N-CSR 1 ncsr.htm

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 811-01879


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


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


Abigail J. Murray, 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: 9/30


Date of reporting period: 9/30/21


Item 1 - Reports to Shareholders


    
   
  

ANNUAL REPORT

September 30, 2021

  
 

Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

 
  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Fund At A Glance and Schedule of Investments

3

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

11

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

12

Statement of Operations

14

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

15

Financial Highlights

16

Notes to Financial Statements

20

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

33

Additional Information

34

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

46

Designation Requirements

49

Trustees and Officers

50


Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund (unaudited)

      

FUND SNAPSHOT

 The Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund invests in equities across the Asia Pacific ex Japan region. It is an all-cap, high-conviction portfolio focused on companies that have strong franchises, a high return on equity and management with a proven track record of execution. We believe that high-quality companies, if bought at the right price, should produce outperformance relative to the broader market over a three- to five-year time horizon.

   

Andrew Gillan

co-portfolio manager

Mervyn Koh

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE

The Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund I Shares returned 5.62% for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2021. The Fund’s primary benchmark, the MSCI All Country Asia ex-Japan IndexSM, returned 14.42%, while its secondary benchmark, the MSCI All Country Asia Pacific ex-Japan IndexSM, returned 16.59%.

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

The period began positively, as markets responded in the fourth quarter of 2020 to the emergence of COVID-19 vaccines and the possibility of a swift rebound in economic activity. Recovery became more prolonged and mixed over the year as new COVID variants posed threats even to countries with high vaccination rates, while inevitably progress on vaccinations was slower in the emerging markets. Responses varied from country to country in the use of lockdowns to minimize the spread of the virus, which delayed recovery in many areas. However, markets were willing to look beyond the short-term impact and take comfort in the various fiscal and monetary support measures that governments had provided. Sentiment did change toward period end, as global equity markets corrected in the third quarter of 2021 from a combination of profit-taking and signs of slowing growth after the initial COVID-19-related recovery. The threat of structurally higher inflation lingered, while the Delta variant led to less robust economic recoveries, particularly in Asia.

Regulatory action in China also had a major impact on market sentiment within Asia over the period. This began with the cancellation of the much-anticipated Ant Financial initial public offering (IPO), but then spread to several of the higher-growth sectors such as education, internet, e-commerce and most recently, Macau gaming, all of which were impacted by significant policy changes. The Chinese property sector also grabbed headlines with several debt defaults – including Evergrande, one of the largest Chinese property developers – unable to make a payment due. The China market underperformed as a result. India was the strongest performer in the region as the economy recovered later from a more severe COVID situation while investor flows seemed to benefit from the issues in China.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

Despite positive asset allocation from our underweight to China and overweights to India and Taiwan, relative performance was weak over the 12-month period, due to negative stock selection in a number of the sectors impacted by the regulatory changes in China. In particular, New Oriental Education hurt relative performance following the Chinese government’s decision to limit profitability and severely restrict the number of hours that after-school tutoring could be offered to students. Our position in Ping An Insurance also detracted, on concerns about its exposure to the property sector while its agency reform process took longer than expected, which resulted in weaker new business sales. Finally, integrated resort developer and operator Sands China weighed on relative returns on news of the government’s decision to launch a public investigation into the future of Macau, with the likelihood of tightening criteria to pay dividends and ensuring a higher proportion of future revenue comes from non-gaming activities. Going forward, the environment in China has changed and we believe there is good reason to be more cautious on potential policy changes, which we have aimed to mitigate with smaller position sizes and adjustments to valuation methodology to capture the heightened risks. While we maintained a quality growth bias through the period, we were conscious about the value rotation that was occurring in markets, albeit less pronounced in Asia. We added to developed market financials to capture the higher bond yields, a move that generally was positive. Our allocation within the

  

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materials sector to cement also detracted from relative performance.

Positive contributions to relative performance came from three of our India positions: HDFC, Bajaj Holdings & Investment and HDFC Bank all benefited from India’s economic recovery and strong operating momentum in the financials sector as loan growth returned to near pre-COVID levels. E-commerce and gaming company Sea Limited also outperformed on good operating momentum particularly in Latin America, while the shares likely also benefited from some rotation away from those sectors in China.

We reduced our exposure to China during the 12-month period and maintained a cautious view for the near term. While valuations of the largest Chinese Internet and e-commerce companies looked attractive compared to their previous levels, it appeared reasonable to assume that future growth prospects could be more constrained, and that valuations should reflect the increased regulatory risks in addition to the impact on profitability of the government’s common prosperity goals. There remain attractive opportunities in China and in our view the local A share market in particular could potentially offer investors exposure to sectors more aligned with the government’s economic goals.

OUTLOOK

We maintain the view that the current inflationary pressures are likely to be transitory, as supply struggles to keep up with the demand recovery while the Delta variant has created further bottlenecks in supply chains. We already are seeing signs of slowing growth, which should ease some of the demand pressures. Hence we are not inclined to rotate meaningfully toward cyclicality away from our preference for structural growth. Valuations in Asia remain attractive compared to the U.S. equity market, and while earnings growth likely will be more subdued next year, we remain optimistic that we may see a reversal in the structural underperformance of Asia and emerging market equities over the past decade. Economic growth rates could normalise but remain attractive in Asia, while demographics and consumption could remain supportive to Asian equities.

Thank you for investing in the Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund.

  

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Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund (unaudited)

Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Contributors - Holdings

5 Top Detractors - Holdings

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

Bajaj Holdings & Investment Ltd

1.98%

 

1.38%

 

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc (ADR)

2.15%

 

-3.27%

 

HDFC Bank Ltd

4.14%

 

1.15%

 

Sands China Ltd

2.28%

 

-1.44%

 

Housing Development Finance Corp Ltd

3.93%

 

1.10%

 

Anhui Conch Cement Co Ltd

1.43%

 

-0.93%

 

Sea Ltd (ADR)

1.46%

 

0.98%

 

Ping An Insurance Group Co of China Ltd

2.65%

 

-0.86%

 

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd

8.63%

 

0.90%

 

Largan Precision Co Ltd

2.11%

 

-0.78%

       

 

5 Top Contributors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

MSCI All Country Asia ex-Japan Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Communication Services

 

1.32%

 

8.51%

11.56%

 

Real Estate

 

0.96%

 

1.59%

3.93%

 

Financials

 

0.88%

 

23.82%

18.03%

 

Health Care

 

0.87%

 

1.08%

4.92%

 

Information Technology

 

-0.05%

 

28.31%

23.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Detractors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

MSCI All Country Asia ex-Japan Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

-4.56%

 

19.37%

18.60%

 

Materials

 

-2.53%

 

1.43%

4.60%

 

Consumer Staples

 

-1.10%

 

6.20%

4.83%

 

Other**

 

-0.69%

 

1.87%

0.00%

 

Industrials

 

-0.42%

 

5.78%

5.55%

       

 

Relative contribution reflects how the portolio's holdings impacted return relative to the benchmark. Cash and securities not held in the portfolio are not shown. For equity portfolios, relative contribution compares the performance of a security in the portfolio to the benchmark's total return, factoring in the difference in weight of that security in the benchmark. Returns are calculated using daily returns and previous day ending weights rolled up by ticker, excluding fixed income securities, gross of advisory fees, may exclude certain derivatives and will differ from actual performance.
Performance attribution reflects returns gross of advisory fees and may differ from actual returns as they are based on end of day holdings. Attribution is calculated by geometrically linking daily returns for the portfolio and index.

*

Based on sector classification according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) codes, which are the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

**

Not a GICS classified sector.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

9.4%

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment

8.7%

Tencent Holdings Ltd

 

Interactive Media & Services

6.1%

AIA Group Ltd

 

Insurance

5.2%

Housing Development Finance Corp Ltd

 

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance

4.8%

 

34.2%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

 

Common Stocks

 

89.8%

 

Preferred Stocks

 

9.4%

 

Investment Companies

 

1.4%

 

Other

 

(0.6)%

  

100.0%

Emerging markets comprised 85.9% of total net assets.

  

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

As of September 30, 2021

As of September 30, 2020

  

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Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund (unaudited)

Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended September 30, 2021

 

 

Prospectus Expense Ratios

 

 

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Net Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

5.33%

8.93%

8.61%

5.34%

 

 

2.44%

1.43%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

-0.71%

7.65%

7.97%

4.72%

 

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

4.50%

8.14%

7.83%

4.59%

 

 

3.51%

2.20%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

3.50%

8.14%

7.83%

4.59%

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

5.48%

9.11%

8.81%

5.51%

 

 

2.03%

1.26%

Class I Shares

 

5.62%

9.24%

8.94%

5.65%

 

 

2.07%

1.14%

Class N Shares

 

5.59%

9.10%

8.48%

5.20%

 

 

1.80%

1.10%

Class S Shares

 

5.58%

8.97%

8.61%

5.34%

 

 

2.89%

1.60%

Class T Shares

 

5.32%

9.04%

8.75%

5.47%

 

 

2.27%

1.35%

MSCI All Country Asia ex-Japan Index

 

14.42%

10.13%

8.50%

5.77%

 

 

 

 

MSCI All Country Asia-Pacific ex-Japan Index

 

16.59%

9.86%

8.25%

5.65%

 

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class I Shares

 

4th

3rd

2nd

3rd

 

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stock Funds

 

44/54

28/52

22/41

27/41

 

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 800.668.0434 (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson) or visit janushenderson.com/performance (or janushenderson.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson).

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

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

Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, contractually agreed to for at least a one-year period commencing on January 28, 2021.

 
 

This Fund has a performance-based management fee that may adjust up or down based on the Fund’s performance.

  

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Performance

Performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with foreign and emerging markets, fixed income securities, high-yield and high-risk securities, undervalued, overlooked and smaller capitalization companies, real estate related securities including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), non-diversification, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, portfolio turnover, derivatives, short sales, initial public offerings (IPOs) and potential conflicts of interest. Each product has different risks. Please see the prospectus for more information about risks, holdings and other details.

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

Class N Shares commenced operations on January 26, 2018. Performance shown for periods prior to January 26, 2018, reflects the historical performance of the Fund's Class I Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class N Shares, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If Class N Shares of the Fund had been available during periods prior to January 26, 2018, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund's commencement of Class N Shares reflects the fees and expenses of Class N Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund's prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

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

© 2021 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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

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

Index performance does not reflect the expenses of managing a portfolio as an index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

*The Fund’s inception date – July 29, 2011

‡ As stated in the prospectus. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios during the reporting period.

  

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Expense Examples

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

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

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

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$889.50

$6.58

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.10

$7.03

1.39%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$885.10

$10.02

 

$1,000.00

$1,014.44

$10.71

2.12%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$889.70

$5.78

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.95

$6.17

1.22%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$890.60

$5.31

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.45

$5.67

1.12%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$890.40

$5.02

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.75

$5.37

1.06%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$889.10

$6.49

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.20

$6.93

1.37%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$889.10

$6.25

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.45

$6.68

1.32%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

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Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– 89.8%

   

Banks – 10.2%

   
 

Bank Central Asia Tbk PT

 

339,400

  

$830,319

 
 

HDFC Bank Ltd

 

78,445

  

1,681,861

 
 

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd

 

75,500

  

632,181

 
 

Ping An Bank Co Ltd - Class A

 

185,664

  

516,571

 
  

3,660,932

 

Capital Markets – 2.2%

   
 

Macquarie Group Ltd

 

6,073

  

796,628

 

Diversified Financial Services – 2.8%

   
 

Bajaj Holdings & Investment Ltd

 

15,774

  

1,018,440

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 1.5%

   
 

Sinbon Electronics Co Ltd

 

65,000

  

547,604

 

Entertainment – 2.8%

   
 

Sea Ltd (ADR)*

 

3,174

  

1,011,649

 

Food Products – 2.2%

   
 

Uni-President Enterprises Corp

 

330,000

  

802,643

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.6%

   
 

Yum China Holdings Inc

 

15,760

  

927,562

 

Household Durables – 3.5%

   
 

Midea Group Co Ltd

 

53,226

  

574,759

 
 

Techtronic Industries Co Ltd

 

34,000

  

666,539

 
  

1,241,298

 

Industrial Conglomerates – 2.9%

   
 

Ayala Corp

 

39,730

  

635,318

 
 

LG Corp

 

5,070

  

394,644

 
  

1,029,962

 

Information Technology Services – 2.9%

   
 

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd

 

20,720

  

1,049,275

 

Insurance – 7.1%

   
 

AIA Group Ltd

 

163,000

  

1,876,865

 
 

Ping An Insurance Group Co of China Ltd

 

98,000

  

665,003

 
  

2,541,868

 

Interactive Media & Services – 7.6%

   
 

NAVER Corp

 

1,650

  

538,097

 
 

Tencent Holdings Ltd

 

37,400

  

2,192,990

 
  

2,731,087

 

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail – 6.2%

   
 

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd*

 

80,400

  

1,495,489

 
 

Meituan Dianping (144A)*

 

24,000

  

749,465

 
  

2,244,954

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 1.6%

   
 

Wuxi Biologics Cayman Inc (144A)*

 

35,000

  

565,732

 

Machinery – 1.5%

   
 

Sany Heavy Industry Co Ltd

 

137,301

  

541,987

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 2.8%

   
 

Reliance Industries Ltd

 

29,811

  

1,008,202

 

Personal Products – 2.4%

   
 

LG Household & Health Care Ltd

 

754

  

848,251

 

Real Estate Management & Development – 2.3%

   
 

Swire Pacific Ltd

 

57,500

  

340,823

 
 

Swire Pacific Ltd - Class B

 

487,500

  

478,507

 
  

819,330

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 13.5%

   
 

MediaTek Inc

 

25,000

  

805,905

 
 

SK Hynix Inc

 

10,817

  

933,544

 
 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd

 

151,000

  

3,114,057

 
  

4,853,506

 

Software – 1.3%

   
 

Venustech Group Inc - Class A

 

112,000

  

479,638

 
  

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

 

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Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Specialty Retail – 1.4%

   
 

China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp Ltd

 

12,530

  

$505,481

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 2.3%

   
 

Advantech Co Ltd

 

62,068

  

810,003

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.4%

   
 

Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd

 

24,400

  

510,031

 

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 4.8%

   
 

Housing Development Finance Corp Ltd

 

47,163

  

1,726,042

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $26,270,748)

 

32,272,105

 

Preferred Stocks– 9.4%

   

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 9.4%

   
 

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd((cost $2,337,460)

 

58,072

  

3,401,975

 

Investment Companies– 1.4%

   

Money Markets – 1.4%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº,£((cost $495,460)

 

495,410

  

495,460

 

Total Investments (total cost $29,103,668) – 100.6%

 

36,169,540

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0.6)%

 

(227,522)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$35,942,018

 
      

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

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

China

 

$9,724,708

 

26.9

%

Taiwan

 

7,091,861

 

19.6

 

India

 

6,483,820

 

17.9

 

South Korea

 

6,116,511

 

16.9

 

Hong Kong

 

3,362,734

 

9.3

 

Indonesia

 

830,319

 

2.3

 

Australia

 

796,628

 

2.2

 

Philippines

 

635,318

 

1.8

 

Singapore

 

632,181

 

1.7

 

United States

 

495,460

 

1.4

 
      
      

Total

 

$36,169,540

 

100.0

%

 

  

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

 

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Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

Schedules of Affiliated Investments – (% of Net Assets)

           
 

Dividend

Income

Realized

Gain/(Loss)

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation/

Depreciation

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - 1.4%

Money Markets - 1.4%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

$

803

$

-

$

-

$

495,460

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - N/A

Investment Companies - N/A

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Total Affiliated Investments - 1.4%

$

803

$

-

$

-

$

495,460

           
 

Value

at 9/30/20

Purchases

Sales Proceeds

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - 1.4%

Money Markets - 1.4%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

426,145

 

25,508,316

 

(25,439,001)

 

495,460

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - N/A

Investment Companies - N/A

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

-

 

88,000

 

(88,000)

 

-

  

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

 

10

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

  

MSCI All Country Asia

ex-Japan IndexSM

MSCI All Country Asia ex-Japan IndexSM reflects the equity market performance of Asia, excluding Japan.

MSCI All Country Asia-Pacific

ex-Japan IndexSM

The MSCI All Country Asia-Pacific ex-Japan IndexSM reflects the performance of large and mid-cap companies in developed and emerging markets in the Asia Pacific region, excluding Japan.

  

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

LLC

Limited Liability Company

  

144A

Securities sold under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are subject to legal and/or contractual restrictions on resale and may not be publicly sold without registration under the 1933 Act. Unless otherwise noted, these securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The total value of 144A securities as of the year ended September 30, 2021 is $1,315,197, which represents 3.7% of net assets.

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of September 30, 2021.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control.

             

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments as of September 30, 2021. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

Valuation Inputs Summary

       
    

Level 2 -

 

Level 3 -

  

Level 1 -

 

Other Significant

 

Significant

  

Quoted Prices

 

Observable Inputs

 

Unobservable Inputs

       

Assets

      

Investments In Securities:

      

Common Stocks

      

Entertainment

$

1,011,649

$

-

$

-

All Other

 

-

 

31,260,456

 

-

Preferred Stocks

 

-

 

3,401,975

 

-

Investment Companies

 

-

 

495,460

 

-

Total Assets

$

1,011,649

$

35,157,891

$

-

       
  

Janus Investment Fund

11


Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated investments, at value (cost $28,608,208)

 

$

35,674,080

 

 

Affiliated investments, at value (cost $495,460)

 

 

495,460

 

 

Cash denominated in foreign currency (cost $3,323)

 

 

3,323

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

 

 

896

 

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fund shares sold

 

 

104,474

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

99,111

 

 

 

Foreign tax reclaims

 

 

628

 

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

 

43

 

 

Other assets

 

 

74

 

Total Assets

 

 

36,378,089

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Payables:

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign tax liability

 

 

217,516

 

 

 

Fund shares repurchased

 

 

118,401

 

 

 

Professional fees

 

 

45,057

 

 

 

Non-affiliated fund administration fees payable

 

 

24,342

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

 

11,713

 

 

 

Custodian fees

 

 

5,165

 

 

 

Transfer agent fees and expenses

 

 

4,019

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

 

 

896

 

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

 

 

719

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

 

 

327

 

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees payable

 

 

78

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other payables

 

 

7,838

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

436,071

 

Net Assets

 

$

35,942,018

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

12

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

31,047,718

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss) (includes $217,516 of foreign capital gains tax)

 

 

4,894,300

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

35,942,018

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

557,135

 

 

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

 

 

44,093

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

12.64

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(2)

 

$

13.41

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

489,162

 

 

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

 

 

39,690

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

12.32

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

14,082,710

 

 

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

 

 

1,097,967

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

12.83

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

695,609

 

 

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

 

 

54,108

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

12.86

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

17,938,450

 

 

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

 

 

1,398,216

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

12.83

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

581,063

 

 

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

 

 

45,869

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

12.67

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

1,597,889

 

 

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

 

 

126,110

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

12.67

 

 

             

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

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

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

13


Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

754,861

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

803

 

 

Other income

 

107

 

 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(101,337)

 

Total Investment Income

 

654,434

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

380,879

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

2,840

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

5,342

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

 

 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

19,968

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

1,631

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

5,513

 

 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

612

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

478

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

404

 

 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

152

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

48

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

5,328

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

192

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

685

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

19

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

71

 

 

Registration fees

 

106,323

 

 

Non-affiliated fund administration fees

 

61,884

 

 

Professional fees

 

57,261

 

 

Custodian fees

 

26,738

 

 

Shareholder reports expense

 

9,864

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees

 

1,173

 

 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

671

 

 

Other expenses

 

5,534

 

Total Expenses

 

693,610

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers

 

(191,929)

 

Net Expenses

 

501,681

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

152,753

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

 

 

 

 

Investments and foreign currency transactions (net of foreign taxes of $122,820)

4,485

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

4,485

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

 

 

 

 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation (net of increase in deferred foreign taxes of $164,408)

 

(116,185)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

(116,185)

 

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

$

41,053

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended
September 30, 2021

 

Year ended
September 30, 2020

 

         

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

152,753

 

$

88,685

 

 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

4,485

 

 

(1,102,034)

 

 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

(116,185)

 

 

4,325,763

 

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

 

41,053

 

 

3,312,414

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

 

 

(5,855)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(7,118)

 

 

(91,345)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(1,614)

 

 

(12,458)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(22,900)

 

 

(82,050)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

 

 

(3,865)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

 

 

(9,399)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(31,632)

 

 

(204,972)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(457,369)

 

 

17,388

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(44,545)

 

 

(86,660)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

3,477,658

 

 

(1,753,286)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

104,905

 

 

(699,799)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

4,918,183

 

 

2,584,115

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(16,791)

 

 

10,004

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(6,609)

 

 

138,167

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

7,975,432

 

 

209,929

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

7,984,853

 

 

3,317,371

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

27,957,165

 

 

24,639,794

 

 

End of period

$

35,942,018

 

$

27,957,165

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class A Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$12.00

 

 

$10.39

 

 

$11.42

 

 

$11.45

 

 

$9.42

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.01

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.10

 

 

0.07

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.63(2) 

 

 

1.67

 

 

(0.27)

 

 

0.22

 

 

2.12

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.64

 

 

1.68

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

0.29

 

 

2.14

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.02)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.84)

 

 

(0.27)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.86)

 

 

(0.32)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$12.64

 

 

$12.00

 

 

$10.39

 

 

$11.42

 

 

$11.45

 

 

Total Return*

 

5.33%

 

 

16.20%

 

 

(0.69)%

 

 

2.48%

 

 

23.10%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$557

 

 

$951

 

 

$822

 

 

$816

 

 

$366

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,130

 

 

$901

 

 

$822

 

 

$954

 

 

$293

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.10%

 

 

2.44%

 

 

2.72%

 

 

2.08%

 

 

2.49%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.43%

 

 

1.43%

 

 

1.49%

 

 

1.53%

 

 

1.63%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.04%

 

 

0.14%

 

 

0.95%

 

 

0.60%

 

 

0.17%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

60%

 

 

53%

 

 

34%

 

 

41%

 

 

120%

 

                   
                   

Class C Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$11.79

 

 

$10.23

 

 

$11.30

 

 

$11.36

 

 

$9.34

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.09)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.62(2) 

 

 

1.63

 

 

(0.20)

 

 

0.22

 

 

2.10

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.53

 

 

1.56

 

 

(0.23)

 

 

0.21

 

 

2.06

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.84)

 

 

(0.27)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

 

 

 

 

(0.84)

 

 

(0.27)

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$12.32

 

 

$11.79

 

 

$10.23

 

 

$11.30

 

 

$11.36

 

 

Total Return*

 

4.50%

 

 

15.25%

 

 

(1.28)%

 

 

1.80%

 

 

22.17%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$489

 

 

$506

 

 

$535

 

 

$1,244

 

 

$957

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$552

 

 

$482

 

 

$746

 

 

$1,233

 

 

$519

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

3.13%

 

 

3.50%

 

 

3.35%

 

 

2.78%

 

 

3.09%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

2.17%

 

 

2.20%

 

 

2.07%

 

 

2.25%

 

 

2.33%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.68)%

 

 

(0.66)%

 

 

(0.28)%

 

 

(0.04)%

 

 

(0.42)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

60%

 

 

53%

 

 

34%

 

 

41%

 

 

120%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

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

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

(2) The amount shown does not correlate with the change in the aggregate gains and losses in the Fund's securities for the year or period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund's shares in relation to fluctuating market values for the Fund's securities.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class D Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$12.17

 

 

$10.53

 

 

$11.54

 

 

$11.56

 

 

$9.49

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.04

 

 

0.03

 

 

0.09

 

 

0.07

 

 

0.07

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.63(2) 

 

 

1.70

 

 

(0.23)

 

 

0.23

 

 

2.11

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.67

 

 

1.73

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

0.30

 

 

2.18

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.84)

 

 

(0.27)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

(0.87)

 

 

(0.32)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$12.83

 

 

$12.17

 

 

$10.53

 

 

$11.54

 

 

$11.56

 

 

Total Return*

 

5.48%

 

 

16.45%

 

 

(0.44)%

 

 

2.57%

 

 

23.30%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$14,083

 

 

$10,793

 

 

$11,198

 

 

$13,089

 

 

$21,577

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$17,722

 

 

$10,678

 

 

$11,599

 

 

$21,221

 

 

$11,542

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.69%

 

 

2.03%

 

 

2.29%

 

 

1.72%

 

 

2.19%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.25%

 

 

1.26%

 

 

1.33%

 

 

1.33%

 

 

1.44%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.31%

 

 

0.27%

 

 

0.88%

 

 

0.55%

 

 

0.67%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

60%

 

 

53%

 

 

34%

 

 

41%

 

 

120%

 

                   
                   

Class I Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$12.19

 

 

$10.54

 

 

$11.45

 

 

$11.56

 

 

$9.51

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.06

 

 

(3) 

 

 

0.13

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

0.11

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.63(2) 

 

 

1.74

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

0.26

 

 

2.07

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.69

 

 

1.74

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

0.23

 

 

2.18

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.02)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.84)

 

 

(0.27)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.02)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

(0.87)

 

 

(0.34)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$12.86

 

 

$12.19

 

 

$10.54

 

 

$11.45

 

 

$11.56

 

 

Total Return*

 

5.62%

 

 

16.62%

 

 

0.45%

 

 

1.90%

 

 

23.39%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$696

 

 

$692

 

 

$1,406

 

 

$1,029

 

 

$12,675

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,834

 

 

$1,061

 

 

$1,208

 

 

$5,848

 

 

$7,408

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.69%

 

 

2.07%

 

 

2.32%

 

 

1.44%

 

 

2.00%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.14%

 

 

1.15%

 

 

1.21%

 

 

1.26%

 

 

1.32%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.45%

 

 

0.02%

 

 

1.28%

 

 

(0.25)%

 

 

1.01%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

60%

 

 

53%

 

 

34%

 

 

41%

 

 

120%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

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

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

(2) The amount shown does not correlate with the change in the aggregate gains and losses in the Fund’s securities for the year or period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund’s shares in relation to fluctuating market values for the Fund’s securities.

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

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class N Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$12.17

 

 

$10.52

 

 

$11.56

 

 

$12.73

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.07

 

 

0.06

 

 

0.11

 

 

0.16

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.61(3) 

 

 

1.69

 

 

(0.26)

 

 

(1.33)

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.68

 

 

1.75

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

(1.17)

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.02)

 

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.84)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.02)

 

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.89)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$12.83

 

 

$12.17

 

 

$10.52

 

 

$11.56

 

 

Total Return*

 

5.59%

 

 

16.69%

 

 

(0.51)%

 

 

(9.19)%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$17,938

 

 

$12,809

 

 

$8,886

 

 

$8,501

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$17,351

 

 

$11,337

 

 

$7,989

 

 

$7,978

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.53%

 

 

1.80%

 

 

2.05%

 

 

1.75%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.11%

 

 

1.10%

 

 

1.17%

 

 

1.13%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.49%

 

 

0.51%

 

 

1.08%

 

 

1.96%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

60%

 

 

53%

 

 

34%

 

 

41%

 

                
                   

Class S Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$12.00

 

 

$10.41

 

 

$11.45

 

 

$11.48

 

 

$9.43

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.04

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.09

 

 

0.06

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.63(3) 

 

 

1.66

 

 

(0.25)

 

 

0.22

 

 

2.14

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.67

 

 

1.67

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

0.28

 

 

2.15

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(0.10)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.84)

 

 

(0.27)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.88)

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

(0.10)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$12.67

 

 

$12.00

 

 

$10.41

 

 

$11.45

 

 

$11.48

 

 

Total Return*

 

5.58%

 

 

16.13%

 

 

(0.55)%

 

 

2.37%

 

 

23.07%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$581

 

 

$566

 

 

$481

 

 

$484

 

 

$472

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$653

 

 

$502

 

 

$467

 

 

$501

 

 

$413

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.18%

 

 

2.85%

 

 

2.98%

 

 

2.36%

 

 

2.64%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.20%

 

 

1.47%

 

 

1.34%

 

 

1.58%

 

 

1.66%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.32%

 

 

0.11%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.52%

 

 

0.15%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

60%

 

 

53%

 

 

34%

 

 

41%

 

 

120%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

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

(1) Period from January 26, 2018 (inception date) through September 30, 2018.

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

(3) The amount shown does not correlate with the change in the aggregate gains and losses in the Fund’s securities for the year or period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund’s shares in relation to fluctuating market values for the Fund’s securities.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class T Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$12.03

 

 

$10.41

 

 

$11.37

 

 

$11.42

 

 

$9.36

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.04

 

 

0.03

 

 

0.10

 

 

0.06

 

 

0.06

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.60(2) 

 

 

1.67

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

0.20

 

 

2.08

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.64

 

 

1.70

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

0.26

 

 

2.14

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.84)

 

 

(0.27)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.85)

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$12.67

 

 

$12.03

 

 

$10.41

 

 

$11.37

 

 

$11.42

 

 

Total Return*

 

5.32%

 

 

16.37%

 

 

(0.14)%

 

 

2.27%

 

 

23.18%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,598

 

 

$1,641

 

 

$1,310

 

 

$1,032

 

 

$2,937

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,205

 

 

$1,340

 

 

$1,210

 

 

$2,799

 

 

$756

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.92%

 

 

2.27%

 

 

2.53%

 

 

1.81%

 

 

2.14%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.36%

 

 

1.35%

 

 

1.40%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

1.55%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.29%

 

 

0.26%

 

 

0.98%

 

 

0.54%

 

 

0.55%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

60%

 

 

53%

 

 

34%

 

 

41%

 

 

120%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

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

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

(2) The amount shown does not correlate with the change in the aggregate gains and losses in the Fund’s securities for the year or period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of the Fund’s shares in relation to fluctuating market values for the Fund’s securities.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund  (the “Fund”) is a series of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers 41 funds, each of which offers multiple share classes, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

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

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

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

Class C Shares are closed to investments by new employer-sponsored retirement plans and existing employer-sponsored retirement plans are no longer able to make additional purchases or exchanges into Class C Shares.

The Funds currently implement an automatic conversion feature pursuant to which Class C Shares that have been held for eight years are automatically converted to Class A Shares without the imposition of any sales charge, fee or other charge. The conversion will generally occur no later than ten business days in the month following the month of the eighth anniversary of the date of purchase. Class C Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions on Class C Shares will convert to Class A Shares at the same time as the original Class C Shares with respect to which they were purchased. For Class C Shares held in omnibus accounts on intermediary platforms, the Fund will rely on these intermediaries to implement this conversion feature. Your financial intermediary may have separate policies and procedures as to when and how Class C Shares may be converted to Class A Shares. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Effective July 6, 2020, Class D Shares are available to new investors, subject to any closed fund policies for a Fund, as applicable. Previously, Class D Shares were only available to investors who already had a direct account with the Janus Henderson funds; immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor; and existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus Henderson funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments, who established Class I Share accounts before August 4, 2017.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of: 1) certain adviser-assisted, employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and certain welfare benefit plans, such as health savings accounts, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans; and 2) retail investors purchasing in qualified or nonqualified accounts, whose accounts are held through an omnibus account at their financial intermediary, and where the financial intermediary requires no payment or reimbursement from the Fund, Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”), or its affiliates. Class N Shares are also available to Janus Henderson proprietary products and to certain direct institutional investors approved by Janus Distributors LLC dba Janus Henderson Distributors (“Janus Henderson Distributors”) including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations and endowments, subject to minimum investment requirements.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory

  

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programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

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

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

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

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

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

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

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service

  

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approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

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

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

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of September 30, 2021 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Interest income is recorded daily on an accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. The Fund classifies gains and losses on prepayments received as an adjustment to interest income. Debt securities may be placed in non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivables when collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

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

Estimates

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

Indemnifications

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

Foreign Currency Translations

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

  

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

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

Dividends and Distributions

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

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

Federal Income Taxes

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

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve, as well as certain foreign governments and central banks, have taken extraordinary actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets, including reducing interest rates to record-low levels. Extremely low or negative interest rates may become more prevalent or may not work as intended. As there is little precedent for this situation, the impact on various markets that interest rate or other significant policy changes may have is unknown. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place in response to such economic uncertainty, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation.

Widespread disease, including pandemics and epidemics, and natural or environmental disasters, including those which may be attributable to global climate change, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis and weather-related phenomena generally, have been and can be highly disruptive to economies and markets, adversely impacting individual companies, sectors, industries, markets, currencies, interest and inflation rates, credit ratings, investor sentiment, and other factors affecting the value of a Fund’s investments. Economies and financial markets throughout the world have become increasingly interconnected, which increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or country will adversely affect markets or issuers in other regions or countries, including the United States. These disruptions could prevent a Fund from executing advantageous investment decisions in a timely manner and negatively impact a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective(s). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value of a Fund. In addition, these disruptions could also impair the information technology and other operational systems upon which the Fund’s service providers, including Janus Capital or the subadviser (as applicable), rely, and could otherwise disrupt the ability of employees of the Fund’s service providers to perform essential tasks on behalf of the Fund. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance and reinsurance companies that insure or reinsure against the impact of natural disasters.

  

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A number of countries in the European Union (the “EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU have experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. These difficulties may continue, worsen, or spread further within the EU. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. The risk of investing in securities in the European markets may also be heightened due to the referendum in which the United Kingdom voted to exit the EU, commonly known as “Brexit,” which immediately led to significant market volatility around the world, as well as political, economic and legal uncertainty. The United Kingdom formally left the EU on January 31, 2020 and entered into an eleven-month transition period, which expired on December 31, 2020. The negative impact on not only the United Kingdom and European economies could be significant, potentially resulting in increased volatility and illiquidity and lower economic growth for companies that rely significantly on the United Kingdom and/or Europe for their business activities and revenues. Any further exits from the EU, or an increase in the belief that such exits are likely or possible, would likely cause additional market disruption globally and introduce new legal and regulatory uncertainties.

Counterparties

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

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

Emerging Market Investing

Within the parameters of its specific investment policies, the Fund may invest in securities of issuers or companies from or with exposure to one or more “developing countries” or “emerging market countries.” Such countries include but are not limited to countries included in the MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant amount of its assets in one or more of these countries, its returns and net asset value may be affected to a large degree by events and economic conditions in such countries. The risks of foreign investing are heightened when investing in emerging markets, which may result in the price of investments in emerging markets experiencing sudden and sharp price swings. In many developing markets, there is less government supervision and regulation of stock exchanges, brokers, and listed companies, making these investments potentially more volatile in price and less liquid than investments in developed securities markets, resulting in greater risk to investors. Similarly, issuers in such markets may not be subject to regulatory, accounting, auditing, and financial reporting and recordkeeping standards comparable to those to which U.S. companies are subject. There is a risk in developing countries that a current or future economic or political crisis could lead to price controls, forced mergers of companies, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, seizure, nationalization, sanctions or imposition of restrictions by various governmental entities on investment and trading, or creation of government monopolies, any of which may have a detrimental effect on the Fund’s investments. In addition, the Fund’s investments may be denominated in foreign currencies and therefore, changes in the value of a country’s currency compared to the U.S. dollar may affect the value of the Fund’s investments. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in the securities of issuers in or companies of a single country or region, it is more likely to be impacted by events or conditions affecting

  

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that country or region, which could have a negative impact on the Fund’s performance. Developing countries may also experience a higher level of exposure and vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change. This can be attributed to both the geographic location of emerging market countries and/or a country’s lack of access to technology or resources to adjust and adapt to its effects. An increased occurrence and severity of natural disasters and extreme weather events such as droughts and decreased crop yields, heat waves, flooding and rising sea levels, and increased spread of disease, could cause harmful effects to the performance of affected economies. Additionally, foreign and emerging market risks, including, but not limited to, price controls, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, nationalization, and restrictions on repatriation of assets may be heightened to the extent the Fund invests in Chinese local market securities.

Real Estate Investing

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

Securities Lending

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

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

The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars and 105% of the market value of the loaned securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Loaned securities and related collateral are marked-to-market each business day based upon the market value of the loaned securities at the close of business, employing the most recent available pricing information. Collateral levels are then adjusted based on this mark-to-market evaluation. Additional required collateral, or excess collateral returned, is delivered on the next business day. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than 102% or

  

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105% value of the securities on loan. The cash collateral invested by Janus Capital is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Income earned from the investment of the cash collateral, net of rebates paid to, or fees paid by, borrowers and less the fees paid to the lending agent are included as “Affiliated securities lending income, net” on the Statement of Operations.

There were no securities on loan as of September 30, 2021.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee rate that may adjust up or down based on the Fund’s performance relative to its benchmark index.

The investment advisory fee rate paid to Janus Capital by the Fund consists of two components: (1) a base fee calculated by applying the contractual fixed rate of the advisory fee to the Fund’s average daily net assets during the previous month (the “Base Fee Rate”), plus or minus (2) a performance-fee adjustment (the “Performance Adjustment”) calculated by applying a variable rate of up to 0.15% (positive or negative) to the Fund’s average daily net assets based on the Fund’s relative performance compared to the cumulative investment record of its benchmark index over a 36-month performance measurement period or shorter time period, as applicable. The investment advisory fee rate is calculated daily and paid monthly.

The investment performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares (waiving the upfront sales load) for the performance measurement period is used to calculate the Performance Adjustment. The Fund’s Base Fee Rate prior to any performance adjustment (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.92%, and the Fund’s benchmark index used in the calculation is the MSCI All Country Asia ex-Japan Index.

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. The Base Fee Rate is subject to an upward or downward Performance Adjustment for every full 0.50% increment by which the Fund outperforms or underperforms its benchmark index, up to the Fund’s full performance rate of ±7.00%. Because the Performance Adjustment is tied to a Fund’s relative performance compared 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 is included in calculating both the performance of a Fund and the Fund’s benchmark index.

The Fund’s prospectuses and statement(s) of additional information contain additional information about performance-based fees. The amount shown as advisory fees on the Statement of Operations reflects the Base Fee Rate plus/minus any Performance Adjustment. For the year ended September 30, 2021, the performance adjusted investment advisory fee rate before any waivers and/or reimbursements of expenses is 0.92%.

Janus Capital has entered into a personnel-sharing arrangement with its foreign (non-U.S.) affiliates, Henderson Global Investors Limited, Henderson Global Investors (Japan) Ltd., and Henderson Global Investors (Singapore) Ltd. (collectively, “HGIL”), pursuant to which HGIL and certain employees of HGIL serve as “associated persons” of Janus Capital. In this capacity, such employees of HGIL are subject to the oversight and supervision of Janus Capital and may provide portfolio management, research, and related services to the Fund on behalf of Janus Capital.

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the investment advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding any performance adjustments to management fees (if applicable), the fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, shareholder servicing fees, such as transfer agency fees (including out-of-pocket costs), administrative services fees and any networking/omnibus/administrative fees payable by any share class, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 1.11% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waiver for at least a one-year period commencing January 28, 2021. If applicable, amounts waived and/or reimbursed

  

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to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers” on the Statement of Operations.

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

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

The Fund pays an annual administrative services fee based on the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services, as detailed below.

  

Average Daily Net Assets of Class D Shares of the Janus Henderson funds

Administrative Services Fee

Under $40 billion

0.12%

$40 billion – $49.9 billion

0.10%

Over $49.9 billion

0.08%

The Fund’s actual Class D administrative fee rate was 0.11% for the reporting period.

Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

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

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

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

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

  

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

Janus Capital serves as administrator to the Fund pursuant to an administration agreement between Janus Capital and the Trust. Under the administration agreement, Janus Capital is obligated to provide or arrange for the provision of certain administration, compliance, and accounting services to the Fund, including providing office space for the Fund, and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing these services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. The Fund pays for some or all of the salaries, fees, and expenses of Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or any subadvisor, as applicable) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Affiliated fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff, all of whom are employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates, are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $339,713 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the year ended September 30, 2021. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus Henderson funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of September 30, 2021 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Total distributable earnings (loss)” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the year ended September 30, 2021 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $520,763 were paid by the Trust to the Trustees under the Deferred Plan during the year ended September 30, 2021.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles that operate as money market funds. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC (the “Sweep Vehicle”) is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. The Sweep Vehicle operates pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act that govern the operation of money market funds and prices its shares at NAV reflecting market-based values of its portfolio securities (i.e., a “floating” NAV) rounded to the fourth decimal place (e.g., $1.0000). The Sweep Vehicle is permitted to impose a liquidity fee (of up to 2%) on redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle or a redemption gate that temporarily suspends redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period.

  

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There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from the Sweep Vehicle at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to the Sweep Vehicle. The Sweep Vehicle does not charge any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the year ended September 30, 2021 can be found in the “Schedules of Affiliated Investments” located in the Schedule of Investments.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Henderson Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the year ended September 30, 2021, Janus Henderson Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $701.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Henderson Distributors during the year ended September 30, 2021.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares during the year ended September 30, 2021.

As of September 30, 2021, shares of the Fund were owned by affiliates of Janus Henderson Investors, and/or other funds advised by Janus Henderson, as indicated in the table below:

      

Class

% of Class Owned

 

% of Fund Owned

 

 

Class A Shares

-

%

-

%

 

Class C Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class D Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class I Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class N Shares

96

 

48

 

 

Class S Shares

97

 

2

 

 

Class T Shares

-

 

-

 

 

      

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

4. Federal Income Tax

The tax components of capital shown in the table below represent: (1) distribution requirements the Fund must satisfy under the income tax regulations; (2) losses or deductions the Fund may be able to offset against income and gains realized in future years; and (3) unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes (reduced by foreign tax liability).

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

        

 

 

 

Loss Deferrals

Other Book

Net Tax

 

Undistributed
Ordinary Income

Undistributed
Long-Term Gains

Accumulated
Capital Losses

Late-Year
Ordinary Loss

Post-October
Capital Loss

to Tax
Differences

Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

 

$ 843,441

$ -

$ (1,933,990)

$ -

$ -

$ (879)

$ 5,985,728

 

  

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Accumulated capital losses noted below represent net capital loss carryovers, as of September 30, 2021, that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future taxable gains distributions. The following table shows these capital loss carryovers.

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital Loss Carryover Schedule

 

 

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

 

 

No Expiration

 

 

 

 

Short-Term

Long-Term

Accumulated
Capital Losses

 

 

 

$(1,869,138)

$ (64,852)

$ (1,933,990)

 

 

During the year ended September 30, 2021, capital loss carryovers of $166,809 were utilized by the Fund.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of September 30, 2021 are noted below. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals and investments in passive foreign investment companies.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 29,966,296

$ 7,389,411

$ (1,186,167)

$ 6,203,244

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from US GAAP. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies, and capital loss carryovers. Certain permanent differences such as tax returns of capital and net investment losses noted below have been reclassified to capital.

     

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 31,632

$ -

$ -

$ -

 

     

For the year ended September 30, 2020

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 204,972

$ -

$ -

$ -

 

Permanent book to tax basis differences may result in reclassifications between the components of net assets. These differences have no impact on the results of operations or net assets. The following reclassifications have been made to the Fund:

   

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) to Capital

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Investment Income/Loss

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Realized Gain/Loss

$ -

$ (103,330)

$ 103,330

  

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5. Capital Share Transactions

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended September 30, 2021

 

Year ended September 30, 2020

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

       

Class A Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

43,087

$ 599,145

 

28,257

$ 317,136

Reinvested dividends and distributions

-

-

 

523

5,801

Shares repurchased

(78,244)

(1,056,514)

 

(28,714)

(305,549)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(35,157)

$ (457,369)

 

66

$ 17,388

Class C Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,945

$ 25,852

 

9,573

$ 101,995

Reinvested dividends and distributions

-

-

 

-

-

Shares repurchased

(5,140)

(70,397)

 

(19,056)

(188,655)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(3,195)

$ (44,545)

 

(9,483)

$ (86,660)

Class D Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,194,283

$17,664,904

 

313,305

$ 3,347,247

Reinvested dividends and distributions

496

6,982

 

8,053

90,510

Shares repurchased

(984,038)

(14,194,228)

 

(497,727)

(5,191,043)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

210,741

$ 3,477,658

 

(176,369)

$(1,753,286)

Class I Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

143,947

$ 2,073,753

 

105,407

$ 1,183,755

Reinvested dividends and distributions

43

601

 

898

10,101

Shares repurchased

(146,639)

(1,969,449)

 

(182,914)

(1,893,655)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(2,649)

$ 104,905

 

(76,609)

$ (699,799)

Class N Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

435,658

$ 6,193,228

 

421,761

$ 4,808,151

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,628

22,900

 

7,306

82,050

Shares repurchased

(92,005)

(1,297,945)

 

(220,570)

(2,306,086)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

345,281

$ 4,918,183

 

208,497

$ 2,584,115

Class S Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,166

$ 15,296

 

578

$ 6,150

Reinvested dividends and distributions

-

-

 

348

3,865

Shares repurchased

(2,438)

(32,087)

 

(1)

(11)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(1,272)

$ (16,791)

 

925

$ 10,004

Class T Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

190,991

$ 2,730,673

 

82,817

$ 859,403

Reinvested dividends and distributions

-

-

 

808

8,981

Shares repurchased

(201,299)

(2,737,282)

 

(73,041)

(730,217)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(10,308)

$ (6,609)

 

10,584

$ 138,167

6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the year ended September 30, 2021, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, TBAs, and in-kind transactions, as applicable) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

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

$32,030,452

$ 23,896,052

$ -

$ -

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to September 30, 2021 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Shareholders of Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund (one of the funds constituting Janus Investment Fund, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of September 30, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2021, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of September 30, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian and transfer agent. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Denver, Colorado

November 17, 2021

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Janus Henderson Funds since 1990.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-1093; (ii) on the Fund’s website at janushenderson.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janushenderson.com/proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Full Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC as an exhibit to Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of the first and third fiscal quarters, and in the annual report and semiannual report to shareholders. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings and annual and semiannual reports: (i) are 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) are available without charge, upon request, by calling a Janus Henderson representative at 1-877-335-2687 (toll free) (or 1-800-525-3713 if you hold Class D Shares). Portfolio holdings consisting of at least the names of the holdings are generally available on a monthly basis with a 30-day lag under Full Holdings for the Fund at janushenderson.com/info (or janushenderson.com/reports if you hold Class D Shares).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

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

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

At a meeting held on December 9, 2020, 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 Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Janus Henderson Fund, for the period from February 1, 2021 through February 1, 2022, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

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

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 Janus Henderson Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Janus

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Janus Henderson Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Janus Henderson Funds, noting that Janus Capital generally does not receive a fee for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Janus Henderson Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Janus Henderson Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

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

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Janus Henderson Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Janus Henderson Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Janus Henderson Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Janus Henderson Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Janus Henderson Funds’ performance has been reasonable: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 75% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 62% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers.

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

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Intech had taken or were taking to improve performance.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

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

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Janus Henderson Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management fees (investment advisory fees and any administration fees but excluding out-of-pocket costs) for many of the Janus Henderson Funds, after applicable waivers, was below the average management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Janus Henderson Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Janus Henderson Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Janus Henderson Funds to be reasonable relative to other comparable mutual funds; (2) the total expenses, on average, were 10% under the average total expenses of the respective Broadridge Expense Group peers; and (3) and the management fees for the Janus Henderson Funds, on average, were 9% under the average management fees for the respective Broadridge Expense Group. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Janus Henderson Fund compared to the average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group and to average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

For certain Janus Henderson Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses which assessed fund fees in the context of fund performance being delivered. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Janus Henderson Funds was reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and/or expense waivers on such Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

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

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Janus Henderson Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Janus Henderson Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Janus Henderson Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Janus Henderson Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to funds subadvised by Janus Capital and to the fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional separate account clients; (2) these subadvised and institutional separate accounts have different service and infrastructure needs and operate in markets very distinct relative to retail funds; and (3) Janus Henderson mutual fund investors enjoy reasonable fees relative to the fees charged to Janus Henderson subadvised fund and separate account investors; (4) 9 of 10 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar funds subadvised by Janus Capital; and (5) 5 of 8 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar separate accounts managed by Janus Capital. 

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2019, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Asset Allocation Funds

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

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

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

Fixed-Income Funds

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

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

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

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

  

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

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

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

Global and International Equity Funds

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

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

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

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  

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Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for both share classes.

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

Multi-Asset Funds

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

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Quantitative Equity Funds

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

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

  

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

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

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

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

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

The Trustees reviewed information on the overall profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds, and considered profitability data of other publicly traded mutual fund advisers. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because of the variation in the type of comparative information that is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, differences in complex size, difference in product mix, difference in types of business (mutual fund, institutional and other), differences in 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.

Additionally, the Trustees considered the estimated profitability to Janus Capital from the investment management services it provided to each Janus Henderson Fund. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Janus Henderson Funds effectively. In reviewing profitability, the Trustees noted that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund is necessarily a product of the allocation methodology utilized by Janus Capital to allocate its expenses as part of the estimated profitability calculation. In this regard, the Trustees noted that the independent fee consultant found that (1) the expense allocation methodology and rationales utilized by Janus Capital were reasonable and (2) no clear correlation exists between expense allocations and operating margins. The Trustees also considered that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund was influenced by a number of factors, including not only the allocation methodology selected, but also the presence of fee waivers and expense caps, and whether the Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management agreement contained breakpoints or a performance fee component. The Trustees determined, after taking into account these factors, among others, that Janus Capital’s estimated profitability with respect to each Janus Henderson Fund was not unreasonable in relation to the services provided, and that the variation in the range of such estimated profitability among the Janus Henderson Funds was not a material factor in the Board’s approval of the reasonableness of any Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management fees.

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

  

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

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Janus Henderson Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant published a report to the Trustees in November 2019 which provided its research and analysis into economies of scale. They also noted that, although many Janus Henderson Funds pay advisory fees at a fixed base rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints or performance fees, their independent fee consultant concluded that 73% of these Janus Henderson Funds’ have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge Expense Group averages. They also noted the following: (1) that for those Janus Henderson Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing certain of these Janus Henderson Funds because they have not reached adequate scale; (2) as the assets of some of the Janus Henderson Funds have declined in the past few years, certain of those Janus Henderson Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined; (3) performance fee structures have been implemented for various Janus Henderson Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such Janus Henderson Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and (4) a few Janus Henderson Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Janus Henderson Funds share directly in economies of scale through the significant investments made by Janus Capital and its affiliates related to services provided to the Funds and the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Janus Henderson Funds.

The Trustees also considered the independent fee consultant’s conclusion that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale and their conflicting results, it is difficult to analytically confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus Henderson complex. In this regard, the independent consultant concluded that (1) to the extent there were economies of scale at Janus Capital, Janus Capital’s general strategy of setting fixed management fees below peers appeared to share any such economies with investors even on smaller Janus Henderson Funds which have not yet achieved those economies and (2) by setting lower fixed fees from the start on these Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital appeared to be investing to increase the likelihood that these Janus Henderson Funds will grow to a level to achieve any economies of scale that may exist. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Janus Henderson Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Janus Henderson Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Based on all of the information reviewed, including the recent and past research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Janus Henderson Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Janus Henderson Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Janus Henderson Fund.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

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

  

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relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 the Janus Henderson Funds and other clients serviced by Janus Capital and its affiliates. They also concluded that Janus Capital and the subadvisers benefit from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Janus Henderson Funds and that the Janus Henderson Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Janus Henderson Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus Henderson funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

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

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

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was September 30, 2021. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus Henderson in general.

Performance Overviews

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

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

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

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

Schedule of Investments

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

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

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

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

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

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

  

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

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

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

Statement of Operations

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

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

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

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

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

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

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected.

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

Financial Highlights

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

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

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

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

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

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

  

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Designation Requirements (unaudited)

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund designated the following for the year ended September 30, 2021:

  
 

 

Foreign Taxes Paid

$101,337

Foreign Source Income

$691,852

Qualified Dividend Income Percentage

18%

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

The following are the Trustees and officers of the Trust, together with a brief description of their principal occupations during the last five years (principal occupations for certain Trustees may include periods over five years). The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and officers and is available, without charge, by calling 1-877-335-2687.

Each Trustee has served in that capacity since he or she was originally elected or appointed. The Trustees do not serve a specified term of office. Each Trustee will hold office until the termination of the Trust or his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, incapacity, or removal. Under the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines, the policy is for Trustees to retire no later than the end of the calendar year in which the Trustee turns 75. The Trustees review the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines from time to time and may make changes they deem appropriate. The Fund’s Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominees for the position of Trustee recommended by shareholders. Shareholders may submit the name of a candidate for consideration by the Committee by submitting their recommendations to the Trust’s Secretary. Each Trustee is currently a Trustee of one other registered investment company advised by Janus Capital: Janus Aspen Series. Collectively, these two registered investment companies consist of 51 series or funds referred to herein as the Fund Complex.

The Trust’s officers are elected annually by the Trustees for a one-year term. Certain officers also serve as officers of Janus Aspen Series. Certain officers of the Fund may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Except as otherwise disclosed, Fund officers receive no compensation from the Fund, except for the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer, as authorized by the Trustees.

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William F. McCalpin
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1957

Chairman


Trustee

1/08-Present

6/02-Present

Independent Consultant (since 2019) and Chief Operating Officer, muun chi LLC (organic food business) (since 2020). Formerly, Managing Partner, Impact Investments, Athena Capital Advisors LLC (independent registered investment advisor) (2016-2019), Managing Director, Holos Consulting LLC (provides consulting services to foundations and other nonprofit organizations) (2009-2016), Chief Executive Officer, Imprint Capital Advisors (impact investment firm) (2013-2015), and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (a private family foundation) (1998-2006).

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Director of Mutual Fund Directors Forum (a non-profit organization serving independent directors of U.S. mutual funds) (since 2016), Chairman of the Board and Trustee of The Investment Fund for Foundations Investment Program (TIP) (consisting of 1 fund) (since 2008), and Director of the F.B. Heron Foundation (a private grantmaking foundation) (since 2006).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Alan A. Brown
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Trustee

1/13-Present

Principal, Curam Holdings LLC (since 2018). Formerly, Executive Vice President, Institutional Markets, of Black Creek Group (private equity real estate investment management firm) (2012-2018), Executive Vice President and Co-Head, Global Private Client Group (2007-2010), Executive Vice President, Mutual Funds (2005-2007), and Chief Marketing Officer (2001-2005) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (asset management).

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Advisory Board Member of AEW Core Property Trust (open-end property fund) (since 2020), and Director of WTTW (PBS affiliate) (since 2003). Formerly, Director of MotiveQuest LLC (strategic social market research company) (2003-2016), Director of Nuveen Global Investors LLC (2007-2011), Director of Communities in Schools (2004-2010), and Director of Mutual Fund Education Alliance (until 2010).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William D. Cvengros
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1948

Trustee

1/11-Present

Chief Executive Officer of SJC Capital, LLC (a personal investment company and consulting firm) (since 2002). Formerly, Chief Executive Officer and President of PIMCO Advisors Holdings L.P. (a publicly traded investment management firm) (1994-2000), and Chief Investment Officer (1987-1994) and Vice Chairman and Director (1990-1994) of Pacific Life Insurance Company (a mutual life insurance and annuity company) (1987-1994).

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Member of the Investment Committee for the Orange County Community Foundation (since 2020), Advisory Board Member, RevOZ Fund LP and related funds (real estate investments for opportunity zones) (since 2020), and Advisory Board Member, Innovate Partners Emerging Growth and Equity Fund I (early stage venture capital fund) (since 2014). Formerly, Managing Trustee of National Retirement Partners Liquidating Trust (2013-2016), Chairman, National Retirement Partners, Inc. (formerly a network of advisors to 401(k) plans) (2005-2013), Director of Prospect Acquisition Corp. (a special purpose acquisition corporation) (2007-2009), Director of RemedyTemp, Inc. (temporary help services company) (1996-2006), and Trustee of PIMCO Funds Multi-Manager Series (1990-2000) and Pacific Life Variable Life & Annuity Trusts (1987-1994).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Raudline Etienne
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1965

Trustee

6/16-Present

Founder, Daraja Capital (advisory and investment firm) (since 2016), and Senior Advisor, Albright Stonebridge Group LLC (global strategy firm) (since 2016). Formerly, Senior Vice President (2011-2015), Albright Stonebridge Group LLC, and Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer, New York State Common Retirement Fund (public pension fund) (2008-2011).

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Member of the Investment Committee for Cooper Union (since 2021), Board Member, Van Alen Institute (nonprofit architectural and design organization) (since 2019), and Director of Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC (since 2014).

Gary A. Poliner
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1953

Trustee

6/16-Present

Retired. Formerly, President (2010-2013) of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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Director of MGIC Investment Corporation (private mortgage insurance) (since 2013). Formerly, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company (property/casualty insurance) (2013-2021), Trustee of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (2010-2013), and Director of Frank Russell Company (global asset management firm) (2008-2013).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Diane L. Wallace
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1958

Trustee

6/17-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President-Operations, and Chief Financial Officer for Driehaus Capital Management, LLC (1988-2006) and Treasurer for Driehaus Mutual Funds (1996-2002).

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Formerly, Director of Family Service of Lake County (2019-2021), Independent Trustee, Henderson Global Funds (13 portfolios) (2015-2017), Independent Trustee, State Farm Associates' Funds Trust, State Farm Mutual Fund Trust, and State Farm Variable Product Trust (28 portfolios) (2013-2017).

Linda S. Wolf
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1947

Trustee

11/05-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leo Burnett (Worldwide) (advertising agency) (2001-2005).

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Director of Chicago Community Trust (Regional Community Foundation), Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago, IL), Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Wrapports, LLC (digital communications company). Formerly, Director of Chicago Council on Global Affairs (until 2019), InnerWorkings (until 2019), and Director of Walmart (until 2017).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

    

OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Andrew Gillan
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1977

Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund

6/17-Present

Head of Asia (ex-Japan) Equities of Janus Henderson Investors and Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts.

