West Virginia (“Auditor”), in his capacity as securities commissioner, initiated administrative proceedings against many of the defendants in the market timing cases (including JCGI and Janus Capital) and, as a part of its relief, is seeking disgorgement and other monetary relief based on similar market timing allegations (In the Matter of Janus Capital Group Inc. et al., Before the Securities Commissioner, State of West Virginia, Summary Order No. 05-1320). In September 2006, JCGI and Janus Capital filed their answer to the Auditor’s summary order instituting proceedings as well as a Motion to Discharge Order to Show Cause. This action is pending.
 
During 2007, two lawsuits were filed against Janus Management Holdings Corporation (“Janus Holdings”), an affiliate of JCGI, by former Janus portfolio managers, alleging that Janus Holdings unilaterally implemented certain changes to compensation in violation of prior agreements (Edward Keely v. Janus Holdings, Denver District Court, Case No. 2007CV7366; Tom Malley v. Janus Holdings, Denver District Court, Case No. 2007CV10719). These complaints allege some or all of the following claims in addition to other allegations: (1) breach of contract; (2) willful and wanton breach of contract; (3) breach of good faith and fair dealing; and (4) estoppel. Janus Holdings filed Answers to these complaints denying any liability for these claims. On May 8, 2009, after a four-day trial in the Keely matter, the jury found in favor of Plaintiff. The Court entered judgment in Keely’s favor for approximately $4.8 million in damages plus pre- and post- judgment interest, attorneys’ fees, and damage enhancement under the Colorado Wage Act. Janus Holdings is evaluating all of its options, including the possibility of an appeal. Trial in the Malley matter has not yet been set.
 
Additional lawsuits may be filed against certain of the Janus funds, Janus Capital, and related parties in the future. Janus Capital does not currently believe that these pending actions will materially affect its ability to continue providing services it has agreed to provide to the Janus funds.

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8.  Subsequent Event
 
The Board of Trustees of Janus Adviser Series (“JAD”), a registered investment company advised by Janus Capital, has approved an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”) pursuant to which certain JAD Funds will merge with and into, and be acquired by, corresponding similarly managed funds of the Janus Investment Fund Trust. Under the Plan, INTECH Risk-Managed Core Fund, Janus Balanced Fund, Janus Contrarian Fund, Janus Enterprise Fund, Janus Flexible Bond Fund, Janus Fund, Janus Growth and Income Fund, Janus High-Yield Fund, Janus Orion Fund, Janus Overseas Fund, Janus Research Core Fund, Janus Triton Fund, Janus Worldwide Fund, Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, and Perkins Small Cap Value Fund will acquire assets and liabilities from similarly managed JAD Funds. The merger is a part of several significant enhancements Janus Capital has recently undertaken to reorganize and simplify its mutual fund offerings by creating one combined mutual fund platform. The closing date of the merger is expected to be on or about July 6, 2009. For more information regarding these changes, please refer to the March 17, 2009 Supplement to the Prospectus.

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Additional Information (unaudited)

 
Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record
 
A description of the policies and procedures that the Portfolios use to determine how to vote proxies relating to their portfolio securities is available: (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-525-3713 (toll free); (ii) on the Portfolios’ website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding each Portfolio’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 Portfolios file their 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 Portfolios’ 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 1-800-525-3713 (toll free).
 
Approval of Advisory Agreements During The Period
 
In this disclosure, each fund and portfolio of Janus Investment Fund are referred to as “Fund” and, collectively, as “Funds.”
 
The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund, none of whom has ever been affiliated with Janus Capital (“Independent Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund and, as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the three Funds that utilize subadvisers.
 
In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed a substantial amount of information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Independent Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed a considerable amount of information and analysis provided by their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Independent Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Independent 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, 2008, 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 February 1, 2009 through February 1, 2010, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement, except that with respect to Janus Worldwide Fund, the Trustees approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for an interim period of three months, to assess the steps Janus Capital had taken or proposed to take to improve long-term Fund performance. At a meeting held on March 12, 2009, the Trustees again considered the investment advisory agreement for Janus Worldwide Fund, and after consideration of information previously provided to them, as well as updated information regarding the steps taken or planned to improve the Fund’s long-term performance, the Trustees approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for another interim period of three months, to continue their assessment of Janus Capital’s efforts to improve long-term Fund performance.
 
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.
 
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 and strategy 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 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, serving as the Funds’ administrator, monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, producing shareholder reports, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, communicating with shareholders and overseeing the activities of other service providers, including

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monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.
 
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 quality of those services had been consistent with or superior to quality norms in the industry and 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 continuing ability to attract well-qualified personnel.
 