Bruce L. Koepfgen
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1952

President and Chief Executive Officer

7/14-Present

Executive Vice President, Head of North America at Janus Henderson Investors (since 2017), President and Head of North America at Janus Capital Management LLC (since 2013 and 2017, respectively), President at Janus Capital Group Inc. (since 2013), President and Director at Janus International Holding LLC (since 2019 and 2011, respectively), President at Janus Holdings LLC (since 2019), President and Director at Janus Management Holdings Corporation (since 2017 and 2012, respectively), Executive Vice President and Head of North America at Janus Distributors LLC (since 2011 and 2019, respectively), Vice President and Director at Intech Investment Management LLC (since 2012), and Executive Vice President at Perkins Investment Management LLC (since 2011). Formerly, Executive Vice President at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus International Holding LLC, and Janus Management Holdings Corporation (2011-2019), Director at Perkins Investment Managment LLC (2011-2019), and Chief Financial Officer at Janus Capital Group Inc. (2011-2013).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Kristin Mariani
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1966

Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

7/20-Present

Head of Compliance, North America for Janus Henderson Investors (since September 2020) and Chief Compliance Officer for Janus Capital Management LLC (since September 2017). Formerly, Global Head of Investment Management Compliance for Janus Henderson Investors (February 2019 - August 2020), Vice President, Head of Global Distribution Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer of Janus Henderson Distributors (May 2017 – September 2017), Vice President, Compliance at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus Capital Management LLC, and Janus Distributors LLC (2009-2017).

Jesper Nergaard

151 Detroit Street

Denver, CO 80206

DOB: 1962

Chief Financial Officer

 

Vice President, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer

3/05-Present

 

2/05-Present

Head of U.S. Fund Administration, Janus Henderson Investors and Janus Sevices LLC.

Abigail J. Murray
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1975

Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, and Secretary

12/20-Present

Managing Counsel (2020-present). Formerly, Senior Counsel for Invesco Ltd. (2017-2020), and Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. and Assistant General Counsel, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (2015-2017).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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ANNUAL REPORT

September 30, 2021

  
 

Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

 
  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

24

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

26

Statement of Operations

28

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

30

Financial Highlights

31

Notes to Financial Statements

35

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

48

Additional Information

49

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

61

Designation Requirements

64

Trustees and Officers

65


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FUND SNAPSHOT

 Balanced Fund’s dynamic asset allocation strategy has the flexibility to defensively position ahead of market volatility while seeking strong risk-adjusted returns. Unlike many competitor products, where asset allocations are constrained by static targets, the Fund’s asset allocations may vary between 35% to 65% equities depending on market conditions.

  

Jeremiah Buckley

co-portfolio manager

Michael Keough

co-portfolio manager

Greg Wilensky

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE

Janus Henderson Balanced Fund’s Class I Shares returned 16.77% for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2021. That compares with 30.00% for the Fund’s primary benchmark, the S&P 500® Index, and -0.90% for the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The Balanced Index, an internally calculated benchmark composed of a 55% weighting in the S&P 500® Index and a 45% weighting in the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, returned 15.35%.

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

The period began with many economically damaging social distancing measures still in place to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. However, U.S. equity and credit markets continued to recover after bottoming out in March 2020 as significant monetary and fiscal stimulus supported markets and vaccine developments created optimism around the potential for an economic reopening. Indeed, vaccines were distributed at a faster-than-expected rate, contributing to strong economic growth. Equities finished the period with robust gains but performance across sectors varied significantly. Energy was the top-performing sector, benefiting from the strong rebound in oil prices. Financial stocks were aided by rising interest rates and a steeper yield curve. Traditionally defensive sectors such as utilities and consumer staples lagged.

Amid the economic recovery, the yield on the 10-year Treasury note ended September at 1.49%, up from 0.69% one year ago; the recovery, as is typical, brought both higher inflation expectations and the realization that the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) will reduce monetary stimulus and eventually increase policy rates. Corporate credit markets generated positive returns as spreads (yields over Treasuries) tightened with the improving economic outlook. High-yield corporates generated double-digit gains amid improving fundamentals, low default rates and investors’ continued search for yield. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) also generated strong excess returns over Treasuries.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

Our bullish outlook for equities amid the economic recovery – particularly relative to fixed income – led us to maintain an average equity weighting of over 63%. We had actively increased the equity portion of the Fund close to its 65% max limit early in the period, trimming the allocation as equity markets repeatedly hit all-time highs. With lingering inflationary risks and the potential for more hawkish monetary policy that merited close monitoring, we felt it prudent to close the period with approximately 64% in equities and 36% in fixed income.

Although the Fund’s equity allocation captured the bulk of the market’s upside, it ultimately underperformed the S&P 500 Index. Our sector allocations, including a zero weight in the strong-performing energy sector, weighed on relative results. Although oil prices have improved, disappointing returns on invested capital and a lack of control over supply have generally led us to avoid the industry. Stock selection in the financials and consumer discretionary sectors also weighed on results. At the security level, Mastercard was among the largest individual detractors. The company’s earnings were negatively affected by the weak environment for travel and disappointing international transaction volumes. Automotive insurance company Progressive also detracted on a relative basis. As the economy reopened and people began driving more frequently, Progressive had an uptick in loss rates that pressured the stock.

While the aforementioned names detracted, Morgan Stanley was a top contributor to relative performance. Strength in the company’s capital markets and investment banking businesses, including robust IPO (initial public offering) and debt issuance activity, supported earnings during the period. Digital-oriented companies continued to perform well, partially due to the pandemic-driven

  

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acceleration in technological shifts. Semiconductor company Lam Research was another strong individual contributor. Demand forecasts for wafer fabrication equipment continued to increase with the proliferation of semiconductors across industries.

The fixed income allocation outperformed the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Our favorable view on the U.S. economy and belief that the Fed was likely to remain accommodative led us to maintain the Fund’s overweight exposure to corporate bonds and securitized credit and our underweight exposure to U.S. Treasuries and MBS. We established a position in TIPS early in the period on our belief that inflation and inflation expectations would rise.

As the period progressed and credit spreads narrowed, we significantly reduced exposure to corporate credit, primarily in the investment-grade market given our view that high-yield corporate bonds should continue to outperform their investment-grade counterparts on a risk-adjusted basis. Within high yield, our holdings focused on companies that we believed have the potential to be “rising stars” – securities that could see sufficient rating improvement to push them into the investment-grade market. In securitized assets, we maintained the Fund’s underweight exposure to MBS but added to commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) and asset backed securities (ABS) on the belief that these asset classes would continue to provide diversification and attractive opportunities in certain subsectors. As inflation expectations meaningfully increased during the year, we trimmed our TIPS positions.

Our asset allocation decisions proved to be positive contributors. The Fund’s positioning in corporate credit, including the out-of-index allocation to high-yield corporate bonds, was particularly beneficial as was our exposure to TIPS, which materially outperformed Treasuries. The Fund’s MBS underweight also contributed given the asset class underperformed other credit sectors. Gains were partially offset by the Fund’s duration (a measure of sensitivity to interest rate risk) and curve positioning, with our long-U.S. Treasury holdings being heavily impacted as the curve steepened intra-period. The Fund’s lack of exposure to government-related securities was another modest detractor.

OUTLOOK

We maintain a constructive outlook for equity markets and the potential for capital appreciation through future corporate earnings growth. A high level of consumer savings, the appreciation in asset levels, and stronger employment growth should continue to drive strong consumer spending in the upcoming quarters. Increased vaccination rates, the development of additional medical advancements to treat COVID-19 and overall moderation of the Delta variant should gradually result in more people rejoining the workforce and help alleviate current supply chain constraints. Travel, both business and leisure, should also benefit from these developments. We expect the shift toward a more digital economy to continue to result in large productivity gains for companies that will help offset cost inflation and improve margins over time.

However, we are monitoring an array of risks that could negatively affect our outlook for equities. Supply chain disruptions and labor shortages have persisted for longer than we and most investors expected. This coupled with the potential for continued elevation in energy and raw materials prices may lead to overall inflation that could result in more hawkish monetary policy. We are also monitoring the impact of inflation on consumer confidence and spending/savings rates. Lastly, political developments around the infrastructure bill, debt ceiling and tax reform require a watchful eye to determine whether our current positioning could need adjustment.

In the Fund’s fixed income allocation, we are increasingly mindful that credit spreads remain near historical lows while risks have begun to emerge. Whether because of a slowing Chinese economy, a policy mistake in the pace of tapering, political wrangling over the debt ceiling, or other political surprises, the return gained from low corporate bond spreads for the risk taken is less compelling in the current environment. In terms of rates, yields will need to rise over time, in our view; however, we recognize that favorable technical factors remain, including strong foreign demand, that should keep the pace of that rise in check, even as the Fed looks to start normalizing interest rates in late 2022 or early 2023. While our outlook for absolute fixed income returns is negatively impacted by our expectation of moderately higher Treasury yields and spreads that are likely to move generally sideways, we continue to see ample opportunity to generate relative returns by identifying individual sectors and industries as well as individual issuers and securities that we believe offer more compelling risk-adjusted return opportunities.

As always, we will dynamically adjust each of the equity and fixed income allocations, as well as the Fund’s overall mix between equities and fixed income, as we analyze the risks and opportunities in each market.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Contributors - Equity Sleeve Holdings

5 Top Detractors - Equity Sleeve Holdings

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

Morgan Stanley

1.96%

 

0.82%

 

Mastercard Inc

3.75%

 

-0.85%

 

Lam Research Corp

2.51%

 

0.79%

 

Progressive Corp

1.82%

 

-0.56%

 

Alphabet Inc - Class C

5.08%

 

0.47%

 

Merck & Co Inc

1.73%

 

-0.52%

 

Eli Lilly & Co

1.95%

 

0.40%

 

Dollar General Corp

1.50%

 

-0.40%

 

American Express Co

1.46%

 

0.37%

 

McDonald's Corp

2.16%

 

-0.34%

       

 

5 Top Contributors - Equity Sleeve Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Equity Sleeve

S&P 500 Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Communication Services

 

0.75%

 

9.85%

11.04%

 

Utilities

 

0.58%

 

0.08%

2.68%

 

Consumer Staples

 

0.39%

 

6.50%

6.20%

 

Health Care

 

0.18%

 

15.33%

13.36%

 

Real Estate

 

0.15%

 

0.89%

2.53%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Detractors - Equity Sleeve Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Equity Sleeve

S&P 500 Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Financials

 

-1.40%

 

9.53%

10.95%

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

-1.39%

 

16.67%

12.16%

 

Energy

 

-1.06%

 

0.00%

2.56%

 

Information Technology

 

-0.66%

 

32.21%

27.37%

 

Materials

 

0.01%

 

0.72%

2.65%

       

 

Relative contribution reflects how the portolio's holdings impacted return relative to the benchmark. Cash and securities not held in the portfolio are not shown. For equity portfolios, relative contribution compares the performance of a security in the portfolio to the benchmark's total return, factoring in the difference in weight of that security in the benchmark. Returns are calculated using daily returns and previous day ending weights rolled up by ticker, excluding fixed income securities, gross of advisory fees, may exclude certain derivatives and will differ from actual performance.
Performance attribution reflects returns gross of advisory fees and may differ from actual returns as they are based on end of day holdings. Attribution is calculated by geometrically linking daily returns for the portfolio and index.

*

Based on sector classification according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) codes, which are the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

Microsoft Corp

 

Software

5.3%

Alphabet Inc - Class C

 

Interactive Media & Services

3.8%

Apple Inc

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

3.4%

Amazon.com Inc

 

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

2.8%

Mastercard Inc

 

Information Technology Services

2.2%

 

17.5%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

 

Common Stocks

 

63.7%

 

Corporate Bonds

 

12.3%

 

United States Treasury Notes/Bonds

 

10.4%

 

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

6.1%

 

Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

4.9%

 

Investment Companies

 

4.5%

 

Inflation-Indexed Bonds

 

0.9%

 

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans

 

0.8%

 

Preferred Stocks

 

0.0%

 

Other

 

(3.6)%

  

100.0%

  

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

As of September 30, 2021

As of September 30, 2020

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended September 30, 2021

 

 

Prospectus Expense Ratios

 

 

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

16.49%

13.10%

11.49%

10.00%

 

 

0.90%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

9.79%

11.77%

10.84%

9.78%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

15.67%

12.33%

10.71%

9.31%

 

 

1.64%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

14.67%

12.33%

10.71%

9.31%

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

16.71%

13.34%

11.73%

10.11%

 

 

0.71%

Class I Shares

 

16.77%

13.42%

11.81%

10.14%

 

 

0.65%

Class N Shares

 

16.87%

13.49%

11.87%

10.15%

 

 

0.57%

Class R Shares

 

15.99%

12.65%

11.06%

9.61%

 

 

1.32%

Class S Shares

 

16.26%

12.93%

11.34%

9.84%

 

 

1.07%

Class T Shares

 

16.58%

13.23%

11.62%

10.06%

 

 

0.82%

S&P 500 Index

 

30.00%

16.90%

16.63%

10.54%

 

 

 

Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

 

-0.90%

2.94%

3.01%

5.24%

 

 

 

Balanced Index

 

15.35%

10.74%

10.56%

8.43%

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class T Shares

 

4th

1st

1st

1st

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Allocation - 50% to 70% Equity Funds

 

555/704

33/655

39/542

14/187

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 800.668.0434 (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson) or visit janushenderson.com/performance (or janushenderson.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson).

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

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

 
 

Performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with foreign and emerging markets, fixed income securities, high-yield and high-risk securities, undervalued, overlooked and smaller capitalization companies, real estate related securities including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs),

  

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Performance

non-diversification, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, portfolio turnover, derivatives, short sales, initial public offerings (IPOs) and potential conflicts of interest. Each product has different risks. Please see the prospectus for more information about risks, holdings and other details.

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

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class R Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for each class for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class J Shares, the initial share class (renamed Class T Shares effective February 16, 2010), calculated using the fees and expenses of each respective class, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on February 16, 2010. Performance shown for periods prior to February 16, 2010, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class I Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class N Shares commenced operations on May 31, 2012. Performance shown for periods prior to May 31, 2012, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class T Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class T Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

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

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

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

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

Index performance does not reflect the expenses of managing a portfolio as an index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

Effective April 3, 2021, Jeremiah Buckley, Michael Keough and Greg Wilensky are Co-Portfolio Managers of the Fund.

*The Fund’s inception date – September 1, 1992

‡ As stated in the prospectus. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios during the reporting period.

  

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Expense Examples

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

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

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

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$1,070.80

$4.57

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.66

$4.46

0.88%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$1,067.10

$8.34

 

$1,000.00

$1,017.00

$8.14

1.61%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$1,072.00

$3.64

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.56

$3.55

0.70%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$1,072.10

$3.32

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.86

$3.24

0.64%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$1,072.70

$2.96

 

$1,000.00

$1,022.21

$2.89

0.57%

Class R Shares

$1,000.00

$1,068.50

$6.84

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.45

$6.68

1.32%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$1,069.80

$5.55

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.70

$5.42

1.07%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$1,071.30

$4.21

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.01

$4.10

0.81%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

8

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities– 6.1%

   
 

208 Park Avenue Mortgage Trust 2017-280P,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 0.8800%, 0.9638%, 9/15/34 (144A)

 

$11,417,538

  

$11,417,570

 
 

Affirm Asset Securitization Trust 2021-B A, 1.0300%, 8/17/26 (144A)

 

12,148,000

  

12,161,206

 
 

Angel Oak Mortgage Trust I LLC 2019-5, 2.5930%, 10/25/49 (144A)

 

4,453,250

  

4,456,158

 
 

Angel Oak Mortgage Trust I LLC 2019-6,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 12 Month + 0.9500%, 2.6200%, 11/25/59 (144A)

 

3,673,911

  

3,682,956

 
 

Angel Oak Mortgage Trust I LLC 2020-3,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 12 Month + 1.0000%, 2.4100%, 4/25/65 (144A)

 

6,795,956

  

6,867,774

 
 

Aqua Finance Trust 2021-A A, 1.5400%, 7/17/46 (144A)

 

8,557,000

  

8,543,056

 
 

Arbys Funding LLC 2020-1A, 3.2370%, 7/30/50 (144A)

 

22,020,570

  

22,789,559

 
 

Bank 2018-BN12 A4, 4.2550%, 5/15/61

 

4,125,378

  

4,713,166

 
 

Bank 2019-BN17, 3.7140%, 4/15/52

 

9,215,976

  

10,288,980

 
 

Bank 2019-BN18, 3.5840%, 5/15/62

 

15,686,824

  

17,400,935

 
 

Bank 2019-BN20, 3.0110%, 9/15/62

 

7,541,395

  

8,084,640

 
 

Bank 2019-BN23, 2.9200%, 12/15/52

 

13,566,507

  

14,460,377

 
 

Bank 2019-BNK24, 2.9600%, 11/15/62

 

3,184,800

  

3,404,973

 
 

Barclays Comercial Mortgage Securities LLC 2015-SRCH,

      
 

4.1970%, 8/10/35 (144A)

 

8,386,000

  

9,430,601

 
 

Barclays Comercial Mortgage Securities LLC 2017-DELC,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 0.8500%, 0.9338%, 8/15/36 (144A)

 

7,553,000

  

7,553,070

 
 

Benchmark Mortgage Trust 2020-B16, 2.7320%, 2/15/53

 

8,236,000

  

8,651,585

 
 

BVRT Financing Trust, 1.8451%, 7/10/32

 

257,763

  

258,085

 
 

BVRT Financing Trust 2021-1F M1, 1.6000%, 7/1/33

 

3,304,757

  

3,305,179

 
 

BVRT Financing Trust 2021-2F M1, 1.6000%, 1/10/32

 

1,850,053

  

1,849,683

 
 

BVRT Financing Trust 2021-CRT1 M2, 2.3348%, 1/10/33

 

11,141,049

  

11,205,076

 
 

BVRT Financing Trust 2021-CRT2 M1, 1.8348%, 11/10/32

 

4,321,972

  

4,321,972

 
 

BX Commercial Mortgage Trust 2018-IND,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 0.7500%, 0.8340%, 11/15/35 (144A)

 

4,004,871

  

4,006,064

 
 

BX Commercial Mortgage Trust 2019-OC11, 3.2020%, 12/9/41 (144A)

 

8,223,000

  

8,780,416

 
 

BX Commercial Mortgage Trust 2019-OC11, 3.6050%, 12/9/41 (144A)

 

4,134,000

  

4,496,346

 
 

BX Commercial Mortgage Trust 2019-OC11, 3.8560%, 12/9/41 (144A)

 

8,218,000

  

8,841,525

 
 

BX Commercial Mortgage Trust 2019-XL,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 0.9200%, 1.0040%, 10/15/36 (144A)

 

14,757,279

  

14,775,542

 
 

BX Commercial Mortgage Trust 2019-XL,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 1.0800%, 1.1640%, 10/15/36 (144A)

 

2,297,540

  

2,299,143

 
 

BX Commercial Mortgage Trust 2020-FOX A,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 1.0000%, 1.0840%, 11/15/32 (144A)

 

25,444,272

  

25,468,349

 
 

BX Commercial Mortgage Trust 2020-FOX B,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 1.3500%, 1.4340%, 11/15/32 (144A)

 

4,506,902

  

4,509,134

 
 

BX Commercial Mortgage Trust 2020-FOX C,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 1.5500%, 1.6340%, 11/15/32 (144A)

 

4,013,100

  

4,015,300

 
 

BX Commercial Mortgage Trust 2021-LBA AJV,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 0.8000%, 0.8840%, 2/15/36 (144A)

 

16,583,000

  

16,590,910

 
 

BX Commercial Mortgage Trust 2021-LBA AV,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 0.8000%, 0.8840%, 2/15/36 (144A)

 

18,857,000

  

18,896,231

 
 

BX Commercial Mortgage Trust 2021-VOLT A,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 0.7000%, 0%, 9/15/36 (144A)

 

7,793,000

  

7,798,215

 
 

BX Commercial Mortgage Trust 2021-VOLT B,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 0.9500%, 0%, 9/15/36 (144A)

 

15,945,000

  

15,958,450

 
 

BX Commercial Mortgage Trust 2021-VOLT D,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 1.6500%, 0%, 9/15/36 (144A)

 

16,692,000

  

16,714,903

 
 

BXP Trust 2017-GM, 3.3790%, 6/13/39 (144A)

 

4,190,000

  

4,547,240

 
 

CF Hippolyta Issuer LLC 2021-1A A1, 1.5300%, 3/15/61 (144A)

 

16,738,363

  

16,827,957

 
 

CF Hippolyta Issuer LLC 2021-1A B1, 1.9800%, 3/15/61 (144A)

 

6,320,753

  

6,332,423

 
 

Chase Auto Credit Linked Notes 2021-1 B, 0.8750%, 9/25/28 (144A)

 

7,461,808

  

7,471,467

 
 

Chase Auto Credit Linked Notes 2021-2 B, 0.8890%, 12/26/28 (144A)

 

16,448,000

  

16,463,058

 
 

Chase Mortgage Finance Corp 2021-CL1 M1,

      
 

US 30 Day Average SOFR + 1.2000%, 1.2500%, 2/25/50 (144A)

 

23,198,882

  

23,211,294

 
 

CIM Trust 2021-NR1 A1, 2.5690%, 7/25/55 (144A)Ç

 

13,992,046

  

13,980,229

 
        
  

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

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities– (continued)

   
 

Cold Storage Trust 2020-ICE5 A,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 0.9000%, 0.9838%, 11/15/37 (144A)

 

$24,568,865

  

$24,612,191

 
 

Cold Storage Trust 2020-ICE5 B,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 1.3000%, 1.3838%, 11/15/37 (144A)

 

10,924,957

  

10,933,867

 
 

Cold Storage Trust 2020-ICE5 C,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 1.6500%, 1.7338%, 11/15/37 (144A)

 

10,966,242

  

10,977,547

 
 

COLT Funding LLC 2020-2,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 12 Month + 1.5000%, 1.8530%, 3/25/65 (144A)

 

3,040,248

  

3,055,803

 
 

COLT Funding LLC 2020-3,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 12 Month + 1.2000%, 1.5060%, 4/27/65 (144A)

 

3,100,846

  

3,109,585

 
 

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2014-C04,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 4.9000%, 4.9860%, 11/25/24

 

1,043,617

  

1,082,598

 
 

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2015-C01 1M2,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 4.3000%, 4.3860%, 2/25/25

 

8,349,796

  

8,493,315

 
 

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2016-C03,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 5.9000%, 5.9860%, 10/25/28

 

2,298,218

  

2,402,738

 
 

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2016-C04,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 4.2500%, 4.3360%, 1/25/29

 

5,703,948

  

5,929,657

 
 

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2016-C06 1M2,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 4.2500%, 4.3360%, 4/25/29

 

7,124,183

  

7,379,717

 
 

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2017-C01,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 3.5500%, 3.6360%, 7/25/29

 

7,865,716

  

8,092,740

 
 

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2017-C06 1M2,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 2.6500%, 2.7360%, 2/25/30

 

5,952,549

  

6,055,231

 
 

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2018-R07,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 2.4000%, 2.4860%, 4/25/31 (144A)

 

5,603,078

  

5,629,938

 
 

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2019-R02,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 2.3000%, 2.3860%, 8/25/31 (144A)

 

3,044,878

  

3,064,986

 
 

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2019-R03,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 2.1500%, 2.2360%, 9/25/31 (144A)

 

4,375,058

  

4,399,877

 
 

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2019-R04,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 2.1000%, 2.1860%, 6/25/39 (144A)

 

3,808,193

  

3,814,133

 
 

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2019-R05,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 2.0000%, 2.0860%, 7/25/39 (144A)

 

3,219,077

  

3,227,003

 
 

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2019-R07,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 2.1000%, 2.1860%, 10/25/39 (144A)

 

5,275,239

  

5,298,847

 
 

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2020-R02,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 2.0000%, 2.0860%, 1/25/40 (144A)

 

11,346,340

  

11,386,167

 
 

Cosmopolitan Hotel Trust 2017,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 0.9300%, 1.0138%, 11/15/36 (144A)

 

9,655,820

  

9,668,916

 
 

Credit Suisse Commercial Mortgage Trust 2019-ICE4,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 0.9800%, 1.0640%, 5/15/36 (144A)

 

28,757,000

  

28,807,182

 
 

Credit Suisse Commercial Mortgage Trust 2019-ICE4 C,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 1.4300%, 1.5140%, 5/15/36 (144A)

 

5,508,000

  

5,514,066

 
 

Credit Suisse Commercial Mortgage Trust 2020-UNFI, 4.1682%, 12/6/22

 

8,316,000

  

8,307,835

 
 

Credit Suisse Commercial Mortgage Trust 2021-WEHO A,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 3.9693%, 4.0531%, 4/15/23 (144A)

 

14,652,850

  

14,653,064

 
 

DB Master Finance LLC 2019-1A A23, 4.3520%, 5/20/49 (144A)

 

5,331,200

  

5,786,085

 
 

DB Master Finance LLC 2019-1A A2I, 3.7870%, 5/20/49 (144A)

 

6,674,780

  

6,700,957

 
 

DB Master Finance LLC 2019-1A A2II, 4.0210%, 5/20/49 (144A)

 

3,740,660

  

3,910,991

 
 

Diamond Infrastructure Funding LLC 2021-1A A, 1.7600%, 4/15/49 (144A)

 

17,354,000

  

17,110,792

 
 

Domino's Pizza Master Issuer LLC, 4.1180%, 7/25/47 (144A)

 

3,133,355

  

3,359,672

 
 

Domino's Pizza Master Issuer LLC, 4.1160%, 7/25/48 (144A)

 

11,750,718

  

12,164,594

 
 

Domino's Pizza Master Issuer LLC, 4.3280%, 7/25/48 (144A)

 

7,308,338

  

7,895,504

 
 

Domino's Pizza Master Issuer LLC, 3.6680%, 10/25/49 (144A)

 

22,782,065

  

24,557,112

 
 

Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2017-1, 5.1700%, 9/16/24

 

11,239,000

  

11,255,219

 
 

Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2017-2, 5.2700%, 11/15/24

 

9,811,000

  

9,904,260

 
 

Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2017-3, 3.5300%, 12/15/23 (144A)

 

422,704

  

424,831

 
 

Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust 2019-1, 5.2000%, 1/15/26 (144A)

 

8,200,000

  

8,658,974

 
 

Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust 2021-1A C, 0.7400%, 1/15/26

 

3,548,000

  

3,554,681

 
  

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

 

10

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities– (continued)

   
 

Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust 2021-1A D, 1.0800%, 11/16/26

 

$11,355,000

  

$11,355,679

 
 

Extended Stay America Trust 2021-ESH A,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 1.0800%, 1.1640%, 7/15/38 (144A)

 

21,406,634

  

21,463,502

 
 

Extended Stay America Trust 2021-ESH B,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 1.3800%, 1.4640%, 7/15/38 (144A)

 

5,823,703

  

5,849,057

 
 

Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 5.0000%, 5.0860%, 7/25/25

 

5,494,768

  

5,649,368

 
 

Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 5.7000%, 5.7860%, 4/25/28

 

4,778,642

  

5,044,654

 
 

Fannie Mae REMICS, 3.0000%, 5/25/48

 

10,842,423

  

11,459,087

 
 

Fannie Mae REMICS, 3.0000%, 11/25/49

 

15,210,628

  

16,044,262

 
 

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes 2016-DNA1 M3,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 5.5500%, 5.6344%, 7/25/28

 

5,431,599

  

5,693,750

 
 

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes 2016-HQA3 M2,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 1.3500%, 1.4360%, 3/25/29

 

57,011

  

57,011

 
 

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes 2017-DNA3 M1,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 0.7500%, 0.8360%, 3/25/30

 

40,804

  

40,804

 
 

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes 2019-DNA4 M2,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 1.9500%, 2.0360%, 10/25/49 (144A)

 

1,821,954

  

1,828,798

 
 

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes 2020-DNA6 M2,

      
 

US 30 Day Average SOFR + 2.0000%, 2.0500%, 12/25/50 (144A)

 

17,081,000

  

17,211,999

 
 

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes 2020-HQA2 M2,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 3.1000%, 3.1860%, 3/25/50 (144A)

 

9,188,499

  

9,316,649

 
 

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes 2020-HQA4 M2,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 3.1500%, 3.2360%, 9/25/50 (144A)

 

4,980,409

  

5,009,481

 
 

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes 2020-HQA5 M2,

      
 

US 30 Day Average SOFR + 2.6000%, 2.6500%, 11/25/50 (144A)

 

27,605,000

  

27,948,124

 
 

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes 2021-DNA2 M2,

      
 

US 30 Day Average SOFR + 2.3000%, 2.3500%, 8/25/33 (144A)

 

6,224,000

  

6,375,709

 
 

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes 2021-HQA1 M2,

      
 

US 30 Day Average SOFR + 2.2500%, 2.3000%, 8/25/33 (144A)

 

23,429,000

  

23,688,819

 
 

Great Wolf Trust,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 1.0340%, 1.1180%, 12/15/36 (144A)

 

3,938,000

  

3,945,606

 
 

Great Wolf Trust,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 1.3340%, 1.4180%, 12/15/36 (144A)

 

4,405,000

  

4,405,401

 
 

Great Wolf Trust,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 1.6330%, 1.7170%, 12/15/36 (144A)

 

4,900,000

  

4,892,896

 
 

GS Mortgage Securities Trust 2018-GS10, 4.1550%, 7/10/51

 

5,798,165

  

6,606,299

 
 

GS Mortgage Securities Trust 2018-GS9, 3.9920%, 3/10/51

 

9,673,931

  

10,897,173

 
 

GS Mortgage Securities Trust 2020-GC45, 2.9106%, 2/13/53

 

8,130,000

  

8,643,829

 
 

GS Mortgage Securities Trust 2020-GC47, 2.3772%, 5/12/53

 

11,479,000

  

11,755,784

 
 

Jack in the Box Funding LLC 2019-1A A23, 4.9700%, 8/25/49 (144A)

 

10,797,609

  

11,827,055

 
 

Jack in the Box Funding LLC 2019-1A A2I, 3.9820%, 8/25/49 (144A)

 

11,899,508

  

12,024,440

 
 

Jack in the Box Funding LLC 2019-1A A2II, 4.4760%, 8/25/49 (144A)

 

22,393,778

  

23,563,319

 
 

JP Morgan Mortgage Trust 2021-11 A11,

      
 

US 30 Day Average SOFR + 0.8500%, 0.9000%, 1/25/52 (144A)

 

12,987,345

  

12,992,852

 
 

JP Morgan Mortgage Trust 2021-12 A11,

      
 

US 30 Day Average SOFR + 0.8500%, 0.9000%, 2/25/52 (144A)

 

8,129,000

  

8,128,999

 
 

Life Financial Services Trust 2021-BMR A,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 0.7000%, 0.7840%, 3/15/38 (144A)

 

31,098,000

  

31,141,464

 
 

Life Financial Services Trust 2021-BMR C,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 1.1000%, 1.1840%, 3/15/38 (144A)

 

15,381,000

  

15,395,949

 
 

Mello Mortgage Capital Acceptance Trust 2021-INV2 A11,

      
 

US 30 Day Average SOFR + 0.9500%, 1.0000%, 8/25/51 (144A)

 

12,544,459

  

12,544,453

 
 

Mello Mortgage Capital Acceptance Trust 2021-INV3 A11,

      
 

US 30 Day Average SOFR + 0.9500%, 1.0000%, 10/25/51 (144A)

 

15,439,000

  

15,438,998

 
 

Mercury Financial Credit Card Master Trust 2021-1A A,

      
 

1.5400%, 3/20/26 (144A)

 

14,022,000

  

14,066,001

 
 

MHC Commercial Mortgage Trust 2021-MHC A,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 0.8010%, 0.8847%, 4/15/38 (144A)

 

32,472,249

  

32,503,498

 
  

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

 

Janus Investment Fund

11


Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities– (continued)

   
 

MHC Commercial Mortgage Trust 2021-MHC C,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 1.3510%, 1.4347%, 4/15/38 (144A)

 

$15,653,295

  

$15,675,279

 
 

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust 2016-UB11, 2.7820%, 8/15/49

 

10,052,000

  

10,598,967

 
 

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust 2019-H6, 3.4170%, 6/15/52

 

5,254,084

  

5,758,231

 
 

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust 2015-UBS8, 3.8090%, 12/15/48

 

8,173,000

  

8,916,081

 
 

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust 2018-H3, 4.1770%, 7/15/51

 

8,398,928

  

9,574,503

 
 

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust 2018-H4, 4.3100%, 12/15/51

 

12,532,337

  

14,445,869

 
 

MRA Issuance Trust 2021-NA1 A1X,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 1.5000%, 1.5860%, 3/8/22 (144A)

 

27,016,000

  

27,041,211

 
 

New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2018-2,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 6 Month + 0.6800%, 4.5000%, 2/25/58 (144A)

 

2,150,548

  

2,313,184

 
 

Newday Funding Master Issuer PLC 2021-1A A2,

      
 

SOFR + 1.1000%, 1.1500%, 3/15/29 (144A)

 

13,345,000

  

13,423,305

 
 

Newday Funding Master Issuer PLC 2021-2A A2, 1.0000%, 7/15/29 (144A)

 

7,558,000

  

7,576,171

 
 

NRZ Excess Spread Collateralized Notes 2020-PLS1 A,

      
 

3.8440%, 12/25/25 (144A)

 

6,068,561

  

6,132,883

 
 

NRZ Excess Spread Collateralized Notes 2021-FHT1 A, 3.1040%, 7/25/26 (144A)

 

13,479,573

  

13,527,606

 
 

Oak Street Investment Grade Net Lease Fund 2020-1A A1,

      
 

1.8500%, 11/20/50 (144A)

 

13,382,648

  

13,600,296

 
 

OneMain Direct Auto Receivables Trust 2018-1, 3.8500%, 10/14/25 (144A)

 

1,805,000

  

1,817,210

 
 

OneMain Direct Auto Receivables Trust 2018-1, 4.4000%, 1/14/28 (144A)

 

1,842,000

  

1,856,071

 
 

Planet Fitness Master Issuer LLC 2018-1A, 4.2620%, 9/5/48 (144A)

 

9,610,760

  

9,610,760

 
 

Planet Fitness Master Issuer LLC 2019-1A, 3.8580%, 12/5/49 (144A)

 

11,913,795

  

12,334,266

 
 

Preston Ridge Partners Mortgage Trust 2020-3, 2.8570%, 9/25/25 (144A)Ç

 

18,281,949

  

18,413,357

 
 

Preston Ridge Partners Mortgage Trust 2020-4 A1, 2.9510%, 10/25/25 (144A)Ç

 

12,164,197

  

12,200,525

 
 

Preston Ridge Partners Mortgage Trust 2020-5 A1, 3.1040%, 11/25/25 (144A)Ç

 

6,149,916

  

6,172,618

 
 

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2020-3 D, 1.6400%, 11/16/26

 

27,434,000

  

27,795,267

 
 

Sequoia Mortgage Trust 2013-5, 2.5000%, 5/25/43 (144A)

 

3,116,804

  

3,185,157

 
 

Sequoia Mortgage Trust 2020-2, 3.5000%, 3/25/50 (144A)

 

1,473,227

  

1,504,512

 
 

Spruce Hill Mortgage Loan Trust 2020-SH1 A1,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 12 Month + 0.9500%, 2.5210%, 1/28/50 (144A)

 

829,513

  

992,939

 
 

Spruce Hill Mortgage Loan Trust 2020-SH1 A2,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 12 Month + 1.0500%, 2.6240%, 1/28/50 (144A)

 

3,693,227

  

3,722,468

 
 

Spruce Hill Mortgage Loan Trust 2020-SH2, 3.4070%, 6/25/55 (144A)

 

5,435,690

  

5,500,748

 
 

Taco Bell Funding LLC 2016-1A A23, 4.9700%, 5/25/46 (144A)

 

8,187,583

  

8,688,461

 
 

Taco Bell Funding LLC 2018-1A A2II, 4.9400%, 11/25/48 (144A)

 

13,419,528

  

14,961,993

 
 

Taco Bell Funding LLC 2021-1A A2I, 1.9460%, 8/25/51 (144A)

 

13,251,000

  

13,213,814

 
 

Taco Bell Funding LLC 2021-1A A2II, 2.2940%, 8/25/51 (144A)

 

16,111,000

  

16,044,238

 
 

Tesla Auto Lease Trust 2021-B A3, 0.6000%, 9/22/25 (144A)

 

8,570,000

  

8,558,795

 
 

Tesla Auto Lease Trust 2021-B B, 0.9100%, 9/22/25 (144A)

 

4,395,000

  

4,386,446

 
 

Theorem Funding Trust 2021-1A A, 1.2100%, 12/15/27 (144A)

 

14,330,043

  

14,347,828

 
 

United Wholesale Mortgage LLC 2021-INV1 A9,

      
 

US 30 Day Average SOFR + 0.9000%, 0.9500%, 8/25/51 (144A)

 

14,797,073

  

14,797,068

 
 

Upstart Securitization Trust 2021-4 A, 0.8400%, 9/20/31 (144A)

 

14,598,000

  

14,595,461

 
 

Vantage Data Centers LLC 2020-1A A2, 1.6450%, 9/15/45 (144A)

 

26,390,000

  

26,284,259

 
 

Vantage Data Centers LLC 2020-2A A2, 1.9920%, 9/15/45 (144A)

 

11,511,000

  

11,401,917

 
 

VASA Trust 2021-VASA A,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 0.9000%, 0.9840%, 7/15/39 (144A)

 

8,418,000

  

8,377,182

 
 

VCAT Asset Securitization LLC 2021-NPL1 A1, 2.2891%, 12/26/50 (144A)

 

5,816,927

  

5,830,198

 
 

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust 2021-SAVE A,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 1.1500%, 1.2340%, 2/15/40 (144A)

 

8,375,727

  

8,422,817

 
 

Wendy's Funding LLC, 3.8840%, 3/15/48 (144A)

 

1,196,388

  

1,263,311

 
 

Wendy's Funding LLC, 3.7830%, 6/15/49 (144A)

 

7,063,688

  

7,469,641

 
 

Wendy's Funding LLC 2021-1A A2I, 2.3700%, 6/15/51 (144A)

 

7,300,703

  

7,369,342

 
 

Wendy's Funding LLC 2021-1A A2II, 2.7750%, 6/15/51 (144A)

 

12,974,483

  

13,212,857

 
 

Westlake Automobile Receivable Trust 2020-1A D, 2.8000%, 6/16/25 (144A)

 

12,457,000

  

12,876,910

 
 

Wingstop Funding LLC 2020-1A A2, 2.8410%, 12/5/50 (144A)

 

13,266,335

  

13,716,934

 
 

Woodward Capital Management 2021-3 A21,

      
 

US 30 Day Average SOFR + 0.8000%, 0.8500%, 7/25/51 (144A)

 

11,825,625

  

11,850,962

 
  

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

 

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Value

 

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities– (continued)

   
 

Zaxby's Funding LLC 2021-1A A2, 3.2380%, 7/30/51 (144A)

 

$13,671,000

  

$13,894,908

 

Total Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (cost $1,630,118,126)

 

1,648,077,067

 

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans– 0.8%

   

Basic Industry – 0.2%

   
 

Alpha 3 BV, ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 2.5000%, 3.0000%, 3/18/28

 

16,155,510

  

16,131,923

 
 

Diamond BC BV, ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 3.0000%, 3.5000%, 9/17/28ƒ,‡

 

27,566,000

  

27,585,021

 
  

43,716,944

 

Capital Goods – 0.2%

   
 

Madison IAQ LLC, ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 3.2500%, 3.7500%, 6/21/28ƒ,‡

 

36,508,810

  

36,496,582

 
 

Standard Industries Inc,

      
 

ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 2.5000%, 3.0000%, 9/22/28ƒ,‡

 

20,148,101

  

20,158,981

 
  

56,655,563

 

Consumer Non-Cyclical – 0.4%

   
 

Elanco Animal Health Inc, ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 1.7500%, 1.8324%, 8/1/27

 

34,143,628

  

33,704,541

 
 

ICON Luxembourg Sarl, ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 2.5000%, 3.0000%, 7/3/28

 

32,935,653

  

33,040,718

 
 

Indigo Merger Sub Inc, ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 2.5000%, 3.0000%, 7/3/28

 

8,226,556

  

8,252,799

 
 

Mozart Borrower LP, ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 3.2500%, 3.7500%, 9/30/28ƒ,‡

 

38,083,917

  

37,963,715

 
  

112,961,773

 

Total Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans (cost $213,151,517)

 

213,334,280

 

Corporate Bonds– 12.3%

   

Banking – 2.8%

   
 

Ally Financial Inc,

      
 

US Treasury Yield Curve Rate 5 Year + 3.8680%, 4.7000%‡,µ

 

19,870,000

  

20,681,690

 
 

Bank of America Corp, ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 1.5120%, 3.7050%, 4/24/28

 

26,557,000

  

29,185,306

 
 

Bank of America Corp, ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 1.0700%, 3.9700%, 3/5/29

 

11,944,000

  

13,283,655

 
 

Bank of America Corp, SOFR + 1.0600%, 2.0870%, 6/14/29

 

25,438,000

  

25,397,174

 
 

Bank of America Corp, SOFR + 2.1500%, 2.5920%, 4/29/31

 

51,219,000

  

52,275,545

 
 

Bank of America Corp, ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 3.7050%, 6.2500%‡,µ

 

21,700,000

  

23,870,000

 
 

Bank of America Corp, ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 3.1350%, 5.2000%‡,µ

 

7,250,000

  

7,458,438

 
 

Bank of New York Mellon Corp,

      
 

US Treasury Yield Curve Rate 5 Year + 4.3580%, 4.7000%‡,µ

 

31,297,000

  

34,348,458

 
 

BNP Paribas SA,

      
 

US Treasury Yield Curve Rate 5 Year + 2.0500%, 2.5880%, 8/12/35 (144A)

 

28,115,000

  

27,263,639

 
 

Citigroup Inc, ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 1.5630%, 3.8870%, 1/10/28

 

36,115,000

  

39,908,143

 
 

Citigroup Inc, SOFR + 3.9140%, 4.4120%, 3/31/31

 

24,901,000

  

28,752,125

 
 

Citigroup Inc, ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 4.0680%, 5.9500%‡,µ

 

12,745,000

  

13,286,663

 
 

Citigroup Inc, ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 3.4660%, 5.3500%‡,µ

 

8,824,000

  

9,099,750

 
 

Citigroup Inc, ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 3.9050%, 5.9500%‡,µ

 

8,361,000

  

9,123,941

 
 

Citigroup Inc, ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 3.4230%, 6.3000%‡,µ

 

2,012,000

  

2,171,954

 
 

First Republic Bank/CA, 4.6250%, 2/13/47

 

5,767,000

  

7,282,793

 
 

Goldman Sachs Group Inc, 3.5000%, 4/1/25

 

39,166,000

  

42,107,496

 
 

Goldman Sachs Group Inc,

      
 

US Treasury Yield Curve Rate 5 Year + 3.2240%, 4.9500%‡,µ

 

6,037,000

  

6,399,220

 
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co, SOFR + 1.8500%, 2.0830%, 4/22/26

 

9,471,000

  

9,741,505

 
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co, ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 1.2450%, 3.9600%, 1/29/27

 

24,028,000

  

26,517,121

 
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co, SOFR + 0.8850%, 1.5780%, 4/22/27

 

23,734,000

  

23,782,133

 
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co, SOFR + 2.5150%, 2.9560%, 5/13/31

 

22,144,000

  

23,037,684

 
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co, SOFR + 3.3800%, 5.0000%‡,µ

 

7,243,000

  

7,559,881

 
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co, SOFR + 3.1250%, 4.6000%‡,µ

 

7,646,000

  

7,818,035

 
 

Morgan Stanley, SOFR + 1.9900%, 2.1880%, 4/28/26

 

24,836,000

  

25,643,262

 
 

Morgan Stanley, 4.3500%, 9/8/26

 

14,618,000

  

16,499,477

 
 

Morgan Stanley, 3.9500%, 4/23/27

 

22,247,000

  

24,741,055

 
 

Morgan Stanley, SOFR + 0.8790%, 1.5930%, 5/4/27

 

11,537,000

  

11,571,323

 
 

Morgan Stanley, SOFR + 1.0340%, 1.7940%, 2/13/32

 

20,010,000

  

19,057,315

 
 

Morgan Stanley, SOFR + 1.1780%, 2.2390%, 7/21/32

 

31,595,000

  

31,051,162

 
 

Morgan Stanley, SOFR + 1.3600%, 2.4840%, 9/16/36

 

38,024,000

  

37,215,100

 
 

National Australia Bank Ltd, 2.9900%, 5/21/31 (144A)

 

28,726,000

  

29,069,576

 
 

Natwest Group PLC,

      
 

US Treasury Yield Curve Rate 5 Year + 2.3500%, 3.0320%, 11/28/35

 

19,908,000

  

19,934,411

 
  

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

 

Janus Investment Fund

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September 30, 2021

        

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Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds– (continued)

   

Banking– (continued)

   
 

SVB Financial Group, 1.8000%, 2/2/31

 

$10,392,000

  

$9,972,009

 
 

SVB Financial Group,

      
 

US Treasury Yield Curve Rate 10 Year + 3.0640%, 4.1000%‡,µ

 

23,100,000

  

23,742,180

 
 

Westpac Banking Corp,

      
 

US Treasury Yield Curve Rate 5 Year + 1.7500%, 2.6680%, 11/15/35

 

19,870,000

  

19,456,009

 
  

758,305,228

 

Basic Industry – 0.3%

   
 

Allegheny Technologies Inc, 5.8750%, 12/1/27

 

14,411,000

  

15,239,633

 
 

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd, 3.3750%, 2/15/29 (144A)

 

27,737,000

  

26,974,233

 
 

CF Industries Inc, 5.1500%, 3/15/34

 

1,318,000

  

1,612,283

 
 

CF Industries Inc, 4.9500%, 6/1/43

 

12,745,000

  

15,358,490

 
 

CF Industries Inc, 5.3750%, 3/15/44

 

2,853,000

  

3,621,427

 
 

Element Solutions Inc, 3.8750%, 9/1/28 (144A)

 

20,844,000

  

21,052,440

 
 

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co, 4.5000%, 4/15/23

 

7,932,000

  

8,328,431

 
  

92,186,937

 

Brokerage – 0.3%

   
 

Charles Schwab Corp,

      
 

US Treasury Yield Curve Rate 10 Year + 3.0790%, 4.0000%‡,µ

 

13,232,000

  

13,648,808

 
 

Charles Schwab Corp,

      
 

US Treasury Yield Curve Rate 5 Year + 4.9710%, 5.3750%‡,µ

 

55,634,000

  

61,823,283

 
  

75,472,091

 

Capital Goods – 0.4%

   
 

Boeing Co, 4.8750%, 5/1/25

 

6,955,000

  

7,740,297

 
 

Boeing Co, 2.1960%, 2/4/26

 

7,195,000

  

7,248,040

 
 

Boeing Co, 3.2500%, 2/1/28

 

7,676,000

  

8,108,063

 
 

Boeing Co, 3.6250%, 2/1/31

 

16,464,000

  

17,624,854

 
 

Boeing Co, 3.9500%, 8/1/59

 

10,029,000

  

10,292,737

 
 

General Dynamics Corp, 3.5000%, 4/1/27

 

7,372,000

  

8,147,590

 
 

TransDigm Inc, 4.6250%, 1/15/29 (144A)

 

34,533,000

  

34,403,501

 
 

Wabtec Corp, 4.9500%, 9/15/28

 

10,958,000

  

12,611,562

 
  

106,176,644

 

Communications – 1.2%

   
 

AT&T Inc, 3.8000%, 12/1/57

 

13,125,000

  

13,407,870

 
 

AT&T Inc, 3.6500%, 9/15/59

 

2,171,000

  

2,164,320

 
 

CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp, 4.2500%, 2/1/31 (144A)

 

23,726,000

  

24,137,646

 
 

CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp, 4.5000%, 5/1/32

 

36,397,000

  

37,488,910

 
 

Cellnex Finance Co SA, 3.8750%, 7/7/41 (144A)

 

29,844,000

  

29,313,075

 
 

CenturyLink Inc, 5.8000%, 3/15/22

 

5,493,000

  

5,597,367

 
 

Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating

      
 

Capital, 2.8000%, 4/1/31

 

16,387,000

  

16,424,016

 
 

Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating

      
 

Capital, 6.4840%, 10/23/45

 

3,584,000

  

4,872,736

 
 

Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating

      
 

Capital, 5.3750%, 5/1/47

 

6,355,000

  

7,608,814

 
 

Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating

      
 

Capital, 4.8000%, 3/1/50

 

9,331,000

  

10,471,297

 
 

Comcast Corp, 3.7500%, 4/1/40

 

6,795,000

  

7,634,346

 
 

CSC Holdings LLC, 4.1250%, 12/1/30 (144A)

 

20,573,000

  

20,187,256

 
 

CSC Holdings LLC, 4.6250%, 12/1/30 (144A)

 

24,137,000

  

22,881,273

 
 

CSC Holdings LLC, 3.3750%, 2/15/31 (144A)

 

14,413,000

  

13,404,090

 
 

CSC Holdings LLC, 5.0000%, 11/15/31 (144A)

 

9,878,000

  

9,467,569

 
 

Fox Corp, 4.0300%, 1/25/24

 

8,690,000

  

9,323,832

 
 

GCI LLC, 4.7500%, 10/15/28 (144A)

 

34,870,000

  

36,606,592

 
 

Sirius XM Radio Inc, 3.1250%, 9/1/26 (144A)

 

2,859,000

  

2,898,311

 
 

Sirius XM Radio Inc, 4.1250%, 7/1/30 (144A)

 

24,860,000

  

24,975,288

 
 

Sirius XM Radio Inc, 3.8750%, 9/1/31 (144A)

 

7,939,000

  

7,755,411

 
 

T-Mobile USA Inc, 3.5000%, 4/15/25

 

11,535,000

  

12,426,740

 
 

T-Mobile USA Inc, 3.7500%, 4/15/27

 

15,959,000

  

17,581,882

 
  

336,628,641

 
  

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

 

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Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds– (continued)

   

Consumer Cyclical – 0.8%

   
 

1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance Inc, 4.0000%, 10/15/30 (144A)

 

$38,190,000

  

$37,808,100

 
 

Choice Hotels International Inc, 3.7000%, 12/1/29

 

15,441,000

  

16,423,974

 
 

Choice Hotels International Inc, 3.7000%, 1/15/31

 

4,553,000

  

4,909,545

 
 

Dollar General Corp, 4.1250%, 4/3/50

 

11,279,000

  

13,197,926

 
 

Experian Finance PLC, 2.7500%, 3/8/30 (144A)

 

21,286,000

  

22,065,515

 
 

GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II Inc, 5.2500%, 6/1/25

 

4,305,000

  

4,800,419

 
 

GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II Inc, 5.3750%, 4/15/26

 

9,419,000

  

10,708,932

 
 

GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II Inc, 5.3000%, 1/15/29

 

1,226,000

  

1,433,391

 
 

GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II Inc, 4.0000%, 1/15/30

 

17,234,000

  

18,506,214

 
 

GoDaddy Operating Co LLC / GD Finance Co Inc, 3.5000%, 3/1/29 (144A)

 

27,681,000

  

27,438,791

 
 

IHS Markit Ltd, 4.7500%, 2/15/25 (144A)

 

8,909,000

  

9,856,205

 
 

Lithia Motors Inc, 3.8750%, 6/1/29 (144A)

 

31,092,000

  

32,272,252

 
 

MGM Resorts International, 7.7500%, 3/15/22

 

1,808,000

  

1,857,720

 
 

Nordstrom Inc, 4.3750%, 4/1/30

 

14,607,000

  

14,935,444

 
  

216,214,428

 

Consumer Non-Cyclical – 2.3%

   
 

Anheuser-Busch Cos LLC / Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide Inc,

      
 

4.9000%, 2/1/46

 

16,716,000

  

20,547,555

 
 

Aramark Services Inc, 6.3750%, 5/1/25 (144A)

 

25,501,000

  

26,807,926

 
 

Brunswick Corp, 2.4000%, 8/18/31

 

17,370,000

  

16,794,705

 
 

CVS Health Corp, 5.0500%, 3/25/48

 

9,216,000

  

11,862,856

 
 

DaVita Inc, 4.6250%, 6/1/30 (144A)

 

16,068,000

  

16,527,718

 
 

DaVita Inc, 3.7500%, 2/15/31 (144A)

 

24,911,000

  

24,257,086

 
 

Diageo Capital PLC, 1.3750%, 9/29/25

 

11,362,000

  

11,490,494

 
 

Diageo Capital PLC, 2.0000%, 4/29/30

 

10,703,000

  

10,661,501

 
 

Diageo Capital PLC, 2.1250%, 4/29/32

 

8,585,000

  

8,536,561

 
 

Elanco Animal Health Inc, 5.2720%, 8/28/23

 

19,872,000

  

21,178,187

 
 

Hasbro Inc, 3.9000%, 11/19/29

 

25,055,000

  

27,674,735

 
 

Hasbro Inc, 6.3500%, 3/15/40

 

7,010,000

  

9,688,856

 
 

Hasbro Inc, 5.1000%, 5/15/44

 

7,241,000

  

8,747,194

 
 

HCA Inc, 4.7500%, 5/1/23

 

14,385,000

  

15,284,513

 
 

HCA Inc, 5.3750%, 2/1/25

 

7,877,000

  

8,802,548

 
 

HCA Inc, 5.8750%, 2/15/26

 

4,146,000

  

4,752,353

 
 

HCA Inc, 5.3750%, 9/1/26

 

3,180,000

  

3,638,397

 
 

HCA Inc, 5.6250%, 9/1/28

 

9,208,000

  

10,954,758

 
 

HCA Inc, 5.8750%, 2/1/29

 

6,941,000

  

8,340,913

 
 

HCA Inc, 3.5000%, 9/1/30

 

36,308,000

  

38,464,332

 
 

HCA Inc, 5.5000%, 6/15/47

 

3,767,000

  

4,884,876

 
 

HCA Inc, 5.2500%, 6/15/49

 

5,651,000

  

7,212,650

 
 

HCA Inc, 3.5000%, 7/15/51

 

18,689,000

  

18,526,090

 
 

HCRX Investments HoldCo LP, 4.5000%, 8/1/29 (144A)

 

27,765,000

  

27,903,825

 
 

JBS Finance Luxembourg Sarl, 3.6250%, 1/15/32 (144A)

 

13,258,000

  

13,506,720

 
 

JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Finance Inc, 6.7500%, 2/15/28 (144A)

 

9,344,000

  

10,126,653

 
 

JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Food Co / JBS USA Finance Inc,

      
 

6.5000%, 4/15/29 (144A)

 

26,108,000

  

29,175,690

 
 

JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Food Co / JBS USA Finance Inc,

      
 

5.5000%, 1/15/30 (144A)

 

19,216,000

  

21,372,420

 
 

JBS USA LUX SA / JBS USA Food Co / JBS USA Finance Inc,

      
 

3.7500%, 12/1/31 (144A)

 

12,464,000

  

12,969,166

 
 

Kraft Heinz Foods Co, 3.8750%, 5/15/27

 

16,720,000

  

18,256,781

 
 

Kraft Heinz Foods Co, 5.0000%, 6/4/42

 

10,468,000

  

12,837,326

 
 

Kraft Heinz Foods Co, 4.3750%, 6/1/46

 

3,013,000

  

3,428,251

 
 

Kraft Heinz Foods Co, 4.8750%, 10/1/49

 

7,044,000

  

8,573,217

 
 

Mondelez International Inc, 2.7500%, 4/13/30

 

2,574,000

  

2,693,256

 
 

Organon Finance 1 LLC, 4.1250%, 4/30/28 (144A)

 

21,472,000

  

21,901,440

 
 

Performance Food Group Inc, 4.2500%, 8/1/29 (144A)

 

31,490,000

  

31,568,725

 
 

Pilgrim's Pride Corp, 3.5000%, 3/1/32 (144A)

 

21,555,000

  

21,918,741

 
 

Royalty Pharma PLC, 2.1500%, 9/2/31

 

15,715,000

  

15,132,489

 
 

Royalty Pharma PLC, 3.5500%, 9/2/50

 

14,211,000

  

13,959,884

 
  

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

 

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Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds– (continued)

   

Consumer Non-Cyclical– (continued)

   
 

Royalty Pharma PLC, 3.3500%, 9/2/51

 

$7,880,000

  

$7,465,876

 
  

608,427,264

 

Electric – 0.3%

   
 

Duquesne Light Holdings Inc, 2.7750%, 1/7/32 (144A)

 

16,995,000

  

16,979,517

 
 

NRG Energy Inc, 6.6250%, 1/15/27

 

12,875,000

  

13,337,856

 
 

NRG Energy Inc, 3.3750%, 2/15/29 (144A)

 

17,426,000

  

17,198,242

 
 

NRG Energy Inc, 3.6250%, 2/15/31 (144A)

 

19,673,000

  

19,323,804

 
 

Pacific Gas and Electric Co, 3.0000%, 6/15/28

 

20,004,000

  

20,356,202

 
  

87,195,621

 

Energy – 0.5%

   
 

Cheniere Energy Inc, 4.6250%, 10/15/28

 

22,434,000

  

23,639,828

 
 

Cheniere Energy Partners LP, 4.0000%, 3/1/31 (144A)

 

12,892,000

  

13,500,502

 
 

Cheniere Energy Partners LP, 3.2500%, 1/31/32 (144A)

 

16,346,000

  

16,399,942

 
 

Continental Resources Inc, 5.7500%, 1/15/31 (144A)

 

20,039,000

  

24,222,141

 
 

Energy Transfer Operating LP, 4.9500%, 6/15/28

 

626,000

  

718,247

 
 

Hess Midstream Operations LP, 5.1250%, 6/15/28 (144A)

 

23,398,000

  

24,440,381

 
 

Hess Midstream Operations LP, 4.2500%, 2/15/30 (144A)

 

5,896,000

  

5,962,330

 
 

ONEOK Inc, 6.3500%, 1/15/31

 

12,183,000

  

15,596,553

 
 

ONEOK Inc, 7.1500%, 1/15/51

 

3,182,000

  

4,606,214

 
  

129,086,138

 

Finance Companies – 0.6%

   
 

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust,

      
 

4.6250%, 10/15/27

 

18,600,000

  

20,738,864

 
 

Air Lease Corp, 1.8750%, 8/15/26

 

17,148,000

  

17,088,123

 
 

Air Lease Corp, 3.0000%, 2/1/30

 

8,657,000

  

8,784,308

 
 

GE Capital International Funding Co Unlimited Co, 4.4180%, 11/15/35

 

30,997,000

  

37,198,020

 
 

Quicken Loans LLC, 3.6250%, 3/1/29 (144A)

 

16,110,000

  

16,291,238

 
 

Quicken Loans LLC, 3.8750%, 3/1/31 (144A)

 

23,547,000

  

23,753,036

 
 

Rocket Mortgage LLC / Rocket Mortgage Co-Issuer Inc,

      
 

2.8750%, 10/15/26 (144A)

 

19,212,000

  

18,773,966

 
 

Rocket Mortgage LLC / Rocket Mortgage Co-Issuer Inc,

      
 

4.0000%, 10/15/33 (144A)

 

19,651,000

  

19,503,618

 
  

162,131,173

 

Industrial Conglomerates – 0.1%

   
 

General Electric Co, ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 3.3300%, 3.4460%‡,µ

 

19,443,000

  

19,029,836

 

Insurance – 0.8%

   
 

Athene Global Funding, 1.7300%, 10/2/26 (144A)

 

33,310,000

  

33,291,770

 
 

Athene Global Funding, 2.6460%, 10/4/31 (144A)

 

32,528,000

  

32,563,678

 
 

Brown & Brown Inc, 4.5000%, 3/15/29

 

9,048,000

  

10,357,907

 
 

Brown & Brown Inc, 2.3750%, 3/15/31

 

3,481,000

  

3,470,249

 
 

Centene Corp, 4.2500%, 12/15/27

 

19,545,000

  

20,456,774

 
 

Centene Corp, 2.4500%, 7/15/28

 

16,998,000

  

17,082,990

 
 

Centene Corp, 3.0000%, 10/15/30

 

18,048,000

  

18,499,200

 
 

Centene Corp, 2.5000%, 3/1/31

 

5,672,000

  

5,594,010

 
 

Centene Corp, 2.6250%, 8/1/31

 

7,539,000

  

7,488,036

 
 

Molina Healthcare Inc, 4.3750%, 6/15/28 (144A)

 

48,521,000

  

50,480,278

 
 

Prudential Financial Inc,

      
 

US Treasury Yield Curve Rate 5 Year + 3.0350%, 3.7000%, 10/1/50

 

27,945,000

  

29,124,090

 
  

228,408,982

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 0.4%

   
 

Agree LP, 2.0000%, 6/15/28

 

11,528,000

  

11,429,778

 
 

Agree LP, 2.9000%, 10/1/30

 

7,437,000

  

7,682,825

 
 

Agree LP, 2.6000%, 6/15/33

 

8,647,000

  

8,552,096

 
 

Invitation Homes Inc, 2.0000%, 8/15/31

 

19,425,000

  

18,655,248

 
 

MPT Operating Partnership LP / MPT Finance Corp, 3.5000%, 3/15/31

 

21,744,000

  

22,178,880

 
 

Rexford Industrial Realty Inc, 2.1500%, 9/1/31

 

22,753,000

  

21,927,241

 
 

Sun Communities Inc, 2.7000%, 7/15/31

 

21,657,000

  

21,884,012

 
  

112,310,080

 
  

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

 

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Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds– (continued)

   

Technology – 1.4%

   
 

Analog Devices Inc, 2.9500%, 4/1/25

 

$10,074,000

  

$10,746,091

 
 

Broadcom Inc, 4.1500%, 11/15/30

 

19,353,000

  

21,442,594

 
 

Broadcom Inc, 4.3000%, 11/15/32

 

14,848,000

  

16,639,165

 
 

Broadcom Inc, 3.4190%, 4/15/33 (144A)

 

18,027,000

  

18,661,040

 
 

Broadcom Inc, 3.4690%, 4/15/34 (144A)

 

28,381,000

  

29,224,965

 
 

Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc, 2.6000%, 5/1/31

 

18,986,000

  

19,271,810

 
 

Equinix Inc, 2.1500%, 7/15/30

 

9,552,000

  

9,367,521

 
 

Marvell Technology Inc, 1.6500%, 4/15/26 (144A)

 

13,225,000

  

13,245,199

 
 

Marvell Technology Inc, 4.8750%, 6/22/28 (144A)

 

14,717,000

  

16,999,437

 
 

Microchip Technology Inc, 2.6700%, 9/1/23

 

23,076,000

  

23,925,036

 
 

MSCI Inc, 4.0000%, 11/15/29 (144A)

 

1,532,000

  

1,621,928

 
 

MSCI Inc, 3.6250%, 9/1/30 (144A)

 

25,762,000

  

26,631,468

 
 

MSCI Inc, 3.8750%, 2/15/31 (144A)

 

21,571,000

  

22,622,586

 
 

PayPal Holdings Inc, 1.6500%, 6/1/25

 

8,019,000

  

8,217,463

 
 

Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.8750%, 6/1/27

 

744,000

  

837,149

 
 

Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.0910%, 6/1/29

 

8,263,000

  

8,676,150

 
 

Seagate HDD Cayman, 3.1250%, 7/15/29 (144A)

 

3,463,000

  

3,349,067

 
 

Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.1250%, 1/15/31

 

18,902,000

  

19,705,335

 
 

SK Hynix Inc, 1.5000%, 1/19/26 (144A)

 

17,563,000

  

17,336,086

 
 

SK Hynix Inc, 2.3750%, 1/19/31 (144A)

 

11,146,000

  

10,818,542

 
 

Skyworks Solutions Inc, 3.0000%, 6/1/31

 

5,587,000

  

5,711,795

 
 

Total System Services Inc, 4.8000%, 4/1/26

 

11,686,000

  

13,237,618

 
 

Trimble Inc, 4.7500%, 12/1/24

 

18,923,000

  

20,934,189

 
 

Trimble Inc, 4.9000%, 6/15/28

 

11,312,000

  

13,080,068

 
 

TSMC Global Ltd, 1.7500%, 4/23/28 (144A)

 

23,389,000

  

23,094,414

 
  

375,396,716

 

Transportation – 0.1%

   
 

GXO Logistics inc, 1.6500%, 7/15/26 (144A)

 

14,940,000

  

14,825,709

 
 

GXO Logistics inc, 2.6500%, 7/15/31 (144A)

 

9,883,000

  

9,819,798

 
  

24,645,507

 

Total Corporate Bonds (cost $3,234,822,717)

 

3,331,615,286

 

Inflation-Indexed Bonds– 0.9%

   
 

United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, 0.6250%, 4/15/23ÇÇ

 

191,182,768

  

200,044,886

 
 

United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, 0.1250%, 1/15/31ÇÇ

 

44,897,608

  

49,273,371

 

Total Inflation-Indexed Bonds (cost $248,688,437)

 

249,318,257

 

Mortgage-Backed Securities– 4.9%

   

  Fannie Mae:

   
 

1.5000%, TBA, 15 Year Maturity

 

4,361,241

  

4,403,501

 
 

2.0000%, TBA, 15 Year Maturity

 

33,789,159

  

34,792,697

 
 

2.5000%, TBA, 15 Year Maturity

 

28,461,400

  

29,653,648

 
 

2.0000%, TBA, 30 Year Maturity

 

179,555,940

  

179,988,670

 
 

2.5000%, TBA, 30 Year Maturity

 

193,625,645

  

199,600,932

 
 

3.5000%, TBA, 30 Year Maturity

 

73,370,400

  

77,625,149

 
  

526,064,597

 

  Fannie Mae Pool:

   
 

7.5000%, 7/1/28

 

47,164

  

53,489

 
 

3.0000%, 10/1/34

 

1,881,728

  

1,997,976

 
 

2.5000%, 11/1/34

 

1,301,826

  

1,368,918

 
 

3.0000%, 11/1/34

 

670,147

  

715,838

 
 

3.0000%, 12/1/34

 

781,599

  

833,403

 
 

6.0000%, 2/1/37

 

279,978

  

327,595

 
 

4.5000%, 11/1/42

 

1,552,113

  

1,731,446

 
 

3.0000%, 1/1/43

 

838,011

  

893,234

 
 

3.0000%, 2/1/43

 

216,665

  

231,046

 
 

3.0000%, 5/1/43

 

8,245,440

  

8,717,168

 
 

3.0000%, 5/1/43

 

1,916,088

  

2,044,371

 
 

5.0000%, 7/1/44

 

187,535

  

211,022

 
 

4.5000%, 10/1/44

 

3,968,517

  

4,472,603

 
  

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

 

Janus Investment Fund

17


Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Mortgage-Backed Securities– (continued)

   

   Fannie Mae Pool– (continued)

   
 

4.5000%, 3/1/45

 

$5,826,138

  

$6,566,182

 
 

4.5000%, 6/1/45

 

3,200,636

  

3,570,489

 
 

3.5000%, 12/1/45

 

1,883,519

  

2,020,483

 
 

3.0000%, 1/1/46

 

295,908

  

313,274

 
 

4.5000%, 2/1/46

 

6,982,044

  

7,788,761

 
 

3.5000%, 7/1/46

 

3,729,218

  

4,059,204

 
 

3.0000%, 9/1/46

 

19,375,124

  

20,667,216

 
 

3.0000%, 2/1/47

 

55,581,163

  

59,365,685

 
 

3.0000%, 3/1/47

 

6,705,425

  

7,148,670

 
 

3.5000%, 3/1/47

 

1,615,356

  

1,732,820

 
 

3.5000%, 7/1/47

 

1,405,307

  

1,507,497

 
 

3.5000%, 8/1/47

 

1,335,090

  

1,420,412

 
 

3.5000%, 8/1/47

 

1,173,302

  

1,296,657

 
 

3.5000%, 12/1/47

 

603,961

  

667,458

 
 

3.5000%, 12/1/47

 

335,746

  

371,044

 
 

3.5000%, 1/1/48

 

3,878,183

  

4,192,980

 
 

4.0000%, 1/1/48

 

12,735,727

  

14,000,746

 
 

4.0000%, 1/1/48

 

4,928,270

  

5,404,361

 
 

3.0000%, 2/1/48

 

4,349,198

  

4,660,274

 
 

3.5000%, 3/1/48

 

467,732

  

515,474

 
 

4.0000%, 3/1/48

 

4,387,616

  

4,811,127

 
 

4.5000%, 3/1/48

 

186,077

  

201,291

 
 

3.0000%, 5/1/48

 

1,917,863

  

2,030,285

 
 

5.0000%, 5/1/48

 

4,465,222

  

4,899,557

 
 

3.5000%, 7/1/48

 

38,230,980

  

40,728,740

 
 

4.5000%, 8/1/48

 

109,359

  

118,128

 
 

3.0000%, 11/1/48

 

7,087,637

  

7,493,127

 
 

4.0000%, 2/1/49

 

2,125,282

  

2,280,284

 
 

3.0000%, 8/1/49

 

4,364,491

  

4,655,196

 
 

3.0000%, 8/1/49

 

2,564,231

  

2,735,026

 
 

3.0000%, 9/1/49

 

834,789

  

883,993

 
 

2.5000%, 1/1/50

 

2,280,491

  

2,359,463

 
 

2.5000%, 3/1/50

 

3,419,122

  

3,534,141

 
 

2.5000%, 10/1/50

 

3,130,918

  

3,231,625

 
 

2.5000%, 1/1/51

 

4,950,481

  

5,102,776

 
 

2.5000%, 8/1/51

 

494,344

  

510,258

 
 

3.5000%, 8/1/56

 

13,672,517

  

14,919,383

 
 

3.0000%, 2/1/57

 

13,360,826

  

14,299,858

 
 

3.0000%, 6/1/57

 

256,457

  

274,441

 
  

285,936,495

 

  Freddie Mac Gold Pool:

   
 

3.5000%, 1/1/47

 

1,118,481

  

1,210,921

 

  Freddie Mac Pool:

   
 

3.0000%, 5/1/31

 

16,243,538

  

17,202,718

 
 

3.0000%, 9/1/32

 

3,497,657

  

3,710,863

 
 

3.0000%, 10/1/32

 

1,782,950

  

1,881,173

 
 

3.0000%, 12/1/32

 

1,326,190

  

1,405,808

 
 

3.0000%, 1/1/33

 

2,353,108

  

2,496,547

 
 

2.5000%, 12/1/33

 

16,862,791

  

17,619,280

 
 

3.0000%, 10/1/34

 

3,952,188

  

4,204,366

 
 

3.0000%, 10/1/34

 

1,658,309

  

1,760,975

 
 

2.5000%, 11/1/34

 

5,623,849

  

5,913,844

 
 

2.5000%, 11/1/34

 

1,179,136

  

1,239,939

 
 

6.0000%, 4/1/40

 

4,416,662

  

5,189,343

 
 

2.5000%, 8/1/41

 

30,877,451

  

32,127,111

 
 

3.5000%, 7/1/42

 

719,508

  

778,964

 
 

3.5000%, 8/1/42

 

897,149

  

971,285

 
 

3.5000%, 8/1/42

 

798,510

  

864,495

 
 

3.5000%, 2/1/43

 

2,369,974

  

2,569,793

 
  

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

 

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Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Mortgage-Backed Securities– (continued)

   

   Freddie Mac Pool– (continued)

   
 

3.0000%, 3/1/43

 

$8,837,439

  

$9,428,586

 
 

3.0000%, 6/1/43

 

312,692

  

328,265

 
 

3.5000%, 2/1/44

 

2,462,647

  

2,670,280

 
 

4.5000%, 5/1/44

 

1,365,267

  

1,523,385

 
 

3.5000%, 12/1/44

 

14,473,259

  

15,693,539

 
 

3.0000%, 1/1/45

 

3,599,186

  

3,826,059

 
 

4.0000%, 4/1/45

 

32,724

  

36,259

 
 

3.0000%, 1/1/46

 

613,274

  

661,383

 
 

3.5000%, 7/1/46

 

3,419,246

  

3,706,281

 
 

3.0000%, 8/1/46

 

864,985

  

914,456

 
 

3.0000%, 10/1/46

 

7,714,824

  

8,203,416

 
 

4.0000%, 3/1/47

 

1,488,008

  

1,626,902

 
 

3.0000%, 4/1/47

 

1,503,702

  

1,589,702

 
 

3.5000%, 4/1/47

 

608,846

  

663,082

 
 

3.5000%, 9/1/47

 

5,223,045

  

5,557,099

 
 

3.5000%, 12/1/47

 

8,380,621

  

9,084,876

 
 

3.5000%, 2/1/48

 

3,309,166

  

3,563,577

 
 

4.0000%, 3/1/48

 

3,774,657

  

4,139,895

 
 

4.5000%, 3/1/48

 

160,093

  

172,954

 
 

4.0000%, 4/1/48

 

4,133,165

  

4,427,006

 
 

4.0000%, 4/1/48

 

3,010,139

  

3,291,492

 
 

4.0000%, 5/1/48

 

5,736,110

  

6,155,486

 
 

4.5000%, 7/1/48

 

1,088,651

  

1,177,819

 
 

5.0000%, 9/1/48

 

257,636

  

283,124

 
 

4.5000%, 12/1/48

 

3,007,789

  

3,299,234

 
 

3.0000%, 8/1/49

 

3,355,203

  

3,547,620

 
 

3.0000%, 8/1/49

 

1,427,726

  

1,522,863

 
 

3.0000%, 12/1/49

 

1,976,467

  

2,066,262

 
 

3.0000%, 12/1/49

 

1,921,907

  

2,009,223

 
 

2.5000%, 1/1/50

 

981,728

  

1,015,713

 
 

3.0000%, 3/1/50

 

2,573,229

  

2,690,385

 
 

3.5000%, 3/1/50

 

1,006,506

  

1,075,286

 
 

2.5000%, 8/1/51

 

4,636,049

  

4,782,761

 
  

210,670,774

 

  Ginnie Mae:

   
 

2.0000%, TBA, 30 Year Maturity

 

162,715,450

  

165,009,738

 
 

2.5000%, TBA, 30 Year Maturity

 

69,778,200

  

72,017,382

 
  

237,027,120

 

  Ginnie Mae I Pool:

   
 

6.0000%, 1/15/34

 

71,273

  

82,634

 
 

4.0000%, 1/15/45

 

13,136,305

  

14,560,720

 
 

4.5000%, 8/15/46

 

16,416,707

  

18,624,993

 
 

4.0000%, 7/15/47

 

3,168,026

  

3,435,291

 
 

4.0000%, 8/15/47

 

558,775

  

605,915

 
 

4.0000%, 11/15/47

 

947,645

  

1,027,591

 
 

4.0000%, 12/15/47

 

1,199,126

  

1,300,288

 
  

39,637,432

 

  Ginnie Mae II Pool:

   
 

4.0000%, 8/20/47

 

1,605,966

  

1,735,902

 
 

4.0000%, 8/20/47

 

356,648

  

386,419

 
 

4.0000%, 8/20/47

 

260,542

  

281,622

 
 

4.5000%, 2/20/48

 

2,191,778

  

2,371,953

 
 

4.5000%, 5/20/48

 

4,044,766

  

4,387,678

 
 

4.5000%, 5/20/48

 

524,101

  

568,533

 
 

4.0000%, 6/20/48

 

15,470,854

  

16,499,008

 
 

5.0000%, 8/20/48

 

6,784,569

  

7,318,417

 
  

33,549,532

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities (cost $1,317,717,345)

 

1,334,096,871

 
  

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

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

United States Treasury Notes/Bonds– 10.4%

   
 

0.1250%, 2/28/23

 

$110,735,000

  

$110,652,814

 
 

0.1250%, 4/30/23

 

221,648,000

  

221,353,625

 
 

0.1250%, 6/30/23

 

61,753,000

  

61,646,862

 
 

0.1250%, 8/31/23

 

120,569,000

  

120,248,739

 
 

0.2500%, 5/15/24

 

35,742,000

  

35,570,271

 
 

0.3750%, 9/15/24

 

45,650,000

  

45,453,847

 
 

0.3750%, 1/31/26

 

170,339,600

  

166,679,959

 
 

0.5000%, 2/28/26

 

292,713,000

  

287,773,468

 
 

0.7500%, 4/30/26

 

164,071,000

  

162,808,423

 
 

0.8750%, 6/30/26

 

235,686,000

  

234,857,418

 
 

0.6250%, 7/31/26

 

261,379,000

  

257,192,853

 
 

0.7500%, 8/31/26

 

49,148,000

  

48,621,963

 
 

0.8750%, 9/30/26

 

33,578,000

  

33,396,994

 
 

1.2500%, 4/30/28

 

9,610,400

  

9,603,643

 
 

1.2500%, 6/30/28

 

18,454,000

  

18,415,074

 
 

1.1250%, 8/31/28

 

5,716,000

  

5,648,123

 
 

1.2500%, 8/15/31

 

210,496,000

  

205,398,050

 
 

1.3750%, 11/15/40

 

45,337,000

  

40,725,377

 
 

1.7500%, 8/15/41

 

200,648,000

  

191,806,947

 
 

2.7500%, 8/15/42

 

109,881,600

  

123,655,430

 
 

1.3750%, 8/15/50

 

152,363,200

  

128,568,353

 
 

1.6250%, 11/15/50

 

234,095,000

  

210,310,583

 
 

1.8750%, 2/15/51

 

70,452,600

  

67,183,159

 
 

2.3750%, 5/15/51

 

12,652,000

  

13,502,056

 

Total United States Treasury Notes/Bonds (cost $2,821,475,058)

 

2,801,074,031

 

Common Stocks– 63.7%

   

Aerospace & Defense – 1.1%

   
 

General Dynamics Corp

 

911,381

  

178,658,017

 
 

L3Harris Technologies Inc

 

532,250

  

117,222,740

 
  

295,880,757

 

Air Freight & Logistics – 1.1%

   
 

United Parcel Service Inc

 

1,607,177

  

292,666,932

 

Airlines – 0.4%

   
 

Southwest Airlines Co*

 

2,280,147

  

117,267,960

 

Auto Components – 0.4%

   
 

Aptiv PLC*

 

670,769

  

99,924,458

 

Banks – 1.5%

   
 

Bank of America Corp

 

9,391,014

  

398,648,544

 

Beverages – 0.9%

   
 

Constellation Brands Inc

 

301,196

  

63,458,985

 
 

Monster Beverage Corp*

 

1,976,723

  

175,592,304

 
  

239,051,289

 

Biotechnology – 0.7%

   
 

AbbVie Inc

 

1,860,211

  

200,660,961

 

Capital Markets – 2.8%

   
 

Charles Schwab Corp

 

1,026,677

  

74,783,153

 
 

CME Group Inc

 

1,091,880

  

211,147,754

 
 

Morgan Stanley

 

4,143,196

  

403,174,403

 
 

S&P Global Inc

 

183,067

  

77,783,338

 
  

766,888,648

 

Chemicals – 0.5%

   
 

Sherwin-Williams Co

 

440,038

  

123,091,830

 

Communications Equipment – 0.5%

   
 

Motorola Solutions Inc

 

584,676

  

135,831,928

 

Consumer Finance – 1.1%

   
 

American Express Co

 

1,817,309

  

304,453,777

 

Electrical Equipment – 0.4%

   
 

Rockwell Automation Inc

 

372,048

  

109,396,994

 
  

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

 

20

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 0.3%

   
 

Corning Inc

 

2,300,443

  

$83,943,165

 

Entertainment – 1.7%

   
 

Activision Blizzard Inc

 

1,885,530

  

145,921,167

 
 

Netflix Inc*

 

157,706

  

96,254,280

 
 

Walt Disney Co*

 

1,248,046

  

211,131,942

 
  

453,307,389

 

Food & Staples Retailing – 1.7%

   
 

Costco Wholesale Corp

 

795,413

  

357,418,832

 
 

Sysco Corp

 

1,242,256

  

97,517,096

 
  

454,935,928

 

Food Products – 0.5%

   
 

Hershey Co

 

733,498

  

124,144,536

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 2.9%

   
 

Abbott Laboratories

 

2,086,465

  

246,474,110

 
 

Align Technology Inc*

 

91,356

  

60,791,023

 
 

Edwards Lifesciences Corp*

 

1,184,906

  

134,143,208

 
 

Intuitive Surgical Inc*

 

106,221

  

105,599,607

 
 

Medtronic PLC

 

1,105,130

  

138,528,045

 
 

Stryker Corp

 

395,554

  

104,315,501

 
  

789,851,494

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 2.0%

   
 

UnitedHealth Group Inc

 

1,381,960

  

539,987,050

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.6%

   
 

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc*

 

1,346,054

  

177,827,194

 
 

McDonald's Corp

 

1,475,633

  

355,789,873

 
 

Starbucks Corp

 

1,584,375

  

174,772,406

 
  

708,389,473

 

Household Products – 0.9%

   
 

Procter & Gamble Co

 

1,766,563

  

246,965,507

 

Industrial Conglomerates – 1.0%

   
 

Honeywell International Inc

 

1,334,066

  

283,195,530

 

Information Technology Services – 3.2%

   
 

Accenture PLC

 

604,221

  

193,302,382

 
 

Fidelity National Information Services Inc

 

742,009

  

90,287,655

 
 

Mastercard Inc

 

1,694,951

  

589,300,564

 
  

872,890,601

 

Insurance – 1.0%

   
 

Progressive Corp

 

2,960,803

  

267,626,983

 

Interactive Media & Services – 3.8%

   
 

Alphabet Inc - Class C*

 

384,590

  

1,025,051,573

 

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail – 3.5%

   
 

Amazon.com Inc*

 

233,128

  

765,834,805

 
 

Booking Holdings Inc*

 

78,745

  

186,930,393

 
  

952,765,198

 

Leisure Products – 0.4%

   
 

Hasbro Inc

 

1,325,497

  

118,260,842

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 1.2%

   
 

Illumina Inc*

 

212,259

  

86,094,373

 
 

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

 

435,446

  

248,783,363

 
  

334,877,736

 

Machinery – 1.4%

   
 

Deere & Co

 

811,586

  

271,938,121

 
 

Parker-Hannifin Corp

 

197,835

  

55,318,623

 
 

Trane Technologies PLC

 

321,053

  

55,429,800

 
  

382,686,544

 

Media – 1.4%

   
 

Comcast Corp

 

6,563,618

  

367,103,155

 
  

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

 

Janus Investment Fund

21


Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Multiline Retail – 0.9%

   
 

Dollar General Corp

 

1,205,522

  

$255,739,437

 

Personal Products – 0.3%

   
 

Estee Lauder Cos Inc

 

227,201

  

68,144,396

 

Pharmaceuticals – 2.4%

   
 

AstraZeneca PLC (ADR)

 

1,580,607

  

94,931,256

 
 

Eli Lilly & Co

 

1,519,058

  

350,978,351

 
 

Merck & Co Inc

 

2,724,269

  

204,619,845

 
  

650,529,452

 

Real Estate Management & Development – 0.3%

   
 

CBRE Group Inc*

 

955,357

  

93,013,558

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 4.5%

   
 

Advanced Micro Devices Inc*

 

1,323,054

  

136,142,257

 
 

Lam Research Corp

 

711,838

  

405,142,598

 
 

NVIDIA Corp

 

2,014,027

  

417,225,833

 
 

Texas Instruments Inc

 

1,311,219

  

252,029,404

 
  

1,210,540,092

 

Software – 8.5%

   
 

Adobe Inc*

 

926,544

  

533,429,912

 
 

Autodesk Inc*

 

129,826

  

37,022,480

 
 

Cadence Design Systems Inc*

 

743,517

  

112,598,214

 
 

Microsoft Corp

 

5,041,785

  

1,421,380,027

 
 

salesforce.com Inc*

 

711,834

  

193,063,617

 
  

2,297,494,250

 

Specialty Retail – 1.6%

   
 

Home Depot Inc

 

1,298,107

  

426,116,604

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 3.4%

   
 

Apple Inc

 

6,550,982

  

926,963,953

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.9%

   
 

NIKE Inc - Class B

 

1,577,356

  

229,079,412

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $9,154,035,039)

 

17,247,367,936

 

Preferred Stocks– 0%

   

Banks – 0%

   
 

First Republic Bank/CA, 4.1250%µ((cost $7,512,500)

 

300,500

  

7,509,495

 

Investment Companies– 4.5%

   

Money Markets – 4.5%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº,£((cost $1,228,533,804)

 

1,228,431,507

  

1,228,554,350

 

Total Investments (total cost $19,856,054,543) – 103.6%

 

28,060,947,573

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (3.6)%

 

(975,642,259)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$27,085,305,314

 
  

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

 

22

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

      

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

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$27,587,033,230

 

98.3

%

United Kingdom

 

197,174,966

 

0.7

 

Australia

 

48,525,585

 

0.2

 

Canada

 

37,808,100

 

0.1

 

Luxembourg

 

33,040,718

 

0.1

 

Spain

 

29,313,075

 

0.1

 

Ireland

 

28,991,663

 

0.1

 

South Korea

 

28,154,628

 

0.1

 

France

 

27,263,639

 

0.1

 

Taiwan

 

23,094,414

 

0.1

 

Belgium

 

20,547,555

 

0.1

 
      
      

Total

 

$28,060,947,573

 

100.0

%

 

Schedules of Affiliated Investments – (% of Net Assets)

           
 

Dividend

Income

Realized

Gain/(Loss)

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation/

Depreciation

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - 4.5%

Money Markets - 4.5%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

$

574,495

$

(15,342)

$

-

$

1,228,554,350

 
           
 

Value

at 9/30/20

Purchases

Sales Proceeds

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - 4.5%

Money Markets - 4.5%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

589,071,414

 

5,226,517,951

 

(4,587,019,673)

 

1,228,554,350

  

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

 

Janus Investment Fund

23


Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

  

Balanced Index

Balanced Index is an internally-calculated, hypothetical combination of total returns from the S&P 500® Index (55%) and the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (45%).

Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based measure of the investment grade, US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market.

S&P 500® Index

S&P 500® Index reflects U.S. large-cap equity performance and represents broad U.S. equity market performance.

  

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

ICE

Intercontinental Exchange

LIBOR

London Interbank Offered Rate

LLC

Limited Liability Company

LP

Limited Partnership

PLC

Public Limited Company

SOFR

Secured Overnight Financing Rate

TBA

(To Be Announced) Securities are purchased/sold on a forward commitment basis with an approximate principal amount and no defined maturity date. The actual principal and maturity date will be determined upon settlement when specific mortgage pools are assigned.

ULC

Unlimited Liability Company

  

144A

Securities sold under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are subject to legal and/or contractual restrictions on resale and may not be publicly sold without registration under the 1933 Act. Unless otherwise noted, these securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The total value of 144A securities as of the year ended September 30, 2021 is $2,576,139,362, which represents 9.5% of net assets.

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

ƒ

All or a portion of this position is not funded, or has been purchased on a delayed delivery or when-issued basis. If applicable, interest rates will be determined and interest will begin to accrue at a future date. See Notes to Financial Statements.

  

Variable or floating rate security. Rate shown is the current rate as of September 30, 2021. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread; they are determined by the issuer or agent and current market conditions. Reference rate is as of reset date and may vary by security, which may not indicate a reference rate and/or spread in their description.

  

ÇÇ

Security is a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Security (TIPS).

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of September 30, 2021.

  

µ

Perpetual security. Perpetual securities have no stated maturity date, but they may be called/redeemed by the issuer. The date indicated, if any, represents the next call date.

  

Ç

Step bond. The coupon rate will increase or decrease periodically based upon a predetermined schedule. The rate shown reflects the current rate.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control.

  

24

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

             

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 September 30, 2021. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

Valuation Inputs Summary

       
    

Level 2 -

 

Level 3 -

  

Level 1 -

 

Other Significant

 

Significant

  

Quoted Prices

 

Observable Inputs

 

Unobservable Inputs

       

Assets

      

Investments In Securities:

      

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

$

-

$

1,648,077,067

$

-

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans

 

-

 

213,334,280

 

-

Corporate Bonds

 

-

 

3,331,615,286

 

-

Inflation-Indexed Bonds

 

-

 

249,318,257

 

-

Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

-

 

1,334,096,871

 

-

United States Treasury Notes/Bonds

 

-

 

2,801,074,031

 

-

Common Stocks

 

17,247,367,936

 

-

 

-

Preferred Stocks

 

7,509,495

 

-

 

-

Investment Companies

 

-

 

1,228,554,350

 

-

Total Assets

$

17,254,877,431

$

10,806,070,142

$

-

       
  

Janus Investment Fund

25


Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated investments, at value (cost $18,627,520,739)

 

$

26,832,393,223

 

 

Affiliated investments, at value (cost $1,228,533,804)

 

 

1,228,554,350

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

 

 

674,516

 

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

 

40,606,781

 

 

 

Fund shares sold

 

 

37,462,425

 

 

 

Investments sold

 

 

25,547,944

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

5,988,762

 

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

 

53,324

 

 

Other assets

 

 

296,466

 

Total Assets

 

 

28,171,577,791

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Due to custodian

 

 

7,870,932

 

 

Payables:

 

 

 

 

 

TBA investments purchased

 

 

804,710,312

 

 

 

Investments purchased

 

 

208,506,170

 

 

 

Fund shares repurchased

 

 

40,516,660

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

 

12,590,230

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

3,680,307

 

 

 

Transfer agent fees and expenses

 

 

3,204,784

 

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

 

 

3,116,131

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

 

 

674,516

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

 

 

191,230

 

 

 

Professional fees

 

 

117,736

 

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees payable

 

 

57,228

 

 

 

Custodian fees

 

 

26,675

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other payables

 

 

1,009,566

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

1,086,272,477

 

Net Assets

 

$

27,085,305,314

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

26

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

17,979,444,033

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

 

 

9,105,861,281

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

27,085,305,314

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

1,963,351,444

 

 

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

 

 

44,357,673

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

44.26

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(2)

 

$

46.96

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

2,817,466,454

 

 

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

 

 

64,415,778

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

43.74

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

2,362,421,221

 

 

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

 

 

53,209,582

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

44.40

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

11,674,873,000

 

 

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

 

 

262,867,849

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

44.41

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

1,611,031,909

 

 

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

 

 

36,312,234

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

44.37

 

Net Assets - Class R Shares

 

$

473,663,261

 

 

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

 

 

10,775,191

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

43.96

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

566,156,216

 

 

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

 

 

12,796,231

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

44.24

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

5,616,341,809

 

 

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

 

 

126,679,354

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

44.34

 

 

             

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

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

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

27


Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 
 
      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Interest

$

221,833,128

 

 

Dividends

 

206,741,911

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

574,495

 

 

Other income

 

1,142,429

 

 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(20,627)

 

Total Investment Income

 

430,271,336

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

139,921,096

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

4,470,662

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

25,883,671

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

2,237,729

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

1,425,790

 

 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

2,531,347

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

1,125,633

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

1,425,942

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

17,363,662

 

 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

1,166,085

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

1,603,796

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

6,907,295

 

 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

99,933

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

121,916

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

206,139

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

355,095

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

41,235

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

3,658

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

4,382

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

46,448

 

 

Shareholder reports expense

 

1,143,116

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees

 

713,079

 

 

Registration fees

 

633,523

 

 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

395,233

 

 

Professional fees

 

267,635

 

 

Custodian fees

 

124,261

 

 

Other expenses

 

1,183,678

 

Total Expenses

 

211,402,039

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers

 

(366,189)

 

Net Expenses

 

211,035,850

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

219,235,486

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

 

 

 

 

Investments

$

1,088,169,855

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

(15,342)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

1,088,154,513

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

 

 

 

 

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

 

2,493,558,324

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

2,493,558,324

 

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

$

3,800,948,323

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

29


Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended
September 30, 2021

 

Year ended
September 30, 2020

 

         

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

219,235,486

 

$

276,302,403

 

 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

1,088,154,513

 

 

255,834,906

 

 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

2,493,558,324

 

 

1,761,960,211

 

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

 

3,800,948,323

 

 

2,294,097,520

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(35,331,714)

 

 

(30,595,604)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(37,789,179)

 

 

(41,344,777)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(49,717,591)

 

 

(50,514,257)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(207,941,551)

 

 

(166,535,785)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(36,454,465)

 

 

(31,004,255)

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

(7,295,538)

 

 

(8,077,022)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(10,876,463)

 

 

(12,650,843)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(145,991,988)

 

 

(155,032,772)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(531,398,489)

 

 

(495,755,315)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

216,989,230

 

 

320,167,776

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

58,219,595

 

 

227,497,651

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

49,335,057

 

 

(7,545,879)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

2,890,909,675

 

 

1,856,086,642

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

122,411,936

 

 

230,896,781

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

11,140,051

 

 

5,408,116

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(60,806,557)

 

 

(48,105,963)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(1,833,754,835)

 

 

138,902,610

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

1,454,444,152

 

 

2,723,307,734

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

4,723,993,986

 

 

4,521,649,939

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

22,361,311,328

 

 

17,839,661,389

 

 

End of period

$

27,085,305,314

 

$

22,361,311,328

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class A Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$38.77

 

 

$35.45

 

 

$35.22

 

 

$32.46

 

 

$29.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.34

 

 

0.49

 

 

0.60

 

 

0.50

 

 

0.52

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

6.02

 

 

3.75

 

 

1.82

 

 

3.87

 

 

3.88

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

6.36

 

 

4.24

 

 

2.42

 

 

4.37

 

 

4.40

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.41)

 

 

(0.53)

 

 

(0.60)

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

(0.59)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.46)

 

 

(0.39)

 

 

(1.59)

 

 

(1.11)

 

 

(0.35)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.87)

 

 

(0.92)

 

 

(2.19)

 

 

(1.61)

 

 

(0.94)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$44.26

 

 

$38.77

 

 

$35.45

 

 

$35.22

 

 

$32.46

 

 

Total Return*

 

16.58%

 

 

12.14%

 

 

7.73%

 

 

13.81%

 

 

15.44%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,963,351

 

 

$1,519,093

 

 

$1,082,508

 

 

$768,529

 

 

$625,454

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,788,265

 

 

$1,249,156

 

 

$905,165

 

 

$666,296

 

 

$781,785

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.89%

 

 

0.90%

 

 

0.93%

 

 

0.95%

 

 

0.94%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.89%

 

 

0.90%

 

 

0.93%

 

 

0.95%

 

 

0.94%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.80%

 

 

1.34%

 

 

1.78%

 

 

1.48%

 

 

1.68%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

60%(2)

 

 

90%(2)

 

 

81%(2)

 

 

88%

 

 

60%

 

                   
                   

Class C Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$38.34

 

 

$35.09

 

 

$34.90

 

 

$32.19

 

 

$28.78

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.04

 

 

0.23

 

 

0.37

 

 

0.27

 

 

0.31

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

5.95

 

 

3.71

 

 

1.79

 

 

3.84

 

 

3.85

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

5.99

 

 

3.94

 

 

2.16

 

 

4.11

 

 

4.16

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.13)

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

(0.38)

 

 

(0.29)

 

 

(0.40)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.46)

 

 

(0.39)

 

 

(1.59)

 

 

(1.11)

 

 

(0.35)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.59)

 

 

(0.69)

 

 

(1.97)

 

 

(1.40)

 

 

(0.75)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$43.74

 

 

$38.34

 

 

$35.09

 

 

$34.90

 

 

$32.19

 

 

Total Return*

 

15.76%

 

 

11.37%

 

 

6.98%

 

 

13.06%

 

 

14.67%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,817,466

 

 

$2,415,890

 

 

$1,992,062

 

 

$1,594,610

 

 

$1,290,994

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,671,210

 

 

$2,207,746

 

 

$1,743,474

 

 

$1,403,777

 

 

$1,322,392

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.60%

 

 

1.61%

 

 

1.62%

 

 

1.62%

 

 

1.61%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.60%

 

 

1.61%

 

 

1.62%

 

 

1.62%

 

 

1.61%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.10%

 

 

0.64%

 

 

1.10%

 

 

0.81%

 

 

1.03%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

60%(2)

 

 

90%(2)

 

 

81%(2)

 

 

88%

 

 

60%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

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

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

(2) Portfolio Turnover Rate excludes TBA (to be announced) purchase and sales commitments.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

31


Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class D Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$38.89

 

 

$35.54

 

 

$35.30

 

 

$32.52

 

 

$29.06

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.42

 

 

0.56

 

 

0.68

 

 

0.58

 

 

0.59

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

6.04

 

 

3.77

 

 

1.82

 

 

3.89

 

 

3.88

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

6.46

 

 

4.33

 

 

2.50

 

 

4.47

 

 

4.47

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.49)

 

 

(0.59)

 

 

(0.67)

 

 

(0.58)

 

 

(0.66)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.46)

 

 

(0.39)

 

 

(1.59)

 

 

(1.11)

 

 

(0.35)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.95)

 

 

(0.98)

 

 

(2.26)

 

 

(1.69)

 

 

(1.01)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$44.40

 

 

$38.89

 

 

$35.54

 

 

$35.30

 

 

$32.52

 

 

Total Return*

 

16.80%

 

 

12.39%

 

 

7.95%

 

 

14.10%

 

 

15.68%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,362,421

 

 

$2,022,689

 

 

$1,860,900

 

 

$1,761,817

 

 

$1,562,693

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,246,350

 

 

$1,895,563

 

 

$1,759,287

 

 

$1,667,210

 

 

$1,477,105

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.70%

 

 

0.71%

 

 

0.72%

 

 

0.71%

 

 

0.72%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.70%

 

 

0.71%

 

 

0.72%

 

 

0.71%

 

 

0.72%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.99%

 

 

1.54%

 

 

2.00%

 

 

1.71%

 

 

1.92%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

60%(2)

 

 

90%(2)

 

 

81%(2)

 

 

88%

 

 

60%

 

                   
                   

Class I Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$38.90

 

 

$35.55

 

 

$35.31

 

 

$32.53

 

 

$29.06

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.44

 

 

0.58

 

 

0.70

 

 

0.61

 

 

0.61

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

6.04

 

 

3.77

 

 

1.83

 

 

3.88

 

 

3.89

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

6.48

 

 

4.35

 

 

2.53

 

 

4.49

 

 

4.50

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.51)

 

 

(0.61)

 

 

(0.70)

 

 

(0.60)

 

 

(0.68)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.46)

 

 

(0.39)

 

 

(1.59)

 

 

(1.11)

 

 

(0.35)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.97)

 

 

(1.00)

 

 

(2.29)

 

 

(1.71)

 

 

(1.03)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$44.41

 

 

$38.90

 

 

$35.55

 

 

$35.31

 

 

$32.53

 

 

Total Return*

 

16.86%

 

 

12.45%

 

 

8.02%

 

 

14.18%

 

 

15.79%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$11,674,873

 

 

$7,688,726

 

 

$5,225,684

 

 

$3,197,893

 

 

$2,096,893

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$9,205,809

 

 

$6,311,815

 

 

$4,116,708

 

 

$2,460,247

 

 

$1,795,486

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.65%

 

 

0.65%

 

 

0.65%

 

 

0.64%

 

 

0.65%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.65%

 

 

0.65%

 

 

0.65%

 

 

0.64%

 

 

0.65%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.04%

 

 

1.59%

 

 

2.07%

 

 

1.80%

 

 

2.00%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

60%(2)

 

 

90%(2)

 

 

81%(2)

 

 

88%

 

 

60%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

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

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

(2) Portfolio Turnover Rate excludes TBA (to be announced) purchase and sales commitments.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class N Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$38.86

 

 

$35.51

 

 

$35.28

 

 

$32.50

 

 

$29.04

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.48

 

 

0.61

 

 

0.73

 

 

0.63

 

 

0.64

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

6.03

 

 

3.76

 

 

1.81

 

 

3.88

 

 

3.87

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

6.51

 

 

4.37

 

 

2.54

 

 

4.51

 

 

4.51

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.54)

 

 

(0.63)

 

 

(0.72)

 

 

(0.62)

 

 

(0.70)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.46)

 

 

(0.39)

 

 

(1.59)

 

 

(1.11)

 

 

(0.35)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.00)

 

 

(1.02)

 

 

(2.31)

 

 

(1.73)

 

 

(1.05)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$44.37

 

 

$38.86

 

 

$35.51

 

 

$35.28

 

 

$32.50

 

 

Total Return*

 

16.96%

 

 

12.53%

 

 

8.07%

 

 

14.26%

 

 

15.84%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,611,032

 

 

$1,285,159

 

 

$946,741

 

 

$2,480,945

 

 

$2,054,731

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,562,471

 

 

$1,142,389

 

 

$1,651,136

 

 

$2,273,486

 

 

$1,952,775

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.57%

 

 

0.57%

 

 

0.58%

 

 

0.57%

 

 

0.58%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.57%

 

 

0.57%

 

 

0.58%

 

 

0.57%

 

 

0.58%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.12%

 

 

1.67%

 

 

2.19%

 

 

1.86%

 

 

2.07%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

60%(2)

 

 

90%(2)

 

 

81%(2)

 

 

88%

 

 

60%

 

                   
                   

Class R Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$38.52

 

 

$35.23

 

 

$35.02

 

 

$32.29

 

 

$28.87

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.16

 

 

0.34

 

 

0.47

 

 

0.37

 

 

0.40

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

5.97

 

 

3.73

 

 

1.80

 

 

3.85

 

 

3.87

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

6.13

 

 

4.07

 

 

2.27

 

 

4.22

 

 

4.27

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.23)

 

 

(0.39)

 

 

(0.47)

 

 

(0.38)

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.46)

 

 

(0.39)

 

 

(1.59)

 

 

(1.11)

 

 

(0.35)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.69)

 

 

(0.78)

 

 

(2.06)

 

 

(1.49)

 

 

(0.85)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$43.96

 

 

$38.52

 

 

$35.23

 

 

$35.02

 

 

$32.29

 

 

Total Return*

 

16.08%

 

 

11.71%

 

 

7.29%

 

 

13.38%

 

 

15.02%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$473,663

 

 

$404,420

 

 

$366,621

 

 

$345,667

 

 

$341,389

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$450,253

 

 

$375,839

 

 

$347,861

 

 

$339,637

 

 

$327,651

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.32%

 

 

1.32%

 

 

1.32%

 

 

1.32%

 

 

1.32%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.31%

 

 

1.32%

 

 

1.32%

 

 

1.32%

 

 

1.32%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.38%

 

 

0.93%

 

 

1.39%

 

 

1.11%

 

 

1.33%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

60%(2)

 

 

90%(2)

 

 

81%(2)

 

 

88%

 

 

60%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

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

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

(2) Portfolio Turnover Rate excludes TBA (to be announced) purchase and sales commitments.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class S Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$38.76

 

 

$35.43

 

 

$35.20

 

 

$32.44

 

 

$28.99

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.27

 

 

0.43

 

 

0.55

 

 

0.46

 

 

0.48

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

6.00

 

 

3.76

 

 

1.82

 

 

3.87

 

 

3.88

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

6.27

 

 

4.19

 

 

2.37

 

 

4.33

 

 

4.36

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.33)

 

 

(0.47)

 

 

(0.55)

 

 

(0.46)

 

 

(0.56)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.46)

 

 

(0.39)

 

 

(1.59)

 

 

(1.11)

 

 

(0.35)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.79)

 

 

(0.86)

 

 

(2.14)

 

 

(1.57)

 

 

(0.91)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$44.24

 

 

$38.76

 

 

$35.43

 

 

$35.20

 

 

$32.44

 

 

Total Return*

 

16.35%

 

 

11.99%

 

 

7.56%

 

 

13.67%

 

 

15.30%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$566,156

 

 

$551,605

 

 

$551,985

 

 

$589,812

 

 

$622,279

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$570,377

 

 

$532,958

 

 

$549,514

 

 

$610,278

 

 

$637,727

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.07%

 

 

1.07%

 

 

1.08%

 

 

1.07%

 

 

1.07%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.07%

 

 

1.07%

 

 

1.07%

 

 

1.07%

 

 

1.07%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.63%

 

 

1.18%

 

 

1.64%

 

 

1.36%

 

 

1.57%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

60%(2)

 

 

90%(2)

 

 

81%(2)

 

 

88%

 

 

60%

 

                   
                    

Class T Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

 

$38.83

 

 

$35.49

 

 

$35.26

 

 

$32.49

 

 

$29.02

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

 

0.38

 

 

0.52

 

 

0.64

 

 

0.54

 

 

0.56

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

 

6.02

 

 

3.76

 

 

1.82

 

 

3.88

 

 

3.89

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

 

6.40

 

 

4.28

 

 

2.46

 

 

4.42

 

 

4.45

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

(0.43)

 

 

(0.55)

 

 

(0.64)

 

 

(0.54)

 

 

(0.63)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

(0.46)

 

 

(0.39)

 

 

(1.59)

 

 

(1.11)

 

 

(0.35)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

 

(0.89)

 

 

(0.94)

 

 

(2.23)

 

 

(1.65)

 

 

(0.98)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

 

$44.34

 

 

$38.83

 

 

$35.49

 

 

$35.26

 

 

$32.49

 

 

Total Return*

 

 

16.67%

 

 

12.26%

 

 

7.82%

 

 

13.97%

 

 

15.62%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

 

$5,616,342

 

 

$6,473,729

 

 

$5,813,161

 

 

$5,422,276

 

 

$4,736,612

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

 

$6,945,465

 

 

$6,067,333

 

 

$5,475,178

 

 

$5,098,558

 

 

$4,654,904

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

 

0.82%

 

 

0.82%

 

 

0.83%

 

 

0.82%

 

 

0.83%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

 

0.81%

 

 

0.82%

 

 

0.82%

 

 

0.82%

 

 

0.82%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

 

0.89%

 

 

1.43%

 

 

1.90%

 

 

1.61%

 

 

1.83%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

 

60%(2)

 

 

90%(2)

 

 

81%(2)

 

 

88%

 

 

60%

 

                    
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

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

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

(2) Portfolio Turnover Rate excludes TBA (to be announced) purchase and sales commitments.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Henderson Balanced Fund (the “Fund”) is a series of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers 41 funds, each of which offers multiple share classes, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund seeks long-term capital growth, consistent with preservation of capital and balanced by current income. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

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

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

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

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

Class C Shares are closed to investments by new employer-sponsored retirement plans and existing employer-sponsored retirement plans are no longer able to make additional purchases or exchanges into Class C Shares.

The Funds currently implement an automatic conversion feature pursuant to which Class C Shares that have been held for eight years are automatically converted to Class A Shares without the imposition of any sales charge, fee or other charge. The conversion will generally occur no later than ten business days in the month following the month of the eighth anniversary of the date of purchase. Class C Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions on Class C Shares will convert to Class A Shares at the same time as the original Class C Shares with respect to which they were purchased. For Class C Shares held in omnibus accounts on intermediary platforms, the Fund will rely on these intermediaries to implement this conversion feature. Your financial intermediary may have separate policies and procedures as to when and how Class C Shares may be converted to Class A Shares. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Effective July 6, 2020, Class D Shares are available to new investors, subject to any closed fund policies for a Fund, as applicable. Previously, Class D Shares were only available to investors who already had a direct account with the Janus Henderson funds; immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor; and existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus Henderson funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments, who established Class I Share accounts before August 4, 2017.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of: 1) certain adviser-assisted, employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and certain welfare benefit plans, such as health savings accounts, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans; and 2) retail investors purchasing in qualified or nonqualified accounts, whose accounts are held through an omnibus account at their financial intermediary, and where the financial intermediary requires no payment or reimbursement from the Fund, Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”), or its affiliates. Class N Shares are also available to Janus Henderson proprietary products and to certain direct institutional investors approved by Janus Distributors LLC dba Janus Henderson

  

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Distributors (“Janus Henderson Distributors”) including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations and endowments, subject to minimum investment requirements.

Class R Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms.

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

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

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with US GAAP.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

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

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

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on

  

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an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

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

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

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

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of September 30, 2021 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Interest income is recorded daily on an accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. The Fund classifies gains and losses on prepayments received as an adjustment to interest income. Debt securities may be placed in non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivables when collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

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

Estimates

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

Indemnifications

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

  

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Foreign Currency Translations

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

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

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

Dividends and Distributions

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

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

Federal Income Taxes

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

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve, as well as certain foreign governments and central banks, have taken extraordinary actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets, including reducing interest rates to record-low levels. Extremely low or negative interest rates may become more prevalent or may not work as intended. As there is little precedent for this situation, the impact on various markets that interest rate or other significant policy changes may have is unknown. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place in response to such economic uncertainty, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation.

Widespread disease, including pandemics and epidemics, and natural or environmental disasters, including those which may be attributable to global climate change, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis and weather-related phenomena generally, have been and can be highly disruptive to economies and markets, adversely impacting individual companies, sectors, industries, markets, currencies, interest and inflation rates, credit ratings, investor sentiment, and other factors affecting the value of a Fund’s investments. Economies and financial markets throughout the world have become increasingly interconnected, which increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or country will adversely affect markets or issuers in other regions or countries, including the United States.

  

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These disruptions could prevent a Fund from executing advantageous investment decisions in a timely manner and negatively impact a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective(s). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value of a Fund. In addition, these disruptions could also impair the information technology and other operational systems upon which the Fund’s service providers, including Janus Capital or the subadviser (as applicable), rely, and could otherwise disrupt the ability of employees of the Fund’s service providers to perform essential tasks on behalf of the Fund. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance and reinsurance companies that insure or reinsure against the impact of natural disasters.

A number of countries in the European Union (the “EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU have experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. These difficulties may continue, worsen, or spread further within the EU. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. The risk of investing in securities in the European markets may also be heightened due to the referendum in which the United Kingdom voted to exit the EU, commonly known as “Brexit,” which immediately led to significant market volatility around the world, as well as political, economic and legal uncertainty. The United Kingdom formally left the EU on January 31, 2020 and entered into an eleven-month transition period, which expired on December 31, 2020. The negative impact on not only the United Kingdom and European economies could be significant, potentially resulting in increased volatility and illiquidity and lower economic growth for companies that rely significantly on the United Kingdom and/or Europe for their business activities and revenues. Any further exits from the EU, or an increase in the belief that such exits are likely or possible, would likely cause additional market disruption globally and introduce new legal and regulatory uncertainties.

Inflation-Linked Securities

The Fund may invest in inflation-indexed bonds, including municipal inflation-indexed bonds and corporate inflation-indexed bonds, or in derivatives that are linked to these securities. Inflation-linked bonds are fixed-income securities that have a principal value that is periodically adjusted according to the rate of inflation. If an index measuring inflation falls, the principal value of inflation-indexed bonds will typically be adjusted downward, and consequently the interest payable on these securities (calculated with respect to a smaller principal amount) will be reduced. Because of their inflation adjustment feature, inflation-linked bonds typically have lower yields than conventional fixed-rate bonds. In addition, inflation-linked bonds also normally decline in price when real interest rates rise. In the event of deflation, when prices decline over time, the principal and income of inflation-linked bonds would likely decline, resulting in losses to the Fund.

In the case of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, also known as TIPS, repayment of original bond principal upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. For inflation-linked bonds that do not provide a similar guarantee, the adjusted principal value of the inflation-linked bond repaid at maturity may be less than the original principal. Other non-U.S. sovereign governments also issue inflation-linked securities (sometimes referred to as “linkers”) that are tied to their own local consumer price indices. In certain of these non-U.S. jurisdictions, the repayment of the original bond principal upon the maturity of an inflation-linked bond is not guaranteed, allowing for the amount of the bond repaid at maturity to be less than par. Inflation-linked bonds may also be issued by, or related to, sovereign governments of other developed countries, emerging market countries, or companies or other entities not affiliated with governments.

Loans

The Fund may invest in various commercial loans, including bank loans, bridge loans, debtor-in-possession (“DIP”) loans, mezzanine loans, and other fixed and floating rate loans. These loans may be acquired through loan participations and assignments or on a when-issued basis. Commercial loans will comprise no more than 20% of the Fund’s total assets. Below are descriptions of the types of loans held by the Fund as of September 30, 2021.

· Bank Loans - Bank loans are obligations of companies or other entities entered into in connection with recapitalizations, acquisitions, and refinancings. The Fund’s investments in bank loans are generally acquired as

  

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a participation interest in, or assignment of, loans originated by a lender or other financial institution. These investments may include institutionally-traded floating and fixed-rate debt securities.

· Floating Rate Loans – Floating rate loans are debt securities that have floating interest rates, that adjust periodically, and are tied to a benchmark lending rate, such as London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). In other cases, the lending rate could be tied to the prime rate offered by one or more major U.S. banks or the rate paid on large certificates of deposit traded in the secondary markets. If the benchmark lending rate changes, the rate payable to lenders under the loan will change at the next scheduled adjustment date specified in the loan agreement. Floating rate loans are typically issued to companies (‘‘borrowers’’) in connection with recapitalizations, acquisitions, and refinancings. Floating rate loan investments are generally below investment grade. Senior floating rate loans are secured by specific collateral of a borrower and are senior in the borrower’s capital structure. The senior position in the borrower’s capital structure generally gives holders of senior loans a claim on certain of the borrower’s assets that is senior to subordinated debt and preferred and common stock in the case of a borrower’s default. Floating rate loan investments may involve foreign borrowers, and investments may be denominated in foreign currencies. Floating rate loans often involve borrowers whose financial condition is troubled or uncertain and companies that are highly leveraged. The Fund may invest in obligations of borrowers who are in bankruptcy proceedings. While the Fund generally expects to invest in fully funded term loans, certain of the loans in which the Fund may invest include revolving loans, bridge loans, and delayed draw term loans.

Purchasers of floating rate loans may pay and/or receive certain fees. The Fund may receive fees such as covenant waiver fees or prepayment penalty fees. The Fund may pay fees such as facility fees. Such fees may affect the Fund’s return.

· Mezzanine Loans - Mezzanine loans are secured by the stock of the company that owns the assets. Mezzanine loans are a hybrid of debt and equity financing that is typically used to fund the expansion of existing companies. A mezzanine loan is composed of debt capital that gives the lender the right to convert to an ownership or equity interest in the company if the loan is not paid back in time and in full. Mezzanine loans typically are the most subordinated debt obligation in an issuer’s capital structure.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities

Mortgage- and asset-backed securities represent interests in “pools” of commercial or residential mortgages or other assets, including consumer and commercial loans or receivables. The Fund may purchase fixed or variable rate commercial or residential mortgage-backed securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”), the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”), or other governmental or government-related entities. Ginnie Mae’s guarantees are backed as to the timely payment of principal and interest by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac securities are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. In September 2008, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”), an agency of the U.S. Government, placed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under conservatorship. Since that time, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have received capital support through U.S. Treasury preferred stock purchases and Treasury and Federal Reserve purchases of their mortgage-backed securities. The FHFA and the U.S. Treasury have imposed strict limits on the size of these entities’ mortgage portfolios. The FHFA has the power to cancel any contract entered into by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac prior to FHFA’s appointment as conservator or receiver, including the guarantee obligations of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The Fund may also purchase other mortgage- and asset-backed securities through single- and multi-seller conduits, collateralized debt obligations, structured investment vehicles, and other similar securities. Asset-backed securities may be backed by various consumer obligations, including automobile loans, equipment leases, credit card receivables, or other collateral. In the event the underlying loans are not paid, the securities’ issuer could be forced to sell the assets and recognize losses on such assets, which could impact your return. Unlike traditional debt instruments, payments on these securities include both interest and a partial payment of principal. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities are subject to both extension risk, where borrowers pay off their debt obligations more slowly in times of rising interest rates, and prepayment risk, where borrowers pay off their debt obligations sooner than expected in times of declining interest rates. These risks may reduce the Fund’s returns. In addition, investments in mortgage- and asset-backed securities, including those comprised of subprime mortgages, may be subject to a higher degree of credit risk, valuation risk, extension risk (if interest rates rise), and liquidity risk than various other types of fixed-income securities.