Performance of the Funds
The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Lipper, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. They concluded that the performance of many Funds was good to very good under current market conditions. Although the performance of some Funds lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Trustees also concluded that Janus Capital had taken or was taking appropriate steps to address those instances of under-performance. With respect to Janus Worldwide Fund, at the December 9, 2008 meeting the Trustees considered the continuing underperformance of the Fund, and requested that Janus Capital consider additional steps to improve long-term Fund performance. At the March 12, 2009 meeting, the Trustees requested that Janus Capital promptly report to the Trustees regarding the completion of steps that Janus Capital planned to take in an effort to improve the Fund’s long-term performance.
 
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 Lipper. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and administrative) fees for most of the Funds, after applicable contractual expense limitations, was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by Lipper.
 
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. They concluded that the compensation methodology provided a good alignment of the interests of the portfolio managers with the interests of Fund shareholders.
 
The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital to its separate account clients and to its subadvised funds (for which Janus Capital provides only 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 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 administrative 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 that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the spread between the average fee rates charged to the Funds and the fee rates that Janus Capital charged to its separate account clients was significantly smaller than the average spread for such fee rates of other advisers, based on publicly available data and research conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant.
 
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 in allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates among 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 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, based on the information available and taking those factors into account, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was not unreasonable.
 
The Trustees concluded that the management fees and other compensation 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

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Additional Information (unaudited) (continued)

similar strategies and the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients. The Trustees also concluded that the overall expense ratio of each Fund was reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund and any expense limitations 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 Funds increase. They noted that, although most Funds pay advisory fees at a fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, the management fee rate paid by each Fund, after any contractual expense limitations, was below the mean management fee rate of the Fund’s peer group identified by Lipper; and, 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 many of the Funds have declined in the past few years, the 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 several Funds that have caused or will cause 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, 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 economies of scale at the current asset level of the Fund.
 
Other Benefits to Janus Capital
The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 their portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s 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 pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital 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 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 success of any 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 Funds.
 
After full consideration of the above factors, as well as other factors, all of the Trustees, each of whom is an Independent Trustee, concluded that the proposed continuation of the investment advisory agreement and, if applicable, the subadvisory agreement for each Fund for another year was in the best interest of the respective Funds and their shareholders, except for Janus Worldwide Fund. With respect to that Fund, at their December 9, 2008 meeting the Trustees approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for an interim period of three months, to assess the steps Janus Capital had taken or propose to take to improve long-term Fund performance. At their March 12, 2009 meeting the Trustees approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for that Fund for another interim period of three months, to continue their assessment of Janus Capital’s efforts to improve the Fund’s long-term performance. The Trustees also noted that they had previously approved revised and/or new investment advisory and subadvisory agreements for each Fund subadvised by Perkins Investment Management LLC, and that such amended or new agreements were not effective unless approved by those Funds’ shareholders.

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Explanations of Charts, Tables and
Financial Statements (unaudited)

 
1.  Performance Overviews
 
Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in each Portfolio (from inception) with one or more widely used market indices. The hypothetical example does not represent the returns of any particular investment.
 
When comparing the performance of a Portfolio with an index, keep in mind that market indices do not include brokerage commissions that would be incurred if you purchased the individual securities in the index. They also do not include taxes payable on dividends and interest or operating expenses incurred if you maintained a Portfolio invested in the index.
 
Average annual total returns are also quoted for each Portfolio. 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 Portfolio distributions or redemptions of Portfolio shares.
 
Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized and unsubsidized ratios for the past fiscal year. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting a Portfolio’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects a Portfolio’s subsidized expense ratio. Both the total annual fund operating expenses ratio and net annual fund operating expenses ratio are based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007. The ratios also include expenses indirectly incurred by the Portfolio as a result of investing in other investment companies or pooled investments, which are not reflected in the “Financial Highlights” of this report. As a result, these ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report. All expenses are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
2.  Schedules of Investments
 
Following the performance overview section is each Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in each Portfolio on the last day of the reporting period. Holdings are subject to change without notice.
 
The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period.
 
3.  Statement of Assets and Liabilities
 
This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Portfolios on the last day of the reporting period.
 
The Portfolios’ 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 underlying fund shares owned and the receivable for Portfolio shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Portfolios’ liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Portfolio shares redeemed but not yet paid and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities.
 
The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Portfolios’ net assets. Because Portfolios 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 Portfolios’ net assets (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.
 
4.  Statement of Operations
 
This statement details the Portfolios’ income, expenses, gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and appreciation or depreciation of current Portfolio holdings.
 