  

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Additionally, although mortgage-backed securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

Real Estate Investing

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

Sovereign Debt

The Fund may invest in U.S. and non-U.S. government debt securities (“sovereign debt”). Some investments in sovereign debt, such as U.S. sovereign debt, are considered low risk. However, investments in sovereign debt, especially the debt of less developed countries, can involve a high degree of risk, including the risk that the governmental entity that controls the repayment of sovereign debt may not be willing or able to repay the principal and/or to pay the interest on its sovereign debt in a timely manner. A sovereign debtor’s willingness or ability to satisfy its debt obligation may be affected by various factors including, but not limited to, its cash flow situation, the extent of its foreign currency reserves, the availability of foreign exchange when a payment is due, the relative size of its debt position in relation to its economy as a whole, the sovereign debtor’s policy toward international lenders, and local political constraints to which the governmental entity may be subject. Sovereign debtors may also be dependent on expected disbursements from foreign governments, multilateral agencies, and other entities. The failure of a sovereign debtor to implement economic reforms, achieve specified levels of economic performance, or repay principal or interest when due may result in the cancellation of third party commitments to lend funds to the sovereign debtor, which may further impair such debtor’s ability or willingness to timely service its debts. The Fund may be requested to participate in the rescheduling of such sovereign debt and to extend further loans to governmental entities, which may adversely affect the Fund’s holdings. In the event of default, there may be limited or no legal remedies for collecting sovereign debt and there may be no bankruptcy proceedings through which the Fund may collect all or part of the sovereign debt that a governmental entity has not repaid. In addition, to the extent the Fund invests in non-U.S. sovereign debt, it may be subject to currency risk.

TBA Commitments

The Fund may enter into “to be announced” or “TBA” commitments. TBAs are forward agreements for the purchase or sale of securities, including mortgage-backed securities, for a fixed price, with payment and delivery on an agreed upon future settlement date. The specific securities to be delivered are not identified at the trade date. However, delivered securities must meet specified terms, including issuer, rate, and mortgage terms. Although the particular TBA securities must meet industry-accepted “good delivery” standards, there can be no assurance that a security purchased on forward commitment basis will ultimately be issued or delivered by the counterparty. During the settlement period, the Fund will still bear the risk of any decline in the value of the security to be delivered. Because TBA commitments do not require the purchase and sale of identical securities, the characteristics of the security delivered to the Fund may be less favorable than the security delivered to the dealer. If the counterparty to a transaction fails to deliver the security, the Fund could suffer a loss.

To facilitate TBA commitments, the Fund is required to segregate or otherwise earmark liquid assets marked to market daily in an amount at least equal to such TBA commitments. Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) which are expected to be effective in October 2021, include mandatory margin requirements for TBA commitments which, in some circumstances, will require the Fund to also post collateral. These collateral requirements may increase costs associated with the Fund’s participation in the TBA market.

When-Issued, Delayed Delivery and Forward Commitment Transactions

The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery, or forward commitment basis. When purchasing a security on a when-issued, delayed delivery, or forward commitment basis, the Fund assumes the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield fluctuations, and takes such fluctuations into account when determining its net asset value. Typically, no income accrues on securities the Fund has committed to purchase prior to the time delivery of the securities is made. Because the Fund is not required to pay for the security until the delivery date, these risks are in addition to the risks associated with the Fund’s other investments. If the other party to a transaction fails to deliver the securities, the Fund could miss a favorable price or yield opportunity. If the Fund remains substantially fully invested at a time when when-issued, delayed delivery, or forward commitment purchases are

  

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outstanding, the purchases may result in a form of leverage. If the Fund remains substantially fully invested at a time when when-issued, delayed delivery, or forward commitment purchases (including TBA commitments) are outstanding, the purchases may result in a form of leverage.

When the Fund has sold a security on a when-issued, delayed delivery, or forward commitment basis, the Fund does not participate in future gains or losses with respect to the security. If the other party to a transaction fails to pay for the securities, the Fund could suffer a loss. Additionally, when selling a security on a when-issued, delayed delivery, or forward commitment basis without owning the security, the Fund will incur a loss if the security’s price appreciates in value such that the security’s price is above the agreed upon price on the settlement date. The Fund may dispose of or renegotiate a transaction after it is entered into, and may purchase or sell when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment securities before the settlement date, which may result in a gain or loss.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pay Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.55% of its average daily net assets.

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the investment advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, shareholder servicing fees, such as transfer agency fees (including out-of-pocket costs), administrative services fees and any networking/omnibus/administrative fees payable by any share class, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.68% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waivers for at least a one-year period commencing January 28, 2021. If applicable, amounts waived and/or reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers” on the Statement of Operations.

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

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

The Fund pays an annual administrative services fee based on the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services, as detailed below.

  

Average Daily Net Assets of Class D Shares of the Janus Henderson funds

Administrative Services Fee

Under $40 billion

0.12%

$40 billion – $49.9 billion

0.10%

Over $49.9 billion

0.08%

The Fund’s actual Class D administrative fee rate was 0.11% for the reporting period.

Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

  

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

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

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Henderson Distributors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 0.50% of the Class R Shares' average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Henderson Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital serves as administrator to the Fund pursuant to an administration agreement between Janus Capital and the Trust. Under the administration agreement, Janus Capital is obligated to provide or arrange for the provision of certain administration, compliance, and accounting services to the Fund, including providing office space for the Fund, and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing these services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. The Fund pays for some or all of the salaries, fees, and expenses of Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or any subadvisor, as applicable) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Affiliated fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff, all of whom are employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates, are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $339,713 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the year ended September 30, 2021. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus

  

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Henderson funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of September 30, 2021 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Total distributable earnings (loss)” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the year ended September 30, 2021 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $520,763 were paid by the Trust to the Trustees under the Deferred Plan during the year ended September 30, 2021.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles that operate as money market funds. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC (the “Sweep Vehicle”) is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. The Sweep Vehicle operates pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act that govern the operation of money market funds and prices its shares at NAV reflecting market-based values of its portfolio securities (i.e., a “floating” NAV) rounded to the fourth decimal place (e.g., $1.0000). The Sweep Vehicle is permitted to impose a liquidity fee (of up to 2%) on redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle or a redemption gate that temporarily suspends redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from the Sweep Vehicle at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to the Sweep Vehicle. The Sweep Vehicle does not charge any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the year ended September 30, 2021 can be found in the “Schedules of Affiliated Investments” located in the Schedule of Investments.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Henderson Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the year ended September 30, 2021, Janus Henderson Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $928,424.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares paid CDSCs of $11,321 to Janus Henderson Distributors.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $277,278.

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities (“cross-trade”) between itself and other funds or accounts managed by Janus Capital in accordance with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Rule 17a-7”), when the transaction is consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Fund and in accordance with the Internal Cross Trade Procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. These procedures have been designed to ensure that any cross-trade of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or account that is or could be considered an affiliate of the Fund under certain limited circumstances by virtue of having a common investment adviser, common Officer, or common Trustee complies with Rule 17a-7. Under these procedures, each cross-trade is effected at the current market price to save costs where allowed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, the Fund engaged in cross trades amounting to $10,240,430 in purchases and $135,159,720 in sales, resulting in a net realized gain of

  

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$5,558,957. The net realized gain is included within the “Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” section of the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

4. Federal Income Tax

The tax components of capital shown in the table below represent: (1) distribution requirements the Fund must satisfy under the income tax regulations; (2) losses or deductions the Fund may be able to offset against income and gains realized in future years; and (3) unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes.

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

        

 

 

 

Loss Deferrals

Other Book

Net Tax

 

Undistributed
Ordinary Income

Undistributed
Long-Term Gains

Accumulated
Capital Losses

Late-Year
Ordinary Loss

Post-October
Capital Loss

to Tax
Differences

Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

 

$ 109,419,577

$ 853,223,255

$ -

$ -

$ -

$ (630,908)

$8,143,849,357

 

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of September 30, 2021 are noted below. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals and investments in partnerships.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 19,917,098,216

$ 8,249,204,677

$ (105,355,320)

$ 8,143,849,357

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from US GAAP. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, and capital loss carryovers. Certain permanent differences such as tax returns of capital and net investment losses noted below have been reclassified to capital.

     

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 270,195,746

$ 261,202,743

$ -

$ -

 

     

For the year ended September 30, 2020

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 341,650,973

$ 154,104,342

$ -

$ -

 

  

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Permanent book to tax basis differences may result in reclassifications between the components of net assets. These differences have no impact on the results of operations or net assets. The following reclassifications have been made to the Fund:

   

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) to Capital

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Investment Income/Loss

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Realized Gain/Loss

$ 67,865,630

$ 16,453,105

$ (84,318,735)

Capital has been adjusted by $67,865,630, all of which is long-term capital gain, for distributions in connection with Fund share redemptions (tax equalization).

5. Capital Share Transactions

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended September 30, 2021

 

Year ended September 30, 2020

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

       

Class A Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

13,764,827

$ 577,780,633

 

17,021,435

$ 620,573,385

Reinvested dividends and distributions

678,524

28,028,513

 

682,188

24,712,477

Shares repurchased

(9,265,354)

(388,819,916)

 

(9,064,403)

(325,118,086)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

5,177,997

$ 216,989,230

 

8,639,220

$ 320,167,776

Class C Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

14,639,459

$ 609,241,001

 

20,401,790

$ 733,742,650

Reinvested dividends and distributions

856,542

34,428,980

 

1,006,302

36,111,216

Shares repurchased

(14,090,972)

(585,450,386)

 

(15,165,095)

(542,356,215)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

1,405,029

$ 58,219,595

 

6,242,997

$ 227,497,651

Class D Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

5,033,315

$ 212,246,387

 

5,211,825

$ 188,741,781

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,161,749

48,189,661

 

1,349,812

48,966,189

Shares repurchased

(5,001,298)

(211,100,991)

 

(6,906,028)

(245,253,849)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

1,193,766

$ 49,335,057

 

(344,391)

$ (7,545,879)

Class I Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

104,377,111

$ 4,545,352,003

 

90,955,904

$3,282,340,783

Reinvested dividends and distributions

4,391,432

182,787,869

 

3,948,313

143,398,457

Shares repurchased

(43,550,749)

(1,837,230,197)

 

(44,243,589)

(1,569,652,598)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

65,217,794

$ 2,890,909,675

 

50,660,628

$1,856,086,642

Class N Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

13,020,268

$ 539,999,694

 

13,451,737

$ 487,376,260

Reinvested dividends and distributions

779,841

32,372,046

 

768,946

27,848,035

Shares repurchased

(10,561,427)

(449,959,804)

 

(7,807,738)

(284,327,514)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

3,238,682

$ 122,411,936

 

6,412,945

$ 230,896,781

Class R Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,999,222

$ 83,728,367

 

2,409,679

$ 87,368,215

Reinvested dividends and distributions

177,843

7,227,617

 

219,000

7,891,751

Shares repurchased

(1,902,127)

(79,815,933)

 

(2,534,445)

(89,851,850)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

274,938

$ 11,140,051

 

94,234

$ 5,408,116

Class S Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

2,046,106

$ 85,738,506

 

2,781,741

$ 100,313,506

Reinvested dividends and distributions

261,683

10,748,352

 

346,973

12,566,350

Shares repurchased

(3,744,399)

(157,293,415)

 

(4,473,471)

(160,985,819)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(1,436,610)

$ (60,806,557)

 

(1,344,757)

$ (48,105,963)

Class T Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

26,166,288

$ 1,099,594,219

 

38,173,381

$1,387,459,486

Reinvested dividends and distributions

3,503,860

144,556,702

 

4,239,903

153,592,721

Shares repurchased

(69,724,255)

(3,077,905,756)

 

(39,474,752)

(1,402,149,597)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(40,054,107)

$(1,833,754,835)

 

2,938,532

$ 138,902,610

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the year ended September 30, 2021, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, TBAs, and in-kind transactions, as applicable) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

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

$7,260,789,848

$9,014,224,620

$ 8,064,725,105

$ 5,769,690,198

7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to September 30, 2021 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Shareholders of Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Janus Henderson Balanced Fund (one of the funds constituting Janus Investment Fund, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of September 30, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2021, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended September 30, 2021 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of September 30, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended September 30, 2021 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Denver, Colorado

November 17, 2021

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Janus Henderson Funds since 1990.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-1093; (ii) on the Fund’s website at janushenderson.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janushenderson.com/proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Full Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC as an exhibit to Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of the first and third fiscal quarters, and in the annual report and semiannual report to shareholders. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings and annual and semiannual reports: (i) are 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) are available without charge, upon request, by calling a Janus Henderson representative at 1-877-335-2687 (toll free) (or 1-800-525-3713 if you hold Class D Shares). Portfolio holdings consisting of at least the names of the holdings are generally available on a monthly basis with a 30-day lag under Full Holdings for the Fund at janushenderson.com/info (or janushenderson.com/reports if you hold Class D Shares).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

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

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

At a meeting held on December 9, 2020, 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 Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Janus Henderson Fund, for the period from February 1, 2021 through February 1, 2022, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

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

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 Janus Henderson Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Janus

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Janus Henderson Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Janus Henderson Funds, noting that Janus Capital generally does not receive a fee for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Janus Henderson Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Janus Henderson Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

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

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Janus Henderson Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Janus Henderson Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Janus Henderson Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Janus Henderson Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Janus Henderson Funds’ performance has been reasonable: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 75% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 62% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers.

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

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Intech had taken or were taking to improve performance.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

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

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Janus Henderson Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management fees (investment advisory fees and any administration fees but excluding out-of-pocket costs) for many of the Janus Henderson Funds, after applicable waivers, was below the average management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Janus Henderson Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Janus Henderson Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Janus Henderson Funds to be reasonable relative to other comparable mutual funds; (2) the total expenses, on average, were 10% under the average total expenses of the respective Broadridge Expense Group peers; and (3) and the management fees for the Janus Henderson Funds, on average, were 9% under the average management fees for the respective Broadridge Expense Group. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Janus Henderson Fund compared to the average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group and to average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

For certain Janus Henderson Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses which assessed fund fees in the context of fund performance being delivered. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Janus Henderson Funds was reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and/or expense waivers on such Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

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

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Janus Henderson Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Janus Henderson Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Janus Henderson Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Janus Henderson Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to funds subadvised by Janus Capital and to the fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional separate account clients; (2) these subadvised and institutional separate accounts have different service and infrastructure needs and operate in markets very distinct relative to retail funds; and (3) Janus Henderson mutual fund investors enjoy reasonable fees relative to the fees charged to Janus Henderson subadvised fund and separate account investors; (4) 9 of 10 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar funds subadvised by Janus Capital; and (5) 5 of 8 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar separate accounts managed by Janus Capital. 

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2019, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Asset Allocation Funds

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

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

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

Fixed-Income Funds

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

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

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

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

  

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

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

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

Global and International Equity Funds

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

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

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

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  

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Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for both share classes.

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

Multi-Asset Funds

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

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Quantitative Equity Funds

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

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

  

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

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

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

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

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

The Trustees reviewed information on the overall profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds, and considered profitability data of other publicly traded mutual fund advisers. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because of the variation in the type of comparative information that is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, differences in complex size, difference in product mix, difference in types of business (mutual fund, institutional and other), differences in 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.

Additionally, the Trustees considered the estimated profitability to Janus Capital from the investment management services it provided to each Janus Henderson Fund. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Janus Henderson Funds effectively. In reviewing profitability, the Trustees noted that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund is necessarily a product of the allocation methodology utilized by Janus Capital to allocate its expenses as part of the estimated profitability calculation. In this regard, the Trustees noted that the independent fee consultant found that (1) the expense allocation methodology and rationales utilized by Janus Capital were reasonable and (2) no clear correlation exists between expense allocations and operating margins. The Trustees also considered that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund was influenced by a number of factors, including not only the allocation methodology selected, but also the presence of fee waivers and expense caps, and whether the Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management agreement contained breakpoints or a performance fee component. The Trustees determined, after taking into account these factors, among others, that Janus Capital’s estimated profitability with respect to each Janus Henderson Fund was not unreasonable in relation to the services provided, and that the variation in the range of such estimated profitability among the Janus Henderson Funds was not a material factor in the Board’s approval of the reasonableness of any Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management fees.

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

  

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

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Janus Henderson Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant published a report to the Trustees in November 2019 which provided its research and analysis into economies of scale. They also noted that, although many Janus Henderson Funds pay advisory fees at a fixed base rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints or performance fees, their independent fee consultant concluded that 73% of these Janus Henderson Funds’ have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge Expense Group averages. They also noted the following: (1) that for those Janus Henderson Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing certain of these Janus Henderson Funds because they have not reached adequate scale; (2) as the assets of some of the Janus Henderson Funds have declined in the past few years, certain of those Janus Henderson Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined; (3) performance fee structures have been implemented for various Janus Henderson Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such Janus Henderson Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and (4) a few Janus Henderson Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Janus Henderson Funds share directly in economies of scale through the significant investments made by Janus Capital and its affiliates related to services provided to the Funds and the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Janus Henderson Funds.

The Trustees also considered the independent fee consultant’s conclusion that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale and their conflicting results, it is difficult to analytically confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus Henderson complex. In this regard, the independent consultant concluded that (1) to the extent there were economies of scale at Janus Capital, Janus Capital’s general strategy of setting fixed management fees below peers appeared to share any such economies with investors even on smaller Janus Henderson Funds which have not yet achieved those economies and (2) by setting lower fixed fees from the start on these Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital appeared to be investing to increase the likelihood that these Janus Henderson Funds will grow to a level to achieve any economies of scale that may exist. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Janus Henderson Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Janus Henderson Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Based on all of the information reviewed, including the recent and past research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Janus Henderson Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Janus Henderson Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Janus Henderson Fund.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

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

  

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relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 the Janus Henderson Funds and other clients serviced by Janus Capital and its affiliates. They also concluded that Janus Capital and the subadvisers benefit from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Janus Henderson Funds and that the Janus Henderson Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Janus Henderson Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus Henderson funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

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

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

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was September 30, 2021. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus Henderson in general.

Performance Overviews

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

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

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

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

Schedule of Investments

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

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

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

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

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

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

  

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

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

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

Statement of Operations

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

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

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

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

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

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

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected.

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

Financial Highlights

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

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

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

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

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

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

  

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Designation Requirements (unaudited)

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund designated the following for the year ended September 30, 2021:

  
 

 

Section 163(j) Interest Dividend

39%

Capital Gain Distributions

$329,068,373

Dividends Received Deduction Percentage

56%

Qualified Dividend Income Percentage

58%

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

The following are the Trustees and officers of the Trust, together with a brief description of their principal occupations during the last five years (principal occupations for certain Trustees may include periods over five years). The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and officers and is available, without charge, by calling 1-877-335-2687.

Each Trustee has served in that capacity since he or she was originally elected or appointed. The Trustees do not serve a specified term of office. Each Trustee will hold office until the termination of the Trust or his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, incapacity, or removal. Under the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines, the policy is for Trustees to retire no later than the end of the calendar year in which the Trustee turns 75. The Trustees review the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines from time to time and may make changes they deem appropriate. The Fund’s Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominees for the position of Trustee recommended by shareholders. Shareholders may submit the name of a candidate for consideration by the Committee by submitting their recommendations to the Trust’s Secretary. Each Trustee is currently a Trustee of one other registered investment company advised by Janus Capital: Janus Aspen Series. Collectively, these two registered investment companies consist of 51 series or funds referred to herein as the Fund Complex.

The Trust’s officers are elected annually by the Trustees for a one-year term. Certain officers also serve as officers of Janus Aspen Series. Certain officers of the Fund may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Except as otherwise disclosed, Fund officers receive no compensation from the Fund, except for the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer, as authorized by the Trustees.

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William F. McCalpin
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1957

Chairman


Trustee

1/08-Present

6/02-Present

Independent Consultant (since 2019) and Chief Operating Officer, muun chi LLC (organic food business) (since 2020). Formerly, Managing Partner, Impact Investments, Athena Capital Advisors LLC (independent registered investment advisor) (2016-2019), Managing Director, Holos Consulting LLC (provides consulting services to foundations and other nonprofit organizations) (2009-2016), Chief Executive Officer, Imprint Capital Advisors (impact investment firm) (2013-2015), and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (a private family foundation) (1998-2006).

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Director of Mutual Fund Directors Forum (a non-profit organization serving independent directors of U.S. mutual funds) (since 2016), Chairman of the Board and Trustee of The Investment Fund for Foundations Investment Program (TIP) (consisting of 1 fund) (since 2008), and Director of the F.B. Heron Foundation (a private grantmaking foundation) (since 2006).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Alan A. Brown
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Trustee

1/13-Present

Principal, Curam Holdings LLC (since 2018). Formerly, Executive Vice President, Institutional Markets, of Black Creek Group (private equity real estate investment management firm) (2012-2018), Executive Vice President and Co-Head, Global Private Client Group (2007-2010), Executive Vice President, Mutual Funds (2005-2007), and Chief Marketing Officer (2001-2005) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (asset management).

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Advisory Board Member of AEW Core Property Trust (open-end property fund) (since 2020), and Director of WTTW (PBS affiliate) (since 2003). Formerly, Director of MotiveQuest LLC (strategic social market research company) (2003-2016), Director of Nuveen Global Investors LLC (2007-2011), Director of Communities in Schools (2004-2010), and Director of Mutual Fund Education Alliance (until 2010).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William D. Cvengros
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1948

Trustee

1/11-Present

Chief Executive Officer of SJC Capital, LLC (a personal investment company and consulting firm) (since 2002). Formerly, Chief Executive Officer and President of PIMCO Advisors Holdings L.P. (a publicly traded investment management firm) (1994-2000), and Chief Investment Officer (1987-1994) and Vice Chairman and Director (1990-1994) of Pacific Life Insurance Company (a mutual life insurance and annuity company) (1987-1994).

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Member of the Investment Committee for the Orange County Community Foundation (since 2020), Advisory Board Member, RevOZ Fund LP and related funds (real estate investments for opportunity zones) (since 2020), and Advisory Board Member, Innovate Partners Emerging Growth and Equity Fund I (early stage venture capital fund) (since 2014). Formerly, Managing Trustee of National Retirement Partners Liquidating Trust (2013-2016), Chairman, National Retirement Partners, Inc. (formerly a network of advisors to 401(k) plans) (2005-2013), Director of Prospect Acquisition Corp. (a special purpose acquisition corporation) (2007-2009), Director of RemedyTemp, Inc. (temporary help services company) (1996-2006), and Trustee of PIMCO Funds Multi-Manager Series (1990-2000) and Pacific Life Variable Life & Annuity Trusts (1987-1994).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Raudline Etienne
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1965

Trustee

6/16-Present

Founder, Daraja Capital (advisory and investment firm) (since 2016), and Senior Advisor, Albright Stonebridge Group LLC (global strategy firm) (since 2016). Formerly, Senior Vice President (2011-2015), Albright Stonebridge Group LLC, and Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer, New York State Common Retirement Fund (public pension fund) (2008-2011).

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Member of the Investment Committee for Cooper Union (since 2021), Board Member, Van Alen Institute (nonprofit architectural and design organization) (since 2019), and Director of Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC (since 2014).

Gary A. Poliner
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1953

Trustee

6/16-Present

Retired. Formerly, President (2010-2013) of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

51

Director of MGIC Investment Corporation (private mortgage insurance) (since 2013). Formerly, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company (property/casualty insurance) (2013-2021), Trustee of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (2010-2013), and Director of Frank Russell Company (global asset management firm) (2008-2013).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Diane L. Wallace
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1958

Trustee

6/17-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President-Operations, and Chief Financial Officer for Driehaus Capital Management, LLC (1988-2006) and Treasurer for Driehaus Mutual Funds (1996-2002).

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Formerly, Director of Family Service of Lake County (2019-2021), Independent Trustee, Henderson Global Funds (13 portfolios) (2015-2017), Independent Trustee, State Farm Associates' Funds Trust, State Farm Mutual Fund Trust, and State Farm Variable Product Trust (28 portfolios) (2013-2017).

Linda S. Wolf
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1947

Trustee

11/05-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leo Burnett (Worldwide) (advertising agency) (2001-2005).

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Director of Chicago Community Trust (Regional Community Foundation), Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago, IL), Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Wrapports, LLC (digital communications company). Formerly, Director of Chicago Council on Global Affairs (until 2019), InnerWorkings (until 2019), and Director of Walmart (until 2017).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

    

OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Jeremiah Buckley
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1976

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager
Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

12/15-Present

Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts.

Michael Keough
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1978

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

12/19-Present

Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts.

Greg Wilensky
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1975

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager Janus Henderson Balanced Fund

2/20-Present

Head of U.S. Fixed Income of Janus Henderson Investors and Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts. Formerly, Director and Lead Portfolio Manager of the U.S. Multi-Sector Fixed Income team at AllianceBernstein (2007-2019).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

    

OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Bruce L. Koepfgen
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1952

President and Chief Executive Officer

7/14-Present

Executive Vice President, Head of North America at Janus Henderson Investors (since 2017), President and Head of North America at Janus Capital Management LLC (since 2013 and 2017, respectively), President at Janus Capital Group Inc. (since 2013), President and Director at Janus International Holding LLC (since 2019 and 2011, respectively), President at Janus Holdings LLC (since 2019), President and Director at Janus Management Holdings Corporation (since 2017 and 2012, respectively), Executive Vice President and Head of North America at Janus Distributors LLC (since 2011 and 2019, respectively), Vice President and Director at Intech Investment Management LLC (since 2012), and Executive Vice President at Perkins Investment Management LLC (since 2011). Formerly, Executive Vice President at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus International Holding LLC, and Janus Management Holdings Corporation (2011-2019), Director at Perkins Investment Managment LLC (2011-2019), and Chief Financial Officer at Janus Capital Group Inc. (2011-2013).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

 
 
 
 
 
  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

    

OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Kristin Mariani
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1966

Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

7/20-Present

Head of Compliance, North America for Janus Henderson Investors (since September 2020) and Chief Compliance Officer for Janus Capital Management LLC (since September 2017). Formerly, Global Head of Investment Management Compliance for Janus Henderson Investors (February 2019 - August 2020), Vice President, Head of Global Distribution Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer of Janus Henderson Distributors (May 2017 – September 2017), Vice President, Compliance at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus Capital Management LLC, and Janus Distributors LLC (2009-2017).

Jesper Nergaard
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Chief Financial Officer

Vice President, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer

3/05-Present

2/05-Present

Head of U.S. Fund Administration, Janus Henderson Investors and Janus Sevices LLC.

Abigail J. Murray
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1975

Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, and Secretary

12/20-Present

Managing Counsel (2020-present). Formerly, Senior Counsel for Invesco Ltd. (2017-2020), and Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. and Assistant General Counsel, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (2015-2017).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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Janus Henderson Distributors

   

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ANNUAL REPORT

September 30, 2021

  
 

Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

 
  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Fund At A Glance and Schedule of Investments

3

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

12

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

13

Statement of Operations

15

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

17

Financial Highlights

18

Notes to Financial Statements

22

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

38

Additional Information

39

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

51

Designation Requirements

54

Trustees and Officers

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FUND SNAPSHOT

 This Fund seeks to generate capital appreciation by investing in companies with durable business models whose stocks are trading at a significant discount to what we believe is their fair value and whose value is expected to grow over time. We seek to accomplish this by selecting stocks from a broad opportunity set to construct an all-cap portfolio that is intended to be uncorrelated to the broad economy or market.

    

Nick Schommer

portfolio manager

   

OVERVIEW

The Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund I Shares returned 42.18% for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2021. The Fund’s benchmark, the S&P 500® Index, returned 30.00%.

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

The period began amid uncertainty regarding the U.S. presidential election, surging coronavirus cases and renewed social restrictions. However, as the period progressed, steady vaccination rollout led to a marked drop in COVID-related deaths and hospitalizations. Widespread vaccinations combined with powerful fiscal and monetary stimulus, strong capital markets performance and a robust housing market positioned both individuals and corporations to support a broadening economic recovery. Later in the period, the spread of the COVID Delta variant and supply chain disruptions began to dampen economic growth and led to upward inflationary pressures, and the Federal Reserve (Fed) indicated that it could begin to taper its asset purchases.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

The Fund outperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, for the period. As part of our contrarian investment approach, we seek stocks that trade at a discount to our estimate of fair value, whose intrinsic value we believe will grow over time, and whose management teams are aligned with shareholders. For most stocks in our portfolio, we believe the market misunderstands the business model, undervalues the company’s assets, or underappreciates the company’s long-term growth potential. We believe a concentrated, high-conviction portfolio of such companies can drive outperformance over time as the intrinsic value of these businesses gains greater appreciation by the market.

Social media operator Snap, Inc. was among the top contributors during the period. We see substantial opportunity as the company expands into areas such as augmented reality (AR) advertising and e-commerce and enhances its app with new features such as Spotlight. We believe that the company is still early in its development and that as Snap matures, its business model continues to evolve into a core digital advertising platform.

Casino operator Caesars Entertainment was also among the top contributors. The company reported strong results during the period and demand in its regional and Las Vegas markets remained resilient despite the Delta variant surge. Late in the period, the company’s stock rose after it announced the sale of the international assets of recently acquired William Hill for a price that was above expectations.

Constellium, a downstream manufacturer of aluminum products for the packaging, aerospace and auto industries, was also among the top contributors. The company’s products are used in diverse applications such as electric vehicles and sustainable packaging. Constellium benefited during the period as an increasing number of data points indicated that air travel is rebounding.

American Electric Power, a large electric utility company, was among the top detractors from relative performance. During the period, the company reported earnings slightly lower than consensus estimates due primarily to load demand impact from Winter Storm Uri. Utilities in general also lagged the overall market during the period as investors began to favor more cyclical companies in anticipation of economic recovery from broader reopening.

Boston Scientific, a cardiovascular-focused medical device company, was also among the top relative detractors. During the period, the company’s shares suffered as it voluntarily recalled its Lotus Edge

  

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transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) product. We remain constructive on the stock despite this setback. The TAVR market is currently a small portion of the company’s revenue and profitability, and the company appears well-positioned for growth in the medical technology industry.

Insmed was also among the top detractors. The stock declined after the company announced a large equity and convertible debt offering. In addition, they reported a small miss in sales for lead drug Arikayce, largely due to COVID-19 headwinds. Insmed is developing other medicines, including Brensocatib for bronchiectasis and an inhalation powder for pulmonary arterial hypertension, both of which have delivered promising data so far.

DERIVATIVES USAGE

Please see the Derivative Instruments section in the “Notes to Financial Statements” for a discussion of derivatives used by the Fund.

OUTLOOK

The American consumer continues to be in a healthy position due to fiscal stimulus, strong capital markets, a robust housing market and rising wages that have led to elevated savings rates and generally strong consumer balance sheets. Against this backdrop, we expect strong gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2022, as consumer spending which makes up the majority of GDP can fuel growth as the Delta variant wanes and supply chains are repaired.

At the same time, we are mindful that the economic recovery could remain choppy. During the end of the period, the Fed indicated it could begin to taper its asset purchases in late 2021. This creates the prospect for increased market volatility going forward. The processes of economic reopening and repairing supply chains will likely be uneven, which could also lead to wider market swings.

While the core of our process is identifying companies with misunderstood business models, the temporary impact of the Delta variant recently provided us with opportunities to increase the position size of some stocks in the undervalued assets portion of the Fund. We will continue to use this versatility to lean into areas of the market that do not necessarily look like the crowded areas other investors have rushed toward. As always, we seek to be flexible in our approach to identifying stocks to create a high-conviction portfolio of uncorrelated sources of risk and return.

Thank you for your investment in Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund.

  

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Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund (unaudited)

Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Contributors - Holdings

5 Top Detractors - Holdings

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

Snap Inc

2.70%

 

2.58%

 

American Electric Power Co Inc

3.01%

 

-1.00%

 

Caesars Entertainment Inc

3.72%

 

2.47%

 

Neurocrine Biosciences Inc

1.70%

 

-0.63%

 

Morgan Stanley

4.26%

 

2.43%

 

Hasbro Inc

2.55%

 

-0.51%

 

Constellium SE

2.71%

 

2.08%

 

Boston Scientific Corp

3.96%

 

-0.41%

 

Freeport-McMoRan Inc

3.42%

 

1.97%

 

Insmed Inc

0.80%

 

-0.41%

       

 

5 Top Contributors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

S&P 500 Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Materials

 

5.18%

 

14.91%

2.65%

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

3.26%

 

15.72%

12.16%

 

Information Technology

 

2.37%

 

11.80%

27.37%

 

Financials

 

1.73%

 

12.06%

10.95%

 

Consumer Staples

 

1.68%

 

0.83%

6.20%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Detractors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

S&P 500 Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Energy

 

-1.16%

 

0.00%

2.56%

 

Utilities

 

-0.82%

 

5.08%

2.68%

 

Other**

 

-0.67%

 

2.22%

0.00%

 

Health Care

 

-0.12%

 

16.56%

13.36%

 

Real Estate

 

-0.11%

 

4.90%

2.53%

       

 

Relative contribution reflects how the portolio's holdings impacted return relative to the benchmark. Cash and securities not held in the portfolio are not shown. For equity portfolios, relative contribution compares the performance of a security in the portfolio to the benchmark's total return, factoring in the difference in weight of that security in the benchmark. Returns are calculated using daily returns and previous day ending weights rolled up by ticker, excluding fixed income securities, gross of advisory fees, may exclude certain derivatives and will differ from actual performance.
Performance attribution reflects returns gross of advisory fees and may differ from actual returns as they are based on end of day holdings. Attribution is calculated by geometrically linking daily returns for the portfolio and index.

*

Based on sector classification according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) codes, which are the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

**

Not a GICS classified sector.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

Crown Holdings Inc

 

Containers & Packaging

7.1%

Caesars Entertainment Inc

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

5.7%

Horizon Therapeutics PLC

 

Pharmaceuticals

5.3%

VICI Properties Inc

 

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

4.6%

Freeport-McMoRan Inc

 

Metals & Mining

4.5%

 

27.2%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

 

Common Stocks

 

97.4%

 

Investment Companies

 

2.6%

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending

 

0.2%

 

Other

 

(0.2)%

  

100.0%

  

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

As of September 30, 2021

As of September 30, 2020

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended September 30, 2021

 

 

Prospectus Expense Ratios

 

 

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Net Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

41.82%

18.40%

15.95%

8.91%

 

 

0.97%

0.97%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

33.67%

17.00%

15.26%

8.62%

 

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

40.91%

17.61%

15.11%

8.11%

 

 

1.69%

1.69%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

39.91%

17.61%

15.11%

8.11%

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

42.18%

18.67%

16.20%

9.11%

 

 

0.72%

0.72%

Class I Shares

 

42.18%

18.74%

16.28%

9.15%

 

 

0.67%

0.67%

Class N Shares

 

42.28%

18.80%

16.22%

9.11%

 

 

0.58%

0.58%

Class R Shares

 

41.04%

17.81%

15.44%

8.43%

 

 

1.70%

1.42%

Class S Shares

 

41.49%

18.14%

15.76%

8.71%

 

 

1.46%

1.16%

Class T Shares

 

41.98%

18.57%

16.11%

9.06%

 

 

0.82%

0.82%

S&P 500 Index

 

30.00%

16.90%

16.63%

7.51%

 

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class T Shares

 

2nd

1st

1st

2nd

 

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Mid-Cap Blend Funds

 

156/400

4/345

15/273

63/142

 

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 800.668.0434 (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson) or visit janushenderson.com/performance (or janushenderson.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson).

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

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

Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, contractually agreed to for at least a one-year period commencing on January 28, 2021.

 
 

This Fund has a performance-based management fee that may adjust up or down based on the Fund’s performance.

  

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Performance

Performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with foreign and emerging markets, fixed income securities, high-yield and high-risk securities, undervalued, overlooked and smaller capitalization companies, real estate related securities including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), non-diversification, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, portfolio turnover, derivatives, short sales, initial public offerings (IPOs) and potential conflicts of interest. Each product has different risks. Please see the prospectus for more information about risks, holdings and other details.

High absolute short-term performance is not typical and may not be achieved in the future. Such results should not be the sole basis for evaluating material facts in making an investment decision.

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

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class R Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for each class for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class J Shares, the initial share class (renamed Class T Shares effective February 16, 2010), calculated using the fees and expenses of each respective class, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on February 16, 2010. Performance shown for periods prior to February 16, 2010, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class I Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class N Shares commenced operations on August 4, 2017. Performance shown for periods prior to August 4, 2017, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class T Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class T Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

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

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

© 2021 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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

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

Index performance does not reflect the expenses of managing a portfolio as an index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

*The Fund’s inception date – February 29, 2000

‡ As stated in the prospectus. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios during the reporting period.

  

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Expense Examples

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

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

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

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$1,103.40

$5.80

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.55

$5.57

1.10%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$1,099.20

$9.74

 

$1,000.00

$1,015.79

$9.35

1.85%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$1,104.70

$4.64

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.66

$4.46

0.88%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$1,104.70

$4.48

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.81

$4.31

0.85%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$1,105.30

$4.01

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.26

$3.85

0.76%

Class R Shares

$1,000.00

$1,100.40

$8.42

 

$1,000.00

$1,017.05

$8.09

1.60%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$1,102.00

$7.06

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.35

$6.78

1.34%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$1,104.10

$5.27

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.05

$5.06

1.00%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

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Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– 97.4%

   

Aerospace & Defense – 4.7%

   
 

Howmet Aerospace Inc

 

4,794,494

  

$149,588,213

 
 

L3Harris Technologies Inc

 

425,787

  

93,775,329

 
  

243,363,542

 

Biotechnology – 3.5%

   
 

AbbVie Inc

 

590,383

  

63,684,614

 
 

Insmed Inc*

 

1,252,999

  

34,507,592

 
 

Neurocrine Biosciences Inc*

 

851,316

  

81,649,718

 
  

179,841,924

 

Capital Markets – 6.1%

   
 

Apollo Global Management Inc

 

1,716,427

  

105,714,739

 
 

Morgan Stanley

 

1,908,846

  

185,749,804

 
 

Patria Investments Ltd - Class A

 

1,372,637

  

22,415,162

 
  

313,879,705

 

Construction Materials – 1.0%

   
 

Summit Materials Inc*

 

1,564,442

  

50,015,211

 

Consumer Finance – 5.6%

   
 

Capital One Financial Corp

 

905,288

  

146,629,497

 
 

OneMain Holdings Inc

 

2,502,017

  

138,436,601

 
  

285,066,098

 

Containers & Packaging – 7.1%

   
 

Crown Holdings Inc

 

3,585,900

  

361,387,002

 

Diversified Consumer Services – 1.5%

   
 

Terminix Global Holdings Inc*

 

1,895,040

  

78,966,317

 

Electric Utilities – 2.5%

   
 

American Electric Power Co Inc

 

1,591,798

  

129,222,162

 

Entertainment – 2.2%

   
 

Liberty Media Corp-Liberty Formula One*

 

2,211,015

  

113,668,281

 

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 4.6%

   
 

VICI Properties Inc

 

8,296,670

  

235,708,395

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 4.4%

   
 

Boston Scientific Corp*

 

4,180,110

  

181,374,973

 
 

Globus Medical Inc*

 

607,665

  

46,559,292

 
  

227,934,265

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 7.9%

   
 

Caesars Entertainment Inc*

 

2,606,120

  

292,615,154

 
 

Monarch Casino & Resort Inc*

 

613,079

  

41,070,162

 
 

Sportradar Group AG - Class A*,#

 

3,054,919

  

69,132,817

 
  

402,818,133

 

Interactive Media & Services – 3.2%

   
 

Snap Inc*

 

2,185,611

  

161,451,085

 

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail – 3.2%

   
 

Amazon.com Inc*

 

49,753

  

163,440,595

 

Leisure Products – 2.0%

   
 

Hasbro Inc

 

1,144,987

  

102,155,740

 

Metals & Mining – 7.4%

   
 

Constellium SE*

 

7,896,242

  

148,291,425

 
 

Freeport-McMoRan Inc

 

7,026,484

  

228,571,524

 
  

376,862,949

 

Multi-Utilities – 1.7%

   
 

Sempra Energy

 

683,060

  

86,407,090

 

Personal Products – 1.0%

   
 

Beauty Health Co/The*,#

 

2,000,000

  

51,940,000

 

Pharmaceuticals – 8.6%

   
 

Collegium Pharmaceutical Inc*

 

1,563,572

  

30,864,911

 
 

Horizon Therapeutics PLC*

 

2,457,512

  

269,195,864

 
 

Organon & Co

 

4,322,253

  

141,726,676

 
  

441,787,451

 
  

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

 

8

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 9.6%

   
 

Analog Devices Inc

 

977,467

  

$163,706,173

 
 

Lam Research Corp

 

182,336

  

103,776,534

 
 

Marvell Technology Inc

 

2,545,478

  

153,517,778

 
 

Teradyne Inc

 

647,362

  

70,672,510

 
  

491,672,995

 

Software – 3.0%

   
 

Ceridian HCM Holding Inc*

 

477,465

  

53,772,108

 
 

Zendesk Inc*

 

858,719

  

99,946,304

 
  

153,718,412

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 2.0%

   
 

Under Armour Inc*

 

5,751,632

  

100,768,593

 

Trading Companies & Distributors – 2.9%

   
 

Core & Main Inc - Class A*

 

2,475,241

  

64,876,067

 
 

Ferguson PLC

 

613,361

  

85,013,250

 
  

149,889,317

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services – 1.7%

   
 

T-Mobile US Inc*

 

693,043

  

88,543,174

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $3,466,708,206)

 

4,990,508,436

 

Investment Companies– 2.6%

   

Money Markets – 2.6%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº,£((cost $132,373,580)

 

132,361,367

  

132,374,603

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending– 0.2%

   

Investment Companies – 0.1%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº,£

 

8,035,668

  

8,035,668

 

Time Deposits – 0.1%

   
 

Royal Bank of Canada, 0.0400%, 10/1/21

 

$4,113,367

  

4,113,367

 

Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending (cost $12,149,035)

 

12,149,035

 

Total Investments (total cost $3,611,230,821) – 100.2%

 

5,135,032,074

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0.2)%

 

(9,120,944)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$5,125,911,130

 
      

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

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$4,895,192,670

 

95.3

%

Netherlands

 

148,291,425

 

2.9

 

Switzerland

 

69,132,817

 

1.4

 

Cayman Islands

 

22,415,162

 

0.4

 
      
      

Total

 

$5,135,032,074

 

100.0

%

 

  

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

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

Schedules of Affiliated Investments – (% of Net Assets)

           
 

Dividend

Income(1)

Realized

Gain/(Loss)(1)

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation/

Depreciation(1)

Value

at 9/30/21

Common Stocks - 2.9%

Metals & Mining - 2.9%

 
 

Constellium SE*

$

-

$

1,259,380

$

81,056,666

$

148,291,425

Pharmaceuticals - N/A

 
 

Collegium Pharmaceutical Inc*,š

 

-

 

3,653,589

 

(2,046,399)

 

N/A

Total Common Stocks

$

-

$

4,912,969

$

79,010,267

$

148,291,425

Investment Companies - 2.6%

Money Markets - 2.6%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

74,658

 

(29)

 

683

 

132,374,603

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - 0.1%

Investment Companies - 0.1%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

132,668

 

-

 

-

 

8,035,668

Total Affiliated Investments - 5.6%

$

207,326

$

4,912,940

$

79,010,950

$

288,701,696

(1) For securities that were affiliated for a portion of the year ended September 30, 2021, this column reflects amounts for the entire year ended September 30, 2021 and not just the period in which the security was affiliated.

           
 

Value

at 9/30/20

Purchases

Sales Proceeds

Value

at 9/30/21

Common Stocks - 2.9%

Metals & Mining - 2.9%

 
 

Constellium SE*

 

59,055,833

 

11,147,307

 

(4,227,761)

 

148,291,425

Pharmaceuticals - N/A

 
 

Collegium Pharmaceutical Inc*,š

 

47,146,411

 

-

 

(17,888,690)

 

30,864,911

Investment Companies - 2.6%

Money Markets - 2.6%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

32,263,094

 

1,211,521,696

 

(1,111,410,841)

 

132,374,603

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - 0.1%

Investment Companies - 0.1%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

27,849,600

 

276,953,966

 

(296,767,898)

 

8,035,668

  

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

 

10

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

                              

Schedule of OTC Written Options

Counterparty/

Reference Asset

Number of

Contracts

Exercise

Price

  

Expiration

Date

 

Notional

Amount

 

Premiums

Received

 

Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

 

Options

Written,

at Value

 
               

Written Call Options:

Citigroup:

              

Capital One Financial Corp

2,500

190.00

USD

 

11/19/21

$

(40,492,500)

$

402,500

$

200,815

$

(201,685)

The following table, grouped by derivative type, provides information about the fair value and location of derivatives within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of September 30, 2021.

      

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) as of September 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity
Contracts

 

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives:

 

 

 

Options written, at value

 

 

$201,685

    

The following tables provide information about the effect of derivatives and hedging activities on the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the year ended September 30, 2021.

     

The effect of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) on the Statement of Operations for the year ended September 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

Amount of Realized Gain/(Loss) Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

Equity
Contracts

Written options contracts

  

$5,145,165

     
  

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Amount of Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

Equity
Contracts

Written options contracts

 

$ (108,228)

     

Please see the "Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments" and "Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation" sections of the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

  

Average Ending Monthly Market Value of Derivative Instruments During the Year Ended September 30, 2021

 

 

 

Market Value

Written options contracts, call

$ 419,208

  
  

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

 

Janus Investment Fund

11


Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

  

S&P 500® Index

S&P 500® Index reflects U.S. large-cap equity performance and represents broad U.S. equity market performance.

  

LLC

Limited Liability Company

OTC

Over-the-Counter

PLC

Public Limited Company

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of September 30, 2021.

  

#

Loaned security; a portion of the security is on loan at September 30, 2021.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control.

  

š

Company was no longer an affiliate as of September 30, 2021.

  

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

              

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments as of September 30, 2021. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

Valuation Inputs Summary

       
    

Level 2 -

 

Level 3 -

  

Level 1 -

 

Other Significant

 

Significant

  

Quoted Prices

 

Observable Inputs

 

Unobservable Inputs

       

Assets

      

Investments In Securities:

      

Common Stocks

      

Trading Companies & Distributors

$

64,876,067

$

85,013,250

$

-

All Other

 

4,840,619,119

 

-

 

-

Investment Companies

 

-

 

132,374,603

 

-

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending

 

-

 

12,149,035

 

-

Total Assets

$

4,905,495,186

$

229,536,888

$

-

Liabilities

      

Other Financial Instruments(a):

      

Options Written, at Value

$

-

$

201,685

$

-

       

(a)

Other financial instruments include forward foreign currency exchange, futures, written options, written swaptions, and swap contracts. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are reported at their unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) at measurement date, which represents the change in the contract's value from trade date. Futures, certain written options on futures, and centrally cleared swap contracts are reported at their variation margin at measurement date, which represents the amount due to/from the Fund at that date. Written options, written swaptions, and other swap contracts are reported at their market value at measurement date.

  

12

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

 
 
       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated investments, at value (cost $3,385,353,944)(1)

 

$

4,846,330,378

 

 

Affiliated investments, at value (cost $225,876,877)

 

 

288,701,696

 

 

Cash

 

 

732,696

 

 

Deposits with brokers for OTC derivatives

 

 

770,000

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

 

 

127,831

 

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments sold

 

 

11,588,814

 

 

 

Fund shares sold

 

 

7,066,664

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

4,011,671

 

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

 

8,307

 

 

Other assets

 

 

39,383

 

Total Assets

 

 

5,159,377,440

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Collateral for securities loaned (Note 3)

 

 

12,149,035

 

 

Options written, at value (premiums received $402,500)

 

 

201,685

 

 

Payables:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments purchased

 

 

10,272,164

 

 

 

Fund shares repurchased

 

 

6,544,595

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

 

3,168,293

 

 

 

Transfer agent fees and expenses

 

 

658,948

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

 

 

127,831

 

 

 

Professional fees

 

 

53,732

 

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

 

 

31,026

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

 

 

30,786

 

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees payable

 

 

10,818

 

 

 

Custodian fees

 

 

5,133

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other payables

 

 

212,264

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

33,466,310

 

Net Assets

 

$

5,125,911,130

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

13


Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

3,190,087,684

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

 

 

1,935,823,446

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

5,125,911,130

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

63,004,517

 

 

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

 

 

2,008,488

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

31.37

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(3)

 

$

33.28

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

21,150,050

 

 

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

 

 

739,863

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

28.59

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

3,021,998,945

 

 

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

 

 

95,829,159

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

31.54

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

679,220,485

 

 

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

 

 

21,526,290

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

31.55

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

78,699,120

 

 

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

 

 

2,498,341

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

31.50

 

Net Assets - Class R Shares

 

$

1,449,995

 

 

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

 

 

48,114

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

30.14

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

738,615

 

 

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

 

 

23,570

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

31.34

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

1,259,649,403

 

 

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

 

 

40,008,040

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

31.48

 

 

             

(1) Includes $11,737,491 of securities on loan. See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

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

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

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 
 
      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

52,693,225

 

 

Interest

 

416,529

 

 

Affiliated securities lending income, net

 

132,668

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

74,658

 

 

Unaffiliated securities lending income, net

 

2,168

 

Total Investment Income

 

53,319,248

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

31,749,351

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

113,864

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

120,286

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

6,101

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

1,563

 

 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

3,122,836

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

3,068

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

1,569

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

2,690,269

 

 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

42,521

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

10,184

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

264,989

 

 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

2,522

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

567

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

334,348

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

11,178

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

1,642

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

80

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

36

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

9,664

 

 

Shareholder reports expense

 

366,995

 

 

Registration fees

 

250,673

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees

 

121,058

 

 

Professional fees

 

67,615

 

 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

63,812

 

 

Custodian fees

 

20,172

 

 

Other expenses

 

253,592

 

Total Expenses

 

39,630,555

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers

 

(96,920)

 

Net Expenses

 

39,533,635

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

13,785,613

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

 

 

 

 

Investments and foreign currency transactions

$

429,200,091

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

4,912,940

 

 

Written options contracts

 

5,145,165

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

439,258,196

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

 

 

 

 

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

 

799,131,668

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

79,010,950

 

 

Written options contracts

 

(108,228)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

878,034,390

 

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

$

1,331,078,199

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended
September 30, 2021

 

Year ended
September 30, 2020

 

         

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

13,785,613

 

$

23,162,268

 

 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

439,258,196

 

 

41,358,939

 

 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

878,034,390

 

 

346,205,062

 

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

 

1,331,078,199

 

 

410,726,269

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(551,331)

 

 

(2,947,626)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(111,698)

 

 

(1,204,403)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(42,701,012)

 

 

(227,011,394)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(2,551,582)

 

 

(14,114,955)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(1,040,095)

 

 

(4,513,968)

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

(5,233)

 

 

(83,817)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(5,653)

 

 

(109,054)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(15,470,567)

 

 

(88,977,616)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(62,437,171)

 

 

(338,962,833)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

22,436,653

 

 

6,918,688

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

10,889,787

 

 

(3,324,105)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

13,298,688

 

 

84,225,461

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

540,891,777

 

 

1,037,470

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

12,840,751

 

 

7,734,864

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

818,768

 

 

(405,392)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

106,225

 

 

(492,405)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

166,160,611

 

 

40,954,651

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

767,443,260

 

 

136,649,232

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

2,036,084,288

 

 

208,412,668

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

3,089,826,842

 

 

2,881,414,174

 

 

End of period

$

5,125,911,130

 

$

3,089,826,842

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

                   

Class A Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$22.46

 

 

$21.63

 

 

$21.61

 

 

$19.92

 

 

$18.53

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.04

 

 

0.12

 

 

0.12

 

 

0.06

 

 

0.05

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

9.28

 

 

3.17

 

 

1.36

 

 

3.10

 

 

2.02

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

9.32

 

 

3.29

 

 

1.48

 

 

3.16

 

 

2.07

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

 

 

(2) 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.31)

 

 

(2.32)

 

 

(1.42)

 

 

(1.47)

 

 

(0.68)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.41)

 

 

(2.46)

 

 

(1.46)

 

 

(1.47)

 

 

(0.68)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$31.37

 

 

$22.46

 

 

$21.63

 

 

$21.61

 

 

$19.92

 

 

Total Return*

 

41.82%

 

 

16.01%

 

 

8.76%

 

 

16.89%

 

 

11.24%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$63,005

 

 

$28,123

 

 

$20,126

 

 

$14,940

 

 

$14,557

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$45,546

 

 

$23,713

 

 

$17,754

 

 

$13,854

 

 

$30,749

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.12%

 

 

0.97%

 

 

0.94%

 

 

0.87%

 

 

0.82%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.12%

 

 

0.97%

 

 

0.94%

 

 

0.87%

 

 

0.82%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.14%

 

 

0.60%

 

 

0.58%

 

 

0.31%

 

 

0.25%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

 

 

68%

 

 

76%

 

 

59%

 

 

116%

 

                   
                   

Class C Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$20.55

 

 

$19.98

 

 

$20.16

 

 

$18.80

 

 

$17.64

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

(0.02)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.10)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

8.49

 

 

2.92

 

 

1.26

 

 

2.90

 

 

1.94

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

8.35

 

 

2.89

 

 

1.24

 

 

2.83

 

 

1.84

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.31)

 

 

(2.32)

 

 

(1.42)

 

 

(1.47)

 

 

(0.68)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.31)

 

 

(2.32)

 

 

(1.42)

 

 

(1.47)

 

 

(0.68)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$28.59

 

 

$20.55

 

 

$19.98

 

 

$20.16

 

 

$18.80

 

 

Total Return*

 

40.91%

 

 

15.20%

 

 

8.08%

 

 

16.10%

 

 

10.46%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$21,150

 

 

$7,178

 

 

$10,556

 

 

$19,126

 

 

$27,507

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$12,788

 

 

$9,451

 

 

$12,089

 

 

$21,999

 

 

$35,731

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.81%

 

 

1.63%

 

 

1.58%

 

 

1.56%

 

 

1.53%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.81%

 

 

1.63%

 

 

1.58%

 

 

1.56%

 

 

1.53%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.52)%

 

 

(0.15)%

 

 

(0.10)%

 

 

(0.38)%

 

 

(0.54)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

 

 

68%

 

 

76%

 

 

59%

 

 

116%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

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

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

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

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

                   

Class D Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$22.56

 

 

$21.70

 

 

$21.65

 

 

$19.97

 

 

$18.60

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.10

 

 

0.17

 

 

0.16

 

 

0.11

 

 

0.06

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

9.33

 

 

3.19

 

 

1.37

 

 

3.11

 

 

2.06

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

9.43

 

 

3.36

 

 

1.53

 

 

3.22

 

 

2.12

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.18)

 

 

(0.06)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.31)

 

 

(2.32)

 

 

(1.42)

 

 

(1.47)

 

 

(0.68)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.45)

 

 

(2.50)

 

 

(1.48)

 

 

(1.54)

 

 

(0.75)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$31.54

 

 

$22.56

 

 

$21.70

 

 

$21.65

 

 

$19.97

 

 

Total Return*

 

42.18%

 

 

16.29%

 

 

8.99%

 

 

17.20%

 

 

11.43%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$3,021,999

 

 

$2,152,848

 

 

$1,988,711

 

 

$1,925,749

 

 

$1,824,343

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,773,321

 

 

$1,994,412

 

 

$1,855,826

 

 

$1,841,765

 

 

$1,882,932

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.90%

 

 

0.72%

 

 

0.71%

 

 

0.65%

 

 

0.64%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.90%

 

 

0.72%

 

 

0.71%

 

 

0.65%

 

 

0.64%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.34%

 

 

0.83%

 

 

0.80%

 

 

0.53%

 

 

0.33%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

 

 

68%

 

 

76%

 

 

59%

 

 

116%

 

                   
                   

Class I Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$22.58

 

 

$21.73

 

 

$21.68

 

 

$19.99

 

 

$18.61

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.14

 

 

0.18

 

 

0.17

 

 

0.12

 

 

0.07

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

9.30

 

 

3.20

 

 

1.37

 

 

3.12

 

 

2.07

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

9.44

 

 

3.38

 

 

1.54

 

 

3.24

 

 

2.14

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.16)

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.31)

 

 

(2.32)

 

 

(1.42)

 

 

(1.47)

 

 

(0.68)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.47)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(1.49)

 

 

(1.55)

 

 

(0.76)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$31.55

 

 

$22.58

 

 

$21.73

 

 

$21.68

 

 

$19.99

 

 

Total Return*

 

42.18%

 

 

16.37%

 

 

9.05%

 

 

17.29%

 

 

11.54%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$679,220

 

 

$79,528

 

 

$90,754

 

 

$54,348

 

 

$75,603

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$316,791

 

 

$86,316

 

 

$59,058

 

 

$58,166

 

 

$104,290

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.85%

 

 

0.66%

 

 

0.65%

 

 

0.57%

 

 

0.56%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.85%

 

 

0.66%

 

 

0.65%

 

 

0.57%

 

 

0.56%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.48%

 

 

0.84%

 

 

0.85%

 

 

0.60%

 

 

0.37%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

 

 

68%

 

 

76%

 

 

59%

 

 

116%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

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

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

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class N Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$22.54

 

 

$21.68

 

 

$21.63

 

 

$19.96

 

 

$19.49

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.13

 

 

0.20

 

 

0.19

 

 

0.14

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

9.31

 

 

3.20

 

 

1.36

 

 

3.10

 

 

0.46

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

9.44

 

 

3.40

 

 

1.55

 

 

3.24

 

 

0.47

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.17)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.10)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.31)

 

 

(2.32)

 

 

(1.42)

 

 

(1.47)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.48)

 

 

(2.54)

 

 

(1.50)

 

 

(1.57)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$31.50

 

 

$22.54

 

 

$21.68

 

 

$21.63

 

 

$19.96

 

 

Total Return*

 

42.28%

 

 

16.50%

 

 

9.16%

 

 

17.37%

 

 

2.41%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$78,699

 

 

$48,111

 

 

$39,056

 

 

$26,808

 

 

$19,528

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$60,719

 

 

$39,349

 

 

$28,593

 

 

$24,664

 

 

$12,254

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.77%

 

 

0.58%

 

 

0.58%

 

 

0.50%

 

 

0.51%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.77%

 

 

0.58%

 

 

0.58%

 

 

0.50%

 

 

0.51%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.46%

 

 

0.97%

 

 

0.92%

 

 

0.69%

 

 

0.44%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

 

 

68%

 

 

76%

 

 

59%

 

 

116%

 

                   
                   

Class R Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$21.62

 

 

$20.88

 

 

$20.97

 

 

$19.47

 

 

$18.19

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

(0.10)

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.01

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

8.93

 

 

3.05

 

 

1.32

 

 

3.02

 

 

2.00

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

8.83

 

 

3.06

 

 

1.33

 

 

2.97

 

 

1.96

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.31)

 

 

(2.32)

 

 

(1.42)

 

 

(1.47)

 

 

(0.68)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.31)

 

 

(2.32)

 

 

(1.42)

 

 

(1.47)

 

 

(0.68)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$30.14

 

 

$21.62

 

 

$20.88

 

 

$20.97

 

 

$19.47

 

 

Total Return*

 

41.11%

 

 

15.37%

 

 

8.21%

 

 

16.26%

 

 

10.81%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,450

 

 

$410

 

 

$780

 

 

$676

 

 

$740

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,227

 

 

$804

 

 

$695

 

 

$667

 

 

$974

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.76%

 

 

1.70%

 

 

1.74%

 

 

1.47%

 

 

1.23%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.61%

 

 

1.50%

 

 

1.48%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

1.23%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.33)%

 

 

0.07%

 

 

0.04%

 

 

(0.24)%

 

 

(0.21)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

 

 

68%

 

 

76%

 

 

59%

 

 

116%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

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

(1) Period from August 4, 2017 (inception date) through September 30, 2017.

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

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

                   

Class S Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$22.41

 

 

$21.55

 

 

$21.53

 

 

$19.89

 

 

$18.53

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.03)

 

 

0.05

 

 

0.07

 

 

0.02

 

 

(2) 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

9.27

 

 

3.18

 

 

1.37

 

 

3.09

 

 

2.04

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

9.24

 

 

3.23

 

 

1.44

 

 

3.11

 

 

2.04

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.31)

 

 

(2.32)

 

 

(1.42)

 

 

(1.47)

 

 

(0.68)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.31)

 

 

(2.37)

 

 

(1.42)

 

 

(1.47)

 

 

(0.68)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$31.34

 

 

$22.41

 

 

$21.55

 

 

$21.53

 

 

$19.89

 

 

Total Return*

 

41.49%

 

 

15.71%

 

 

8.52%

 

 

16.65%

 

 

11.05%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$739

 

 

$451

 

 

$1,032

 

 

$1,033

 

 

$3,842

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$628

 

 

$756

 

 

$996

 

 

$3,068

 

 

$3,920

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.74%

 

 

1.46%

 

 

1.35%

 

 

1.04%

 

 

0.98%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.35%

 

 

1.21%

 

 

1.18%

 

 

1.03%

 

 

0.97%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.09)%

 

 

0.27%

 

 

0.33%

 

 

0.10%

 

 

0.00%(3)

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

 

 

68%

 

 

76%

 

 

59%

 

 

116%

 

                   
                   

Class T Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$22.54

 

 

$21.68

 

 

$21.63

 

 

$19.95

 

 

$18.58

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.07

 

 

0.15

 

 

0.14

 

 

0.09

 

 

0.05

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

9.30

 

 

3.19

 

 

1.38

 

 

3.11

 

 

2.05

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

9.37

 

 

3.34

 

 

1.52

 

 

3.20

 

 

2.10

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.12)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.31)

 

 

(2.32)

 

 

(1.42)

 

 

(1.47)

 

 

(0.68)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.43)

 

 

(2.48)

 

 

(1.47)

 

 

(1.52)

 

 

(0.73)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$31.48

 

 

$22.54

 

 

$21.68

 

 

$21.63

 

 

$19.95

 

 

Total Return*

 

41.94%

 

 

16.22%

 

 

8.92%

 

 

17.11%

 

 

11.35%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,259,649

 

 

$773,177

 

 

$730,400

 

 

$676,452

 

 

$672,788

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,076,107

 

 

$731,491

 

 

$652,848

 

 

$656,674

 

 

$741,874

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.01%

 

 

0.82%

 

 

0.81%

 

 

0.74%

 

 

0.73%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.00%

 

 

0.81%

 

 

0.79%

 

 

0.73%

 

 

0.72%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.24%

 

 

0.73%

 

 

0.72%

 

 

0.44%

 

 

0.26%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

 

 

68%

 

 

76%

 

 

59%

 

 

116%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

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

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

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

(3) Less than 0.005%.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund (the “Fund”) is a series of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers 41 funds, each of which offers multiple share classes, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. The Fund is classified as nondiversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

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

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

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

Class C Shares are closed to investments by new employer-sponsored retirement plans and existing employer-sponsored retirement plans are no longer able to make additional purchases or exchanges into Class C Shares.

The Funds currently implement an automatic conversion feature pursuant to which Class C Shares that have been held for eight years are automatically converted to Class A Shares without the imposition of any sales charge, fee or other charge. The conversion will generally occur no later than ten business days in the month following the month of the eighth anniversary of the date of purchase. Class C Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions on Class C Shares will convert to Class A Shares at the same time as the original Class C Shares with respect to which they were purchased. For Class C Shares held in omnibus accounts on intermediary platforms, the Fund will rely on these intermediaries to implement this conversion feature. Your financial intermediary may have separate policies and procedures as to when and how Class C Shares may be converted to Class A Shares. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Effective July 6, 2020, Class D Shares are available to new investors, subject to any closed fund policies for a Fund, as applicable. Previously, Class D Shares were only available to investors who already had a direct account with the Janus Henderson funds; immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor; and existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus Henderson funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments, who established Class I Share accounts before August 4, 2017.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of: 1) certain adviser-assisted, employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and certain welfare benefit plans, such as health savings accounts, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans; and 2) retail investors purchasing in qualified or nonqualified accounts, whose accounts are held through an omnibus account at their financial intermediary, and where the financial intermediary requires no payment or reimbursement from the Fund, Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”), or its affiliates. Class N Shares are also available to Janus Henderson proprietary products and to certain direct institutional investors approved by Janus Distributors LLC dba Janus Henderson Distributors (“Janus Henderson Distributors”) including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations and endowments, subject to minimum investment requirements.

Class R Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms.

  

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

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

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

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

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

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

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

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets

  

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

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

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

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of September 30, 2021 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Interest income is recorded daily on an accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. The Fund classifies gains and losses on prepayments received as an adjustment to interest income. Debt securities may be placed in non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivables when collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

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

Estimates

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

Indemnifications

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

Foreign Currency Translations

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

  

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of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

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

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

Dividends and Distributions

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

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

Federal Income Taxes

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

2. Derivative Instruments

The Fund may invest in various types of derivatives, which may at times result in significant derivative exposure. A derivative is a financial instrument whose performance is derived from the performance of another asset. The Fund may invest in derivative instruments including, but not limited to: futures contracts, put options, call options, options on futures contracts, options on foreign currencies, options on recovery locks, options on security and commodity indices, swaps, forward contracts, structured investments, and other equity-linked derivatives. Each derivative instrument that was held by the Fund during the year ended September 30, 2021 is discussed in further detail below. A summary of derivative activity by the Fund is reflected in the tables at the end of the Schedule of Investments.

The Fund may use derivative instruments for hedging purposes (to offset risks associated with an investment, currency exposure, or market conditions), to adjust currency exposure relative to a benchmark index, or for speculative purposes (to earn income and seek to enhance returns). When the Fund invests in a derivative for speculative purposes, the Fund will be fully exposed to the risks of loss of that derivative, which may sometimes be greater than the derivative’s cost. The Fund may not use any derivative to gain exposure to an asset or class of assets that it would be prohibited by its investment restrictions from purchasing directly. The Fund’s ability to use derivative instruments may also be limited by tax considerations.

Investments in derivatives in general are subject to market risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate over time. Investments in derivatives may not directly correlate with the price movements of the underlying instrument. As a result, the use of derivatives may expose the Fund to additional risks that it would not be subject to if it invested directly in the securities underlying those derivatives. The use of derivatives may result in larger losses or smaller gains than otherwise would be the case. Derivatives can be volatile and may involve significant risks.

In pursuit of its investment objective, the Fund may seek to use derivatives to increase or decrease exposure to the following market risk factors:

  

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· Commodity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of commodities or commodity-linked investments due to changes in the overall market movements, volatility of the underlying benchmark, changes in interest rates, or other factors affecting a particular industry or commodity such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs, and international economic, political, and regulatory developments.

· Counterparty Risk – the risk that the counterparty (the party on the other side of the transaction) on a derivative transaction will be unable to honor its financial obligation to the Fund.

· Credit Risk – the risk an issuer will be unable to make principal and interest payments when due, or will default on its obligations.

· Currency Risk – the risk that changes in the exchange rate between currencies will adversely affect the value (in U.S. dollar terms) of an investment.

· Equity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market.

· Index Risk – if the derivative is linked to the performance of an index, it will be subject to the risks associated with changes in that index. If the index changes, the Fund could receive lower interest payments or experience a reduction in the value of the derivative to below what the Fund paid. Certain indexed securities, including inverse securities (which move in an opposite direction to the index), may create leverage, to the extent that they increase or decrease in value at a rate that is a multiple of the changes in the applicable index.

· Interest Rate Risk – the risk that the value of fixed-income securities will generally decline as prevailing interest rates rise, which may cause the Fund’s NAV to likewise decrease.

· Leverage Risk – the risk associated with certain types of leveraged investments or trading strategies pursuant to which relatively small market movements may result in large changes in the value of an investment. The Fund creates leverage by investing in instruments, including derivatives, where the investment loss can exceed the original amount invested. Certain investments or trading strategies, such as short sales, that involve leverage can result in losses that greatly exceed the amount originally invested.

· Liquidity Risk – the risk that certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time that the seller would like or at the price that the seller believes the security is currently worth.

Derivatives may generally be traded OTC or on an exchange. Derivatives traded OTC are agreements that are individually negotiated between parties and can be tailored to meet a purchaser’s needs. OTC derivatives are not guaranteed by a clearing agency and may be subject to increased credit risk.

In an effort to mitigate credit risk associated with derivatives traded OTC, the Fund may enter into collateral agreements with certain counterparties whereby, subject to certain minimum exposure requirements, the Fund may require the counterparty to post collateral if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized gain on all OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. Additionally, the Fund may deposit cash and/or treasuries as collateral with the counterparty and/or custodian daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized loss on OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. All liquid securities and restricted cash are considered to cover in an amount at all times equal to or greater than the Fund’s commitment with respect to certain exchange-traded derivatives, centrally cleared derivatives, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, short sales, and/or securities with extended settlement dates. There is no guarantee that counterparty exposure is reduced and these arrangements are dependent on Janus Capital's ability to establish and maintain appropriate systems and trading.

Options Contracts

An options contract provides the purchaser with the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call option) or sell (put option) a financial instrument at an agreed upon price on or before a specified date. The purchaser pays a premium to the seller for this right. The seller has the corresponding obligation to sell or buy a financial instrument if the purchaser (owner) "exercises" the option. When an option is exercised, the proceeds on sales for a written call option, the purchase cost for a written put option, or the cost of the security for a purchased put or call option are adjusted by the amount of premium received or paid. Upon expiration, or closing of the option transaction, a realized gain or loss is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable). The difference between the premium paid/received and the market value of the option is recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. The net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable). Option contracts are typically valued using an approved

  

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vendor’s option valuation model. To the extent reliable market quotations are available, option contracts are valued using market quotations. In cases when an approved vendor cannot provide coverage for an option and there is no reliable market quotation, a broker quotation or an internal valuation using the Black-Scholes model, the Cox-Rubinstein Binomial Option Pricing Model, or other appropriate option pricing model is used. Certain options contracts are marked-to-market daily, and the daily variation margin is recorded as a receivable or payable on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as “Variation margin receivable” or “Variation margin payable” (if applicable).

The Fund may use options contracts to hedge against changes in interest rates, the values of equities, or foreign currencies. The Fund generally invests in options to hedge against adverse movements in the value of portfolio holdings. The use of such instruments may involve certain additional risks as a result of unanticipated movements in the market. A lack of correlation between the value of an instrument underlying an option and the asset being hedged, or unexpected adverse price movements, could render the Fund’s hedging strategy unsuccessful. In addition, there can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any option purchased or sold. The Fund may be subject to counterparty risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, equity risk, commodity risk, and currency risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective through its investments in options contracts.

Options traded on an exchange are regulated and the terms of the options are standardized. Options traded OTC expose the Fund to counterparty risk in the event that the counterparty does not perform. This risk is mitigated by having a netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty and by having the counterparty post collateral to cover the Fund’s exposure to the counterparty.

In writing an option, the Fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option. When an option is written, the Fund receives a premium and becomes obligated to sell or purchase the underlying security at a fixed price, upon exercise of the option. Options written are reported as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as “Options written, at value” (if applicable). The risk in writing call options is that the Fund gives up the opportunity for profit if the market price of the security increases and the options are exercised. The risk in writing put options is that the Fund may incur a loss if the market price of the security decreases and the options are exercised. The risk in buying options is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the options are exercised. Exercise of an option written by the Fund could result in the Fund buying or selling a security at a price different from the current market value.

During the year, the Fund wrote call options on various equity securities for the purpose of decreasing exposure to individual equity risk and/or generating income.

3. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve, as well as certain foreign governments and central banks, have taken extraordinary actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets, including reducing interest rates to record-low levels. Extremely low or negative interest rates may become more prevalent or may not work as intended. As there is little precedent for this situation, the impact on various markets that interest rate or other significant policy changes may have is unknown. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place in response to such economic uncertainty, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation.

Widespread disease, including pandemics and epidemics, and natural or environmental disasters, including those which may be attributable to global climate change, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis and weather-related phenomena generally, have been and can be highly disruptive to economies and markets, adversely impacting individual companies, sectors, industries, markets, currencies, interest and inflation rates, credit ratings, investor sentiment, and other factors affecting the value of a Fund’s investments. Economies and financial markets throughout the world have become increasingly interconnected, which increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or country will adversely affect markets or issuers in other regions or countries, including the United States. These disruptions could prevent a Fund from executing advantageous investment decisions in a timely manner and negatively impact a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective(s). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value of a Fund. In addition, these disruptions could also impair the information technology and other operational systems upon which the Fund’s service providers, including Janus Capital or the subadviser (as

  

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applicable), rely, and could otherwise disrupt the ability of employees of the Fund’s service providers to perform essential tasks on behalf of the Fund. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance and reinsurance companies that insure or reinsure against the impact of natural disasters.

A number of countries in the European Union (the “EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU have experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. These difficulties may continue, worsen, or spread further within the EU. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. The risk of investing in securities in the European markets may also be heightened due to the referendum in which the United Kingdom voted to exit the EU, commonly known as “Brexit,” which immediately led to significant market volatility around the world, as well as political, economic and legal uncertainty. The United Kingdom formally left the EU on January 31, 2020 and entered into an eleven-month transition period, which expired on December 31, 2020. The negative impact on not only the United Kingdom and European economies could be significant, potentially resulting in increased volatility and illiquidity and lower economic growth for companies that rely significantly on the United Kingdom and/or Europe for their business activities and revenues. Any further exits from the EU, or an increase in the belief that such exits are likely or possible, would likely cause additional market disruption globally and introduce new legal and regulatory uncertainties.

Counterparties

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

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

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

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

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund has entered into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, in the event of a default and/or termination event, the Fund may offset with each counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment.

  

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The following tables present gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see the “Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) as of September 30, 2021” table located in the Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

          

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

 
  

Gross Amounts

      
  

of Recognized

 

Offsetting Asset

 

Collateral

  

Counterparty

 

Assets

 

or Liability(a)

 

Pledged(b)

 

Net Amount

         

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

$

11,737,491

$

$

(11,737,491)

$

         

Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities

 
  

Gross Amounts

      
  

of Recognized

 

Offsetting Asset

 

Collateral

  

Counterparty

 

Liabilities

 

or Liability(a)

 

Pledged(b)

 

Net Amount

         

Citigroup

$

201,685

$

$

$

201,685

         

(a)

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

(b)

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

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodial functions in accordance with the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Securities on loan will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). See “Securities Lending” in the “Notes to Financial Statements” for additional information.

The Fund may require the counterparty to pledge securities as collateral daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized gain on OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. The Fund may deposit cash as collateral with the counterparty and/or custodian daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized loss on OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. The collateral amounts are subject to minimum exposure requirements and initial margin requirements. Collateral amounts are monitored and subsequently adjusted up or down as valuations fluctuate by at least the minimum exposure requirement. Collateral may reduce the risk of loss.

Real Estate Investing

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

  

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Securities Lending

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

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

The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars and 105% of the market value of the loaned securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Loaned securities and related collateral are marked-to-market each business day based upon the market value of the loaned securities at the close of business, employing the most recent available pricing information. Collateral levels are then adjusted based on this mark-to-market evaluation. Additional required collateral, or excess collateral returned, is delivered on the next business day. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than 102% or 105% value of the securities on loan. The cash collateral invested by Janus Capital is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Income earned from the investment of the cash collateral, net of rebates paid to, or fees paid by, borrowers and less the fees paid to the lending agent are included as “Affiliated securities lending income, net” on the Statement of Operations. As of September 30, 2021, securities lending transactions accounted for as secured borrowings with an overnight and continuous contractual maturity are $11,737,491. Gross amounts of recognized liabilities for securities lending (collateral received) as of September 30, 2021 is $12,149,035, resulting in the net amount due to the counterparty of $411,544.

4. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee rate that may adjust up or down based on the Fund’s performance relative to its benchmark index.

The investment advisory fee rate paid to Janus Capital by the Fund consists of two components: (1) a base fee calculated by applying the contractual fixed rate of the advisory fee to the Fund’s average daily net assets during the previous month (the “Base Fee Rate”), plus or minus (2) a performance-fee adjustment (the “Performance Adjustment”) calculated by applying a variable rate of up to 0.15% (positive or negative) to the Fund’s average daily net assets based on the Fund’s relative performance compared to the cumulative investment record of its benchmark index over a 36-

  

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month performance measurement period or shorter time period, as applicable. The investment advisory fee rate is calculated daily and paid monthly.

The investment performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares (waiving the upfront sales load) for the performance measurement period is used to calculate the Performance Adjustment. The Fund’s Base Fee Rate prior to any performance adjustment (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.64%, and the Fund’s benchmark index used in the calculation is the S&P 500® Index.

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. The Base Fee Rate is subject to an upward or downward Performance Adjustment for every full 0.50% increment by which the Fund outperforms or underperforms its benchmark index, up to the Fund’s full performance rate of ±7.00%. Because the Performance Adjustment is tied to a Fund’s relative performance compared 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 is included in calculating both the performance of a Fund and the Fund’s benchmark index.

The Fund’s prospectuses and statement(s) of additional information contain additional information about performance-based fees. The amount shown as advisory fees on the Statement of Operations reflects the Base Fee Rate plus/minus any Performance Adjustment. For the year ended September 30, 2021, the performance adjusted investment advisory fee rate before any waivers and/or reimbursements of expenses is 0.74%.

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the investment advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding any performance adjustments to management fees (if applicable), the fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, shareholder servicing fees, such as transfer agency fees (including out-of-pocket costs), administrative services fees and any networking/omnibus/administrative fees payable by any share class, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.75% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waivers for at least a one-year period commencing January 28, 2021. The previous expense limit (until February 1, 2021) was 0.83%. If applicable, amounts waived and/or reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers” on the Statement of Operations.

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

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

The Fund pays an annual administrative services fee based on the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services, as detailed below.

  

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Average Daily Net Assets of Class D Shares of the Janus Henderson funds

Administrative Services Fee

Under $40 billion

0.12%

$40 billion – $49.9 billion

0.10%

Over $49.9 billion

0.08%

The Fund’s actual Class D administrative fee rate was 0.11% for the reporting period.

Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

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

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

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Henderson Distributors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 0.50% of the Class R Shares' average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Henderson Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital serves as administrator to the Fund pursuant to an administration agreement between Janus Capital and the Trust. Under the administration agreement, Janus Capital is obligated to provide or arrange for the provision of certain administration, compliance, and accounting services to the Fund, including providing office space for the Fund, and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing these services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. The Fund pays for some or all of the salaries, fees, and expenses of Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are

  

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separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or any subadvisor, as applicable) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Affiliated fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff, all of whom are employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates, are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $339,713 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the year ended September 30, 2021. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus Henderson funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of September 30, 2021 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Total distributable earnings (loss)” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the year ended September 30, 2021 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $520,763 were paid by the Trust to the Trustees under the Deferred Plan during the year ended September 30, 2021.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles that operate as money market funds. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC (the “Sweep Vehicle”) is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. The Sweep Vehicle operates pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act that govern the operation of money market funds and prices its shares at NAV reflecting market-based values of its portfolio securities (i.e., a “floating” NAV) rounded to the fourth decimal place (e.g., $1.0000). The Sweep Vehicle is permitted to impose a liquidity fee (of up to 2%) on redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle or a redemption gate that temporarily suspends redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from the Sweep Vehicle at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to the Sweep Vehicle. The Sweep Vehicle does not charge any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the year ended September 30, 2021 can be found in the “Schedules of Affiliated Investments” located in the Schedule of Investments.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Henderson Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the year ended September 30, 2021, Janus Henderson Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $67,116.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Henderson Distributors during the year ended September 30, 2021.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption

  

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of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $2,783.

As of September 30, 2021, shares of the Fund were owned by affiliates of Janus Henderson Investors, and/or other funds advised by Janus Henderson, as indicated in the table below:

      

Class

% of Class Owned

 

% of Fund Owned

 

 

Class A Shares

-

%

-

%

 

Class C Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class D Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class I Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class N Shares

49

 

1

 

 

Class R Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class S Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class T Shares

-

 

-

 

 

      

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

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities (“cross-trade”) between itself and other funds or accounts managed by Janus Capital in accordance with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Rule 17a-7”), when the transaction is consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Fund and in accordance with the Internal Cross Trade Procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. These procedures have been designed to ensure that any cross-trade of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or account that is or could be considered an affiliate of the Fund under certain limited circumstances by virtue of having a common investment adviser, common Officer, or common Trustee complies with Rule 17a-7. Under these procedures, each cross-trade is effected at the current market price to save costs where allowed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, the Fund engaged in cross trades amounting to $14,997,970 in purchases.

5. Federal Income Tax

The tax components of capital shown in the table below represent: (1) distribution requirements the Fund must satisfy under the income tax regulations; (2) losses or deductions the Fund may be able to offset against income and gains realized in future years; and (3) unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes.

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

        

 

 

 

Loss Deferrals

Other Book

Net Tax

 

Undistributed
Ordinary Income

Undistributed
Long-Term Gains

Accumulated
Capital Losses

Late-Year
Ordinary Loss

Post-October
Capital Loss

to Tax
Differences

Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

 

$ 117,380,972

$ 300,527,157

$ -

$ -

$ -

$ 88,231

$1,517,827,086

 

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of September 30, 2021 are noted below. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals and investments in partnerships.

  

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Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 3,617,204,988

$ 1,549,151,491

$(31,324,405)

$ 1,517,827,086

Information on the tax components of derivatives as of September 30, 2021 is as follows:

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ (402,500)

$ 200,815

$ -

$ 200,815

Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from US GAAP. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies, and capital loss carryovers. Certain permanent differences such as tax returns of capital and net investment losses noted below have been reclassified to capital.

     

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 29,734,170

$ 32,703,001

$ -

$ -

 

     

For the year ended September 30, 2020

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 64,811,871

$ 274,150,962

$ -

$ -

 

Permanent book to tax basis differences may result in reclassifications between the components of net assets. These differences have no impact on the results of operations or net assets. The following reclassifications have been made to the Fund:

   

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) to Capital

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Investment Income/Loss

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Realized Gain/Loss

$ 16,635,849

$ (473,649)

$ (16,162,200)

Capital has been adjusted by $16,635,849, including $11,633,551 of long-term capital gain, for distributions in connection with Fund share redemptions (tax equalization).

  

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6. Capital Share Transactions

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended September 30, 2021

 

Year ended September 30, 2020

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

       

Class A Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,037,291

$ 30,699,744

 

797,716

$ 16,805,877

Reinvested dividends and distributions

15,888

422,291

 

128,570

2,703,832

Shares repurchased

(296,808)

(8,685,382)

 

(604,730)

(12,591,021)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

756,371

$ 22,436,653

 

321,556

$ 6,918,688

Class C Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

527,475

$ 14,399,575

 

109,798

$ 2,111,235

Reinvested dividends and distributions

4,365

106,333

 

43,434

840,011

Shares repurchased

(141,226)

(3,616,121)

 

(332,398)

(6,275,351)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

390,614

$ 10,889,787

 

(179,166)

$ (3,324,105)

Class D Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

6,311,733

$185,542,741

 

3,281,675

$ 65,601,151

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,551,849

41,387,799

 

10,434,366

219,956,432

Shares repurchased

(7,445,834)

(213,631,852)

 

(9,951,377)

(201,332,122)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

417,748

$ 13,298,688

 

3,764,664

$ 84,225,461

Class I Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

20,840,930

$624,629,266

 

3,617,271

$ 79,268,320

Reinvested dividends and distributions

86,151

2,298,518

 

480,688

10,137,709

Shares repurchased

(2,922,897)

(86,036,007)

 

(4,751,959)

(88,368,559)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

18,004,184

$540,891,777

 

(654,000)

$ 1,037,470

Class N Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,088,820

$ 33,285,683

 

582,358

$ 12,176,442

Reinvested dividends and distributions

38,259

1,018,451

 

212,663

4,474,433

Shares repurchased

(763,485)

(21,463,383)

 

(461,486)

(8,916,011)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

363,594

$ 12,840,751

 

333,535

$ 7,734,864

Class R Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

70,907

$ 2,016,233

 

8,405

$ 168,685

Reinvested dividends and distributions

191

4,899

 

4,013

81,585

Shares repurchased

(41,940)

(1,202,364)

 

(30,806)

(655,662)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

29,158

$ 818,768

 

(18,388)

$ (405,392)

Class S Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

10,193

$ 296,736

 

5,629

$ 111,786

Reinvested dividends and distributions

213

5,653

 

5,188

109,054

Shares repurchased

(6,971)

(196,164)

 

(38,590)

(713,245)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

3,435

$ 106,225

 

(27,773)

$ (492,405)

Class T Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

12,964,866

$376,240,340

 

9,029,658

$194,140,958

Reinvested dividends and distributions

567,739

15,135,921

 

4,138,422

87,196,543

Shares repurchased

(7,832,238)

(225,215,650)

 

(12,551,221)

(240,382,850)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

5,700,367

$166,160,611

 

616,859

$ 40,954,651

7. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the year ended September 30, 2021, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, TBAs, and in-kind transactions, as applicable) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

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

$2,146,965,364

$1,525,490,796

$ -

$ -

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

8. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to September 30, 2021 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Shareholders of Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund (one of the funds constituting Janus Investment Fund, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of September 30, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2021, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of September 30, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Denver, Colorado

November 17, 2021

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Janus Henderson Funds since 1990.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-1093; (ii) on the Fund’s website at janushenderson.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janushenderson.com/proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Full Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC as an exhibit to Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of the first and third fiscal quarters, and in the annual report and semiannual report to shareholders. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings and annual and semiannual reports: (i) are 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) are available without charge, upon request, by calling a Janus Henderson representative at 1-877-335-2687 (toll free) (or 1-800-525-3713 if you hold Class D Shares). Portfolio holdings consisting of at least the names of the holdings are generally available on a monthly basis with a 30-day lag under Full Holdings for the Fund at janushenderson.com/info (or janushenderson.com/reports if you hold Class D Shares).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

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

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

At a meeting held on December 9, 2020, 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 Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Janus Henderson Fund, for the period from February 1, 2021 through February 1, 2022, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

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

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 Janus Henderson Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Janus

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Janus Henderson Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Janus Henderson Funds, noting that Janus Capital generally does not receive a fee for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Janus Henderson Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Janus Henderson Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

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

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Janus Henderson Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Janus Henderson Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Janus Henderson Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Janus Henderson Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Janus Henderson Funds’ performance has been reasonable: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 75% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 62% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers.

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

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Intech had taken or were taking to improve performance.

  

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· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

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

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Janus Henderson Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management fees (investment advisory fees and any administration fees but excluding out-of-pocket costs) for many of the Janus Henderson Funds, after applicable waivers, was below the average management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Janus Henderson Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Janus Henderson Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Janus Henderson Funds to be reasonable relative to other comparable mutual funds; (2) the total expenses, on average, were 10% under the average total expenses of the respective Broadridge Expense Group peers; and (3) and the management fees for the Janus Henderson Funds, on average, were 9% under the average management fees for the respective Broadridge Expense Group. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Janus Henderson Fund compared to the average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group and to average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

For certain Janus Henderson Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses which assessed fund fees in the context of fund performance being delivered. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Janus Henderson Funds was reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and/or expense waivers on such Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

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

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Janus Henderson Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Janus Henderson Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Janus Henderson Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Janus Henderson Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to funds subadvised by Janus Capital and to the fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional separate account clients; (2) these subadvised and institutional separate accounts have different service and infrastructure needs and operate in markets very distinct relative to retail funds; and (3) Janus Henderson mutual fund investors enjoy reasonable fees relative to the fees charged to Janus Henderson subadvised fund and separate account investors; (4) 9 of 10 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar funds subadvised by Janus Capital; and (5) 5 of 8 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar separate accounts managed by Janus Capital. 

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2019, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Asset Allocation Funds

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

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

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

Fixed-Income Funds

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

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

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

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

  

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

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

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

Global and International Equity Funds

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

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

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

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  

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Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for both share classes.

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

Multi-Asset Funds

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

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Quantitative Equity Funds

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

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

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

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

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

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

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

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

The Trustees reviewed information on the overall profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds, and considered profitability data of other publicly traded mutual fund advisers. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because of the variation in the type of comparative information that is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, differences in complex size, difference in product mix, difference in types of business (mutual fund, institutional and other), differences in 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.

Additionally, the Trustees considered the estimated profitability to Janus Capital from the investment management services it provided to each Janus Henderson Fund. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Janus Henderson Funds effectively. In reviewing profitability, the Trustees noted that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund is necessarily a product of the allocation methodology utilized by Janus Capital to allocate its expenses as part of the estimated profitability calculation. In this regard, the Trustees noted that the independent fee consultant found that (1) the expense allocation methodology and rationales utilized by Janus Capital were reasonable and (2) no clear correlation exists between expense allocations and operating margins. The Trustees also considered that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund was influenced by a number of factors, including not only the allocation methodology selected, but also the presence of fee waivers and expense caps, and whether the Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management agreement contained breakpoints or a performance fee component. The Trustees determined, after taking into account these factors, among others, that Janus Capital’s estimated profitability with respect to each Janus Henderson Fund was not unreasonable in relation to the services provided, and that the variation in the range of such estimated profitability among the Janus Henderson Funds was not a material factor in the Board’s approval of the reasonableness of any Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management fees.

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

  

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

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Janus Henderson Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant published a report to the Trustees in November 2019 which provided its research and analysis into economies of scale. They also noted that, although many Janus Henderson Funds pay advisory fees at a fixed base rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints or performance fees, their independent fee consultant concluded that 73% of these Janus Henderson Funds’ have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge Expense Group averages. They also noted the following: (1) that for those Janus Henderson Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing certain of these Janus Henderson Funds because they have not reached adequate scale; (2) as the assets of some of the Janus Henderson Funds have declined in the past few years, certain of those Janus Henderson Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined; (3) performance fee structures have been implemented for various Janus Henderson Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such Janus Henderson Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and (4) a few Janus Henderson Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Janus Henderson Funds share directly in economies of scale through the significant investments made by Janus Capital and its affiliates related to services provided to the Funds and the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Janus Henderson Funds.

The Trustees also considered the independent fee consultant’s conclusion that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale and their conflicting results, it is difficult to analytically confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus Henderson complex. In this regard, the independent consultant concluded that (1) to the extent there were economies of scale at Janus Capital, Janus Capital’s general strategy of setting fixed management fees below peers appeared to share any such economies with investors even on smaller Janus Henderson Funds which have not yet achieved those economies and (2) by setting lower fixed fees from the start on these Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital appeared to be investing to increase the likelihood that these Janus Henderson Funds will grow to a level to achieve any economies of scale that may exist. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Janus Henderson Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Janus Henderson Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Based on all of the information reviewed, including the recent and past research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Janus Henderson Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Janus Henderson Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Janus Henderson Fund.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

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

  

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relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 the Janus Henderson Funds and other clients serviced by Janus Capital and its affiliates. They also concluded that Janus Capital and the subadvisers benefit from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Janus Henderson Funds and that the Janus Henderson Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Janus Henderson Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus Henderson funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

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

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

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was September 30, 2021. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus Henderson in general.

Performance Overviews

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

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

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

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

Schedule of Investments

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

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

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

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

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

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

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

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

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

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

Statement of Operations

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

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

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

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

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

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

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected.

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

Financial Highlights

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

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

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

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

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

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

  

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Designation Requirements (unaudited)

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund designated the following for the year ended September 30, 2021:

  
 

 

Capital Gain Distributions

$44,336,552

Dividends Received Deduction Percentage

29%

Qualified Dividend Income Percentage

31%

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

The following are the Trustees and officers of the Trust, together with a brief description of their principal occupations during the last five years (principal occupations for certain Trustees may include periods over five years). The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and officers and is available, without charge, by calling 1-877-335-2687.

Each Trustee has served in that capacity since he or she was originally elected or appointed. The Trustees do not serve a specified term of office. Each Trustee will hold office until the termination of the Trust or his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, incapacity, or removal. Under the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines, the policy is for Trustees to retire no later than the end of the calendar year in which the Trustee turns 75. The Trustees review the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines from time to time and may make changes they deem appropriate. The Fund’s Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominees for the position of Trustee recommended by shareholders. Shareholders may submit the name of a candidate for consideration by the Committee by submitting their recommendations to the Trust’s Secretary. Each Trustee is currently a Trustee of one other registered investment company advised by Janus Capital: Janus Aspen Series. Collectively, these two registered investment companies consist of 51 series or funds referred to herein as the Fund Complex.

The Trust’s officers are elected annually by the Trustees for a one-year term. Certain officers also serve as officers of Janus Aspen Series. Certain officers of the Fund may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Except as otherwise disclosed, Fund officers receive no compensation from the Fund, except for the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer, as authorized by the Trustees.

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William F. McCalpin
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1957

Chairman


Trustee

1/08-Present

6/02-Present

Independent Consultant (since 2019) and Chief Operating Officer, muun chi LLC (organic food business) (since 2020). Formerly, Managing Partner, Impact Investments, Athena Capital Advisors LLC (independent registered investment advisor) (2016-2019), Managing Director, Holos Consulting LLC (provides consulting services to foundations and other nonprofit organizations) (2009-2016), Chief Executive Officer, Imprint Capital Advisors (impact investment firm) (2013-2015), and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (a private family foundation) (1998-2006).

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Director of Mutual Fund Directors Forum (a non-profit organization serving independent directors of U.S. mutual funds) (since 2016), Chairman of the Board and Trustee of The Investment Fund for Foundations Investment Program (TIP) (consisting of 1 fund) (since 2008), and Director of the F.B. Heron Foundation (a private grantmaking foundation) (since 2006).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Alan A. Brown
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Trustee

1/13-Present

Principal, Curam Holdings LLC (since 2018). Formerly, Executive Vice President, Institutional Markets, of Black Creek Group (private equity real estate investment management firm) (2012-2018), Executive Vice President and Co-Head, Global Private Client Group (2007-2010), Executive Vice President, Mutual Funds (2005-2007), and Chief Marketing Officer (2001-2005) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (asset management).

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Advisory Board Member of AEW Core Property Trust (open-end property fund) (since 2020), and Director of WTTW (PBS affiliate) (since 2003). Formerly, Director of MotiveQuest LLC (strategic social market research company) (2003-2016), Director of Nuveen Global Investors LLC (2007-2011), Director of Communities in Schools (2004-2010), and Director of Mutual Fund Education Alliance (until 2010).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William D. Cvengros
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1948

Trustee

1/11-Present

Chief Executive Officer of SJC Capital, LLC (a personal investment company and consulting firm) (since 2002). Formerly, Chief Executive Officer and President of PIMCO Advisors Holdings L.P. (a publicly traded investment management firm) (1994-2000), and Chief Investment Officer (1987-1994) and Vice Chairman and Director (1990-1994) of Pacific Life Insurance Company (a mutual life insurance and annuity company) (1987-1994).

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Member of the Investment Committee for the Orange County Community Foundation (since 2020), Advisory Board Member, RevOZ Fund LP and related funds (real estate investments for opportunity zones) (since 2020), and Advisory Board Member, Innovate Partners Emerging Growth and Equity Fund I (early stage venture capital fund) (since 2014). Formerly, Managing Trustee of National Retirement Partners Liquidating Trust (2013-2016), Chairman, National Retirement Partners, Inc. (formerly a network of advisors to 401(k) plans) (2005-2013), Director of Prospect Acquisition Corp. (a special purpose acquisition corporation) (2007-2009), Director of RemedyTemp, Inc. (temporary help services company) (1996-2006), and Trustee of PIMCO Funds Multi-Manager Series (1990-2000) and Pacific Life Variable Life & Annuity Trusts (1987-1994).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Raudline Etienne
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1965

Trustee

6/16-Present

Founder, Daraja Capital (advisory and investment firm) (since 2016), and Senior Advisor, Albright Stonebridge Group LLC (global strategy firm) (since 2016). Formerly, Senior Vice President (2011-2015), Albright Stonebridge Group LLC, and Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer, New York State Common Retirement Fund (public pension fund) (2008-2011).

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Member of the Investment Committee for Cooper Union (since 2021), Board Member, Van Alen Institute (nonprofit architectural and design organization) (since 2019), and Director of Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC (since 2014).

Gary A. Poliner
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1953

Trustee

6/16-Present

Retired. Formerly, President (2010-2013) of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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Director of MGIC Investment Corporation (private mortgage insurance) (since 2013). Formerly, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company (property/casualty insurance) (2013-2021), Trustee of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (2010-2013), and Director of Frank Russell Company (global asset management firm) (2008-2013).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Diane L. Wallace
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1958

Trustee

6/17-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President-Operations, and Chief Financial Officer for Driehaus Capital Management, LLC (1988-2006) and Treasurer for Driehaus Mutual Funds (1996-2002).

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Formerly, Director of Family Service of Lake County (2019-2021), Independent Trustee, Henderson Global Funds (13 portfolios) (2015-2017), Independent Trustee, State Farm Associates' Funds Trust, State Farm Mutual Fund Trust, and State Farm Variable Product Trust (28 portfolios) (2013-2017).

Linda S. Wolf
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1947

Trustee

11/05-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leo Burnett (Worldwide) (advertising agency) (2001-2005).

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Director of Chicago Community Trust (Regional Community Foundation), Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago, IL), Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Wrapports, LLC (digital communications company). Formerly, Director of Chicago Council on Global Affairs (until 2019), InnerWorkings (until 2019), and Director of Walmart (until 2017).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

    

OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Nick Schommer 151 Detroit Street Denver, CO 80206 DOB: 1978

Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund

7/17-Present

Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts.

Bruce L. Koepfgen
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1952

President and Chief Executive Officer

7/14-Present

Executive Vice President, Head of North America at Janus Henderson Investors (since 2017), President and Head of North America at Janus Capital Management LLC (since 2013 and 2017, respectively), President at Janus Capital Group Inc. (since 2013), President and Director at Janus International Holding LLC (since 2019 and 2011, respectively), President at Janus Holdings LLC (since 2019), President and Director at Janus Management Holdings Corporation (since 2017 and 2012, respectively), Executive Vice President and Head of North America at Janus Distributors LLC (since 2011 and 2019, respectively), Vice President and Director at Intech Investment Management LLC (since 2012), and Executive Vice President at Perkins Investment Management LLC (since 2011). Formerly, Executive Vice President at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus International Holding LLC, and Janus Management Holdings Corporation (2011-2019), Director at Perkins Investment Managment LLC (2011-2019), and Chief Financial Officer at Janus Capital Group Inc. (2011-2013).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

    
  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

    

OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Kristin Mariani
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1966

Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

7/20-Present

Head of Compliance, North America for Janus Henderson Investors (since September 2020) and Chief Compliance Officer for Janus Capital Management LLC (since September 2017). Formerly, Global Head of Investment Management Compliance for Janus Henderson Investors (February 2019 - August 2020), Vice President, Head of Global Distribution Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer of Janus Henderson Distributors (May 2017 – September 2017), Vice President, Compliance at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus Capital Management LLC, and Janus Distributors LLC (2009-2017).

Jesper Nergaard
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Chief Financial Officer

Vice President, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer

3/05-Present

2/05-Present

Head of U.S. Fund Administration, Janus Henderson Investors and Janus Sevices LLC.

Abigail J. Murray
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1975

Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, and Secretary

12/20-Present

Managing Counsel (2020-present). Formerly, Senior Counsel for Invesco Ltd. (2017-2020), and Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. and Assistant General Counsel, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (2015-2017).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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ANNUAL REPORT

September 30, 2021

  
 

Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund

  
 

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HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

12

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

14

Statement of Operations

16

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

18

Financial Highlights

19

Notes to Financial Statements

27

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

40

Additional Information

41

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

53

Designation Requirements

56

Trustees and Officers

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Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund (unaudited)

      

FUND SNAPSHOT

 The Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. The investment team employs a three-lens approach to select investments for the Fund, incorporating country analysis, a rigorous governance framework, and bottom up fundamental research. The country analysis involves an assessment of macro factors that include an issuer’s economic growth profile, the stages of a country’s development, and trends in a country’s political governance and regulatory structures. The bottom-up analysis focuses on fundamental research to discern a differentiated view on the magnitude, duration, quality, and return of earnings and cash flows. We combine this with a rigorous implementation of risk budgeting and disciplined portfolio construction process to create an all-cap, style agnostic portfolio seeking to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns.

    

Daniel J. Graña

Portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE

The Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund I Shares returned 17.94% over the 12-month period ended September 30, 2021. The Fund’s benchmark, the MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM, returned 18.20%.

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

Emerging market (EM) stocks rose strongly in the fourth quarter of 2020, spurred by optimism over the approval of several COVID-19 vaccines. Market gains continued through the first two quarters of 2021, as accelerating vaccine rollouts in a number of countries led to easing lockdowns and stronger economic growth. However, EM stocks suffered periods of volatility, especially in the third quarter of 2021 as new virus variants, inflation pressures and supply chain disruptions raised concerns about the strength of the global economic recovery. Uncertainty over regulatory changes in China and potential fiscal policy shifts in Brazil also contributed to market turbulence. The outlook for less accommodative monetary policy pushed interest rates higher, which triggered a rotation away from growth-oriented investments in the third quarter. Against this backdrop, EM stocks delivered strong performance for the 12-month period but lagged the performance of developed market equities.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

As we sought a combination of good companies, good governance and good countries, we continued to follow several global trends we believe are creating attractive long-term opportunities. While we saw positive developments supporting these trends, our relative performance was negatively impacted by the rotation away from longer-duration growth investments in the third quarter of 2021. This contributed to our underperformance relative to the benchmark. Several of our small- and mid-cap investments were also detractors, as investors gravitated to higher-profile index stocks as risk premiums rose. We recognize that periods of uncertainty may be challenging for our smaller-cap, less well-known investments, many of which have recently gone public. Yet this all-cap strategy is aimed at capitalizing on long-term potential in innovative companies that may not yet be recognized by the market. We generally accept short-term periods of stock underperformance as long as we have confidence in a company’s fundamentals, corporate governance and macro backdrop.

Linklogis was a case in point. This Chinese company uses blockchain technology, artificial intelligence and natural language processing to provide low-cost supply chain financing solutions for small- and medium-size businesses. We invested in the company given our interest in digitization, and we continued to see positive trends for the business supported by its technological capabilities, experienced management team and strong corporate governance structure. The stock was a detractor, however, as increased regulatory uncertainty in China led to a sell-off in technology stocks. We believed the stock price decline was out of line with fundamentals. In our view, the company’s solutions have the potential to

  

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unleash innovation and economic benefit in China, which may help it stay on the right side of government policy.

Afya, another detractor, is a technology-enabled medical education company in Brazil. Through its strategic acquisition strategy, Afya has capitalized on consolidation in Brazil’s medical education ecosystem, while helping to standardize and improve the quality of the country’s medical curriculum. It has also sought to capitalize on its connections with students through an end-to-end platform that physicians can use after graduation to digitize the entire health care process. While Afya reported solid earnings, investors were disappointed with its guidance for the second half of 2021. Its longer-duration digital business was also viewed less favorably as interest rates rose. The stock declined, and Afya was another detractor for the period. We continued to hold the investment given our favorable view of the company’s competitive position and long-term business strategy.

Positive contributors included several companies capitalizing on the drive toward decarbonization, especially in China. President Xi Jinping has laid out ambitious plans to reach carbon neutrality by 2060. This aggressive timeline will necessitate significant investments in renewable energy and electric vehicles, and we have identified a number of well-managed, well-positioned companies that operate in this ecosystem. Yunnan Energy New Material produces separators for lithium batteries, which are key components in many green energy applications. The business continued to grow rapidly, supported by accelerating electric vehicle demand and market share gains, and Yunnan Energy was a top contributor to the Fund’s relative performance. The construction of electric vehicles and solar arrays also requires large amounts of copper. This led us to invest in Ivanhoe Mines, which is ramping up to become a major global copper producer with its Kamoa-Kakula mine. The stock was another strong performer, supported by robust copper demand in the first half of 2021. We remained positive on the long-term outlook for both companies.

OUTLOOK

Our investment strategy remains guided by our multi-lens approach that considers company fundamentals and governance as well as the macro and policy landscape. On the macro side, we have become more cautious about the global economic outlook given uncertainties over the pandemic and crosscurrents for the commodities markets and global supply chains. These crosscurrents have led to both slower growth and higher inflation, a challenging landscape for both policy makers and companies to navigate. We will continue to monitor macro risks, including policy decisions from central banks that may have reverberations for the emerging markets. We also recognize the potential for slowing economic growth in China as the country faces new COVID-19 outbreaks, higher raw material costs and supply shortages. While we recognize that these pressures may lead to near-term market volatility, we believe China’s policy makers have the necessary tools to balance their goals of decarbonization, deleveraging and regulation while maintaining a satisfactory pace of economic growth. We continue to take a long-term view that seeks to capitalize on trends such as digital innovation, improving living standards, expanded access to health care and investments to address global challenges such as the climate crisis. As we look to capitalize on these opportunities, we remain committed to seeking a combination of good companies, good governance, and good countries. We believe this strategy may lead to favorable investment outcomes over the longer term.

Thank you for your investment in Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund.

  

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Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund (unaudited)

Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Contributors - Holdings

5 Top Detractors - Holdings

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd

4.07%

 

1.68%

 

Linklogis Inc - Class B

0.67%

 

-1.32%

 

Yunnan Energy New Material Co Ltd - Class A

0.55%

 

1.35%

 

Afya Ltd

1.38%

 

-0.86%

 

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd

2.23%

 

1.20%

 

New Horizon Health Ltd

0.74%

 

-0.84%

 

Hansol Chemical Co Ltd

1.26%

 

1.10%

 

Americanas SA

0.72%

 

-0.72%

 

Varun Beverages Ltd

1.58%

 

0.98%

 

Shimao Property Holdings Ltd

0.35%

 

-0.67%

       

 

5 Top Contributors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

MSCI Emerging Markets Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Materials

 

1.58%

 

6.61%

8.06%

 

Information Technology

 

1.57%

 

25.80%

20.42%

 

Communication Services

 

1.41%

 

13.64%

11.67%

 

Consumer Staples

 

1.21%

 

2.74%

5.73%

 

Utilities

 

0.76%

 

0.59%

2.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Detractors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

MSCI Emerging Markets Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Financials

 

-2.18%

 

11.60%

18.04%

 

Health Care

 

-1.62%

 

4.46%

4.64%

 

Industrials

 

-1.08%

 

5.91%

4.51%

 

Energy

 

-0.66%

 

1.58%

5.02%

 

Real Estate

 

-0.41%

 

2.69%

2.06%

       

 

Relative contribution reflects how the portolio's holdings impacted return relative to the benchmark. Cash and securities not held in the portfolio are not shown. For equity portfolios, relative contribution compares the performance of a security in the portfolio to the benchmark's total return, factoring in the difference in weight of that security in the benchmark. Returns are calculated using daily returns and previous day ending weights rolled up by ticker, excluding fixed income securities, gross of advisory fees, may exclude certain derivatives and will differ from actual performance.
Performance attribution reflects returns gross of advisory fees and may differ from actual returns as they are based on end of day holdings. Attribution is calculated by geometrically linking daily returns for the portfolio and index.

*

Based on sector classification according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) codes, which are the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment

8.6%

Tencent Holdings Ltd

 

Interactive Media & Services

6.1%

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

5.2%

Housing Development Finance Corp Ltd

 

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance

3.7%

ICICI Bank Ltd

 

Banks

2.3%

 

25.9%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

 

Common Stocks

 

95.1%

 

Investment Companies

 

3.9%

 

Preferred Stocks

 

1.4%

 

Other

 

(0.4)%

  

100.0%

Emerging markets comprised 87.2% of total net assets.

  

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

As of September 30, 2021

As of September 30, 2020

  

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Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund (unaudited)

Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended September 30, 2021

 

 

Prospectus Expense Ratios

 

 

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Net Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

17.68%

7.16%

6.26%

2.60%

 

 

1.87%

1.38%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

10.93%

5.91%

5.63%

2.03%

 

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

16.67%

6.32%

5.45%

1.82%

 

 

2.64%

2.12%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

15.67%

6.32%

5.45%

1.82%

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

17.85%

7.26%

6.31%

2.64%

 

 

1.71%

1.19%

Class I Shares

 

17.94%

7.41%

6.53%

2.85%

 

 

1.54%

1.10%

Class N Shares

 

18.00%

7.47%

6.44%

2.75%

 

 

1.49%

1.03%

Class S Shares

 

17.47%

7.02%

6.03%

2.35%

 

 

5.74%

1.54%

Class T Shares

 

17.79%

7.18%

6.23%

2.55%

 

 

1.83%

1.28%

MSCI Emerging Markets Index

 

18.20%

9.23%

6.09%

3.25%

 

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class I Shares

 

3rd

4th

2nd

3rd

 

 

 

 

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

 

475/801

542/676

216/444

253/393

 

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 800.668.0434 (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson) or visit janushenderson.com/performance (or janushenderson.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson).

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

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

Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, contractually agreed to for at least a one-year period commencing on January 28, 2021.

 
 

Performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with foreign and emerging markets, fixed income securities, high-yield and high-risk securities, undervalued, overlooked and smaller capitalization companies, real estate related securities including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs),

  

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Performance

non-diversification, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, portfolio turnover, derivatives, short sales, initial public offerings (IPOs) and potential conflicts of interest. Each product has different risks. Please see the prospectus for more information about risks, holdings and other details.

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

Returns of the Fund shown prior to June 5, 2017 are those for Henderson Emerging Markets Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”), which merged into the Fund after the close of business on June 2, 2017. The Predecessor Fund was advised by Henderson Global Investors (North America) Inc. and subadvised by Henderson Investment Management Limited. Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class I Shares, and Class R6 Shares of the Predecessor Fund were reorganized into Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class I Shares, and Class N Shares, respectively, of the Fund. In connection with this reorganization, certain shareholders of the Predecessor Fund who held shares directly with the Predecessor Fund and not through an intermediary had the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class I Shares, and Class N Shares of the Fund received in the reorganization automatically exchanged for Class D Shares of the Fund following the reorganization. Class A Shares, Class C Shares and Class I Shares of the Predecessor Fund commenced operations with the Predecessor Fund’s inception on December 31, 2010. Class R6 Shares of the Predecessor Fund commenced operations on November 30, 2015. Class D Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares commenced operations on June 5, 2017.

Performance of Class A Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund, in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class C Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class C Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class C Shares of the Predecessor Fund, in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class I Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class I Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class I Shares of the Predecessor Fund, in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class N Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class R6 Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class R6 Shares of the Predecessor Fund, in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers, except that for periods prior to November 30, 2015, performance for Class N Shares reflects the performance of Class I Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the estimated fees and expenses of Class N Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class S Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class I Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the estimated fees and expenses of Class S Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class T Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class I Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the estimated fees and expenses of Class T Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class D Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class I Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the estimated fees and expenses of Class D Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

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

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

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

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

Index performance does not reflect the expenses of managing a portfolio as an index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

*The Predecessor Fund’s inception date – December 31, 2010

‡ As stated in the prospectus. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios during the reporting period.

  

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Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund (unaudited)

Expense Examples

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

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

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

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$959.80

$6.73

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.20

$6.93

1.37%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$955.20

$10.34

 

$1,000.00

$1,014.49

$10.66

2.11%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$960.00

$5.80

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.15

$5.97

1.18%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$960.70

$5.46

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.50

$5.62

1.11%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$960.80

$5.06

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.90

$5.22

1.03%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$958.70

$7.56

 

$1,000.00

$1,017.35

$7.79

1.54%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$960.00

$6.29

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.65

$6.48

1.28%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

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Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– 95.1%

   

Auto Components – 1.1%

   
 

Zhejiang Yinlun Machinery Co Ltd - Class A

 

752,054

  

$1,185,362

 

Automobiles – 1.4%

   
 

Li Auto Inc (ADR)*

 

57,297

  

1,506,338

 

Banks – 7.2%

   
 

Bank Tabungan Pensiunan Nasional Syariah Tbk PT

 

6,952,200

  

1,680,070

 
 

China Merchants Bank Co Ltd - Class A

 

205,134

  

1,605,962

 
 

ICICI Bank Ltd

 

266,782

  

2,507,858

 
 

Itau Unibanco Holding SA (ADR)

 

122,830

  

647,314

 
 

Vietnam Technological & Commercial Joint Stock Bank*

 

624,500

  

1,346,713

 
  

7,787,917

 

Beverages – 2.8%

   
 

Becle SAB de CV

 

449,935

  

977,162

 
 

Varun Beverages Ltd

 

164,579

  

1,987,003

 
  

2,964,165

 

Building Products – 1.2%

   
 

China Lesso Group Holdings Ltd

 

366,000

  

584,003

 
 

Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd

 

228,000

  

677,292

 
  

1,261,295

 

Chemicals – 3.0%

   
 

Hansol Chemical Co Ltd

 

5,929

  

1,721,485

 
 

LG Chem Ltd

 

2,378

  

1,554,618

 
  

3,276,103

 

Communications Equipment – 1.6%

   
 

Accton Technology Corp

 

181,000

  

1,701,904

 

Containers & Packaging – 0.8%

   
 

Yunnan Energy New Material Co Ltd - Class A

 

20,488

  

890,355

 

Diversified Consumer Services – 1.2%

   
 

Afya Ltd*

 

66,549

  

1,313,677

 

Diversified Financial Services – 3.6%

   
 

HH&L Acquisition Co*

 

129,577

  

1,286,700

 
 

Linklogis Inc - Class B*

 

551,439

  

562,710

 
 

Linklogis Inc - Class B (144A)*

 

704,500

  

718,900

 
 

Provident Acquisition Corp*

 

125,507

  

1,257,580

 
  

3,825,890

 

Electrical Equipment – 1.9%

   
 

Ming Yang Smart Engergy Group Ltd - Class A

 

337,273

  

1,305,265

 
 

Shenzhen Megmeet Electrical Co Ltd - Class A

 

147,999

  

736,701

 
  

2,041,966

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 4.5%

   
 

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd

 

543,000

  

2,029,468

 
 

Sinbon Electronics Co Ltd

 

136,000

  

1,145,755

 
 

Wingtech Technology Co Ltd - Class A

 

112,923

  

1,626,300

 
  

4,801,523

 

Entertainment – 1.4%

   
 

Sea Ltd (ADR)*

 

4,641

  

1,479,226

 

Food & Staples Retailing – 1.1%

   
 

Dino Polska SA (144A)*

 

14,155

  

1,182,345

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 1.7%

   
 

New Horizon Health Ltd (144A)*

 

189,500

  

826,747

 
 

Notre Dame Intermedica Participacoes SA

 

72,338

  

991,228

 
  

1,817,975

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 1.7%

   
 

Yum China Holdings Inc

 

30,600

  

1,800,976

 

Information Technology Services – 2.4%

   
 

21Vianet Group Inc (ADR)*

 

76,288

  

1,320,545

 
 

Network International Holdings PLC (144A)*

 

268,221

  

1,311,989

 
  

2,632,534

 
  

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

 

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Insurance – 1.0%

   
 

AIA Group Ltd

 

90,800

  

$1,045,518

 

Interactive Media & Services – 10.7%

   
 

NAVER Corp

 

4,745

  

1,547,438

 
 

Tencent Holdings Ltd

 

111,900

  

6,561,380

 
 

VTEX - Class A*

 

71,521

  

1,471,187

 
 

Yandex NV*

 

24,110

  

1,921,326

 
  

11,501,331

 

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail – 8.1%

   
 

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd*

 

124,532

  

2,316,371

 
 

Meituan Dianping (144A)*

 

51,900

  

1,620,718

 
 

MercadoLibre Inc*

 

1,036

  

1,739,858

 
 

Naspers Ltd

 

7,863

  

1,296,498

 
 

Ozon Holdings PLC (ADR)*

 

33,459

  

1,688,007

 
  

8,661,452

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.8%

   
 

Syngene International Ltd (144A)*

 

103,371

  

834,276

 

Machinery – 0.9%

   
 

Sany Heavy Industry Co Ltd

 

254,165

  

1,003,300

 

Metals & Mining – 4.1%

   
 

Anglo American PLC

 

43,767

  

1,509,513

 
 

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd*

 

343,934

  

2,199,831

 
 

Solaris Resources Inc*

 

76,471

  

664,834

 
  

4,374,178

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 2.1%

   
 

LUKOIL PJSC (ADR)

 

23,932

  

2,278,454

 

Paper & Forest Products – 1.0%

   
 

Suzano SA*

 

108,820

  

1,089,619

 

Pharmaceuticals – 1.5%

   
 

Everest Medicines Ltd (144A)*

 

174,000

  

1,094,288

 
 

Zhaoke Ophthalmology Ltd (144A)*

 

543,000

  

518,859

 
  

1,613,147

 

Real Estate Management & Development – 1.5%

   
 

Vinhomes JSC (144A)

 

464,958

  

1,591,726

 

Road & Rail – 2.0%

   
 

Full Truck Alliance Co (ADR)*

 

142,787

  

2,188,925

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 13.0%

   
 

LEENO Industrial Inc

 

5,488

  

815,265

 
 

LONGi Green Energy Technology Co Ltd - Class A

 

87,272

  

1,110,858

 
 

LONGi Green Engergy Technology Co Ltd- Class A

 

3,700

  

47,096

 
 

MediaTek Inc

 

41,000

  

1,321,684

 
 

SK Hynix Inc

 

15,938

  

1,375,503

 
 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd

 

449,000

  

9,259,680

 
  

13,930,086

 

Software – 0.2%

   
 

Tuya Inc (ADR)*

 

19,712

  

178,788

 

Specialty Retail – 0.7%

   
 

Wilcon Depot Inc

 

1,329,400

  

712,323

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 5.2%

   
 

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd

 

89,100

  

5,550,165

 

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 3.7%

   
 

Housing Development Finance Corp Ltd

 

109,253

  

3,998,373

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $89,357,894)

 

102,021,212

 

Preferred Stocks– 1.4%

   

Biotechnology – 0.3%

   
 

ShouTi Inc PP*,¢,§

 

92,696

  

375,261

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 0.5%

   
 

API Holdings Private Ltd PP*,¢,§

 

6,894

  

548,011

 
  

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

 

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Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Preferred Stocks– (continued)

   

Pharmaceuticals – 0.6%

   
 

CANbridge Pharmaceuticals Inc PP*,¢,§

 

40,125

  

$592,646

 

Total Preferred Stocks (cost $1,520,933)

 

1,515,918

 

Investment Companies– 3.9%

   

Money Markets – 3.9%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº,£((cost $4,136,863)

 

4,136,449

  

4,136,863

 

Total Investments (total cost $95,015,690) – 100.4%

 

107,673,993

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0.4)%

 

(409,957)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$107,264,036

 
      

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

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

China

 

$32,278,654

 

30.0

%

Taiwan

 

16,937,717

 

15.7

 

South Korea

 

12,564,474

 

11.7

 

India

 

9,875,521

 

9.2

 

Russia

 

5,887,787

 

5.5

 

Brazil

 

5,513,025

 

5.1

 

Hong Kong

 

4,267,090

 

4.0

 

United States

 

4,136,863

 

3.8

 

Vietnam

 

2,938,439

 

2.7

 

Canada

 

2,864,665

 

2.7

 

United Kingdom

 

2,821,502

 

2.6

 

Argentina

 

1,739,858

 

1.6

 

Indonesia

 

1,680,070

 

1.5

 

South Africa

 

1,296,498

 

1.2

 

Poland

 

1,182,345

 

1.1

 

Mexico

 

977,162

 

0.9

 

Philippines

 

712,323

 

0.7

 
      
      

Total

 

$107,673,993

 

100.0

%

 

  

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

 

10

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

Schedules of Affiliated Investments – (% of Net Assets)

           
 

Dividend

Income

Realized

Gain/(Loss)

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation/

Depreciation

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - 3.9%

Money Markets - 3.9%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

$

1,939

$

(63)

$

-

$

4,136,863

 
           
 

Value

at 9/30/20

Purchases

Sales Proceeds

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - 3.9%

Money Markets - 3.9%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

1,591,732

 

71,860,939

 

(69,315,745)

 

4,136,863

  

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

 

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Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

  

MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM

MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM reflects the equity market performance of emerging markets.