The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from underlying fund shares and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Portfolios.
 
The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Portfolios, 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 increase or decrease in the value of securities held in the Portfolios. The Portfolios realize a gain (or loss) when they sell their position in a particular security. An unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Portfolios during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Portfolio holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.
 
5.  Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
These statements report the increase or decrease in the Portfolios’ net assets during the reporting period. Changes

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Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

in the Portfolios’ net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends, distributions and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Portfolios’ 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 Portfolios’ investment performance. The Portfolios’ net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends in cash, money is taken out of the Portfolio to pay the distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends, the Portfolios’ net assets will not be affected. If you compare each Portfolio’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to the “Reinvested dividends and distributions,” you will notice that dividend distributions had little effect on each Portfolio’s net assets. This is because the majority of Janus investors reinvest their distributions.
 
The reinvestment of dividends is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Portfolios through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Portfolios’ net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Portfolios.
 
6.  Financial Highlights
 
This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect each Portfolio’s NAV for current and past reporting periods. Not only does this table provide you with total return, it also reports total distributions, asset size, expense 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 per share, which comprises dividends and interest income earned on securities held by the Portfolio. Following is the total of gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Dividends and distributions are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the average annual total return reported the last day of the period.
 
Also included are the expense ratios, or the percentage of average net assets that were used to cover operating expenses during the period. Expense ratios vary across the Portfolios for a number of reasons, including the differences in management fees, the frequency of dividend payments and the extent of foreign investments, which entail greater transaction costs.
 
The Portfolios’ expenses may be reduced through expense reduction arrangements. These arrangements may include the use of balance credits or transfer agent fee offsets. The Statement of Operations reflects total expenses before any such offset, the amount of the offset and the net expenses. The expense ratios listed in the Financial Highlights reflect total expenses prior to any expense offset (gross expense ratio) and after the expense offsets (net expense ratio). Both expense ratios reflect expenses after waivers (reimbursements), if applicable.
 
The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of a Portfolio during the reporting period. Don’t confuse this ratio with a Portfolio’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of a Portfolio’s yield because it doesn’t take into account the dividends distributed to the Portfolio’s investors.
 
The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in a Portfolio. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of a Portfolio, the nature of the Portfolio’s investments, changes in the target allocation and the investment style of the portfolio manager. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is turned over in a 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 portfolio is traded every six months.

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.
 
Asset Allocation
Janus asset allocation portfolios invest in several underlying mutual funds, rather than individual securities, in an attempt to offer investors an instantly diversified portfolio. Janus Smart Portfolios are unique in their combination of funds that leverage the fundamental research approach of Janus with funds supported by the risk-managed, mathematical investment process of INTECH (a Janus subsidiary).
 
Growth
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.
 
Core
Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. These funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and for certain funds, some degree of income.
 
Risk-Managed
Our risk-managed 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
Janus value funds invest in companies they believe are poised for a turnaround or are trading at a significant discount to fair value. The goal is to gain unique insight into a company’s true value and identify and evaluate potential catalysts that may unlock shareholder value.
 
International & Global
Janus international and global 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.
 
Bond & Money Market
Janus bond 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 maximum current income consistent with stability of capital.
 
For more information about our funds, go to janus.com.
Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 1-800-525-3713 or download the file from janus.com. Read it carefully before you invest or send money.
 
An investment in a money market fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund.
 
       
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Portfolios distributed by Janus Distributors LLC (6/09)
 
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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)   Please see Schedule of Investments contained in the Reports to Shareholders included under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

 


 

  (b)   Using credible information that is available to the public, the Funds have not divested from any securities of any issuers that conduct or have direct investments in certain business operations in Sudan.
Item 7 —   Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 8 —   Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 9 —   Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers
Not applicable.
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) 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 was no change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting during Registrant’s 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.
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 by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, are attached as Ex99.CERT.
 
  (a)(3)   Not applicable to open-end companies.
 
  (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, is attached as Ex99.906CERT. The certification furnished pursuant to this paragraph is not deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certification is not deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent that the Registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.

 


 

Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
         
Janus Investment Fund
 
       
By:
  /s/ Robin C. Beery    
 
       
    Robin C. Beery,
    President and Chief Executive Officer of Janus Investment Fund (Principal Executive Officer)
 
       
Date: June 26, 2009
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, 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/ Robin C. Beery    
 
       
    Robin C. Beery,
    President and Chief Executive Officer of Janus Investment Fund (Principal Executive Officer)
 
       
Date: June 26, 2009
 
       
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 26, 2009