  

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

LLC

Limited Liability Company

PJSC

Private Joint Stock Company

PLC

Public Limited Company

PP

Private Placement

  

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. Unless otherwise noted, these securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The total value of 144A securities as of the year ended September 30, 2021 is $9,699,848, which represents 9.0% of net assets.

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of September 30, 2021.

  

¢

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs. The total value of Level 3 securities as of the year ended September 30, 2021 is $1,515,918, which represents 1.4% of net assets.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control.

           

§

Schedule of Restricted Securities (as of September 30, 2021)

       

Value as a

 
 

Acquisition

     

% of Net

 
 

Date

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Assets

 

API Holdings Private Ltd PP

9/27/21

$

553,026

$

548,011

 

0.5

%

CANbridge Pharmaceuticals Inc PP

4/27/21

 

592,646

 

592,646

 

0.6

 

ShouTi Inc PP

7/30/21

 

375,261

 

375,261

 

0.3

 

Total

 

$

1,520,933

$

1,515,918

 

1.4

%

         

The Fund has registration rights for certain restricted securities held as of September 30, 2021. The issuer incurs all registration costs.

 
  

12

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

             

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 September 30, 2021. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

Valuation Inputs Summary

       
    

Level 2 -

 

Level 3 -

  

Level 1 -

 

Other Significant

 

Significant

  

Quoted Prices

 

Observable Inputs

 

Unobservable Inputs

       

Assets

      

Investments In Securities:

      

Common Stocks

      

Automobiles

$

1,506,338

$

-

$

-

Banks

 

647,314

 

7,140,603

 

-

Beverages

 

977,162

 

1,987,003

 

-

Diversified Consumer Services

 

1,313,677

 

-

 

-

Diversified Financial Services

 

3,106,990

 

718,900

 

-

Entertainment

 

1,479,226

 

-

 

-

Health Care Providers & Services

 

991,228

 

826,747

 

-

Information Technology Services

 

1,320,545

 

1,311,989

 

-

Interactive Media & Services

 

3,392,513

 

8,108,818

 

-

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

 

3,427,865

 

5,233,587

 

-

Metals & Mining

 

2,864,665

 

1,509,513

 

-

Paper & Forest Products

 

1,089,619

 

-

 

-

Road & Rail

 

2,188,925

 

-

 

-

Software

 

178,788

 

-

 

-

All Other

 

-

 

50,699,197

 

-

Preferred Stocks

 

-

 

-

 

1,515,918

Investment Companies

 

-

 

4,136,863

 

-

Total Assets

$

24,484,855

$

81,673,220

$

1,515,918

       
        

Level 3 Valuation Reconciliation of Assets (for the year ended September 30, 2021)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance
as of
September 30, 2020

Realized
Gain/(Loss)

Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation/
Depreciation(a)

Gross
Purchases

Gross
Sales

Transfers In
and/or
Out of Level 3

Balance
as of
September 30, 2021

Investment in Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred Stocks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Biotechnology

$ -

$ -

$ -

$ 375,261

$ -

$ -

$ 375,261

Health Care Providers & Services

-

-

(2,865)

550,876

-

-

548,011

Pharmaceuticals

-

-

-

592,646

-

-

592,646

Total

$ -

$ -

$ (2,865)

$1,518,783

$ -

$ -

$ 1,515,918

(a) Included in "Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation" on the Statement of Operations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated investments, at value (cost $90,878,827)

 

$

103,537,130

 

 

Affiliated investments, at value (cost $4,136,863)

 

 

4,136,863

 

 

Cash denominated in foreign currency (cost $30,850)

 

 

30,850

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

 

 

2,677

 

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments sold

 

 

304,954

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

82,217

 

 

 

Fund shares sold

 

 

67,014

 

 

 

Foreign tax reclaims

 

 

1,043

 

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

 

173

 

 

Other assets

 

 

15,862

 

Total Assets

 

 

108,178,783

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Due to custodian

 

 

1

 

 

Payables:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments purchased

 

 

565,937

 

 

 

Fund shares repurchased

 

 

129,949

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

 

80,332

 

 

 

Professional fees

 

 

73,060

 

 

 

Custodian fees

 

 

10,737

 

 

 

Transfer agent fees and expenses

 

 

7,521

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

 

 

2,677

 

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

 

 

2,656

 

 

 

Foreign tax liability

 

 

2,211

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

 

 

779

 

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees payable

 

 

232

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other payables

 

 

38,655

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

914,747

 

Net Assets

 

$

107,264,036

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

96,380,833

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss) (includes $2,211 of foreign capital gains tax)

 

 

10,883,203

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

107,264,036

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

4,986,006

 

 

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

 

 

426,709

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

11.68

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(2)

 

$

12.39

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

1,802,167

 

 

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

 

 

159,589

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

11.29

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

17,993,068

 

 

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

 

 

1,529,014

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

11.77

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

19,208,245

 

 

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

 

 

1,636,286

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

11.74

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

60,241,354

 

 

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

 

 

5,117,560

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

11.77

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

92,936

 

 

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

 

 

7,844

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

11.85

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

2,940,260

 

 

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

 

 

250,136

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

11.75

 

 

             

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

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

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 
 
      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

1,333,966

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

1,939

 

 

Other income

 

457

 

 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(150,367)

 

Total Investment Income

 

1,185,995

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

1,062,241

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

12,518

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

23,660

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

282

 

 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

23,319

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

282

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

7,738

 

 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

3,884

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

1,917

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

16,696

 

 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

318

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

146

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

5,842

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

932

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

1,569

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

8

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

53

 

 

Registration fees

 

109,682

 

 

Professional fees

 

69,310

 

 

Custodian fees

 

45,490

 

 

Shareholder reports expense

 

14,105

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees

 

2,996

 

 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

1,581

 

 

Other expenses

 

70,141

 

Total Expenses

 

1,474,710

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers

 

(281,580)

 

Net Expenses

 

1,193,130

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(7,135)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

 

 

 

 

Investments and foreign currency transactions (net of foreign taxes of $182,554)

$

11,980,416

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

(63)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

11,980,353

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

 

 

 

 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation (net of increase in deferred foreign taxes of $2,211)

 

(327,611)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

(327,611)

 

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

$

11,645,607

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

17


Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended
September 30, 2021

 

Year ended
September 30, 2020

 

         

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

(7,135)

 

$

396,239

 

 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

11,980,353

 

 

(1,705,976)

 

 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

(327,611)

 

 

10,369,083

 

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

 

11,645,607

 

 

9,059,346

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(38,800)

 

 

(63,132)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(3,802)

 

 

(15,232)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(131,423)

 

 

(176,488)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(247,374)

 

 

(542,789)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(452,579)

 

 

(307,706)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(859)

 

 

(597)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(27,803)

 

 

(42,971)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(902,640)

 

 

(1,148,915)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

359,459

 

 

(1,387,104)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(1,275,874)

 

 

(1,102,842)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

6,221,816

 

 

(1,499,746)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(3,990,449)

 

 

(17,899,480)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

20,025,314

 

 

16,680,024

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(17,466)

 

 

5,995

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

86,155

 

 

(957,215)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

21,408,955

 

 

(6,160,368)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

32,151,922

 

 

1,750,063

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

75,112,114

 

 

73,362,051

 

 

End of period

$

107,264,036

 

$

75,112,114

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class A Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.02

 

 

$8.72

 

 

$9.48

 

 

$10.36

 

 

$10.19

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

(0.03)

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.10

 

 

0.10

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

1.79

 

 

1.40

 

 

(0.55)

 

 

(0.67)

 

 

0.13

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.76

 

 

1.42

 

 

(0.45)

 

 

(0.57)

 

 

0.17

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

(0.10)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.18)

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.68

 

 

$10.02

 

 

$8.72

 

 

$9.48

 

 

$10.36

 

 

Total Return*

 

17.58%

 

 

16.32%

 

 

(4.66)%(3)

 

 

(5.80)%

 

 

1.67%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$4,986

 

 

$4,000

 

 

$4,859

 

 

$15,771

 

 

$15,562

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$4,989

 

 

$4,394

 

 

$8,932

 

 

$16,103

 

 

$15,471

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.66%

 

 

1.87%

 

 

1.65%

 

 

1.51%

 

 

1.75%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.37%

 

 

1.37%

 

 

1.30%

 

 

1.33%

 

 

1.46%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.25)%

 

 

0.27%

 

 

1.11%

 

 

0.93%

 

 

2.18%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

76%

 

 

110%

 

 

68%

 

 

26%

 

 

2%

 

                   
                   

Class C Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.69

 

 

$8.42

 

 

$9.12

 

 

$9.98

 

 

$9.83

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

(0.12)

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

0.05

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

1.74

 

 

1.35

 

 

(0.55)

 

 

(0.65)

 

 

0.13

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.62

 

 

1.31

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

(0.64)

 

 

0.15

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.02)

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(0.02)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.18)

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.02)

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(0.20)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.29

 

 

$9.69

 

 

$8.42

 

 

$9.12

 

 

$9.98

 

 

Total Return*

 

16.67%

 

 

15.56%

 

 

(5.38)%(4)

 

 

(6.59)%

 

 

1.53%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,802

 

 

$2,573

 

 

$3,432

 

 

$5,985

 

 

$9,017

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,385

 

 

$2,927

 

 

$4,604

 

 

$8,442

 

 

$8,877

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.48%

 

 

2.61%

 

 

2.54%

 

 

2.26%

 

 

2.65%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

2.11%

 

 

2.09%

 

 

2.11%

 

 

2.07%

 

 

2.35%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(1.06)%

 

 

(0.44)%

 

 

0.56%

 

 

0.11%

 

 

1.29%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

76%

 

 

110%

 

 

68%

 

 

26%

 

 

2%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

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

(1) Period from August 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from July 31 to September 30.

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

(3) Total return without the effect of affiliated payments would have been (4.89)%.

(4) Total return without the effect of affiliated payments would have been (5.61)%.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

19


Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund

Financial Highlights

       

Class A Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended July 31

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.10

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.10

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

1.05

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.15

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.06)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.06)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$10.19

 

 

Total Return*

 

12.80%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$15,124

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$12,523

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.76%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.54%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.05%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

32%

 

       
       

Class C Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended July 31

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$8.79

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.03

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

1.02

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.05

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.01)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.01)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.83

 

 

Total Return*

 

12.03%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$8,530

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$6,219

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.53%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

2.29%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.37%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

32%

 

       
 

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

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

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

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

20

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class D Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.09

 

 

$8.78

 

 

$9.53

 

 

$10.41

 

 

$10.24

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

(0.01)

 

 

0.05

 

 

0.14

 

 

0.11

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

1.81

 

 

1.41

 

 

(0.59)

 

 

(0.67)

 

 

0.13

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.80

 

 

1.46

 

 

(0.45)

 

 

(0.56)

 

 

0.17

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.12)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.18)

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.12)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

(0.32)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.77

 

 

$10.09

 

 

$8.78

 

 

$9.53

 

 

$10.41

 

 

Total Return*

 

17.85%

 

 

16.66%

 

 

(4.59)%(3)

 

 

(5.64)%

 

 

1.66%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$17,993

 

 

$10,854

 

 

$10,957

 

 

$13,104

 

 

$16,053

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$20,727

 

 

$10,785

 

 

$12,337

 

 

$15,607

 

 

$16,501

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.45%

 

 

1.70%

 

 

1.80%

 

 

1.38%

 

 

1.80%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.17%

 

 

1.19%

 

 

1.19%

 

 

1.15%

 

 

1.46%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.07)%

 

 

0.50%

 

 

1.51%

 

 

1.08%

 

 

2.18%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

76%

 

 

110%

 

 

68%

 

 

26%

 

 

2%

 

                   
                   

Class I Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.07

 

 

$8.78

 

 

$9.52

 

 

$10.42

 

 

$10.24

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

(4) 

 

 

0.05

 

 

0.14

 

 

0.12

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

1.80

 

 

1.41

 

 

(0.57)

 

 

(0.69)

 

 

0.14

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.80

 

 

1.46

 

 

(0.43)

 

 

(0.57)

 

 

0.18

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.13)

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.18)

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.13)

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

(0.33)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.74

 

 

$10.07

 

 

$8.78

 

 

$9.52

 

 

$10.42

 

 

Total Return*

 

17.94%

 

 

16.68%

 

 

(4.38)%(5)

 

 

(5.72)%

 

 

1.76%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$19,208

 

 

$19,939

 

 

$34,499

 

 

$107,276

 

 

$112,952

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$21,247

 

 

$25,327

 

 

$71,330

 

 

$119,036

 

 

$110,859

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.37%

 

 

1.54%

 

 

1.45%

 

 

1.26%

 

 

1.49%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.11%

 

 

1.11%

 

 

1.13%

 

 

1.09%

 

 

1.20%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.02)%

 

 

0.50%

 

 

1.49%

 

 

1.17%

 

 

2.42%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

76%

 

 

110%

 

 

68%

 

 

26%

 

 

2%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

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

(1) Period from August 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from July 31 to September 30.

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

(3) Total return without the effect of affiliated payments would have been (4.82)%.

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

(5) Total return without the effect of affiliated payments would have been (4.61)%.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

21


Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund

Financial Highlights

       

Class D Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the period ended July 31

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.05

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.07

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.12

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.19

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$10.24

 

 

Total Return*

 

1.89%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$16,527

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$14,711

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.35%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.32%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

4.63%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

32%

 

       
       

Class I Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended July 31

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.13

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.15

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

1.03

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.18

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.07)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.07)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$10.24

 

 

Total Return*

 

13.15%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$107,513

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$62,396

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.46%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.27%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.63%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

32%

 

       
 

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

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

(1) Period from June 5, 2017 (inception date) through July 31, 2017.

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

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

                   

Class N Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.09

 

 

$8.79

 

 

$9.53

 

 

$10.42

 

 

$10.24

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.01

 

 

0.06

 

 

0.15

 

 

0.12

 

 

0.05

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

1.80

 

 

1.40

 

 

(0.57)

 

 

(0.68)

 

 

0.13

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.81

 

 

1.46

 

 

(0.42)

 

 

(0.56)

 

 

0.18

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.13)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.18)

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.13)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

(0.32)

 

 

(0.33)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.77

 

 

$10.09

 

 

$8.79

 

 

$9.53

 

 

$10.42

 

 

Total Return*

 

18.00%

 

 

16.74%

 

 

(4.33)%(3)

 

 

(5.63)%

 

 

1.76%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$60,241

 

 

$35,207

 

 

$16,531

 

 

$25,134

 

 

$41,206

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$53,668

 

 

$30,308

 

 

$21,520

 

 

$29,832

 

 

$41,394

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.28%

 

 

1.48%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

1.20%

 

 

1.35%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.03%

 

 

1.03%

 

 

1.03%

 

 

1.03%

 

 

1.05%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.10%

 

 

0.68%

 

 

1.65%

 

 

1.15%

 

 

2.59%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

76%

 

 

110%

 

 

68%

 

 

26%

 

 

2%

 

                   
                   

Class S Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.17

 

 

$8.81

 

 

$9.51

 

 

$10.41

 

 

$10.23

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

(0.05)

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.08

 

 

0.13

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

1.83

 

 

1.41

 

 

(0.52)

 

 

(0.73)

 

 

0.14

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.78

 

 

1.43

 

 

(0.44)

 

 

(0.60)

 

 

0.18

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.18)

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.26)

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.85

 

 

$10.17

 

 

$8.81

 

 

$9.51

 

 

$10.41

 

 

Total Return*

 

17.47%

 

 

16.26%

 

 

(4.49)%(4)

 

 

(5.98)%

 

 

1.76%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$93

 

 

$95

 

 

$77

 

 

$1,753

 

 

$316

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$113

 

 

$79

 

 

$488

 

 

$1,189

 

 

$311

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

4.44%

 

 

5.74%

 

 

2.25%

 

 

1.85%

 

 

1.91%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.49%

 

 

1.46%

 

 

1.18%

 

 

1.47%

 

 

1.51%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.38)%

 

 

0.27%

 

 

0.89%

 

 

1.28%

 

 

2.11%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

76%

 

 

110%

 

 

68%

 

 

26%

 

 

2%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

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

(1) Period from August 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from July 31 to September 30.

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

(3) Total return without the effect of affiliated payments would have been (4.56)%.

(4) Total return without the effect of affiliated payments would have been (4.72)%.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class N Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended July 31

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.13

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.40

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.79

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.19

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.08)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.08)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$10.24

 

 

Total Return*

 

13.17%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$40,785

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$6,417

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.32%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.24%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

4.20%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

32%

 

       
       

Class S Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the period ended July 31

 

2017(3)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.05

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.07

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.11

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.18

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$10.23

 

 

Total Return*

 

1.79%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$304

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$266

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.69%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.59%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

4.51%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

32%

 

       
 

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

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

(1) Period from November 30, 2015 (inception date) through July 31, 2016.

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

(3) Period from June 5, 2017 (inception date) through July 31, 2017.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

                   

Class T Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.08

 

 

$8.78

 

 

$9.52

 

 

$10.42

 

 

$10.24

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

(0.02)

 

 

0.04

 

 

0.13

 

 

0.10

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

1.80

 

 

1.40

 

 

(0.57)

 

 

(0.68)

 

 

0.14

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.78

 

 

1.44

 

 

(0.44)

 

 

(0.58)

 

 

0.18

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.11)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.18)

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.11)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

(0.32)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.75

 

 

$10.08

 

 

$8.78

 

 

$9.52

 

 

$10.42

 

 

Total Return*

 

17.69%

 

 

16.43%

 

 

(4.56)%(3)

 

 

(5.86)%

 

 

1.76%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,940

 

 

$2,444

 

 

$3,008

 

 

$4,862

 

 

$7,770

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$3,095

 

 

$2,477

 

 

$4,046

 

 

$7,275

 

 

$7,786

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.62%

 

 

1.82%

 

 

1.73%

 

 

1.45%

 

 

1.62%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.28%

 

 

1.28%

 

 

1.27%

 

 

1.26%

 

 

1.30%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.18)%

 

 

0.40%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

0.93%

 

 

2.34%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

76%

 

 

110%

 

 

68%

 

 

26%

 

 

2%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

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

(1) Period from August 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from July 31 to September 30.

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

(3) Total return without the effect of affiliated payments would have been (4.79)%.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class T Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the period ended July 31

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.05

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.08

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.11

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.19

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$10.24

 

 

Total Return*

 

1.89%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$7,629

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$6,024

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.42%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.38%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

5.01%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

32%

 

       
 

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

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

(1) Period from June 5, 2017 (inception date) through July 31, 2017.

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

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund (the “Fund”) is a series of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers 41 funds, each of which offers multiple share classes, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, the Fund acquired all the assets and liabilities of the Henderson Emerging Markets Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Henderson Global Funds, in exchange for Class A, Class C, Class I and Class N Fund shares having an aggregate net asset value equal to the value of the aggregate net assets of the same share class of the Predecessor Fund (except that Class R6 Predecessor Fund shares were exchanged for Class N Fund shares) (the “Reorganization”). The Reorganization occurred at the close of business on June 2, 2017.

The Predecessor Fund and the Fund had identical investment objectives and substantially similar investment policies and principal risks. For financial reporting purposes, the Predecessor Fund’s financial and performance history prior to the Reorganization is carried forward and reflected in the Fund’s financial highlights.

The last fiscal year end of the Predecessor Fund was July 31, 2016. The Fund's first fiscal year end was July 31, 2017. Subsequent to July 31, 2017, the Fund changed its fiscal year end to September 30, 2017, to reflect the fiscal year end of certain funds of the Trust.

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

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

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

Class C Shares are closed to investments by new employer-sponsored retirement plans and existing employer-sponsored retirement plans are no longer able to make additional purchases or exchanges into Class C Shares.

The Funds currently implement an automatic conversion feature pursuant to which Class C Shares that have been held for eight years are automatically converted to Class A Shares without the imposition of any sales charge, fee or other charge. The conversion will generally occur no later than ten business days in the month following the month of the eighth anniversary of the date of purchase. Class C Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions on Class C Shares will convert to Class A Shares at the same time as the original Class C Shares with respect to which they were purchased. For Class C Shares held in omnibus accounts on intermediary platforms, the Fund will rely on these intermediaries to implement this conversion feature. Your financial intermediary may have separate policies and procedures as to when and how Class C Shares may be converted to Class A Shares. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Effective July 6, 2020, Class D Shares are available to new investors, subject to any closed fund policies for a Fund, as applicable. Previously, Class D Shares were only available to investors who already had a direct account with the Janus Henderson funds; immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor; and existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus Henderson funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments, who established Class I Share accounts before August 4, 2017.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of: 1) certain adviser-assisted, employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and certain welfare benefit plans, such as health savings accounts, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans; and 2) retail investors purchasing in qualified or nonqualified accounts, whose accounts are held through an omnibus account at their financial intermediary, and where the financial intermediary requires no payment or reimbursement from the Fund, Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”), or its affiliates. Class N Shares are also available to Janus Henderson proprietary products and to certain direct institutional investors approved by Janus Distributors LLC dba Janus Henderson Distributors (“Janus Henderson Distributors”) including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations and endowments, subject to minimum investment requirements.

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

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

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

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

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

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

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

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available. For private placements where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used in employing valuation techniques such as the market approach, the income approach, or the cost approach, as defined under ASC 820. These are categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.

For significant fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, the table below summarizes the valuation techniques and provides quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs. In addition, the table provides a narrative description of the uncertainty of the fair value measurement based on the use of significant unobservable inputs that have been different, or that reasonable could have been different, at the reporting date.

      

Asset

Fair Value at September 30, 2021

Valuation Technique

Unobservable Input

Input Amount or Range

Impact to Valuation from an Increase in Input

Preferred Stock

     

Biotechnology

$375,261

Market Approach

Transaction Price

$4.05

Increase

Health Care Providers & Services

$548,011

Market Approach

Transaction Price

INR 5,900

Increase

Pharmaceuticals

$592,646

Market Approach

Transaction Price

$14.77

Increase

      

INR Indian Rupee

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

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of September 30, 2021 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

  

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Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Interest income is recorded daily on an accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. The Fund classifies gains and losses on prepayments received as an adjustment to interest income. Debt securities may be placed in non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivables when collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

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

Estimates

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

Indemnifications

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

Foreign Currency Translations

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

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

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

Dividends and Distributions

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

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve, as well as certain foreign governments and central banks, have taken extraordinary actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets, including reducing interest rates to record-low levels. Extremely low or negative interest rates may become more prevalent or may not work as intended. As there is little precedent for this situation, the impact on various markets that interest rate or other significant policy changes may have is unknown. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place in response to such economic uncertainty, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation.

Widespread disease, including pandemics and epidemics, and natural or environmental disasters, including those which may be attributable to global climate change, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis and weather-related phenomena generally, have been and can be highly disruptive to economies and markets, adversely impacting individual companies, sectors, industries, markets, currencies, interest and inflation rates, credit ratings, investor sentiment, and other factors affecting the value of a Fund’s investments. Economies and financial markets throughout the world have become increasingly interconnected, which increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or country will adversely affect markets or issuers in other regions or countries, including the United States. These disruptions could prevent a Fund from executing advantageous investment decisions in a timely manner and negatively impact a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective(s). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value of a Fund. In addition, these disruptions could also impair the information technology and other operational systems upon which the Fund’s service providers, including Janus Capital or the subadviser (as applicable), rely, and could otherwise disrupt the ability of employees of the Fund’s service providers to perform essential tasks on behalf of the Fund. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance and reinsurance companies that insure or reinsure against the impact of natural disasters.

A number of countries in the European Union (the “EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU have experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. These difficulties may continue, worsen, or spread further within the EU. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. The risk of investing in securities in the European markets may also be heightened due to the referendum in which the United Kingdom voted to exit the EU, commonly known as “Brexit,” which immediately led to significant market volatility around the world, as well as political, economic and legal uncertainty. The United Kingdom formally left the EU on January 31, 2020 and entered into an eleven-month transition period, which expired on December 31, 2020. The negative impact on not only the United Kingdom and European economies could be significant, potentially resulting in increased volatility and illiquidity and lower economic growth for companies that rely significantly on the United Kingdom and/or Europe for their business activities and revenues. Any further exits from the EU, or an increase in the belief that such exits are likely or possible, would likely cause additional market disruption globally and introduce new legal and regulatory uncertainties.

Emerging Market Investing

Within the parameters of its specific investment policies, the Fund may invest in securities of issuers or companies from or with exposure to one or more “developing countries” or “emerging market countries.” Such countries include but are not limited to countries included in the MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM. To the extent that the Fund invests a

  

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significant amount of its assets in one or more of these countries, its returns and net asset value may be affected to a large degree by events and economic conditions in such countries. The risks of foreign investing are heightened when investing in emerging markets, which may result in the price of investments in emerging markets experiencing sudden and sharp price swings. In many developing markets, there is less government supervision and regulation of stock exchanges, brokers, and listed companies, making these investments potentially more volatile in price and less liquid than investments in developed securities markets, resulting in greater risk to investors. Similarly, issuers in such markets may not be subject to regulatory, accounting, auditing, and financial reporting and recordkeeping standards comparable to those to which U.S. companies are subject. There is a risk in developing countries that a current or future economic or political crisis could lead to price controls, forced mergers of companies, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, seizure, nationalization, sanctions or imposition of restrictions by various governmental entities on investment and trading, or creation of government monopolies, any of which may have a detrimental effect on the Fund’s investments. In addition, the Fund’s investments may be denominated in foreign currencies and therefore, changes in the value of a country’s currency compared to the U.S. dollar may affect the value of the Fund’s investments. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in the securities of issuers in or companies of a single country or region, it is more likely to be impacted by events or conditions affecting that country or region, which could have a negative impact on the Fund’s performance. Developing countries may also experience a higher level of exposure and vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change. This can be attributed to both the geographic location of emerging market countries and/or a country’s lack of access to technology or resources to adjust and adapt to its effects. An increased occurrence and severity of natural disasters and extreme weather events such as droughts and decreased crop yields, heat waves, flooding and rising sea levels, and increased spread of disease, could cause harmful effects to the performance of affected economies. Additionally, foreign and emerging market risks, including, but not limited to, price controls, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, nationalization, and restrictions on repatriation of assets may be heightened to the extent the Fund invests in Chinese local market securities.

Restricted Security Transactions

Restricted securities held by the Fund may not be sold except in exempt transactions or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The risk of investing in such securities is generally greater than the risk of investing in the securities of widely held, publicly traded companies. Lack of a secondary market and resale restrictions may result in the inability of the Fund to sell a security at a fair price and may substantially delay the sale of the security. In addition, these securities may exhibit greater price volatility than securities for which secondary markets exist.

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPAC)

The Fund may invest in stock, warrants, and other securities of special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”) or similar entities that pool funds to seek potential acquisition opportunities. Unless and until an acquisition is completed, a SPAC typically invests its assets (less a portion retained to cover expenses) in U.S. Government securities, money market fund securities, and cash. If an acquisition that meets the requirements for the SPAC is not completed within a pre-established period of time (typically two years), the invested funds are returned to the SPAC’s shareholders. Because SPACs and similar entities are in essence blank check companies without an operating history or ongoing business other than seeking acquisitions, the value of a SPAC’s securities is particularly dependent on the ability of the SPAC’s management to timely identify and complete a profitable acquisition. Some SPACs may pursue acquisitions only within certain industries or regions, which may increase the volatility of their prices. To the extent the SPAC is invested in cash or similar securities while awaiting an acquisition opportunity, a Fund’s ability to meet its investment objective may be negatively impacted. In addition, some SPACs may be traded in the over-the-counter market and may be considered illiquid and/or be subject to restrictions on resale.

Real Estate Investing

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

  

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3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

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

  

Average Daily Net

Assets of the Fund

Contractual Investment

Advisory Fee (%)

First $1 Billion

1.00

Next $1 Billion

0.90

Over $2 Billion

0.85

The Fund’s actual investment advisory fee rate for the reporting period was 1.00% of average annual net assets before any applicable waivers.

Janus Capital has entered into a personnel-sharing arrangement with its foreign (non-U.S.) affiliates, Henderson Global Investors Limited, Henderson Global Investors (Japan) Ltd., and Henderson Global Investors (Singapore) Ltd. (collectively, “HGIL”), pursuant to which HGIL and certain employees of HGIL serve as “associated persons” of Janus Capital. In this capacity, such employees of HGIL are subject to the oversight and supervision of Janus Capital and may provide portfolio management, research, and related services to the Fund on behalf of Janus Capital.

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the investment advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, shareholder servicing fees, such as transfer agency fees (including out-of-pocket costs), administrative services fees and any networking/omnibus/administrative fees payable by any share class, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 1.03% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waivers for at least a one-year period commencing January 28, 2021. If applicable, amounts waived and/or reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers” on the Statement of Operations.

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

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

The Fund pays an annual administrative services fee based on the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services, as detailed below.

  

Average Daily Net Assets of Class D Shares of the Janus Henderson funds

Administrative Services Fee

Under $40 billion

0.12%

$40 billion – $49.9 billion

0.10%

Over $49.9 billion

0.08%

The Fund’s actual Class D administrative fee rate was 0.11% for the reporting period.

Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations,

  

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and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

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

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

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

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

Janus Capital serves as administrator to the Fund pursuant to an administration agreement between Janus Capital and the Trust. Under the administration agreement, Janus Capital is obligated to provide or arrange for the provision of certain administration, compliance, and accounting services to the Fund, including providing office space for the Fund, and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing these services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. The Fund pays for some or all of the salaries, fees, and expenses of Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or any subadvisor, as applicable) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Affiliated fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff, all of whom are employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates, are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $339,713 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the year ended September 30, 2021. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account

  

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then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus Henderson funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of September 30, 2021 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Total distributable earnings (loss)” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the year ended September 30, 2021 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $520,763 were paid by the Trust to the Trustees under the Deferred Plan during the year ended September 30, 2021.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles that operate as money market funds. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC (the “Sweep Vehicle”) is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. The Sweep Vehicle operates pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act that govern the operation of money market funds and prices its shares at NAV reflecting market-based values of its portfolio securities (i.e., a “floating” NAV) rounded to the fourth decimal place (e.g., $1.0000). The Sweep Vehicle is permitted to impose a liquidity fee (of up to 2%) on redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle or a redemption gate that temporarily suspends redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from the Sweep Vehicle at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to the Sweep Vehicle. The Sweep Vehicle does not charge any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the year ended September 30, 2021 can be found in the “Schedules of Affiliated Investments” located in the Schedule of Investments.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Henderson Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the year ended September 30, 2021, Janus Henderson Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $1,520.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Henderson Distributors during the year ended September 30, 2021.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $30.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

As of September 30, 2021, shares of the Fund were owned by affiliates of Janus Henderson Investors, and/or other funds advised by Janus Henderson, as indicated in the table below:

      

Class

% of Class Owned

 

% of Fund Owned

 

 

Class A Shares

-

%

-

%

 

Class C Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class D Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class I Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class N Shares

92

 

52

 

 

Class S Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class T Shares

-

 

-

 

 

      

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

4. Federal Income Tax

The tax components of capital shown in the table below represent: (1) distribution requirements the Fund must satisfy under the income tax regulations; (2) losses or deductions the Fund may be able to offset against income and gains realized in future years; and (3) unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes (reduced by foreign tax liability).

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

        

 

 

 

Loss Deferrals

Other Book

Net Tax

 

Undistributed
Ordinary Income

Undistributed
Long-Term Gains

Accumulated
Capital Losses

Late-Year
Ordinary Loss

Post-October
Capital Loss

to Tax
Differences

Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

 

$ 2,437,729

$ -

$ (1,565,969)

$ -

$ -

$ 8,380

$ 10,003,063

 

Accumulated capital losses noted below represent net capital loss carryovers, as of September 30, 2021, that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future taxable gains distributions. The following table shows these capital loss carryovers.

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital Loss Carryover Schedule

 

 

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

 

 

No Expiration

 

 

 

 

Short-Term

Long-Term

Accumulated
Capital Losses

 

 

 

$(1,565,969)

$ -

$ (1,565,969)

 

 

During the year ended September 30, 2021, capital loss carryovers of $11,285,998 were utilized by the Fund.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of September 30, 2021 are noted below. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals, investments in partnerships, and investments in passive foreign investment companies.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 97,668,719

$15,910,392

$ (5,905,118)

$ 10,005,274

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from US GAAP. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies, and capital loss carryovers. Certain permanent differences such as tax returns of capital and net investment losses noted below have been reclassified to capital.

     

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 902,640

$ -

$ -

$ -

 

     

For the year ended September 30, 2020

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 1,148,915

$ -

$ -

$ -

 

Permanent book to tax basis differences may result in reclassifications between the components of net assets. These differences have no impact on the results of operations or net assets. The following reclassifications have been made to the Fund:

   

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) to Capital

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Investment Income/Loss

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Realized Gain/Loss

$ -

$ 761,049

$ (761,049)

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

5. Capital Share Transactions

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended September 30, 2021

 

Year ended September 30, 2020

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

       

Class A Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

178,947

$ 2,206,832

 

188,412

$ 1,785,489

Reinvested dividends and distributions

3,383

38,800

 

6,582

62,859

Shares repurchased

(154,674)

(1,886,173)

 

(353,358)

(3,235,452)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

27,656

$ 359,459

 

(158,364)

$ (1,387,104)

Class C Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

16,056

$ 194,003

 

160,924

$ 1,528,333

Reinvested dividends and distributions

340

3,793

 

1,628

15,123

Shares repurchased

(122,409)

(1,473,670)

 

(304,537)

(2,646,298)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(106,013)

$ (1,275,874)

 

(141,985)

$ (1,102,842)

Class D Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,995,197

$25,518,859

 

280,747

$ 2,525,693

Reinvested dividends and distributions

11,263

129,977

 

18,120

173,947

Shares repurchased

(1,553,046)

(19,427,020)

 

(470,571)

(4,199,386)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

453,414

$ 6,221,816

 

(171,704)

$ (1,499,746)

Class I Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

188,840

$ 2,310,448

 

707,341

$ 6,316,278

Reinvested dividends and distributions

21,333

245,325

 

56,073

537,175

Shares repurchased

(553,189)

(6,546,222)

 

(2,713,177)

(24,752,933)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(343,016)

$ (3,990,449)

 

(1,949,763)

$(17,899,480)

Class N Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,932,868

$23,679,300

 

2,558,973

$ 24,980,004

Reinvested dividends and distributions

39,252

452,579

 

32,086

307,706

Shares repurchased

(342,716)

(4,106,565)

 

(983,633)

(8,607,686)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

1,629,404

$20,025,314

 

1,607,426

$ 16,680,024

Class S Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

790

$ 9,712

 

1,378

$ 12,859

Reinvested dividends and distributions

74

859

 

62

597

Shares repurchased

(2,330)

(28,037)

 

(824)

(7,461)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(1,466)

$ (17,466)

 

616

$ 5,995

Class T Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

70,496

$ 867,562

 

34,581

$ 314,136

Reinvested dividends and distributions

2,411

27,803

 

4,476

42,971

Shares repurchased

(65,195)

(809,210)

 

(139,330)

(1,314,322)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

7,712

$ 86,155

 

(100,273)

$ (957,215)

6.  Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the year ended September 30, 2021, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, TBAs, and in-kind transactions, as applicable) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

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

$95,816,149

$ 77,225,996

$ -

$ -

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to September 30, 2021 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Shareholders of Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund (one of the funds constituting Janus Investment Fund, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of September 30, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2021, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of September 30, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent, investee company and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Denver, Colorado

November 17, 2021

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Janus Henderson Funds since 1990.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-1093; (ii) on the Fund’s website at janushenderson.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janushenderson.com/proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Full Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC as an exhibit to Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of the first and third fiscal quarters, and in the annual report and semiannual report to shareholders. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings and annual and semiannual reports: (i) are 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) are available without charge, upon request, by calling a Janus Henderson representative at 1-877-335-2687 (toll free) (or 1-800-525-3713 if you hold Class D Shares). Portfolio holdings consisting of at least the names of the holdings are generally available on a monthly basis with a 30-day lag under Full Holdings for the Fund at janushenderson.com/info (or janushenderson.com/reports if you hold Class D Shares).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

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

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

At a meeting held on December 9, 2020, 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 Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Janus Henderson Fund, for the period from February 1, 2021 through February 1, 2022, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

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

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 Janus Henderson Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Janus

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Janus Henderson Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Janus Henderson Funds, noting that Janus Capital generally does not receive a fee for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Janus Henderson Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Janus Henderson Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

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

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Janus Henderson Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Janus Henderson Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Janus Henderson Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Janus Henderson Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Janus Henderson Funds’ performance has been reasonable: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 75% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 62% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers.

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

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Intech had taken or were taking to improve performance.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

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

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Janus Henderson Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management fees (investment advisory fees and any administration fees but excluding out-of-pocket costs) for many of the Janus Henderson Funds, after applicable waivers, was below the average management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Janus Henderson Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Janus Henderson Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Janus Henderson Funds to be reasonable relative to other comparable mutual funds; (2) the total expenses, on average, were 10% under the average total expenses of the respective Broadridge Expense Group peers; and (3) and the management fees for the Janus Henderson Funds, on average, were 9% under the average management fees for the respective Broadridge Expense Group. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Janus Henderson Fund compared to the average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group and to average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

For certain Janus Henderson Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses which assessed fund fees in the context of fund performance being delivered. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Janus Henderson Funds was reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and/or expense waivers on such Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

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

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Janus Henderson Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Janus Henderson Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Janus Henderson Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Janus Henderson Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to funds subadvised by Janus Capital and to the fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional separate account clients; (2) these subadvised and institutional separate accounts have different service and infrastructure needs and operate in markets very distinct relative to retail funds; and (3) Janus Henderson mutual fund investors enjoy reasonable fees relative to the fees charged to Janus Henderson subadvised fund and separate account investors; (4) 9 of 10 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar funds subadvised by Janus Capital; and (5) 5 of 8 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar separate accounts managed by Janus Capital. 

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2019, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Asset Allocation Funds

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

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

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

Fixed-Income Funds

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

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

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

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

  

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

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

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

Global and International Equity Funds

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

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

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

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  

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Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for both share classes.

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

Multi-Asset Funds

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

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Quantitative Equity Funds

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

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

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

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

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

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

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

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

The Trustees reviewed information on the overall profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds, and considered profitability data of other publicly traded mutual fund advisers. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because of the variation in the type of comparative information that is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, differences in complex size, difference in product mix, difference in types of business (mutual fund, institutional and other), differences in 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.

Additionally, the Trustees considered the estimated profitability to Janus Capital from the investment management services it provided to each Janus Henderson Fund. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Janus Henderson Funds effectively. In reviewing profitability, the Trustees noted that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund is necessarily a product of the allocation methodology utilized by Janus Capital to allocate its expenses as part of the estimated profitability calculation. In this regard, the Trustees noted that the independent fee consultant found that (1) the expense allocation methodology and rationales utilized by Janus Capital were reasonable and (2) no clear correlation exists between expense allocations and operating margins. The Trustees also considered that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund was influenced by a number of factors, including not only the allocation methodology selected, but also the presence of fee waivers and expense caps, and whether the Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management agreement contained breakpoints or a performance fee component. The Trustees determined, after taking into account these factors, among others, that Janus Capital’s estimated profitability with respect to each Janus Henderson Fund was not unreasonable in relation to the services provided, and that the variation in the range of such estimated profitability among the Janus Henderson Funds was not a material factor in the Board’s approval of the reasonableness of any Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management fees.

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

  

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

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Janus Henderson Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant published a report to the Trustees in November 2019 which provided its research and analysis into economies of scale. They also noted that, although many Janus Henderson Funds pay advisory fees at a fixed base rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints or performance fees, their independent fee consultant concluded that 73% of these Janus Henderson Funds’ have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge Expense Group averages. They also noted the following: (1) that for those Janus Henderson Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing certain of these Janus Henderson Funds because they have not reached adequate scale; (2) as the assets of some of the Janus Henderson Funds have declined in the past few years, certain of those Janus Henderson Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined; (3) performance fee structures have been implemented for various Janus Henderson Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such Janus Henderson Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and (4) a few Janus Henderson Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Janus Henderson Funds share directly in economies of scale through the significant investments made by Janus Capital and its affiliates related to services provided to the Funds and the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Janus Henderson Funds.

The Trustees also considered the independent fee consultant’s conclusion that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale and their conflicting results, it is difficult to analytically confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus Henderson complex. In this regard, the independent consultant concluded that (1) to the extent there were economies of scale at Janus Capital, Janus Capital’s general strategy of setting fixed management fees below peers appeared to share any such economies with investors even on smaller Janus Henderson Funds which have not yet achieved those economies and (2) by setting lower fixed fees from the start on these Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital appeared to be investing to increase the likelihood that these Janus Henderson Funds will grow to a level to achieve any economies of scale that may exist. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Janus Henderson Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Janus Henderson Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Based on all of the information reviewed, including the recent and past research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Janus Henderson Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Janus Henderson Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Janus Henderson Fund.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

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

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 the Janus Henderson Funds and other clients serviced by Janus Capital and its affiliates. They also concluded that Janus Capital and the subadvisers benefit from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Janus Henderson Funds and that the Janus Henderson Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Janus Henderson Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus Henderson funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

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

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

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was September 30, 2021. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus Henderson in general.

Performance Overviews

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

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

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

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

Schedule of Investments

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

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

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

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

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

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

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

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

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

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

Statement of Operations

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

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

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

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

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

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

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected.

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

Financial Highlights

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

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

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

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

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

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

  

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Designation Requirements (unaudited)

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund designated the following for the year ended September 30, 2021:

  
 

 

Foreign Taxes Paid

$146,862

Foreign Source Income

$1,207,110

Qualified Dividend Income Percentage

26%

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

The following are the Trustees and officers of the Trust, together with a brief description of their principal occupations during the last five years (principal occupations for certain Trustees may include periods over five years). The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and officers and is available, without charge, by calling 1-877-335-2687.

Each Trustee has served in that capacity since he or she was originally elected or appointed. The Trustees do not serve a specified term of office. Each Trustee will hold office until the termination of the Trust or his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, incapacity, or removal. Under the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines, the policy is for Trustees to retire no later than the end of the calendar year in which the Trustee turns 75. The Trustees review the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines from time to time and may make changes they deem appropriate. The Fund’s Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominees for the position of Trustee recommended by shareholders. Shareholders may submit the name of a candidate for consideration by the Committee by submitting their recommendations to the Trust’s Secretary. Each Trustee is currently a Trustee of one other registered investment company advised by Janus Capital: Janus Aspen Series. Collectively, these two registered investment companies consist of 51 series or funds referred to herein as the Fund Complex.

The Trust’s officers are elected annually by the Trustees for a one-year term. Certain officers also serve as officers of Janus Aspen Series. Certain officers of the Fund may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Except as otherwise disclosed, Fund officers receive no compensation from the Fund, except for the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer, as authorized by the Trustees.

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William F. McCalpin
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1957

Chairman


Trustee

1/08-Present

6/02-Present

Independent Consultant (since 2019) and Chief Operating Officer, muun chi LLC (organic food business) (since 2020). Formerly, Managing Partner, Impact Investments, Athena Capital Advisors LLC (independent registered investment advisor) (2016-2019), Managing Director, Holos Consulting LLC (provides consulting services to foundations and other nonprofit organizations) (2009-2016), Chief Executive Officer, Imprint Capital Advisors (impact investment firm) (2013-2015), and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (a private family foundation) (1998-2006).

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Director of Mutual Fund Directors Forum (a non-profit organization serving independent directors of U.S. mutual funds) (since 2016), Chairman of the Board and Trustee of The Investment Fund for Foundations Investment Program (TIP) (consisting of 1 fund) (since 2008), and Director of the F.B. Heron Foundation (a private grantmaking foundation) (since 2006).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Alan A. Brown
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Trustee

1/13-Present

Principal, Curam Holdings LLC (since 2018). Formerly, Executive Vice President, Institutional Markets, of Black Creek Group (private equity real estate investment management firm) (2012-2018), Executive Vice President and Co-Head, Global Private Client Group (2007-2010), Executive Vice President, Mutual Funds (2005-2007), and Chief Marketing Officer (2001-2005) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (asset management).

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Advisory Board Member of AEW Core Property Trust (open-end property fund) (since 2020), and Director of WTTW (PBS affiliate) (since 2003). Formerly, Director of MotiveQuest LLC (strategic social market research company) (2003-2016), Director of Nuveen Global Investors LLC (2007-2011), Director of Communities in Schools (2004-2010), and Director of Mutual Fund Education Alliance (until 2010).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William D. Cvengros
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1948

Trustee

1/11-Present

Chief Executive Officer of SJC Capital, LLC (a personal investment company and consulting firm) (since 2002). Formerly, Chief Executive Officer and President of PIMCO Advisors Holdings L.P. (a publicly traded investment management firm) (1994-2000), and Chief Investment Officer (1987-1994) and Vice Chairman and Director (1990-1994) of Pacific Life Insurance Company (a mutual life insurance and annuity company) (1987-1994).

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Member of the Investment Committee for the Orange County Community Foundation (since 2020), Advisory Board Member, RevOZ Fund LP and related funds (real estate investments for opportunity zones) (since 2020), and Advisory Board Member, Innovate Partners Emerging Growth and Equity Fund I (early stage venture capital fund) (since 2014). Formerly, Managing Trustee of National Retirement Partners Liquidating Trust (2013-2016), Chairman, National Retirement Partners, Inc. (formerly a network of advisors to 401(k) plans) (2005-2013), Director of Prospect Acquisition Corp. (a special purpose acquisition corporation) (2007-2009), Director of RemedyTemp, Inc. (temporary help services company) (1996-2006), and Trustee of PIMCO Funds Multi-Manager Series (1990-2000) and Pacific Life Variable Life & Annuity Trusts (1987-1994).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Raudline Etienne
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1965

Trustee

6/16-Present

Founder, Daraja Capital (advisory and investment firm) (since 2016), and Senior Advisor, Albright Stonebridge Group LLC (global strategy firm) (since 2016). Formerly, Senior Vice President (2011-2015), Albright Stonebridge Group LLC, and Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer, New York State Common Retirement Fund (public pension fund) (2008-2011).

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Member of the Investment Committee for Cooper Union (since 2021), Board Member, Van Alen Institute (nonprofit architectural and design organization) (since 2019), and Director of Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC (since 2014).

Gary A. Poliner
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1953

Trustee

6/16-Present

Retired. Formerly, President (2010-2013) of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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Director of MGIC Investment Corporation (private mortgage insurance) (since 2013). Formerly, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company (property/casualty insurance) (2013-2021), Trustee of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (2010-2013), and Director of Frank Russell Company (global asset management firm) (2008-2013).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Diane L. Wallace
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1958

Trustee

6/17-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President-Operations, and Chief Financial Officer for Driehaus Capital Management, LLC (1988-2006) and Treasurer for Driehaus Mutual Funds (1996-2002).

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Formerly, Director of Family Service of Lake County (2019-2021), Independent Trustee, Henderson Global Funds (13 portfolios) (2015-2017), Independent Trustee, State Farm Associates' Funds Trust, State Farm Mutual Fund Trust, and State Farm Variable Product Trust (28 portfolios) (2013-2017).

Linda S. Wolf
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1947

Trustee

11/05-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leo Burnett (Worldwide) (advertising agency) (2001-2005).

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Director of Chicago Community Trust (Regional Community Foundation), Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago, IL), Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Wrapports, LLC (digital communications company). Formerly, Director of Chicago Council on Global Affairs (until 2019), InnerWorkings (until 2019), and Director of Walmart (until 2017).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

    

OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Daniel J. Graña
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB:1971

Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager
Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund

9/19-Present

Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts. Formerly, portfolio manager at Putnam Investment Management, LLC (2003-2019).

Bruce L. Koepfgen
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1952

President and Chief Executive Officer

7/14-Present

Executive Vice President, Head of North America at Janus Henderson Investors (since 2017), President and Head of North America at Janus Capital Management LLC (since 2013 and 2017, respectively), President at Janus Capital Group Inc. (since 2013), President and Director at Janus International Holding LLC (since 2019 and 2011, respectively), President at Janus Holdings LLC (since 2019), President and Director at Janus Management Holdings Corporation (since 2017 and 2012, respectively), Executive Vice President and Head of North America at Janus Distributors LLC (since 2011 and 2019, respectively), Vice President and Director at Intech Investment Management LLC (since 2012), and Executive Vice President at Perkins Investment Management LLC (since 2011). Formerly, Executive Vice President at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus International Holding LLC, and Janus Management Holdings Corporation (2011-2019), Director at Perkins Investment Managment LLC (2011-2019), and Chief Financial Officer at Janus Capital Group Inc. (2011-2013).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

 
 
 
  

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OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Kristin Mariani
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1966

Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

7/20-Present

Head of Compliance, North America for Janus Henderson Investors (since September 2020) and Chief Compliance Officer for Janus Capital Management LLC (since September 2017). Formerly, Global Head of Investment Management Compliance for Janus Henderson Investors (February 2019 - August 2020), Vice President, Head of Global Distribution Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer of Janus Henderson Distributors (May 2017 – September 2017), Vice President, Compliance at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus Capital Management LLC, and Janus Distributors LLC (2009-2017).

Jesper Nergaard
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Chief Financial Officer

Vice President, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer

3/05-Present

2/05-Present

Head of U.S. Fund Administration, Janus Henderson Investors and Janus Sevices LLC.

Abigail J. Murray
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1975

Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, and Secretary

12/20-Present

Managing Counsel (2020-present). Formerly, Senior Counsel for Invesco Ltd. (2017-2020), and Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. and Assistant General Counsel, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (2015-2017).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not an offer or solicitation for the Fund and is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

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ANNUAL REPORT

September 30, 2021

  
 

Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

 
  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Fund At A Glance and Schedule of Investments

3

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

14

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

16

Statement of Operations

18

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

20

Financial Highlights

21

Notes to Financial Statements

25

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

40

Additional Information

41

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

53

Designation Requirements

56

Trustees and Officers

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FUND SNAPSHOT

 We believe that investing in companies with sustainable growth can deliver a portfolio with compelling results and allow us to outperform our benchmark and peers, while also looking to mitigate volatility. We seek to identify mid-cap companies with high-quality management teams that wisely allocate capital to fund and drive growth over time.

   

Brian Demain

co-portfolio manager

Cody Wheaton

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

The Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund Class I Shares returned 33.02% over the 12-month period ended September 30, 2021. The Fund’s benchmark, the Russell Midcap® Growth Index, returned 30.45%.

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

Stocks rose strongly in the fourth quarter of 2020 as resilient economic and earnings growth and optimism over new COVID-19 vaccines lifted investor sentiment. Congress also passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, which included cash payments to most households. Stocks rose through the first half of 2021, as an accelerating vaccine rollout helped support healthy economic and earnings growth. However, stocks suffered periods of volatility, especially in the third quarter as the spread of the new Delta variant led to renewed pandemic concerns. Supply constraints and higher input costs also fueled inflation, which drove interest rates higher late in the third quarter. The Federal Reserve (Fed) also signaled it would begin tapering its monetary support before year-end, which added to upward pressure on interest rates. Through much of the period, investors shifted between growth stocks and more cyclically driven value opportunities as they awaited more clarity on the economic outlook. Rising interest rates in the third quarter fueled a rotation away from growth stocks, however. As a result, mid-cap growth underperformed mid-cap value for the 12-month period, as measured by the Russell indices.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

The past few years have seen unusual behavior in the mid-cap growth market. For much of 2020, market returns were driven by a narrow group of high-valuation growth stocks. We approached these stocks with caution because we felt that in many cases their valuations weren’t supported by longer-term fundamentals. During 2021, however, we have been encouraged to see periods of rationality, as investors paid increased attention to relative valuations and profitability. This renewed focus on fundamentals worked to our advantage, as a number of our reasonably valued growth investments were rewarded with strong stock performance. Our disciplined approach to seeking opportunity while managing risk also helped the portfolio hold its value during the periods of market volatility, such as the third quarter of 2021. As a result, the Fund delivered a strong positive return for the 12-month period while also outperforming the benchmark index.

Several information technology investments were notable positive contributors. Long-term holding ON Semiconductor benefited from strong demand and pricing trends for the global chip market, as well as from its foothold in fast-growing end markets such as electric vehicle production, automation and the Internet of Things. Under the guidance of a new management team, ON Semiconductor streamlined its manufacturing operations and boosted its profit margins, and it released multi-year financial targets that were well received by the market. The stock was a strong performer for the period. Lam Research, another contributor, supplies specialty equipment used to produce memory chips, one of the fastest-growing areas of the semiconductor market. Lam Research also benefited as technology companies invested in additional manufacturing capacity to safeguard their supply chains.

Our interest in the secular growth in digital payments led to our investment in Global Payments, a provider of software solutions that help vendors take credit card payments. The company benefited from the expansion in digital commerce during the pandemic, which led to higher payment volumes. Volumes slowed somewhat in 2021, however, as consumers returned to more in-person transactions. The company also faced concerns over competition from alternative payment solutions, and the stock was a prominent detractor. Despite its underperformance, we continued to believe in the company’s fundamentals and in growth trends for the online payments industry as more transactions move

  

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online. We held onto the stock, but we will continue to monitor the company’s competitive positioning.

GoDaddy is another company benefiting from the growth in online commerce. It sells website domain names, a moderate growth business that has historically generated strong free cash flow. The stock performed well in 2020, as businesses of all sizes looked to enhance their web presence. It gave back some ground in 2021 as the reopening of the economy led consumers to shift some of their attention away from screens. As a result, the stock was a detractor for the period. However, we remained positive on the company’s positioning within the expanding digital commerce field.

DERIVATIVES USE

Please see the Derivative Instruments section in the “Notes to Financial Statements” for a discussion of derivatives used by the Fund.

OUTLOOK

We continue to see potential around long-term trends such as the digital transformation of the economy, the development of advanced biologics and investments in green energy and electric vehicles. At the same time, we are cognizant of valuations that are elevated relative to history, and we view recent volatility as a reminder of ongoing risks that could slow the pace of the recovery and contribute to market turbulence. These include the ongoing pandemic, raw material, freight and worker shortages that have fueled inflation and challenged businesses, a looming U.S. debt ceiling standoff and a political and economic climate in China that appears to be shifting. The end to government cash payments and the Fed’s plans to taper its monetary support could also lead to slower economic growth or a reevaluation of asset prices. Given these crosscurrents, we remain committed to our disciplined investment approach that seeks opportunity while managing risk. We remain highly selective as we look to invest in companies where valuations make sense in the context of long-term earnings growth. We also continue to favor companies with durable competitive advantages and strong market positioning that may enable them to manage higher input prices without reducing their profit margins. We believe such companies are positioned for strong relative growth over longer time horizons, and we believe this disciplined investment approach will work to the long-term benefit of our investors.

Thank you for your investment in Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Contributors - Holdings

5 Top Detractors - Holdings

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

LPL Financial Holdings Inc

2.26%

 

1.24%

 

Fidelity National Information Services Inc

1.64%

 

-0.98%

 

ON Semiconductor Corp

1.65%

 

0.90%

 

Global Payments Inc

1.79%

 

-0.86%

 

SVB Financial Group

0.95%

 

0.87%

 

GoDaddy Inc

1.98%

 

-0.84%

 

Lam Research Corp

1.59%

 

0.81%

 

Wix.com Ltd

0.43%

 

-0.44%

 

Lamar Advertising Co

1.69%

 

0.64%

 

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc

2.68%

 

-0.42%

       

 

5 Top Contributors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

Russell Midcap Growth Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Financials

 

2.46%

 

11.47%

3.77%

 

Consumer Staples

 

1.69%

 

0.00%

3.13%

 

Industrials

 

0.96%

 

14.84%

12.59%

 

Materials

 

0.92%

 

1.13%

2.03%

 

Communication Services

 

0.89%

 

0.69%

6.08%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Detractors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

Russell Midcap Growth Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Information Technology

 

-1.40%

 

37.95%

36.72%

 

Health Care

 

-1.02%

 

17.69%

20.98%

 

Other**

 

-0.86%

 

2.82%

0.00%

 

Utilities

 

-0.24%

 

1.24%

0.11%

 

Real Estate

 

-0.23%

 

2.43%

1.63%

       

 

Relative contribution reflects how the portolio's holdings impacted return relative to the benchmark. Cash and securities not held in the portfolio are not shown. For equity portfolios, relative contribution compares the performance of a security in the portfolio to the benchmark's total return, factoring in the difference in weight of that security in the benchmark. Returns are calculated using daily returns and previous day ending weights rolled up by ticker, excluding fixed income securities, gross of advisory fees, may exclude certain derivatives and will differ from actual performance.
Performance attribution reflects returns gross of advisory fees and may differ from actual returns as they are based on end of day holdings. Attribution is calculated by geometrically linking daily returns for the portfolio and index.

*

Based on sector classification according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) codes, which are the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

**

Not a GICS classified sector.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

LPL Financial Holdings Inc

 

Capital Markets

2.9%

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc

 

Software

2.7%

Constellation Software Inc/Canada

 

Software

2.4%

Nice Ltd (ADR)

 

Software

2.4%

Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc

 

Information Technology Services

2.4%

 

12.8%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

 

Common Stocks

 

96.8%

 

Investment Companies

 

3.3%

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending

 

0.0%

 

Other

 

(0.1)%

  

100.0%

  

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

As of September 30, 2021

As of September 30, 2020

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended September 30, 2021

 

 

Prospectus Expense Ratios

 

 

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV(1)

 

32.54%

17.39%

17.02%

11.70%

 

 

1.17%

Class A Shares at MOP(1)

 

24.92%

16.00%

16.33%

11.47%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV(1)

 

31.80%

16.71%

16.28%

10.93%

 

 

1.74%

Class C Shares at CDSC(1)

 

30.80%

16.71%

16.28%

10.93%

 

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

32.97%

17.75%

17.38%

11.86%

 

 

0.80%

Class I Shares(1)

 

33.02%

17.81%

17.45%

11.90%

 

 

0.76%

Class N Shares(1)

 

33.14%

17.92%

17.54%

11.91%

 

 

0.66%

Class R Shares(1)

 

32.16%

17.05%

16.69%

11.32%

 

 

1.41%

Class S Shares(1)

 

32.49%

17.34%

16.98%

11.58%

 

 

1.16%

Class T Shares(1)

 

32.82%

17.64%

17.27%

11.82%

 

 

0.91%

Russell Midcap Growth Index

 

30.45%

19.27%

17.54%

11.35%

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class T Shares

 

2nd

3rd

2nd

2nd

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Mid-Cap Growth Funds

 

215/590

360/540

198/505

56/137

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 800.668.0434 (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson) or visit janushenderson.com/performance (or janushenderson.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson).

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

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

 
 
  

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Performance

Performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with foreign and emerging markets, fixed income securities, high-yield and high-risk securities, undervalued, overlooked and smaller capitalization companies, real estate related securities including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), non-diversification, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, portfolio turnover, derivatives, short sales, initial public offerings (IPOs) and potential conflicts of interest. Each product has different risks. Please see the prospectus for more information about risks, holdings and other details.

High absolute short-term performance is not typical and may not be achieved in the future. Such results should not be the sole basis for evaluating material facts in making an investment decision.

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

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class R Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for each class for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class J Shares, the initial share class (renamed Class T Shares effective February 16, 2010), calculated using the fees and expenses of each respective class, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on February 16, 2010. Performance shown for periods prior to February 16, 2010, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class I Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class N Shares commenced operations on July 12, 2012. Performance shown for periods prior to July 12, 2012, reflects the performance of the Fund's Class T Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class T Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

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

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

© 2021 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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

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

Index performance does not reflect the expenses of managing a portfolio as an index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

*The Fund’s inception date – September 1, 1992

‡ As stated in the prospectus. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios during the reporting period.

(1) Closed to certain new investors.

  

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Expense Examples

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

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

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

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$1,054.70

$5.67

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.55

$5.57

1.10%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$1,051.70

$8.64

 

$1,000.00

$1,016.65

$8.49

1.68%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$1,056.40

$4.07

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.11

$4.00

0.79%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$1,056.60

$3.82

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.36

$3.75

0.74%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$1,057.10

$3.40

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.76

$3.35

0.66%

Class R Shares

$1,000.00

$1,053.10

$7.21

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.05

$7.08

1.40%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$1,054.40

$5.92

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.30

$5.82

1.15%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$1,055.80

$4.64

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.56

$4.56

0.90%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

Janus Investment Fund

7


Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– 96.8%

   

Aerospace & Defense – 3.0%

   
 

L3Harris Technologies Inc

 

1,572,814

  

$346,396,555

 
 

Teledyne Technologies Inc*

 

746,874

  

320,842,133

 
  

667,238,688

 

Airlines – 1.0%

   
 

Ryanair Holdings PLC (ADR)*

 

2,030,937

  

223,524,926

 

Auto Components – 0.5%

   
 

Visteon Corp*

 

1,239,334

  

116,980,736

 

Banks – 1.2%

   
 

SVB Financial Group*

 

418,682

  

270,837,012

 

Biotechnology – 2.3%

   
 

Ascendis Pharma A/S (ADR)*

 

676,525

  

107,831,320

 
 

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc*

 

1,595,564

  

123,321,142

 
 

Emergent BioSolutions Inc*

 

571,408

  

28,610,399

 
 

Neurocrine Biosciences Inc*

 

1,581,538

  

151,685,310

 
 

Sarepta Therapeutics Inc*

 

1,073,081

  

99,238,531

 
  

510,686,702

 

Capital Markets – 4.9%

   
 

Cboe Global Markets Inc

 

1,599,178

  

198,074,187

 
 

Charles Schwab Corp

 

1,887,947

  

137,518,060

 
 

LPL Financial Holdings Inc£

 

4,111,220

  

644,474,847

 
 

MSCI Inc

 

226,322

  

137,680,726

 
  

1,117,747,820

 

Commercial Services & Supplies – 2.6%

   
 

Cimpress PLC*

 

2,154,740

  

187,096,074

 
 

Edenred

 

1,658,257

  

89,303,238

 
 

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Inc

 

4,870,747

  

300,330,260

 
  

576,729,572

 

Containers & Packaging – 0.7%

   
 

Sealed Air Corp

 

3,101,763

  

169,945,595

 

Diversified Consumer Services – 1.5%

   
 

Courser Inc*

 

611,634

  

19,358,216

 
 

Frontdoor Inc*

 

3,437,401

  

144,027,102

 
 

Terminix Global Holdings Inc*

 

4,325,747

  

180,253,878

 
  

343,639,196

 

Electric Utilities – 1.3%

   
 

Alliant Energy Corp

 

5,354,787

  

299,760,976

 

Electrical Equipment – 1.7%

   
 

Sensata Technologies Holding PLC*

 

7,037,320

  

385,082,150

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 5.3%

   
 

Dolby Laboratories Inc

 

1,655,305

  

145,666,840

 
 

Flex Ltd*

 

18,018,604

  

318,568,919

 
 

National Instruments Corp

 

5,780,684

  

226,776,233

 
 

TE Connectivity Ltd

 

3,653,394

  

501,318,725

 
  

1,192,330,717

 

Entertainment – 1.1%

   
 

Liberty Media Corp-Liberty Formula One*

 

4,955,946

  

254,785,184

 

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 1.5%

   
 

Lamar Advertising Co

 

3,033,637

  

344,166,118

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 8.3%

   
 

Boston Scientific Corp*

 

11,997,287

  

520,562,283

 
 

Cooper Cos Inc

 

1,218,689

  

503,696,351

 
 

Dentsply Sirona Inc

 

3,998,600

  

232,118,730

 
 

ICU Medical Inc*

 

1,011,072

  

235,963,983

 
 

STERIS PLC

 

1,047,487

  

213,980,644

 
 

Teleflex Inc

 

438,105

  

164,968,438

 
  

1,871,290,429

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 1.7%

   
 

Aramark

 

5,578,823

  

183,320,124

 
  

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

 

8

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure– (continued)

   
 

GVC Holdings PLC*

 

7,194,832

  

$205,928,395

 
  

389,248,519

 

Information Technology Services – 11.2%

   
 

Amdocs Ltd

 

5,484,437

  

415,226,725

 
 

Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc

 

3,231,452

  

538,489,161

 
 

Fidelity National Information Services Inc

 

2,652,558

  

322,763,257

 
 

Global Payments Inc

 

1,982,747

  

312,441,272

 
 

GoDaddy Inc*

 

5,769,561

  

402,138,402

 
 

WEX Inc*

 

1,933,556

  

340,576,554

 
 

Wix.com Ltd*

 

973,325

  

190,742,500

 
  

2,522,377,871

 

Insurance – 6.3%

   
 

Aon PLC - Class A

 

1,284,356

  

367,030,414

 
 

Intact Financial Corp

 

3,674,011

  

485,883,893

 
 

Oscar Health Inc - Class A*

 

1,508,106

  

26,225,963

 
 

Ryan Specialty Group Holdings Inc - Class A*

 

4,754,197

  

161,024,652

 
 

WR Berkley Corp

 

5,220,135

  

382,009,479

 
  

1,422,174,401

 

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail – 1.1%

   
 

Wayfair Inc*,#

 

943,840

  

241,160,558

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 3.8%

   
 

ICON PLC*

 

907,347

  

237,743,061

 
 

Illumina Inc*

 

379,172

  

153,795,955

 
 

PerkinElmer Inc

 

1,262,833

  

218,836,331

 
 

Waters Corp*

 

706,292

  

252,358,132

 
  

862,733,479

 

Machinery – 3.2%

   
 

Ingersoll Rand Inc*

 

5,771,292

  

290,930,830

 
 

Rexnord Corp*

 

4,154,191

  

267,072,939

 
 

Wabtec Corp

 

1,943,389

  

167,539,566

 
  

725,543,335

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 1.4%

   
 

Magellan Midstream Partners LP

 

7,147,831

  

325,798,137

 

Pharmaceuticals – 2.6%

   
 

Catalent Inc*

 

2,864,931

  

381,236,368

 
 

Elanco Animal Health Inc*

 

6,150,175

  

196,129,081

 
  

577,365,449

 

Professional Services – 0.8%

   
 

Verisk Analytics Inc

 

882,284

  

176,695,017

 

Real Estate Management & Development – 0.6%

   
 

Redfin Corp*

 

2,580,869

  

129,301,537

 

Road & Rail – 2.2%

   
 

JB Hunt Transport Services Inc

 

2,998,702

  

501,442,948

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 7.6%

   
 

KLA Corp

 

1,576,132

  

527,231,915

 
 

Lam Research Corp

 

397,995

  

226,518,854

 
 

Microchip Technology Inc

 

2,125,990

  

326,318,205

 
 

NXP Semiconductors NV

 

891,643

  

174,646,114

 
 

ON Semiconductor Corp*

 

10,126,024

  

463,468,119

 
  

1,718,183,207

 

Software – 11.9%

   
 

Atlassian Corp PLC - Class A*

 

510,730

  

199,909,937

 
 

Ceridian HCM Holding Inc*

 

3,556,449

  

400,527,286

 
 

Constellation Software Inc/Canada

 

329,994

  

540,701,319

 
 

Dynatrace Inc*

 

2,895,335

  

205,481,925

 
 

J2 Global Inc*

 

898,080

  

122,695,690

 
 

Nice Ltd (ADR)*

 

1,902,418

  

540,362,809

 
 

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc

 

8,676,112

  

602,122,173

 
  

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

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Software– (continued)

   
 

Topicus.com Inc*

 

613,728

  

$64,450,163

 
  

2,676,251,302

 

Specialty Retail – 3.2%

   
 

Burlington Stores Inc*

 

586,749

  

166,384,414

 
 

CarMax Inc*

 

3,515,098

  

449,791,940

 
 

Olaplex Holdings Inc*

 

1,162,528

  

28,481,936

 
 

Vroom Inc*,#

 

3,264,260

  

72,042,218

 
  

716,700,508

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.1%

   
 

Gildan Activewear Inc

 

6,528,988

  

238,373,352

 
 

On Holding AG - Class A*,#

 

31,825

  

958,887

 
  

239,332,239

 

Trading Companies & Distributors – 1.2%

   
 

Ferguson PLC

 

1,972,450

  

273,386,122

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $12,228,100,716)

 

21,842,440,450

 

Investment Companies– 3.3%

   

Money Markets – 3.3%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº,£((cost $744,132,835)

 

744,093,095

  

744,167,504

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending– 0%

   

Investment Companies – 0%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº,£

 

3,046,145

  

3,046,145

 

Time Deposits – 0%

   
 

Royal Bank of Canada, 0.0400%, 10/1/21

 

$761,536

  

761,536

 

Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending (cost $3,807,681)

 

3,807,681

 

Total Investments (total cost $12,976,041,232) – 100.1%

 

22,590,415,635

 

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

 

(19,309,854)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$22,571,105,781

 
      

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

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$19,164,371,575

 

84.8

%

Canada

 

1,629,738,987

 

7.2

 

Israel

 

731,105,309

 

3.2

 

Ireland

 

461,267,987

 

2.1

 

United Kingdom

 

205,928,395

 

0.9

 

Australia

 

199,909,937

 

0.9

 

Denmark

 

107,831,320

 

0.5

 

France

 

89,303,238

 

0.4

 

Switzerland

 

958,887

 

0.0

 
      
      

Total

 

$22,590,415,635

 

100.0

%

 

  

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

 

10

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

Schedules of Affiliated Investments – (% of Net Assets)

           
 

Dividend

Income(1)

Realized

Gain/(Loss)(1)

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation/

Depreciation(1)

Value

at 9/30/21

Common Stocks - 3.7%

Capital Markets - 2.9%

 
 

LPL Financial Holdings Inc

$

-

$

-

$

329,267,610

$

644,474,847

Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.8%

 
 

Cimpress PLC*

 

-

 

-

 

25,145,816

 

187,096,074

Total Common Stocks

$

-

$

-

$

354,413,426

$

831,570,921

Investment Companies - 3.3%

Money Markets - 3.3%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

459,274

 

15,828

 

(22,937)

 

744,167,504

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - 0.0%

Investment Companies - 0.0%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

359,303

 

-

 

-

 

3,046,145

Total Affiliated Investments - 7.0%

$

818,577

$

15,828

$

354,390,489

$

1,578,784,570

(1) For securities that were affiliated for a portion of the year ended September 30, 2021, this column reflects amounts for the entire year ended September 30, 2021 and not just the period in which the security was affiliated.

           
 

Value

at 9/30/20

Purchases

Sales Proceeds

Value

at 9/30/21

Common Stocks - 3.7%

Capital Markets - 2.9%

 
 

LPL Financial Holdings Inc

 

315,207,237

 

-

 

-

 

644,474,847

Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.8%

 
 

Cimpress PLC*

 

161,950,258

 

-

 

-

 

187,096,074

Investment Companies - 3.3%

Money Markets - 3.3%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

659,506,681

 

2,868,422,265

 

(2,783,754,333)

 

744,167,504

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - 0.0%

Investment Companies - 0.0%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

17,467,560

 

528,293,538

 

(542,714,953)

 

3,046,145

  

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

 

Janus Investment Fund

11


Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

       

Schedule of Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

      
         

Counterparty/

Foreign Currency

Settlement

Date

Foreign Currency

Amount (Sold)/

Purchased

 

USD Currency

Amount (Sold)/

Purchased

 

Market Value and

Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

 

Barclays Capital, Inc.:

        

Canadian Dollar

10/28/21

(110,746,000)

$

88,341,824

$

894,729

  

Euro

10/28/21

(52,458,000)

 

62,247,686

 

1,460,746

  
         
      

2,355,475

  

Citibank, National Association:

        

Canadian Dollar

10/28/21

9,100,000

 

(7,191,358)

 

(5,829)

  

Canadian Dollar

10/28/21

(83,148,000)

 

66,340,491

 

685,288

  

Euro

10/28/21

11,000,000

 

(12,932,347)

 

(185,839)

  

Euro

10/28/21

(47,171,000)

 

55,967,840

 

1,307,336

  
         
      

1,800,956

  

Credit Suisse International:

        

Canadian Dollar

10/28/21

(192,846,000)

 

153,914,424

 

1,639,646

  

Euro

10/28/21

13,715,000

 

(16,138,290)

 

(245,711)

  

Euro

10/28/21

(18,141,000)

 

21,328,736

 

307,426

  
         
      

1,701,361

  

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.:

        

Canadian Dollar

10/28/21

(130,952,000)

 

104,488,259

 

1,086,131

  

Euro

10/28/21

31,878,000

 

(37,683,637)

 

(744,256)

  

Euro

10/28/21

(91,581,000)

 

108,643,456

 

2,521,821

  
         
      

2,863,696

  

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association:

        

Canadian Dollar

10/28/21

(85,377,000)

 

68,111,704

 

696,442

  

Euro

10/28/21

9,834,000

 

(11,529,283)

 

(133,905)

  

Euro

10/28/21

(167,584,000)

 

198,865,397

 

4,673,501

  
         
      

5,236,038

  

State Street:

        

Canadian Dollar

10/28/21

(4,795,000)

 

3,826,929

 

40,708

  

Euro

10/28/21

(6,791,000)

 

8,058,398

 

189,167

  
         
      

229,875

  

Total

    

$

14,187,401

  
  

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

 

12

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

The following table, grouped by derivative type, provides information about the fair value and location of derivatives within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of September 30, 2021.

      

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) as of September 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Currency
Contracts

Asset Derivatives:

 

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 

 

$15,502,941

    

Liability Derivatives:

 

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 

 

$ 1,315,540

    

The following tables provide information about the effect of derivatives and hedging activities on the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the year ended September 30, 2021.

     

The effect of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) on the Statement of Operations for the year ended September 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

Amount of Realized Gain/(Loss) Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

Currency
Contracts

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

  

$(27,040,077)

     
  

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Amount of Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

Currency
Contracts

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

  

$ 13,879,775

     

Please see the "Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments" and "Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation" sections of the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

  

Average Ending Monthly Market Value of Derivative Instruments During the Year Ended September 30, 2021

 

 

 

Market Value(a)

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts, purchased

$ 195,031,373

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sold

1,087,416,609

  

(a) Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are reported as the average ending monthly currency amount purchased or sold.

  

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

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

  

Russell Midcap® Growth Index

Russell Midcap® Growth Index reflects the performance of U.S. mid-cap equities with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

  

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

LLC

Limited Liability Company

LP

Limited Partnership

PLC

Public Limited Company

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of September 30, 2021.

  

#

Loaned security; a portion of the security is on loan at September 30, 2021.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control.

  

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

  

14

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

              

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 September 30, 2021. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

Valuation Inputs Summary

       
    

Level 2 -

 

Level 3 -

  

Level 1 -

 

Other Significant

 

Significant

  

Quoted Prices

 

Observable Inputs

 

Unobservable Inputs

       

Assets

      

Investments In Securities:

      

Common Stocks

      

Commercial Services & Supplies

$

487,426,334

$

89,303,238

$

-

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

 

183,320,124

 

205,928,395

 

-

Trading Companies & Distributors

 

-

 

273,386,122

 

-

All Other

 

20,603,076,237

 

-

 

-

Investment Companies

 

-

 

744,167,504

 

-

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending

 

-

 

3,807,681

 

-

Total Investments in Securities

$

21,273,822,695

$

1,316,592,940

$

-

Other Financial Instruments(a):

      

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

 

-

 

15,502,941

 

-

Total Assets

$

21,273,822,695

$

1,332,095,881

$

-

Liabilities

      

Other Financial Instruments(a):

      

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

$

-

$

1,315,540

$

-

       

(a)

Other financial instruments include forward foreign currency exchange, futures, written options, written swaptions, and swap contracts. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are reported at their unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) at measurement date, which represents the change in the contract's value from trade date. Futures, certain written options on futures, and centrally cleared swap contracts are reported at their variation margin at measurement date, which represents the amount due to/from the Fund at that date. Written options, written swaptions, and other swap contracts are reported at their market value at measurement date.

  

Janus Investment Fund

15


Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated investments, at value (cost $11,920,053,627)(1)

 

$

21,011,631,065

 

 

Affiliated investments, at value (cost $1,055,987,605)

 

 

1,578,784,570

 

 

Cash

 

 

1,265

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 

 

15,502,941

 

 

Cash denominated in foreign currency (cost $2,048,775)

 

 

2,048,775

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

 

 

563,203

 

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fund shares sold

 

 

105,283,479

 

 

 

Investments sold

 

 

19,319,599

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

5,786,197

 

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

 

35,234

 

 

Other assets

 

 

110,505

 

Total Assets

 

 

22,739,066,833

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Collateral for securities loaned (Note 3)

 

 

3,807,681

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 

 

1,315,540

 

 

Payables:

 

 

 

 

 

Fund shares repurchased

 

 

120,870,581

 

 

 

Investments purchased

 

 

24,928,112

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

 

12,305,191

 

 

 

Transfer agent fees and expenses

 

 

2,629,998

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

 

 

563,203

 

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

 

 

397,898

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

 

 

177,490

 

 

 

Professional fees

 

 

90,935

 

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees payable

 

 

48,067

 

 

 

Custodian fees

 

 

41,328

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other payables

 

 

785,028

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

167,961,052

 

Net Assets

 

$

22,571,105,781

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

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Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

9,908,579,492

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

 

 

12,662,526,289

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

22,571,105,781

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

472,904,230

 

 

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

 

 

2,809,114

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

168.35

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(3)

 

$

178.62

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

179,239,580

 

 

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

 

 

1,182,805

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

151.54

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

2,507,220,200

 

 

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

 

 

14,398,192

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

174.13

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

8,014,606,920

 

 

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

 

 

45,743,752

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

175.21

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

5,636,167,079

 

 

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

 

 

32,014,579

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

176.05

 

Net Assets - Class R Shares

 

$

110,802,248

 

 

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

 

 

689,409

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

160.72

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

442,010,858

 

 

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

 

 

2,644,011

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

167.17

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

5,208,154,666

 

 

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

 

 

30,163,849

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

172.66

 

 

             

(1) Includes $3,538,559 of securities on loan. See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

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

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

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

17


Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 
 
      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

185,163,158

 

 

Non-cash dividends

 

31,660,191

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

459,274

 

 

Affiliated securities lending income, net

 

359,303

 

 

Unaffiliated securities lending income, net

 

2,302

 

 

Other income

 

667

 

 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(3,231,822)

 

Total Investment Income

 

214,413,073

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

145,852,914

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

1,233,730

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

1,775,388

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

610,125

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

1,200,982

 

 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

2,698,257

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

310,406

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

1,200,565

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

14,309,550

 

 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

1,059,342

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

117,810

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

6,547,725

 

 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

28,625

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

8,768

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

263,715

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

311,410

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

151,790

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

1,741

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

4,854

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

45,162

 

 

Shareholder reports expense

 

963,380

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees

 

638,265

 

 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

360,486

 

 

Custodian fees

 

311,639

 

 

Registration fees

 

266,514

 

 

Professional fees

 

166,547

 

 

Other expenses

 

1,088,598

 

Total Expenses

 

181,528,288

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers

 

(407,334)

 

Net Expenses

 

181,120,954

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

33,292,119

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

 

 

 

 

Investments and foreign currency transactions

$

3,675,917,332

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

15,828

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 

(27,040,077)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

3,648,893,083

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

 

 

 

 

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

 

2,263,482,885

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

354,390,489

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 

13,879,775

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

2,631,753,149

 

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

$

6,313,938,351

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

19


Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended
September 30, 2021

 

Year ended
September 30, 2020

 

         

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

33,292,119

 

$

51,019,204

 

 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

3,648,893,083

 

 

1,453,709,773

 

 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

2,631,753,149

 

 

(448,765,933)

 

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

 

6,313,938,351

 

 

1,055,963,044

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(39,548,234)

 

 

(23,793,931)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(16,803,309)

 

 

(10,095,941)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(182,191,933)

 

 

(91,743,793)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(616,012,620)

 

 

(351,705,307)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(437,937,089)

 

 

(231,735,533)

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

(10,772,784)

 

 

(6,798,272)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(39,534,196)

 

 

(26,571,882)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(471,925,055)

 

 

(246,601,883)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(1,814,725,220)

 

 

(989,046,542)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(82,099,821)

 

 

(91,578,569)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(28,623,413)

 

 

(36,773,178)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

63,796,686

 

 

(98,110,959)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(432,474,164)

 

 

(715,367,037)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(332,892,132)

 

 

(43,513,001)

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

(32,913,124)

 

 

(30,705,544)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(120,403,166)

 

 

(122,670,300)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(1,151,012,592)

 

 

(290,823,533)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

(2,116,621,726)

 

 

(1,429,542,121)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

2,382,591,405

 

 

(1,362,625,619)

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

20,188,514,376

 

 

21,551,139,995

 

 

End of period

$

22,571,105,781

 

$

20,188,514,376

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

20

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class A Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$137.77

 

 

$136.07

 

 

$131.70

 

 

$111.15

 

 

$94.24

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.27)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

(0.02)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

43.67

 

 

7.94

 

 

11.19

 

 

22.79

 

 

18.61

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

43.40

 

 

7.85

 

 

11.17

 

 

22.64

 

 

18.47

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(12.82)

 

 

(6.15)

 

 

(6.80)

 

 

(2.09)

 

 

(1.56)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(12.82)

 

 

(6.15)

 

 

(6.80)

 

 

(2.09)

 

 

(1.56)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$168.35

 

 

$137.77

 

 

$136.07

 

 

$131.70

 

 

$111.15

 

 

Total Return*

 

32.57%

 

 

5.81%

 

 

9.88%

 

 

20.63%

 

 

19.89%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$472,904

 

 

$456,433

 

 

$547,328

 

 

$666,848

 

 

$617,749

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$493,097

 

 

$493,576

 

 

$611,182

 

 

$647,856

 

 

$632,639

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.13%

 

 

1.17%

 

 

1.15%

 

 

1.16%

 

 

1.18%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.11%

 

 

1.12%

 

 

1.11%

 

 

1.12%

 

 

1.13%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.17)%

 

 

(0.07)%

 

 

(0.02)%

 

 

(0.13)%

 

 

(0.14)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

12%

 

 

14%

 

 

13%

 

 

13%

 

 

10%

 

                   
                   

Class C Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$125.75

 

 

$125.40

 

 

$122.67

 

 

$104.26

 

 

$89.01

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(1.06)

 

 

(0.77)

 

 

(0.71)

 

 

(0.81)

 

 

(0.70)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

39.67

 

 

7.27

 

 

10.24

 

 

21.31

 

 

17.51

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

38.61

 

 

6.50

 

 

9.53

 

 

20.50

 

 

16.81

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(12.82)

 

 

(6.15)

 

 

(6.80)

 

 

(2.09)

 

 

(1.56)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(12.82)

 

 

(6.15)

 

 

(6.80)

 

 

(2.09)

 

 

(1.56)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$151.54

 

 

$125.75

 

 

$125.40

 

 

$122.67

 

 

$104.26

 

 

Total Return*

 

31.83%

 

 

5.21%

 

 

9.25%

 

 

19.93%

 

 

19.19%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$179,240

 

 

$173,129

 

 

$212,985

 

 

$254,496

 

 

$250,285

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$187,356

 

 

$188,953

 

 

$219,505

 

 

$255,949

 

 

$233,290

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.67%

 

 

1.69%

 

 

1.70%

 

 

1.70%

 

 

1.73%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.67%

 

 

1.69%

 

 

1.70%

 

 

1.70%

 

 

1.73%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.73)%

 

 

(0.64)%

 

 

(0.61)%

 

 

(0.71)%

 

 

(0.74)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

12%

 

 

14%

 

 

13%

 

 

13%

 

 

10%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

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

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

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

21


Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class D Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$142.10

 

 

$139.87

 

 

$134.99

 

 

$113.64

 

 

$96.10

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.25

 

 

0.33

 

 

0.37

 

 

0.23

 

 

0.17

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

45.06

 

 

8.20

 

 

11.50

 

 

23.31

 

 

19.02

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

45.31

 

 

8.53

 

 

11.87

 

 

23.54

 

 

19.19

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.46)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

(0.19)

 

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(12.82)

 

 

(6.15)

 

 

(6.80)

 

 

(2.09)

 

 

(1.56)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(13.28)

 

 

(6.30)

 

 

(6.99)

 

 

(2.19)

 

 

(1.65)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$174.13

 

 

$142.10

 

 

$139.87

 

 

$134.99

 

 

$113.64

 

 

Total Return*

 

32.99%

 

 

6.15%

 

 

10.22%

 

 

20.99%

 

 

20.27%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,507,220

 

 

$1,983,824

 

 

$2,061,471

 

 

$1,973,861

 

 

$1,696,184

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,394,871

 

 

$1,974,784

 

 

$1,930,540

 

 

$1,853,456

 

 

$1,547,274

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.79%

 

 

0.80%

 

 

0.81%

 

 

0.81%

 

 

0.82%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.79%

 

 

0.80%

 

 

0.81%

 

 

0.81%

 

 

0.82%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.15%

 

 

0.25%

 

 

0.28%

 

 

0.18%

 

 

0.17%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

12%

 

 

14%

 

 

13%

 

 

13%

 

 

10%

 

                   
                   

Class I Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$142.89

 

 

$140.62

 

 

$135.69

 

 

$114.20

 

 

$96.60

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.32

 

 

0.40

 

 

0.45

 

 

0.32

 

 

0.23

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

45.33

 

 

8.24

 

 

11.55

 

 

23.42

 

 

19.09

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

45.65

 

 

8.64

 

 

12.00

 

 

23.74

 

 

19.32

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.51)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

(0.27)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(12.82)

 

 

(6.15)

 

 

(6.80)

 

 

(2.09)

 

 

(1.56)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(13.33)

 

 

(6.37)

 

 

(7.07)

 

 

(2.25)

 

 

(1.72)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$175.21

 

 

$142.89

 

 

$140.62

 

 

$135.69

 

 

$114.20

 

 

Total Return*

 

33.06%

 

 

6.20%

 

 

10.28%

 

 

21.07%

 

 

20.32%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$8,014,607

 

 

$6,919,545

 

 

$7,666,702

 

 

$6,443,068

 

 

$4,550,263

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$7,776,971

 

 

$7,335,476

 

 

$6,775,060

 

 

$5,408,221

 

 

$3,535,026

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.74%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

0.77%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.74%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

0.77%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.19%

 

 

0.30%

 

 

0.34%

 

 

0.25%

 

 

0.22%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

12%

 

 

14%

 

 

13%

 

 

13%

 

 

10%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

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

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

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

                   

Class N Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$143.53

 

 

$141.19

 

 

$136.18

 

 

$114.57

 

 

$96.86

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.47

 

 

0.53

 

 

0.56

 

 

0.42

 

 

0.33

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

45.53

 

 

8.28

 

 

11.60

 

 

23.51

 

 

19.15

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

46.00

 

 

8.81

 

 

12.16

 

 

23.93

 

 

19.48

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.66)

 

 

(0.32)

 

 

(0.35)

 

 

(0.23)

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(12.82)

 

 

(6.15)

 

 

(6.80)

 

 

(2.09)

 

 

(1.56)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(13.48)

 

 

(6.47)

 

 

(7.15)

 

 

(2.32)

 

 

(1.77)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$176.05

 

 

$143.53

 

 

$141.19

 

 

$136.18

 

 

$114.57

 

 

Total Return*

 

33.17%

 

 

6.30%

 

 

10.38%

 

 

21.18%

 

 

20.45%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$5,636,167

 

 

$4,867,667

 

 

$4,860,043

 

 

$3,947,225

 

 

$2,940,422

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$5,609,015

 

 

$4,941,595

 

 

$4,213,287

 

 

$3,463,197

 

 

$2,309,608

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.66%

 

 

0.66%

 

 

0.66%

 

 

0.66%

 

 

0.67%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.66%

 

 

0.66%

 

 

0.66%

 

 

0.66%

 

 

0.67%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.28%

 

 

0.39%

 

 

0.43%

 

 

0.34%

 

 

0.31%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

12%

 

 

14%

 

 

13%

 

 

13%

 

 

10%

 

                   
                   

Class R Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$132.38

 

 

$131.34

 

 

$127.76

 

 

$108.20

 

 

$92.03

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.69)

 

 

(0.46)

 

 

(0.39)

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

(0.41)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

41.85

 

 

7.65

 

 

10.77

 

 

22.15

 

 

18.14

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

41.16

 

 

7.19

 

 

10.38

 

 

21.65

 

 

17.73

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(12.82)

 

 

(6.15)

 

 

(6.80)

 

 

(2.09)

 

 

(1.56)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(12.82)

 

 

(6.15)

 

 

(6.80)

 

 

(2.09)

 

 

(1.56)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$160.72

 

 

$132.38

 

 

$131.34

 

 

$127.76

 

 

$108.20

 

 

Total Return*

 

32.18%

 

 

5.51%

 

 

9.56%

 

 

20.27%

 

 

19.56%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$110,802

 

 

$119,190

 

 

$150,860

 

 

$162,271

 

 

$171,439

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$124,162

 

 

$130,918

 

 

$150,191

 

 

$167,123

 

 

$160,164

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.40%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

1.42%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.40%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

1.42%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.45)%

 

 

(0.36)%

 

 

(0.32)%

 

 

(0.43)%

 

 

(0.42)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

12%

 

 

14%

 

 

13%

 

 

13%

 

 

10%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

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

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

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class S Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$136.94

 

 

$135.34

 

 

$131.09

 

 

$110.70

 

 

$93.89

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.34)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

43.39

 

 

7.89

 

 

11.13

 

 

22.69

 

 

18.54

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

43.05

 

 

7.75

 

 

11.05

 

 

22.48

 

 

18.37

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(12.82)

 

 

(6.15)

 

 

(6.80)

 

 

(2.09)

 

 

(1.56)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(12.82)

 

 

(6.15)

 

 

(6.80)

 

 

(2.09)

 

 

(1.56)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$167.17

 

 

$136.94

 

 

$135.34

 

 

$131.09

 

 

$110.70

 

 

Total Return*

 

32.51%

 

 

5.77%

 

 

9.84%

 

 

20.57%

 

 

19.86%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$442,011

 

 

$465,207

 

 

$589,792

 

 

$626,458

 

 

$580,629

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$480,226

 

 

$538,012

 

 

$592,420

 

 

$593,963

 

 

$536,354

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.16%

 

 

1.16%

 

 

1.16%

 

 

1.16%

 

 

1.17%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.16%

 

 

1.16%

 

 

1.16%

 

 

1.16%

 

 

1.17%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.21)%

 

 

(0.11)%

 

 

(0.06)%

 

 

(0.17)%

 

 

(0.17)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

12%

 

 

14%

 

 

13%

 

 

13%

 

 

10%

 

                   
                    

Class T Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

 

$141.02

 

 

$138.90

 

 

$134.10

 

 

$112.96

 

 

$95.60

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

 

0.07

 

 

0.20

 

 

0.24

 

 

0.11

 

 

0.08

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

 

44.71

 

 

8.13

 

 

11.44

 

 

23.17

 

 

18.91

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

 

44.78

 

 

8.33

 

 

11.68

 

 

23.28

 

 

18.99

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

(0.32)

 

 

(0.06)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

(12.82)

 

 

(6.15)

 

 

(6.80)

 

 

(2.09)

 

 

(1.56)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

 

(13.14)

 

 

(6.21)

 

 

(6.88)

 

 

(2.14)

 

 

(1.63)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

 

$172.66

 

 

$141.02

 

 

$138.90

 

 

$134.10

 

 

$112.96

 

 

Total Return*

 

 

32.84%

 

 

6.04%

 

 

10.12%

 

 

20.88%

 

 

20.16%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

 

$5,208,155

 

 

$5,203,521

 

 

$5,461,958

 

 

$5,344,306

 

 

$4,374,383

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

 

$5,723,820

 

 

$5,246,105

 

 

$5,059,206

 

 

$4,920,845

 

 

$3,748,225

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.92%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

 

0.90%

 

 

0.90%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

 

0.05%

 

 

0.15%

 

 

0.19%

 

 

0.09%

 

 

0.08%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

 

12%

 

 

14%

 

 

13%

 

 

13%

 

 

10%

 

                    
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

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

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

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund  (the “Fund”) is a series of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers 41 funds, each of which offers multiple share classes, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

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

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

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

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

Class C Shares are closed to investments by new employer-sponsored retirement plans and existing employer-sponsored retirement plans are no longer able to make additional purchases or exchanges into Class C Shares.

The Funds currently implement an automatic conversion feature pursuant to which Class C Shares that have been held for eight years are automatically converted to Class A Shares without the imposition of any sales charge, fee or other charge. The conversion will generally occur no later than ten business days in the month following the month of the eighth anniversary of the date of purchase. Class C Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions on Class C Shares will convert to Class A Shares at the same time as the original Class C Shares with respect to which they were purchased. For Class C Shares held in omnibus accounts on intermediary platforms, the Fund will rely on these intermediaries to implement this conversion feature. Your financial intermediary may have separate policies and procedures as to when and how Class C Shares may be converted to Class A Shares. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Effective July 6, 2020, Class D Shares are available to new investors, subject to any closed fund policies for a Fund, as applicable. Previously, Class D Shares were only available to investors who already had a direct account with the Janus Henderson funds; immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor; and existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus Henderson funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments, who established Class I Share accounts before August 4, 2017.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of: 1) certain adviser-assisted, employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and certain welfare benefit plans, such as health savings accounts, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans; and 2) retail investors purchasing in qualified or nonqualified accounts, whose accounts are held through an omnibus account at their financial intermediary, and where the financial intermediary requires no payment or reimbursement from the Fund, Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”), or its affiliates. Class N Shares are also available to Janus Henderson proprietary products and to certain direct institutional investors approved by Janus Distributors LLC dba Janus Henderson

  

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Distributors (“Janus Henderson Distributors”) including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations and endowments, subject to minimum investment requirements.

Class R Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms.

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

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

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with US GAAP.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

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

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

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on

  

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an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

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

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

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

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of September 30, 2021 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Interest income is recorded daily on an accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. The Fund classifies gains and losses on prepayments received as an adjustment to interest income. Debt securities may be placed in non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivables when collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

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

Estimates

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

Indemnifications

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

  

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Foreign Currency Translations

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

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

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

Dividends and Distributions

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

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

Federal Income Taxes

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

2. Derivative Instruments

The Fund may invest in various types of derivatives, which may at times result in significant derivative exposure. A derivative is a financial instrument whose performance is derived from the performance of another asset. The Fund may invest in derivative instruments including, but not limited to: futures contracts, put options, call options, options on futures contracts, options on foreign currencies, options on recovery locks, options on security and commodity indices, swaps, forward contracts, structured investments, and other equity-linked derivatives. Each derivative instrument that was held by the Fund during the year ended September 30, 2021 is discussed in further detail below. A summary of derivative activity by the Fund is reflected in the tables at the end of the Schedule of Investments.

The Fund may use derivative instruments for hedging purposes (to offset risks associated with an investment, currency exposure, or market conditions), to adjust currency exposure relative to a benchmark index, or for speculative purposes (to earn income and seek to enhance returns). When the Fund invests in a derivative for speculative purposes, the Fund will be fully exposed to the risks of loss of that derivative, which may sometimes be greater than the derivative’s cost. The Fund may not use any derivative to gain exposure to an asset or class of assets that it would be prohibited by its investment restrictions from purchasing directly. The Fund’s ability to use derivative instruments may also be limited by tax considerations.

Investments in derivatives in general are subject to market risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate over time. Investments in derivatives may not directly correlate with the price movements of the underlying instrument. As a result, the use of derivatives may expose the Fund to additional risks that it would not be subject to if it invested directly in the

  

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securities underlying those derivatives. The use of derivatives may result in larger losses or smaller gains than otherwise would be the case. Derivatives can be volatile and may involve significant risks.

In pursuit of its investment objective, the Fund may seek to use derivatives to increase or decrease exposure to the following market risk factors:

· Commodity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of commodities or commodity-linked investments due to changes in the overall market movements, volatility of the underlying benchmark, changes in interest rates, or other factors affecting a particular industry or commodity such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs, and international economic, political, and regulatory developments.

· Counterparty Risk – the risk that the counterparty (the party on the other side of the transaction) on a derivative transaction will be unable to honor its financial obligation to the Fund.

· Credit Risk – the risk an issuer will be unable to make principal and interest payments when due, or will default on its obligations.

· Currency Risk – the risk that changes in the exchange rate between currencies will adversely affect the value (in U.S. dollar terms) of an investment.

· Equity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market.

· Index Risk – if the derivative is linked to the performance of an index, it will be subject to the risks associated with changes in that index. If the index changes, the Fund could receive lower interest payments or experience a reduction in the value of the derivative to below what the Fund paid. Certain indexed securities, including inverse securities (which move in an opposite direction to the index), may create leverage, to the extent that they increase or decrease in value at a rate that is a multiple of the changes in the applicable index.

· Interest Rate Risk – the risk that the value of fixed-income securities will generally decline as prevailing interest rates rise, which may cause the Fund’s NAV to likewise decrease.

· Leverage Risk – the risk associated with certain types of leveraged investments or trading strategies pursuant to which relatively small market movements may result in large changes in the value of an investment. The Fund creates leverage by investing in instruments, including derivatives, where the investment loss can exceed the original amount invested. Certain investments or trading strategies, such as short sales, that involve leverage can result in losses that greatly exceed the amount originally invested.

· Liquidity Risk – the risk that certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time that the seller would like or at the price that the seller believes the security is currently worth.

Derivatives may generally be traded OTC or on an exchange. Derivatives traded OTC are agreements that are individually negotiated between parties and can be tailored to meet a purchaser’s needs. OTC derivatives are not guaranteed by a clearing agency and may be subject to increased credit risk.

In an effort to mitigate credit risk associated with derivatives traded OTC, the Fund may enter into collateral agreements with certain counterparties whereby, subject to certain minimum exposure requirements, the Fund may require the counterparty to post collateral if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized gain on all OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. Additionally, the Fund may deposit cash and/or treasuries as collateral with the counterparty and/or custodian daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized loss on OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. All liquid securities and restricted cash are considered to cover in an amount at all times equal to or greater than the Fund’s commitment with respect to certain exchange-traded derivatives, centrally cleared derivatives, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, short sales, and/or securities with extended settlement dates. There is no guarantee that counterparty exposure is reduced and these arrangements are dependent on Janus Capital's ability to establish and maintain appropriate systems and trading.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

A forward foreign currency exchange contract (“forward currency contract”) is an obligation to buy or sell a specified currency at a future date at a negotiated rate (which may be U.S. dollars or a foreign currency). The Fund may enter into forward currency contracts for hedging purposes, including, but not limited to, reducing exposure to changes in foreign

  

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currency exchange rates on foreign portfolio holdings and locking in the U.S. dollar cost of firm purchase and sale commitments for securities denominated in or exposed to foreign currencies. The Fund may also invest in forward currency contracts for non-hedging purposes such as seeking to enhance returns. The Fund is subject to currency risk and counterparty risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective through its investments in forward currency contracts.

Forward currency contracts are valued by converting the foreign value to U.S. dollars by using the current spot U.S. dollar exchange rate and/or forward rate for that currency. Exchange and forward rates as of the close of the NYSE are used to value the forward currency contracts. The unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) for forward currency contracts is reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a receivable or payable and in the Statement of Operations for the change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation (if applicable). The realized gain or loss arising from the difference between the U.S. dollar cost of the original contract and the value of the foreign currency in U.S. dollars upon closing a forward currency contract is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable).

During the year, the Fund entered into forward currency contracts with the obligation to purchase foreign currencies in the future at an agreed upon rate in order to decrease exposure to currency risk associated with foreign currency denominated securities held by the Fund.

During the year, the Fund entered into forward currency contracts with the obligation to sell foreign currencies in the future at an agreed upon rate in order to decrease exposure to currency risk associated with foreign currency denominated securities held by the Fund.

3. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve, as well as certain foreign governments and central banks, have taken extraordinary actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets, including reducing interest rates to record-low levels. Extremely low or negative interest rates may become more prevalent or may not work as intended. As there is little precedent for this situation, the impact on various markets that interest rate or other significant policy changes may have is unknown. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place in response to such economic uncertainty, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation.

Widespread disease, including pandemics and epidemics, and natural or environmental disasters, including those which may be attributable to global climate change, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis and weather-related phenomena generally, have been and can be highly disruptive to economies and markets, adversely impacting individual companies, sectors, industries, markets, currencies, interest and inflation rates, credit ratings, investor sentiment, and other factors affecting the value of a Fund’s investments. Economies and financial markets throughout the world have become increasingly interconnected, which increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or country will adversely affect markets or issuers in other regions or countries, including the United States. These disruptions could prevent a Fund from executing advantageous investment decisions in a timely manner and negatively impact a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective(s). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value of a Fund. In addition, these disruptions could also impair the information technology and other operational systems upon which the Fund’s service providers, including Janus Capital or the subadviser (as applicable), rely, and could otherwise disrupt the ability of employees of the Fund’s service providers to perform essential tasks on behalf of the Fund. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance and reinsurance companies that insure or reinsure against the impact of natural disasters.

A number of countries in the European Union (the “EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU have experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. These difficulties may continue, worsen, or spread further

  

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within the EU. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. The risk of investing in securities in the European markets may also be heightened due to the referendum in which the United Kingdom voted to exit the EU, commonly known as “Brexit,” which immediately led to significant market volatility around the world, as well as political, economic and legal uncertainty. The United Kingdom formally left the EU on January 31, 2020 and entered into an eleven-month transition period, which expired on December 31, 2020. The negative impact on not only the United Kingdom and European economies could be significant, potentially resulting in increased volatility and illiquidity and lower economic growth for companies that rely significantly on the United Kingdom and/or Europe for their business activities and revenues. Any further exits from the EU, or an increase in the belief that such exits are likely or possible, would likely cause additional market disruption globally and introduce new legal and regulatory uncertainties.

Counterparties

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

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

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

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

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund has entered into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, in the event of a default and/or termination event, the Fund may offset with each counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment.

The following tables present gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see the “Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) as of September 30, 2021” table located in the Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

  

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Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

 
  

Gross Amounts

      
  

of Recognized

 

Offsetting Asset

 

Collateral

  

Counterparty

 

Assets

 

or Liability(a)

 

Pledged(b)

 

Net Amount

         

Barclays Capital, Inc.

$

2,355,475

$

$

$

2,355,475

Citibank, National Association

 

1,992,624

 

(191,668)

 

 

1,800,956

Credit Suisse International

 

1,947,072

 

(245,711)

 

 

1,701,361

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.

 

3,607,952

 

(744,256)

 

 

2,863,696

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

 

8,908,502

 

(133,905)

 

(3,538,559)

 

5,236,038

State Street

 

229,875

 

 

 

229,875

         

Total

$

19,041,500

$

(1,315,540)

$

(3,538,559)

$

14,187,401

Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities

 
  

Gross Amounts

      
  

of Recognized

 

Offsetting Asset

 

Collateral

  

Counterparty

 

Liabilities

 

or Liability(a)

 

Pledged(b)

 

Net Amount

         

Citibank, National Association

$

191,668

$

(191,668)

$

$

Credit Suisse International

 

245,711

 

(245,711)

 

 

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.

 

744,256

 

(744,256)

 

 

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

 

133,905

 

(133,905)

 

 

         

Total

$

1,315,540

$

(1,315,540)

$

$

(a)

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

(b)

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

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodial functions in accordance with the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Securities on loan will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). See “Securities Lending” in the “Notes to Financial Statements” for additional information.

The Fund generally does not exchange collateral on its forward foreign currency contracts with its counterparties; however, all liquid securities and restricted cash are considered to cover in an amount at all times equal to or greater than the Fund’s commitment with respect to these contracts. Certain securities may be segregated at the Fund’s custodian. These segregated securities are denoted on the accompanying Schedule of Investments and are evaluated daily to ensure their cover and/or market value equals or exceeds the Fund’s corresponding forward foreign currency exchange contract's obligation value.

  

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Real Estate Investing

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

Securities Lending

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

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

The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars and 105% of the market value of the loaned securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Loaned securities and related collateral are marked-to-market each business day based upon the market value of the loaned securities at the close of business, employing the most recent available pricing information. Collateral levels are then adjusted based on this mark-to-market evaluation. Additional required collateral, or excess collateral returned, is delivered on the next business day. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than 102% or 105% value of the securities on loan. The cash collateral invested by Janus Capital is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Income earned from the investment of the cash collateral, net of rebates paid to, or fees paid by, borrowers and less the fees paid to the lending agent are included as “Affiliated securities lending income, net” on the Statement of Operations. As of September 30, 2021, securities lending transactions accounted for as secured borrowings with an overnight and continuous contractual maturity are $3,538,559. Gross amounts of recognized liabilities for securities lending (collateral received) as of September 30, 2021 is $3,807,681, resulting in the net amount due to the counterparty of $269,122.

4. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.64% of its average daily net assets.

  

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Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the investment advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, shareholder servicing fees, such as transfer agency fees (including out-of-pocket costs), administrative services fees and any networking/omnibus/administrative fees payable by any share class, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.80% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waivers for at least a one-year period commencing January 28, 2021. If applicable, amounts waived and/or reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers” on the Statement of Operations.

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

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

The Fund pays an annual administrative services fee based on the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services, as detailed below.

  

Average Daily Net Assets of Class D Shares of the Janus Henderson funds

Administrative Services Fee

Under $40 billion

0.12%

$40 billion – $49.9 billion

0.10%

Over $49.9 billion

0.08%

The Fund’s actual Class D administrative fee rate was 0.11% for the reporting period.

Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

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

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

  

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similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital. For all share classes, Janus Services also seeks reimbursement for costs it incurs as transfer agent and for providing servicing.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Henderson Distributors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 0.50% of the Class R Shares' average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Henderson Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital serves as administrator to the Fund pursuant to an administration agreement between Janus Capital and the Trust. Under the administration agreement, Janus Capital is obligated to provide or arrange for the provision of certain administration, compliance, and accounting services to the Fund, including providing office space for the Fund, and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing these services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. The Fund pays for some or all of the salaries, fees, and expenses of Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or any subadvisor, as applicable) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Affiliated fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff, all of whom are employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates, are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $339,713 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the year ended September 30, 2021. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus Henderson funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of September 30, 2021 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Total distributable earnings (loss)” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the year ended September 30, 2021 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $520,763 were paid by the Trust to the Trustees under the Deferred Plan during the year ended September 30, 2021.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles that operate

  

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as money market funds. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC (the “Sweep Vehicle”) is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. The Sweep Vehicle operates pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act that govern the operation of money market funds and prices its shares at NAV reflecting market-based values of its portfolio securities (i.e., a “floating” NAV) rounded to the fourth decimal place (e.g., $1.0000). The Sweep Vehicle is permitted to impose a liquidity fee (of up to 2%) on redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle or a redemption gate that temporarily suspends redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from the Sweep Vehicle at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to the Sweep Vehicle. The Sweep Vehicle does not charge any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the year ended September 30, 2021 can be found in the “Schedules of Affiliated Investments” located in the Schedule of Investments.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Henderson Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the year ended September 30, 2021, Janus Henderson Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $14,300.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Henderson Distributors during the year ended September 30, 2021.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $4,602.

5. Federal Income Tax

The tax components of capital shown in the table below represent: (1) distribution requirements the Fund must satisfy under the income tax regulations; (2) losses or deductions the Fund may be able to offset against income and gains realized in future years; and (3) unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes.

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

        

 

 

 

Loss Deferrals

Other Book

Net Tax

 

Undistributed
Ordinary Income

Undistributed
Long-Term Gains

Accumulated
Capital Losses

Late-Year
Ordinary Loss

Post-October
Capital Loss

to Tax
Differences

Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

 

$ 220,514,658

$ 2,745,978,271

$ -

$ -

$ -

$ (573,680)

$9,696,607,040

 

  

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The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of September 30, 2021 are noted below. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals and investments in partnerships.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 12,893,808,595

$ 10,024,540,357

$(327,933,317)

$ 9,696,607,040

Information on the tax components of derivatives as of September 30, 2021 is as follows:

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 14,187,401

$ -

$ -

$ -

Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from US GAAP. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies, and capital loss carryovers. Certain permanent differences such as tax returns of capital and net investment losses noted below have been reclassified to capital.

     

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 62,927,507

$ 1,751,797,713

$ -

$ -

 

     

For the year ended September 30, 2020

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 47,535,983

$ 941,510,559

$ -

$ -

 

Permanent book to tax basis differences may result in reclassifications between the components of net assets. These differences have no impact on the results of operations or net assets. The following reclassifications have been made to the Fund:

   

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) to Capital

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Investment Income/Loss

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Realized Gain/Loss

$ 322,923,135

$ 70,552,977

$ (393,476,112)

Capital has been adjusted by 322,923,135, including 301,375,260 of long-term capital gain, for distributions in connection with Fund share redemptions (tax equalization).

  

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6. Capital Share Transactions

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended September 30, 2021

 

Year ended September 30, 2020

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

       

Class A Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

623,354

$ 99,334,382

 

881,121

$ 112,715,268

Reinvested dividends and distributions

175,459

26,494,246

 

120,158

16,418,356

Shares repurchased

(1,302,821)

(207,928,449)

 

(1,710,600)

(220,712,193)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(504,008)

$ (82,099,821)

 

(709,321)

$ (91,578,569)

Class C Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

46,061

$ 6,656,959

 

58,829

$ 7,114,133

Reinvested dividends and distributions

115,145

15,720,744

 

74,527

9,335,946

Shares repurchased

(355,216)

(51,001,116)

 

(455,029)

(53,223,257)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(194,010)

$ (28,623,413)

 

(321,673)

$ (36,773,178)

Class D Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

604,201

$ 99,963,713

 

579,296

$ 75,194,707

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,135,443

176,890,607

 

635,739

89,372,263

Shares repurchased

(1,302,329)

(213,057,634)

 

(1,992,204)

(262,677,929)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

437,315

$ 63,796,686

 

(777,169)

$ (98,110,959)

Class I Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

10,671,413

$ 1,782,257,942

 

14,554,241

$1,925,449,381

Reinvested dividends and distributions

3,162,055

495,494,094

 

2,008,727

283,853,271

Shares repurchased

(16,516,799)

(2,710,226,200)

 

(22,655,383)

(2,924,669,689)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(2,683,331)

$ (432,474,164)

 

(6,092,415)

$ (715,367,037)

Class N Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

4,712,549

$ 781,848,813

 

8,769,103

$1,186,576,185

Reinvested dividends and distributions

2,741,978

431,450,288

 

1,610,043

228,352,328

Shares repurchased

(9,354,922)

(1,546,191,233)

 

(10,887,285)

(1,458,441,514)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(1,900,395)

$ (332,892,132)

 

(508,139)

$ (43,513,001)

Class R Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

134,921

$ 20,428,800

 

221,184

$ 27,357,556

Reinvested dividends and distributions

73,206

10,577,543

 

49,064

6,456,280

Shares repurchased

(419,107)

(63,919,467)

 

(518,503)

(64,519,380)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(210,980)

$ (32,913,124)

 

(248,255)

$ (30,705,544)

Class S Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

290,570

$ 45,840,839

 

945,692

$ 122,422,594

Reinvested dividends and distributions

263,171

39,475,606

 

195,365

26,540,272

Shares repurchased

(1,306,884)

(205,719,611)

 

(2,101,920)

(271,633,166)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(753,143)

$ (120,403,166)

 

(960,863)

$ (122,670,300)

Class T Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

3,888,927

$ 630,422,843

 

9,766,944

$1,229,924,597

Reinvested dividends and distributions

3,013,650

465,970,549

 

1,742,852

243,336,927

Shares repurchased

(13,639,082)

(2,247,405,984)

 

(13,932,598)

(1,764,085,057)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(6,736,505)

$(1,151,012,592)

 

(2,422,802)

$ (290,823,533)

7. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the year ended September 30, 2021, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, TBAs, and in-kind transactions, as applicable) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

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

$2,627,779,929

$6,609,725,016

$ -

$ -

  

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8. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to September 30, 2021 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Shareholders of Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund (one of the funds constituting Janus Investment Fund, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of September 30, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2021, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended September 30, 2021 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of September 30, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended September 30, 2021 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Denver, Colorado

November 17, 2021

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Janus Henderson Funds since 1990.

  

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Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-1093; (ii) on the Fund’s website at janushenderson.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janushenderson.com/proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Full Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC as an exhibit to Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of the first and third fiscal quarters, and in the annual report and semiannual report to shareholders. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings and annual and semiannual reports: (i) are 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) are available without charge, upon request, by calling a Janus Henderson representative at 1-877-335-2687 (toll free) (or 1-800-525-3713 if you hold Class D Shares). Portfolio holdings consisting of at least the names of the holdings are generally available on a monthly basis with a 30-day lag under Full Holdings for the Fund at janushenderson.com/info (or janushenderson.com/reports if you hold Class D Shares).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

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

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

At a meeting held on December 9, 2020, 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 Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Janus Henderson Fund, for the period from February 1, 2021 through February 1, 2022, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

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

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 Janus Henderson Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Janus

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Janus Henderson Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Janus Henderson Funds, noting that Janus Capital generally does not receive a fee for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Janus Henderson Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Janus Henderson Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

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

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Janus Henderson Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Janus Henderson Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Janus Henderson Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Janus Henderson Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Janus Henderson Funds’ performance has been reasonable: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 75% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 62% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers.

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

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Intech had taken or were taking to improve performance.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

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

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Janus Henderson Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management fees (investment advisory fees and any administration fees but excluding out-of-pocket costs) for many of the Janus Henderson Funds, after applicable waivers, was below the average management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Janus Henderson Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Janus Henderson Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Janus Henderson Funds to be reasonable relative to other comparable mutual funds; (2) the total expenses, on average, were 10% under the average total expenses of the respective Broadridge Expense Group peers; and (3) and the management fees for the Janus Henderson Funds, on average, were 9% under the average management fees for the respective Broadridge Expense Group. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Janus Henderson Fund compared to the average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group and to average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

For certain Janus Henderson Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses which assessed fund fees in the context of fund performance being delivered. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Janus Henderson Funds was reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and/or expense waivers on such Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

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

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Janus Henderson Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Janus Henderson Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Janus Henderson Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Janus Henderson Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to funds subadvised by Janus Capital and to the fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional separate account clients; (2) these subadvised and institutional separate accounts have different service and infrastructure needs and operate in markets very distinct relative to retail funds; and (3) Janus Henderson mutual fund investors enjoy reasonable fees relative to the fees charged to Janus Henderson subadvised fund and separate account investors; (4) 9 of 10 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar funds subadvised by Janus Capital; and (5) 5 of 8 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar separate accounts managed by Janus Capital. 

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2019, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Asset Allocation Funds

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

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

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

Fixed-Income Funds

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

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

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

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

  

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

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

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

Global and International Equity Funds

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

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

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

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  

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Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for both share classes.

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

Multi-Asset Funds

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

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Quantitative Equity Funds

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

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

  

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

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

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

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

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

The Trustees reviewed information on the overall profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds, and considered profitability data of other publicly traded mutual fund advisers. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because of the variation in the type of comparative information that is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, differences in complex size, difference in product mix, difference in types of business (mutual fund, institutional and other), differences in 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.

Additionally, the Trustees considered the estimated profitability to Janus Capital from the investment management services it provided to each Janus Henderson Fund. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Janus Henderson Funds effectively. In reviewing profitability, the Trustees noted that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund is necessarily a product of the allocation methodology utilized by Janus Capital to allocate its expenses as part of the estimated profitability calculation. In this regard, the Trustees noted that the independent fee consultant found that (1) the expense allocation methodology and rationales utilized by Janus Capital were reasonable and (2) no clear correlation exists between expense allocations and operating margins. The Trustees also considered that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund was influenced by a number of factors, including not only the allocation methodology selected, but also the presence of fee waivers and expense caps, and whether the Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management agreement contained breakpoints or a performance fee component. The Trustees determined, after taking into account these factors, among others, that Janus Capital’s estimated profitability with respect to each Janus Henderson Fund was not unreasonable in relation to the services provided, and that the variation in the range of such estimated profitability among the Janus Henderson Funds was not a material factor in the Board’s approval of the reasonableness of any Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management fees.

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

  

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

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Janus Henderson Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant published a report to the Trustees in November 2019 which provided its research and analysis into economies of scale. They also noted that, although many Janus Henderson Funds pay advisory fees at a fixed base rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints or performance fees, their independent fee consultant concluded that 73% of these Janus Henderson Funds’ have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge Expense Group averages. They also noted the following: (1) that for those Janus Henderson Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing certain of these Janus Henderson Funds because they have not reached adequate scale; (2) as the assets of some of the Janus Henderson Funds have declined in the past few years, certain of those Janus Henderson Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined; (3) performance fee structures have been implemented for various Janus Henderson Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such Janus Henderson Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and (4) a few Janus Henderson Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Janus Henderson Funds share directly in economies of scale through the significant investments made by Janus Capital and its affiliates related to services provided to the Funds and the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Janus Henderson Funds.

The Trustees also considered the independent fee consultant’s conclusion that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale and their conflicting results, it is difficult to analytically confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus Henderson complex. In this regard, the independent consultant concluded that (1) to the extent there were economies of scale at Janus Capital, Janus Capital’s general strategy of setting fixed management fees below peers appeared to share any such economies with investors even on smaller Janus Henderson Funds which have not yet achieved those economies and (2) by setting lower fixed fees from the start on these Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital appeared to be investing to increase the likelihood that these Janus Henderson Funds will grow to a level to achieve any economies of scale that may exist. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Janus Henderson Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Janus Henderson Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Based on all of the information reviewed, including the recent and past research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Janus Henderson Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Janus Henderson Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Janus Henderson Fund.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

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

  

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relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 the Janus Henderson Funds and other clients serviced by Janus Capital and its affiliates. They also concluded that Janus Capital and the subadvisers benefit from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Janus Henderson Funds and that the Janus Henderson Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Janus Henderson Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus Henderson funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

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

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

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was September 30, 2021. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus Henderson in general.

Performance Overviews

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

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

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

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

Schedule of Investments

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

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

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

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

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

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

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

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

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

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

Statement of Operations

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

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

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

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

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

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

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected.

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

Financial Highlights

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

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

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

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

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

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

  

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Designation Requirements (unaudited)

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund designated the following for the year ended September 30, 2021:

  
 

 

Capital Gain Distributions

$2,053,172,973

Dividends Received Deduction Percentage

44%

Qualified Dividend Income Percentage

74%

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

The following are the Trustees and officers of the Trust, together with a brief description of their principal occupations during the last five years (principal occupations for certain Trustees may include periods over five years). The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and officers and is available, without charge, by calling 1-877-335-2687.

Each Trustee has served in that capacity since he or she was originally elected or appointed. The Trustees do not serve a specified term of office. Each Trustee will hold office until the termination of the Trust or his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, incapacity, or removal. Under the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines, the policy is for Trustees to retire no later than the end of the calendar year in which the Trustee turns 75. The Trustees review the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines from time to time and may make changes they deem appropriate. The Fund’s Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominees for the position of Trustee recommended by shareholders. Shareholders may submit the name of a candidate for consideration by the Committee by submitting their recommendations to the Trust’s Secretary. Each Trustee is currently a Trustee of one other registered investment company advised by Janus Capital: Janus Aspen Series. Collectively, these two registered investment companies consist of 51 series or funds referred to herein as the Fund Complex.

The Trust’s officers are elected annually by the Trustees for a one-year term. Certain officers also serve as officers of Janus Aspen Series. Certain officers of the Fund may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Except as otherwise disclosed, Fund officers receive no compensation from the Fund, except for the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer, as authorized by the Trustees.

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William F. McCalpin
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1957

Chairman


Trustee

1/08-Present

6/02-Present

Independent Consultant (since 2019) and Chief Operating Officer, muun chi LLC (organic food business) (since 2020). Formerly, Managing Partner, Impact Investments, Athena Capital Advisors LLC (independent registered investment advisor) (2016-2019), Managing Director, Holos Consulting LLC (provides consulting services to foundations and other nonprofit organizations) (2009-2016), Chief Executive Officer, Imprint Capital Advisors (impact investment firm) (2013-2015), and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (a private family foundation) (1998-2006).

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Director of Mutual Fund Directors Forum (a non-profit organization serving independent directors of U.S. mutual funds) (since 2016), Chairman of the Board and Trustee of The Investment Fund for Foundations Investment Program (TIP) (consisting of 1 fund) (since 2008), and Director of the F.B. Heron Foundation (a private grantmaking foundation) (since 2006).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Alan A. Brown
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Trustee

1/13-Present

Principal, Curam Holdings LLC (since 2018). Formerly, Executive Vice President, Institutional Markets, of Black Creek Group (private equity real estate investment management firm) (2012-2018), Executive Vice President and Co-Head, Global Private Client Group (2007-2010), Executive Vice President, Mutual Funds (2005-2007), and Chief Marketing Officer (2001-2005) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (asset management).

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Advisory Board Member of AEW Core Property Trust (open-end property fund) (since 2020), and Director of WTTW (PBS affiliate) (since 2003). Formerly, Director of MotiveQuest LLC (strategic social market research company) (2003-2016), Director of Nuveen Global Investors LLC (2007-2011), Director of Communities in Schools (2004-2010), and Director of Mutual Fund Education Alliance (until 2010).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William D. Cvengros
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1948

Trustee

1/11-Present

Chief Executive Officer of SJC Capital, LLC (a personal investment company and consulting firm) (since 2002). Formerly, Chief Executive Officer and President of PIMCO Advisors Holdings L.P. (a publicly traded investment management firm) (1994-2000), and Chief Investment Officer (1987-1994) and Vice Chairman and Director (1990-1994) of Pacific Life Insurance Company (a mutual life insurance and annuity company) (1987-1994).

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Member of the Investment Committee for the Orange County Community Foundation (since 2020), Advisory Board Member, RevOZ Fund LP and related funds (real estate investments for opportunity zones) (since 2020), and Advisory Board Member, Innovate Partners Emerging Growth and Equity Fund I (early stage venture capital fund) (since 2014). Formerly, Managing Trustee of National Retirement Partners Liquidating Trust (2013-2016), Chairman, National Retirement Partners, Inc. (formerly a network of advisors to 401(k) plans) (2005-2013), Director of Prospect Acquisition Corp. (a special purpose acquisition corporation) (2007-2009), Director of RemedyTemp, Inc. (temporary help services company) (1996-2006), and Trustee of PIMCO Funds Multi-Manager Series (1990-2000) and Pacific Life Variable Life & Annuity Trusts (1987-1994).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Raudline Etienne
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1965

Trustee

6/16-Present

Founder, Daraja Capital (advisory and investment firm) (since 2016), and Senior Advisor, Albright Stonebridge Group LLC (global strategy firm) (since 2016). Formerly, Senior Vice President (2011-2015), Albright Stonebridge Group LLC, and Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer, New York State Common Retirement Fund (public pension fund) (2008-2011).

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Member of the Investment Committee for Cooper Union (since 2021), Board Member, Van Alen Institute (nonprofit architectural and design organization) (since 2019), and Director of Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC (since 2014).

Gary A. Poliner
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1953

Trustee

6/16-Present

Retired. Formerly, President (2010-2013) of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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Director of MGIC Investment Corporation (private mortgage insurance) (since 2013). Formerly, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company (property/casualty insurance) (2013-2021), Trustee of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (2010-2013), and Director of Frank Russell Company (global asset management firm) (2008-2013).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Diane L. Wallace
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1958

Trustee

6/17-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President-Operations, and Chief Financial Officer for Driehaus Capital Management, LLC (1988-2006) and Treasurer for Driehaus Mutual Funds (1996-2002).

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Formerly, Director of Family Service of Lake County (2019-2021), Independent Trustee, Henderson Global Funds (13 portfolios) (2015-2017), Independent Trustee, State Farm Associates' Funds Trust, State Farm Mutual Fund Trust, and State Farm Variable Product Trust (28 portfolios) (2013-2017).

Linda S. Wolf
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1947

Trustee

11/05-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leo Burnett (Worldwide) (advertising agency) (2001-2005).

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Director of Chicago Community Trust (Regional Community Foundation), Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago, IL), Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Wrapports, LLC (digital communications company). Formerly, Director of Chicago Council on Global Affairs (until 2019), InnerWorkings (until 2019), and Director of Walmart (until 2017).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

    

OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Brian Demain
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1977

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager
Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund

11/07-Present

Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts.

Cody Wheaton
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1978

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager
Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund

7/16-Present

Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts and Analyst for Janus Capital.

Bruce L. Koepfgen
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1952

President and Chief Executive Officer

7/14-Present

Executive Vice President, Head of North America at Janus Henderson Investors (since 2017), President and Head of North America at Janus Capital Management LLC (since 2013 and 2017, respectively), President at Janus Capital Group Inc. (since 2013), President and Director at Janus International Holding LLC (since 2019 and 2011, respectively), President at Janus Holdings LLC (since 2019), President and Director at Janus Management Holdings Corporation (since 2017 and 2012, respectively), Executive Vice President and Head of North America at Janus Distributors LLC (since 2011 and 2019, respectively), Vice President and Director at Intech Investment Management LLC (since 2012), and Executive Vice President at Perkins Investment Management LLC (since 2011). Formerly, Executive Vice President at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus International Holding LLC, and Janus Management Holdings Corporation (2011-2019), Director at Perkins Investment Managment LLC (2011-2019), and Chief Financial Officer at Janus Capital Group Inc. (2011-2013).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Kristin Mariani
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1966

Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

7/20-Present

Head of Compliance, North America for Janus Henderson Investors (since September 2020) and Chief Compliance Officer for Janus Capital Management LLC (since September 2017). Formerly, Global Head of Investment Management Compliance for Janus Henderson Investors (February 2019 - August 2020), Vice President, Head of Global Distribution Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer of Janus Henderson Distributors (May 2017 – September 2017), Vice President, Compliance at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus Capital Management LLC, and Janus Distributors LLC (2009-2017).

Jesper Nergaard
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Chief Financial Officer

Vice President, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer

3/05-Present

2/05-Present

Head of U.S. Fund Administration, Janus Henderson Investors and Janus Sevices LLC.

Abigail J. Murray
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1975

Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, and Secretary

12/20-Present

Managing Counsel (2020-present). Formerly, Senior Counsel for Invesco Ltd. (2017-2020), and Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. and Assistant General Counsel, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (2015-2017).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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Notes

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This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not an offer or solicitation for the Fund and is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

Janus Henderson and Intech are trademarks of Janus Henderson Group plc or one of its subsidiaries. © Janus Henderson Group plc

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ANNUAL REPORT

September 30, 2021

  
 

Janus Henderson European Focus Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

 
  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Henderson European Focus Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Fund At A Glance and Schedule of Investments

3

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

13

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

15

Statement of Operations

17

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

19

Financial Highlights

20

Notes to Financial Statements

28

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

45

Additional Information

46

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

58

Designation Requirements

61

Trustees and Officers

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FUND SNAPSHOT

 The Janus Henderson European Focus Fund is a regional equity fund that seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation primarily through investment in European companies. The management team applies a high-conviction approach, with a focus on opportunities that offer material upside potential, regardless of style.

    

Robert Schramm-Fuchs

Portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE

The Janus Henderson European Focus Fund I Shares returned 30.63% for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2021, outperforming its benchmark, the MSCI Europe IndexSM, which returned 27.25%.

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

The 12-month period began with equity markets moving higher as a result of accelerating economic data, upward-inflecting lead indicators and Pfizer’s announcement, in November 2020, of a COVID-19 vaccine. This lasted until the second quarter of 2021, when sentiment grew more cautious on the equity market outlook. It was not until the third quarter that we saw the first significant market correction, with European equity markets giving up all gains since the end of March. The Fund managed this correction well and continued to defend its year-to-date gains in this tougher environment.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

Our decision to meaningfully reduce cyclicality in the portfolio through the second quarter of 2021 aided relative returns through the summer and allowed for stock selection once again to be the primary driver of the Fund’s overall performance.

The biggest positive contribution came from vaccine producer BioNTech, where the market increasingly looked beyond the COVID earnings boost toward long-term applications of the company’s mRNA technology. Eastern European bank Erste also benefited relative returns – unusually for the sector, the business is growing as central banks in the region have a much lower tolerance for inflation and rates continued to rise during the period. Another top individual contributor was German luxury fashion apparel company Hugo Boss, which exceeded analyst expectations on revenue and earnings after the new CEO, who started during the summer, subsequently bought a large number of shares from his personal wealth before presenting plans for a successful turnaround of the brand.

On the negative side, an underweight position in U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil producer Royal Dutch Shell detracted on a relative basis, as well as solar power generation company Solaria Energía, which lagged along with the majority of the renewables sector in 2021. Our underweight position in Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk also weighed on relative returns.

As a result of our near-term caution, we maintained our prudent underlying portfolio construction. Our exposure remained focused on the theme of “always looking good,” with consumers returning to the office and once again socializing and celebrating life’s events. In addition, we built a number of positions in regulated utilities whose regulatory mechanisms allow for inflation protection.

DERIVATIVES USAGE

Please see the Derivative Instruments section in the “Notes to Financial Statements” for a discussion of derivatives used by the Fund.

OUTLOOK

Our overall view on the market remains cautious. As regular readers know, we follow three key indicators to form our top-down view of the world of investments: The rate of change of real money creation; the global inventory stock-building cycle; and the global business capital investment cycle.

The rate of change in real money creation peaked in the third quarter of 2020 and continues along a falling trajectory. Overall, it still is expanding but at a much lower and downward-sloping rate of change. In our view, the best hope for a pickup in money creation rates probably would be China, but other than small steps to curb the fallout from the Evergrande default there have been no material monetary policy changes. With the Chinese economy suffering from power shortages, it is possible that authorities would see limited effectiveness were they

  

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to launch broader monetary easing or fiscal stimulus measures. Historically, consensus earnings expectations have tended to correlate quite closely with Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dynamics, and in fact recently have peaked and are beginning to roll over. There have been numerous profit warnings in the industrials space leading up to the third quarter earnings season.

Regarding inventory restocking, on a global level raw materials and intermediary products are in fact fully restocked already, even to a level that historically has suggested some destocking. Finished goods inventories are still trailing but have begun building at the fastest rate in several decades, according to Global PMI Inventory data. We see clear double-ordering in many components now. If there were to be a hint of end demand weakness, e.g., triggered by the falling consumer confidence in the U.S. economy, we could experience a sudden air pocket in new industrial orders. There is also potential for demand destruction from sharply rising prices. We hold sympathy with the view that many factors driving those sharp price increases are temporary from supply side disruptions, but this temporary hyperinflation phase is lasting longer than expected. The longer it lasts, the harder the adjustments will be. Coupled with the risk for demand destruction from these inflationary trends, we also see potentially lower goods demand from the general shift of consumption back to services due to continued economic reopening and increasing consumer mobility. This happens at a time when household support measures are generally being phased out and a good proportion of the excess savings built up during the pandemic already has been spent.

Thank you for investing in the Janus Henderson European Focus Fund.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Contributors - Holdings

5 Top Detractors - Holdings

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

BioNTech SE (ADR)

0.82%

 

2.61%

 

Royal Dutch Shell PLC Class A

0.22%

 

-0.84%

 

Hugo Boss AG

1.67%

 

1.40%

 

Solaria Energia y Medio Ambiente SA

0.43%

 

-0.81%

 

Ashtead Group PLC

2.20%

 

1.32%

 

Novo Nordisk A/S

0.99%

 

-0.77%

 

Straumann Holding AG

1.99%

 

1.09%

 

Symrise AG

0.74%

 

-0.69%

 

Erste Group Bank AG

1.62%

 

0.83%

 

HelloFresh SE

0.08%

 

-0.53%

       

 

5 Top Contributors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

MSCI Europe Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Health Care

 

5.54%

 

12.62%

14.36%

 

Industrials

 

2.39%

 

21.16%

14.72%

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

1.43%

 

13.42%

11.65%

 

Consumer Staples

 

0.76%

 

12.11%

13.07%

 

Information Technology

 

0.17%

 

6.83%

8.01%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Detractors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

MSCI Europe Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Energy

 

-2.07%

 

2.45%

4.36%

 

Materials

 

-1.85%

 

7.76%

8.27%

 

Utilities

 

-1.66%

 

6.72%

4.62%

 

Other**

 

-0.95%

 

4.54%

0.00%

 

Financials

 

-0.37%

 

12.09%

15.67%

       

 

Relative contribution reflects how the portolio's holdings impacted return relative to the benchmark. Cash and securities not held in the portfolio are not shown. For equity portfolios, relative contribution compares the performance of a security in the portfolio to the benchmark's total return, factoring in the difference in weight of that security in the benchmark. Returns are calculated using daily returns and previous day ending weights rolled up by ticker, excluding fixed income securities, gross of advisory fees, may exclude certain derivatives and will differ from actual performance.
Performance attribution reflects returns gross of advisory fees and may differ from actual returns as they are based on end of day holdings. Attribution is calculated by geometrically linking daily returns for the portfolio and index.

*

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 Henderson European Focus Fund (unaudited)

Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

Nestle SA (REG)

 

Food Products

3.5%

Erste Group Bank AG

 

Banks

3.4%

Danone SA

 

Food Products

3.3%

Hugo Boss AG

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

3.2%

Lonza Group AG

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services

3.0%

 

16.4%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

 

Common Stocks

 

97.9%

 

Investment Companies

 

0.5%

 

Other

 

1.6%

  

100.0%

  

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

As of September 30, 2021

As of September 30, 2020

  

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Janus Henderson European Focus Fund (unaudited)

Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended September 30, 2021

 

 

Prospectus Expense Ratios

 

 

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Net Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

30.31%

8.94%

9.66%

12.41%

 

 

1.45%

1.31%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

22.81%

7.66%

9.01%

12.08%

 

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

29.29%

8.12%

8.82%

11.57%

 

 

2.20%

2.07%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

28.29%

8.12%

8.82%

11.57%

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

30.57%

9.12%

9.75%

12.45%

 

 

1.40%

1.11%

Class I Shares

 

30.63%

9.23%

9.96%

12.60%

 

 

1.17%

1.04%

Class N Shares

 

30.72%

9.28%

9.85%

12.51%

 

 

1.20%

0.96%

Class S Shares

 

30.63%

8.98%

9.64%

12.40%

 

 

7.87%

1.47%

Class T Shares

 

30.41%

9.04%

9.71%

12.43%

 

 

1.70%

1.21%

MSCI Europe Index

 

27.25%

8.85%

8.15%

5.88%

 

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class A Shares

 

2nd

3rd

2nd

1st

 

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Europe Stock Funds

 

42/94

56/87

30/71

9/55

 

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 800.668.0434 (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson) or visit janushenderson.com/performance (or janushenderson.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson).

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

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

Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, contractually agreed to for at least a one-year period commencing on January 28, 2021.

 
 

Performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with foreign and emerging markets, fixed income securities, high-yield and high-risk securities, undervalued, overlooked and smaller capitalization companies, real estate related securities including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), non-diversification, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, portfolio turnover, derivatives, short sales, initial public offerings (IPOs) and

  

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Janus Henderson European Focus Fund (unaudited)

Performance

potential conflicts of interest. Each product has different risks. Please see the prospectus for more information about risks, holdings and other details.

High absolute short-term performance is not typical and may not be achieved in the future. Such results should not be the sole basis for evaluating material facts in making an investment decision.

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

Returns of the Fund shown prior to June 5, 2017, are those for Henderson European Focus Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”), which merged into the Fund after the close of business on June 2, 2017. The Predecessor Fund was advised by Henderson Global Investors (North America) Inc. and subadvised by Henderson Investment Management Limited. Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class I Shares, and Class R6 Shares of the Predecessor Fund were reorganized into Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class I Shares, and Class N Shares, respectively, of the Fund. In connection with this reorganization, certain shareholders of the Predecessor Fund who held shares directly with the Predecessor Fund and not through an intermediary had the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class I Shares, and Class N Shares of the Fund received in the reorganization automatically exchanged for Class D Shares of the Fund following the reorganization. Class A Shares and Class C Shares of the Predecessor Fund commenced operations with the Predecessor Fund’s inception on August 31, 2001. Class I Shares and Class R6 Shares of the Predecessor Fund commenced operations on March 31, 2009 and November 30, 2015, respectively. Class D Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares commenced operations on June 5, 2017.

Performance of Class A Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund, in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class C Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class C Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class C Shares of the Predecessor Fund, in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class I Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class I Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class I Shares of the Predecessor Fund, in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers, except that for periods prior to March 31, 2009, performance for Class I Shares reflects the performance of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund (without sales charges), net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class N Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class R6 Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class R6 Shares of the Predecessor Fund, in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers, except that for periods prior to November 30, 2015, performance for Class N Shares reflects the performance of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund (without sales charges), net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class S Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund (without sales charges), net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class T Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund (without sales charges), net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class D Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund (without sales charges), net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

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

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

© 2021 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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

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

Index performance does not reflect the expenses of managing a portfolio as an index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

*The Predecessor Fund’s inception date – August 31, 2001

‡ As stated in the prospectus. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios during the reporting period.

  

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Janus Henderson European Focus Fund (unaudited)

Expense Examples

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

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

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

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$1,083.30

$6.74

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.60

$6.53

1.29%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$1,079.10

$10.63

 

$1,000.00

$1,014.84

$10.30

2.04%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$1,084.40

$5.75

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.55

$5.57

1.10%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$1,084.60

$5.38

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.90

$5.22

1.03%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$1,085.20

$5.02

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.26

$4.86

0.96%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$1,083.20

$6.79

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.55

$6.58

1.30%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$1,083.70

$6.32

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.00

$6.12

1.21%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

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Janus Henderson European Focus Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– 97.9%

   

Aerospace & Defense – 1.5%

   
 

MTU Aero Engines AG

 

33,363

  

$7,542,789

 

Air Freight & Logistics – 1.9%

   
 

DSV Panalpina A/S

 

40,006

  

9,552,922

 

Airlines – 2.0%

   
 

Wizz Air Holdings PLC (144A)*

 

146,309

  

9,741,656

 

Auto Components – 1.6%

   
 

Faurecia SE

 

165,142

  

7,695,402

 

Automobiles – 2.2%

   
 

Daimler AG

 

124,067

  

11,027,536

 

Banks – 10.3%

   
 

Erste Group Bank AG

 

383,442

  

16,743,431

 
 

FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA*

 

696,158

  

12,614,523

 
 

KBC Group NV

 

155,780

  

13,983,370

 
 

Nordea Bank Abp

 

596,687

  

7,660,670

 
  

51,001,994

 

Beverages – 2.0%

   
 

Diageo PLC

 

210,045

  

10,119,110

 

Capital Markets – 4.7%

   
 

Deutsche Boerse AG

 

38,773

  

6,310,891

 
 

Euronext NV (144A)

 

63,840

  

7,203,058

 
 

UBS Group AG

 

614,338

  

9,818,688

 
  

23,332,637

 

Chemicals – 1.3%

   
 

Symrise AG

 

48,203

  

6,358,223

 

Electric Utilities – 6.3%

   
 

EDP - Energias de Portugal SA

 

1,435,402

  

7,528,694

 
 

Orsted A/S (144A)

 

39,005

  

5,147,223

 
 

SSE PLC

 

234,069

  

4,914,376

 
 

Terna Rete Elettrica Nazionale SpA

 

1,948,686

  

13,819,903

 
  

31,410,196

 

Electrical Equipment – 2.1%

   
 

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

 

257,606

  

10,315,425

 

Food Products – 9.1%

   
 

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (PC)

 

1,018

  

11,405,927

 
 

Danone SA

 

236,486

  

16,139,225

 
 

Nestle SA (REG)

 

144,129

  

17,344,235

 
  

44,889,387

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 4.9%

   
 

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

 

45,183

  

8,684,284

 
 

Siemens Healthineers AG (144A)

 

99,505

  

6,473,954

 
 

Straumann Holding AG

 

5,107

  

9,140,481

 
  

24,298,719

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 0%

   
 

BNN Technology PLC*

 

11,756,231

  

16

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 3.0%

   
 

Lonza Group AG

 

19,881

  

14,897,062

 

Machinery – 4.4%

   
 

Alfa Laval AB

 

201,822

  

7,523,166

 
 

Atlas Copco AB

 

104,695

  

6,353,226

 
 

Rational AG

 

8,201

  

7,732,045

 
  

21,608,437

 

Metals & Mining – 2.0%

   
 

Anglo American PLC

 

289,632

  

9,989,337

 

Multi-Utilities – 1.5%

   
 

E.ON SE

 

596,096

  

7,291,961

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 4.1%

   
 

Lundin Petroleum AB

 

322,249

  

11,966,925

 
 

Neste Oyj

 

149,324

  

8,426,579

 
  

20,393,504

 
  

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

 

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Janus Henderson European Focus Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Paper & Forest Products – 2.1%

   
 

UPM-Kymmene Oyj

 

290,703

  

$10,269,854

 

Personal Products – 2.5%

   
 

L'Oreal SA

 

29,885

  

12,332,590

 

Pharmaceuticals – 4.6%

   
 

AstraZeneca PLC

 

89,988

  

10,831,564

 
 

Roche Holding AG

 

32,261

  

11,774,054

 
  

22,605,618

 

Professional Services – 2.6%

   
 

RELX PLC

 

446,359

  

12,861,023

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 4.3%

   
 

ASML Holding NV

 

19,270

  

14,213,085

 
 

Nordic Semiconductor ASA*

 

230,992

  

6,914,683

 
  

21,127,768

 

Software – 1.8%

   
 

SAP SE

 

64,547

  

8,743,272

 

Specialty Retail – 3.6%

   
 

JD Sports Fashion PLC

 

775,650

  

10,918,697

 
 

Kingfisher PLC

 

1,551,811

  

7,019,746

 
  

17,938,443

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 8.6%

   
 

Hugo Boss AG

 

266,479

  

16,065,476

 
 

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

 

17,098

  

12,224,565

 
 

Pandora A/S

 

119,666

  

14,514,377

 
  

42,804,418

 

Trading Companies & Distributors – 1.3%

   
 

Ashtead Group PLC

 

86,730

  

6,578,072

 

Water Utilities – 1.6%

   
 

Severn Trent PLC

 

228,570

  

7,991,601

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $438,226,716)

 

484,718,972

 

Investment Companies– 0.5%

   

Money Markets – 0.5%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº,£((cost $2,579,657)

 

2,579,399

  

2,579,657

 

Total Investments (total cost $440,806,373) – 98.4%

 

487,298,629

 

Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 1.6%

 

7,722,938

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$495,021,567

 
  

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

 

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Janus Henderson European Focus Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

      

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

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

Germany

 

$86,230,431

 

17.7

%

United Kingdom

 

81,223,542

 

16.7

 

Switzerland

 

74,380,447

 

15.3

 

France

 

48,391,782

 

9.9

 

Denmark

 

39,529,947

 

8.1

 

Italy

 

26,434,426

 

5.4

 

Finland

 

26,357,103

 

5.4

 

Sweden

 

25,843,317

 

5.3

 

Netherlands

 

21,416,143

 

4.4

 

Austria

 

16,743,431

 

3.4

 

Belgium

 

13,983,370

 

2.9

 

Hungary

 

9,741,656

 

2.0

 

Portugal

 

7,528,694

 

1.6

 

Norway

 

6,914,683

 

1.4

 

United States

 

2,579,657

 

0.5

 
      
      

Total

 

$487,298,629

 

100.0

%

 

Schedules of Affiliated Investments – (% of Net Assets)

           
 

Dividend

Income

Realized

Gain/(Loss)

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation/

Depreciation

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - 0.5%

Money Markets - 0.5%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

$

13,864

$

648

$

(1,005)

$

2,579,657

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - N/A

Investment Companies - N/A

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

31,910

 

-

 

-

 

-

Total Affiliated Investments - 0.5%

$

45,774

$

648

$

(1,005)

$

2,579,657

  

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

 

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Janus Henderson European Focus Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

           
 

Value

at 9/30/20

Purchases

Sales Proceeds

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - 0.5%

Money Markets - 0.5%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

19,626,491

 

425,921,526

 

(442,968,003)

 

2,579,657

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - N/A

Investment Companies - N/A

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

-

 

66,038,889

 

(66,038,889)

 

-

                              

Schedule of OTC Written Options

Counterparty/

Reference Asset

Number of

Contracts

Exercise

Price

  

Expiration

Date

 

Notional

Amount

 

Premiums

Received

 

Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

 

Options

Written,

at Value

 
               

Written Put Options:

Citigroup:

              

Pandora A/S

1,250

710.52

DKK

 

12/17/21

$

15,493,309

$

555,038

$

31,605

$

(523,433)

SAP SE

1,123

96.00

EUR

 

12/17/21

 

15,202,075

 

257,425

 

136,392

 

(121,033)

Total - Written Put Options

   

812,463

 

167,997

 

(644,466)

Total OTC Written Options

  

$

812,463

$

167,997

$

(644,466)

The following table, grouped by derivative type, provides information about the fair value and location of derivatives within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of September 30, 2021.

      

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) as of September 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity
Contracts

 

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives:

 

 

 

Options written, at value

 

 

$644,466

    
  

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

 

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Janus Henderson European Focus Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

The following tables provide information about the effect of derivatives and hedging activities on the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the year ended September 30, 2021.

     

The effect of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) on the Statement of Operations for the year ended September 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

Amount of Realized Gain/(Loss) Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

Equity
Contracts

Purchased options contracts

  

$ 64,624

Written options contracts

  

2,550,927

     

Total

 

$2,615,551

  

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Amount of Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

Equity
Contracts

Purchased options contracts

  

$ 81,881

Written options contracts

 

127,053

     

Total

 

$ 208,934

Please see the "Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments" and "Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation" sections of the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

  

Average Ending Monthly Market Value of Derivative Instruments During the Year Ended September 30, 2021

 

 

 

Market Value

Purchased options contracts, call

$ 38,699

Written options contracts, call

26,849

Written options contracts, put

767,959

  
  

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

 

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Janus Henderson European Focus Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

  

MSCI Europe IndexSM

MSCI Europe IndexSM reflects the equity market performance of developed markets in Europe.

  

LLC

Limited Liability Company

OTC

Over-the-Counter

PC

Participation Certificate

PLC

Public Limited Company

REG

Registered

  

144A

Securities sold under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are subject to legal and/or contractual restrictions on resale and may not be publicly sold without registration under the 1933 Act. Unless otherwise noted, these securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The total value of 144A securities as of the year ended September 30, 2021 is $28,565,891, which represents 5.8% of net assets.

*

Non-income producing security.

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of September 30, 2021.

¢

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs. The total value of Level 3 securities as of the year ended September 30, 2021 is $16, which represents 0.0% of net assets.

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control.

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

  

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Janus Henderson European Focus Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

              

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 September 30, 2021. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

Valuation Inputs Summary

       
    

Level 2 -

 

Level 3 -

  

Level 1 -

 

Other Significant

 

Significant

  

Quoted Prices

 

Observable Inputs

 

Unobservable Inputs

       

Assets

      

Investments In Securities:

      

Common Stocks

      

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

$

-

$

-

$

16

All Other

 

-

 

484,718,956

 

-

Investment Companies

 

-

 

2,579,657

 

-

Total Assets

$

-

$

487,298,613

$

16

Liabilities

      

Other Financial Instruments(a):

      

Options Written, at Value

$

-

$

644,466

$

-

       

(a)

Other financial instruments include forward foreign currency exchange, futures, written options, written swaptions, and swap contracts. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are reported at their unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) at measurement date, which represents the change in the contract's value from trade date. Futures, certain written options on futures, and centrally cleared swap contracts are reported at their variation margin at measurement date, which represents the amount due to/from the Fund at that date. Written options, written swaptions, and other swap contracts are reported at their market value at measurement date.

  

14

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson European Focus Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated investments, at value (cost $438,226,716)

 

$

484,718,972

 

 

Affiliated investments, at value (cost $2,579,657)

 

 

2,579,657

 

 

Deposits with brokers for OTC derivatives

 

 

670,000

 

 

Cash denominated in foreign currency (cost $32,637)

 

 

32,637

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

 

 

12,345

 

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments sold

 

 

5,974,589

 

 

 

Foreign tax reclaims

 

 

2,231,422

 

 

 

Fund shares sold

 

 

390,903

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

128,856

 

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

 

1,666

 

 

Other assets

 

 

21,865

 

Total Assets

 

 

496,762,912

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Due to custodian

 

 

7

 

 

Options written, at value (premiums received $812,463)

 

 

644,466

 

 

Payables:

 

 

 

 

 

Fund shares repurchased

 

 

438,263

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

 

397,500

 

 

 

Transfer agent fees and expenses

 

 

61,345

 

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

 

 

51,190

 

 

 

Professional fees

 

 

47,713

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

 

 

12,345

 

 

 

Custodian fees

 

 

11,691

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

 

 

3,264

 

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees payable

 

 

1,079

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other payables

 

 

72,482

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

1,741,345

 

Net Assets

 

$

495,021,567

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson European Focus Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

851,179,686

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

 

 

(356,158,119)

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

495,021,567

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

141,907,540

 

 

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

 

 

3,190,155

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

44.48

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(2)

 

$

47.19

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

23,301,886

 

 

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

 

 

556,165

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

41.90

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

10,101,641

 

 

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

 

 

228,488

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

44.21

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

299,271,712

 

 

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

 

 

6,763,880

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

44.25

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

9,763,287

 

 

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

 

 

222,145

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

43.95

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

85,484

 

 

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

 

 

2,015

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

42.42

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

10,590,017

 

 

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

 

 

239,732

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

44.17

 

 

             

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

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

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson European Focus Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 
 
      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

8,273,345

 

 

Affiliated securities lending income, net

 

31,910

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

13,864

 

 

Unaffiliated securities lending income, net

 

676

 

 

Interest

 

9

 

 

Other income

 

81,883

 

 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(934,181)

 

Total Investment Income

 

7,467,506

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

4,494,068

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

342,023

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

277,511

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

 

 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

7,676

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

169

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

13,091

 

 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

109,476

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

26,088

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

183,091

 

 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

7,973

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

1,440

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

1,937

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

9,972

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

244

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

3

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

37

 

 

Registration fees

 

105,869

 

 

Custodian fees

 

49,608

 

 

Professional fees

 

46,777

 

 

Shareholder reports expense

 

22,598

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees

 

12,694

 

 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

6,715

 

 

Other expenses

 

94,385

 

Total Expenses

 

5,813,445

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers

 

(512,389)

 

Net Expenses

 

5,301,056

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2,166,450

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson European Focus Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

 

 

 

 

Investments and foreign currency transactions

$

97,036,796

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

648

 

 

Purchased options contracts

 

64,624

 

 

Short sales

 

(28,725)

 

 

Written options contracts

 

2,550,927

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

99,624,270

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

 

 

 

 

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

 

6,617,845

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

(1,005)

 

 

Purchased options contracts

 

81,881

 

 

Written options contracts

 

127,053

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

6,825,774

 

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

$

108,616,494

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson European Focus Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended
September 30, 2021

 

Year ended
September 30, 2020

 

         

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

2,166,450

 

$

1,640,842

 

 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

99,624,270

 

 

43,758,359

 

 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

6,825,774

 

 

38,925,813

 

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

 

108,616,494

 

 

84,325,014

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(362,388)

 

 

(1,186,901)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(20,930)

 

 

(32,297)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(1,148,633)

 

 

(2,905,921)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(26,735)

 

 

(19,353)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(185)

 

 

(610)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(12,244)

 

 

(9,250)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(1,571,115)

 

 

(4,154,332)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(8,045,062)

 

 

(21,249,933)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(14,066,619)

 

 

(21,581,585)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

5,355,988

 

 

648,406

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

29,583,028

 

 

(58,387,988)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

3,380,544

 

 

3,923,326

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

15,445

 

 

610

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

8,380,996

 

 

755,031

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

24,604,320

 

 

(95,892,133)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

131,649,699

 

 

(15,721,451)

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

363,371,868

 

 

379,093,319

 

 

End of period

$

495,021,567

 

$

363,371,868

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson European Focus Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class A Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$34.23

 

 

$27.21

 

 

$31.73

 

 

$35.02

 

 

$34.22

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.16

 

 

0.11

 

 

0.41

 

 

0.46

 

 

0.13

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

10.20

 

 

7.22

 

 

(3.91)

 

 

(3.16)

 

 

0.67

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

10.36

 

 

7.33

 

 

(3.50)

 

 

(2.70)

 

 

0.80

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.11)

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

(1.02)

 

 

(0.59)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.11)

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

(1.02)

 

 

(0.59)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$44.48

 

 

$34.23

 

 

$27.21

 

 

$31.73

 

 

$35.02

 

 

Total Return*

 

30.31%

 

 

27.04%

 

 

(10.61)%

 

 

(7.84)%

 

 

2.34%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$141,908

 

 

$116,047

 

 

$112,110

 

 

$176,690

 

 

$273,184

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$136,809

 

 

$109,879

 

 

$135,260

 

 

$227,911

 

 

$268,061

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.41%

 

 

1.45%

 

 

1.46%

 

 

1.31%

 

 

1.35%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.30%

 

 

1.31%

 

 

1.32%

 

 

1.30%

 

 

1.35%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.37%

 

 

0.38%

 

 

1.49%

 

 

1.37%

 

 

2.29%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

184%

 

 

160%

 

 

145%

 

 

82%

 

 

6%

 

                   
                   

Class C Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$32.40

 

 

$25.69

 

 

$29.66

 

 

$32.68

 

 

$31.98

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

(0.18)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

0.16

 

 

0.21

 

 

0.08

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

9.68

 

 

6.82

 

 

(3.57)

 

 

(2.97)

 

 

0.62

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

9.50

 

 

6.71

 

 

(3.41)

 

 

(2.76)

 

 

0.70

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.56)

 

 

(0.26)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

 

 

 

 

(0.56)

 

 

(0.26)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$41.90

 

 

$32.40

 

 

$25.69

 

 

$29.66

 

 

$32.68

 

 

Total Return*

 

29.32%

 

 

26.12%

 

 

(11.26)%

 

 

(8.51)%

 

 

2.19%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$23,302

 

 

$29,652

 

 

$43,110

 

 

$118,408

 

 

$184,366

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$27,919

 

 

$37,468

 

 

$62,633

 

 

$154,929

 

 

$183,018

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.17%

 

 

2.19%

 

 

2.19%

 

 

2.04%

 

 

2.22%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

2.05%

 

 

2.06%

 

 

2.06%

 

 

2.02%

 

 

2.22%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.46)%

 

 

(0.40)%

 

 

0.62%

 

 

0.65%

 

 

1.44%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

184%

 

 

160%

 

 

145%

 

 

82%

 

 

6%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

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

(1) Period from August 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from July 31 to September 30.

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

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

20

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson European Focus Fund

Financial Highlights

       

Class A Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended July 31

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$32.17

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.34

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

2.50

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

2.84

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.79)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.79)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$34.22

 

 

Total Return*

 

9.15%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$274,588

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$381,753

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.33%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.33%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.06%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

57%

 

       
       

Class C Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended July 31

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$30.06

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.11

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

2.32

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

2.43

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.51)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.51)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$31.98

 

 

Total Return*

 

8.32%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$188,120

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$219,705

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.11%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

2.11%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.36%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

57%

 

       
 

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

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

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

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson European Focus Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class D Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$34.01

 

 

$27.05

 

 

$31.61

 

 

$35.02

 

 

$34.21

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.24

 

 

0.18

 

 

0.49

 

 

0.57

 

 

0.14

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

10.13

 

 

7.16

 

 

(3.92)

 

 

(3.20)

 

 

0.67

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

10.37

 

 

7.34

 

 

(3.43)

 

 

(2.63)

 

 

0.81

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.17)

 

 

(0.38)

 

 

(1.13)

 

 

(0.78)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.17)

 

 

(0.38)

 

 

(1.13)

 

 

(0.78)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$44.21

 

 

$34.01

 

 

$27.05

 

 

$31.61

 

 

$35.02

 

 

Total Return*

 

30.57%

 

 

27.27%

 

 

(10.39)%

 

 

(7.67)%

 

 

2.37%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$10,102

 

 

$3,510

 

 

$2,293

 

 

$2,875

 

 

$2,776

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$6,844

 

 

$2,636

 

 

$2,421

 

 

$3,071

 

 

$2,683

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.28%

 

 

1.40%

 

 

1.59%

 

 

1.19%

 

 

1.11%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.10%

 

 

1.11%

 

 

1.14%

 

 

1.11%

 

 

1.11%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.57%

 

 

0.60%

 

 

1.81%

 

 

1.71%

 

 

2.52%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

184%

 

 

160%

 

 

145%

 

 

82%

 

 

6%

 

                   
                   

Class I Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$34.03

 

 

$27.07

 

 

$31.59

 

 

$34.94

 

 

$34.13

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.26

 

 

0.19

 

 

0.42

 

 

0.54

 

 

0.15

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

10.15

 

 

7.17

 

 

(3.82)

 

 

(3.14)

 

 

0.66

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

10.41

 

 

7.36

 

 

(3.40)

 

 

(2.60)

 

 

0.81

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.19)

 

 

(0.40)

 

 

(1.12)

 

 

(0.75)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.19)

 

 

(0.40)

 

 

(1.12)

 

 

(0.75)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$44.25

 

 

$34.03

 

 

$27.07

 

 

$31.59

 

 

$34.94

 

 

Total Return*

 

30.66%

 

 

27.35%

 

 

(10.30)%

 

 

(7.60)%

 

 

2.37%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$299,272

 

 

$208,159

 

 

$220,722

 

 

$695,302

 

 

$1,234,695

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$263,587

 

 

$204,753

 

 

$353,101

 

 

$1,025,799

 

 

$1,231,744

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.14%

 

 

1.17%

 

 

1.16%

 

 

1.03%

 

 

1.06%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.03%

 

 

1.04%

 

 

1.03%

 

 

1.02%

 

 

1.06%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.62%

 

 

0.64%

 

 

1.53%

 

 

1.60%

 

 

2.59%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

184%

 

 

160%

 

 

145%

 

 

82%

 

 

6%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

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

(1) Period from August 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from July 31 to September 30.

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

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson European Focus Fund

Financial Highlights

       

Class D Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the period ended July 31

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$33.53

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.11

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.57

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.68

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$34.21

 

 

Total Return*

 

2.03%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,585

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,342

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.25%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.08%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.11%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

57%

 

       
       

Class I Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended July 31

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$32.18

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.44

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

2.47

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

2.91

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.96)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.96)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$34.13

 

 

Total Return*

 

9.44%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,277,021

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,414,519

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.07%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.07%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.38%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

57%

 

       
 

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

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

(1) Period from June 5, 2017 (inception date) through July 31, 2017.

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

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

                   

Class N Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$33.80

 

 

$26.86

 

 

$31.64

 

 

$34.89

 

 

$34.10

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.35

 

 

0.34

 

 

0.49

 

 

0.56

 

 

0.13

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

10.01

 

 

7.01

 

 

(3.91)

 

 

(3.14)

 

 

0.66

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

10.36

 

 

7.35

 

 

(3.42)

 

 

(2.58)

 

 

0.79

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.21)

 

 

(0.41)

 

 

(1.36)

 

 

(0.67)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.21)

 

 

(0.41)

 

 

(1.36)

 

 

(0.67)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$43.95

 

 

$33.80

 

 

$26.86

 

 

$31.64

 

 

$34.89

 

 

Total Return*

 

30.72%

 

 

27.51%

 

 

(10.25)%

 

 

(7.54)%

 

 

2.32%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$9,763

 

 

$4,371

 

 

$139

 

 

$284

 

 

$318

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$9,327

 

 

$3,114

 

 

$207

 

 

$332

 

 

$245

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.11%

 

 

1.20%

 

 

2.56%

 

 

1.43%

 

 

1.19%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.96%

 

 

0.96%

 

 

0.97%

 

 

0.97%

 

 

1.19%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.85%

 

 

1.17%

 

 

1.82%

 

 

1.68%

 

 

2.29%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

184%

 

 

160%

 

 

145%

 

 

82%

 

 

6%

 

                   
                   

Class S Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$32.57

 

 

$25.98

 

 

$31.53

 

 

$35.01

 

 

$34.20

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.23

 

 

0.11

 

 

0.45

 

 

0.47

 

 

0.13

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

9.73

 

 

6.85

 

 

(3.98)

 

 

(3.20)

 

 

0.68

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

9.96

 

 

6.96

 

 

(3.53)

 

 

(2.73)

 

 

0.81

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.11)

 

 

(0.37)

 

 

(2.02)

 

 

(0.75)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.11)

 

 

(0.37)

 

 

(2.02)

 

 

(0.75)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$42.42

 

 

$32.57

 

 

$25.98

 

 

$31.53

 

 

$35.01

 

 

Total Return*

 

30.63%

 

 

26.93%

 

 

(10.35)%

 

 

(7.96)%

 

 

2.37%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$85

 

 

$54

 

 

$43

 

 

$48

 

 

$52

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$68

 

 

$48

 

 

$43

 

 

$50

 

 

$50

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

5.71%

 

 

7.83%

 

 

8.50%

 

 

4.42%

 

 

1.48%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.07%

 

 

1.34%

 

 

1.17%

 

 

1.35%

 

 

1.30%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.58%

 

 

0.40%

 

 

1.73%

 

 

1.42%

 

 

2.34%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

184%

 

 

160%

 

 

145%

 

 

82%

 

 

6%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

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

(1) Period from August 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from July 31 to September 30.

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

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson European Focus Fund

Financial Highlights

       

Class N Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended July 31

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$32.18

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.42

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

2.47

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

2.89

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.97)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.97)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$34.10

 

 

Total Return*

 

9.36%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$210

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,074

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.10%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.10%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.34%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

57%

 

       
       

Class S Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the period ended July 31

 

2017(3)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$33.53

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.09

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.58

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.67

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$34.20

 

 

Total Return*

 

2.00%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$51

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$49

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.45%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.45%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.67%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

57%

 

       
 

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

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

(1) Period from November 30, 2015 (inception date) through July 31, 2016.

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

(3) Period from June 5, 2017 (inception date) through July 31, 2017.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson European Focus Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class T Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$34.02

 

 

$27.06

 

 

$31.57

 

 

$35.03

 

 

$34.22

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.20

 

 

0.12

 

 

0.47

 

 

0.54

 

 

0.13

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

10.12

 

 

7.20

 

 

(3.90)

 

 

(3.21)

 

 

0.68

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

10.32

 

 

7.32

 

 

(3.43)

 

 

(2.67)

 

 

0.81

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.17)

 

 

(0.36)

 

 

(1.08)

 

 

(0.79)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.17)

 

 

(0.36)

 

 

(1.08)

 

 

(0.79)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$44.17

 

 

$34.02

 

 

$27.06

 

 

$31.57

 

 

$35.03

 

 

Total Return*

 

30.41%

 

 

27.20%

 

 

(10.43)%

 

 

(7.79)%

 

 

2.37%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$10,590

 

 

$1,579

 

 

$676

 

 

$929

 

 

$1,275

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$5,237

 

 

$839

 

 

$762

 

 

$1,598

 

 

$1,077

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.38%

 

 

1.70%

 

 

1.76%

 

 

1.31%

 

 

1.22%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.21%

 

 

1.19%

 

 

1.18%

 

 

1.20%

 

 

1.18%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.47%

 

 

0.41%

 

 

1.74%

 

 

1.59%

 

 

2.26%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

184%

 

 

160%

 

 

145%

 

 

82%

 

 

6%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

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

(1) Period from August 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from July 31 to September 30.

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

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson European Focus Fund

Financial Highlights

       

Class T Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the period ended July 31

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$33.53

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.05

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.64

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.69

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$34.22

 

 

Total Return*

 

2.06%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$983

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$63

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.51%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.21%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.60%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

57%

 

       
 

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

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

(1) Period from June 5, 2017 (inception date) through July 31, 2017.

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

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson European Focus Fund

Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Henderson European Focus Fund (the “Fund”) is a series of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers 41 funds, each of which offers multiple share classes, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation primarily through investment in equities of European companies. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, the Fund acquired all the assets and liabilities of the Henderson European Focus Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Henderson Global Funds, in exchange for Class A, Class C, Class I and Class N Fund shares having an aggregate net asset value equal to the value of the aggregate net assets of the same share class of the Predecessor Fund (except that Class R6 Predecessor Fund shares were exchanged for Class N Fund shares) (the “Reorganization”). The Reorganization occurred at the close of business on June 2, 2017.

The Predecessor Fund and the Fund had identical investment objectives and substantially similar investment policies and principal risks. For financial reporting purposes, the Predecessor Fund’s financial and performance history prior to the Reorganization is carried forward and reflected in the Fund’s financial highlights.

The last fiscal year end of the Predecessor Fund was July 31, 2016. The Fund's first fiscal year end was July 31, 2017. Subsequent to July 31, 2017, the Fund changed its fiscal year end to September 30, 2017, to reflect the fiscal year end of certain funds of the Trust.

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

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

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

Class C Shares are closed to investments by new employer-sponsored retirement plans and existing employer-sponsored retirement plans are no longer able to make additional purchases or exchanges into Class C Shares.

The Funds currently implement an automatic conversion feature pursuant to which Class C Shares that have been held for eight years are automatically converted to Class A Shares without the imposition of any sales charge, fee or other charge. The conversion will generally occur no later than ten business days in the month following the month of the eighth anniversary of the date of purchase. Class C Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions on Class C Shares will convert to Class A Shares at the same time as the original Class C Shares with respect to which they were purchased. For Class C Shares held in omnibus accounts on intermediary platforms, the Fund will rely on these intermediaries to implement this conversion feature. Your financial intermediary may have separate policies and procedures as to when and how Class C Shares may be converted to Class A Shares. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Effective July 6, 2020, Class D Shares are available to new investors, subject to any closed fund policies for a Fund, as applicable. Previously, Class D Shares were only available to investors who already had a direct account with the Janus Henderson funds; immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor; and existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus Henderson funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments, who established Class I Share accounts before August 4, 2017.

  

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Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of: 1) certain adviser-assisted, employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and certain welfare benefit plans, such as health savings accounts, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans; and 2) retail investors purchasing in qualified or nonqualified accounts, whose accounts are held through an omnibus account at their financial intermediary, and where the financial intermediary requires no payment or reimbursement from the Fund, Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”), or its affiliates. Class N Shares are also available to Janus Henderson proprietary products and to certain direct institutional investors approved by Janus Distributors LLC dba Janus Henderson Distributors (“Janus Henderson Distributors”) including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations and endowments, subject to minimum investment requirements.

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

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

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

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that

  

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market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

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

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

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of September 30, 2021 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

The Fund did not hold a significant amount of Level 3 securities as of September 30, 2021.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Interest income is recorded daily on an accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. The Fund classifies gains and losses on prepayments received as an adjustment to interest income. Debt securities may be placed in non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivables when collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities

  

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at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Fund's equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Derivative Instruments

The Fund may invest in various types of derivatives, which may at times result in significant derivative exposure. A derivative is a financial instrument whose performance is derived from the performance of another asset. The Fund may invest in derivative instruments including, but not limited to: futures contracts, put options, call options, options on futures contracts, options on foreign currencies, options on recovery locks, options on security and commodity indices, swaps, forward contracts, structured investments, and other equity-linked derivatives. Each derivative instrument that was held by the Fund during the year ended September 30, 2021 is discussed in further detail below. A summary of derivative activity by the Fund is reflected in the tables at the end of the Schedule of Investments.

The Fund may use derivative instruments for hedging purposes (to offset risks associated with an investment, currency exposure, or market conditions), to adjust currency exposure relative to a benchmark index, or for speculative purposes

  

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(to earn income and seek to enhance returns). When the Fund invests in a derivative for speculative purposes, the Fund will be fully exposed to the risks of loss of that derivative, which may sometimes be greater than the derivative’s cost. The Fund may not use any derivative to gain exposure to an asset or class of assets that it would be prohibited by its investment restrictions from purchasing directly. The Fund’s ability to use derivative instruments may also be limited by tax considerations.

Investments in derivatives in general are subject to market risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate over time. Investments in derivatives may not directly correlate with the price movements of the underlying instrument. As a result, the use of derivatives may expose the Fund to additional risks that it would not be subject to if it invested directly in the securities underlying those derivatives. The use of derivatives may result in larger losses or smaller gains than otherwise would be the case. Derivatives can be volatile and may involve significant risks.

In pursuit of its investment objective, the Fund may seek to use derivatives to increase or decrease exposure to the following market risk factors:

· Commodity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of commodities or commodity-linked investments due to changes in the overall market movements, volatility of the underlying benchmark, changes in interest rates, or other factors affecting a particular industry or commodity such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs, and international economic, political, and regulatory developments.

· Counterparty Risk – the risk that the counterparty (the party on the other side of the transaction) on a derivative transaction will be unable to honor its financial obligation to the Fund.

· Credit Risk – the risk an issuer will be unable to make principal and interest payments when due, or will default on its obligations.

· Currency Risk – the risk that changes in the exchange rate between currencies will adversely affect the value (in U.S. dollar terms) of an investment.

· Equity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market.

· Index Risk – if the derivative is linked to the performance of an index, it will be subject to the risks associated with changes in that index. If the index changes, the Fund could receive lower interest payments or experience a reduction in the value of the derivative to below what the Fund paid. Certain indexed securities, including inverse securities (which move in an opposite direction to the index), may create leverage, to the extent that they increase or decrease in value at a rate that is a multiple of the changes in the applicable index.

· Interest Rate Risk – the risk that the value of fixed-income securities will generally decline as prevailing interest rates rise, which may cause the Fund’s NAV to likewise decrease.

· Leverage Risk – the risk associated with certain types of leveraged investments or trading strategies pursuant to which relatively small market movements may result in large changes in the value of an investment. The Fund creates leverage by investing in instruments, including derivatives, where the investment loss can exceed the original amount invested. Certain investments or trading strategies, such as short sales, that involve leverage can result in losses that greatly exceed the amount originally invested.

· Liquidity Risk – the risk that certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time that the seller would like or at the price that the seller believes the security is currently worth.

Derivatives may generally be traded OTC or on an exchange. Derivatives traded OTC are agreements that are individually negotiated between parties and can be tailored to meet a purchaser’s needs. OTC derivatives are not guaranteed by a clearing agency and may be subject to increased credit risk.

In an effort to mitigate credit risk associated with derivatives traded OTC, the Fund may enter into collateral agreements with certain counterparties whereby, subject to certain minimum exposure requirements, the Fund may require the counterparty to post collateral if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized gain on all OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. Additionally, the Fund may deposit cash and/or treasuries as collateral with the counterparty and/or custodian daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized loss on OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. All liquid securities and restricted cash are considered to

  

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cover in an amount at all times equal to or greater than the Fund’s commitment with respect to certain exchange-traded derivatives, centrally cleared derivatives, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, short sales, and/or securities with extended settlement dates. There is no guarantee that counterparty exposure is reduced and these arrangements are dependent on Janus Capital's ability to establish and maintain appropriate systems and trading.

Options Contracts

An options contract provides the purchaser with the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call option) or sell (put option) a financial instrument at an agreed upon price on or before a specified date. The purchaser pays a premium to the seller for this right. The seller has the corresponding obligation to sell or buy a financial instrument if the purchaser (owner) "exercises" the option. When an option is exercised, the proceeds on sales for a written call option, the purchase cost for a written put option, or the cost of the security for a purchased put or call option are adjusted by the amount of premium received or paid. Upon expiration, or closing of the option transaction, a realized gain or loss is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable). The difference between the premium paid/received and the market value of the option is recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. The net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable). Option contracts are typically valued using an approved vendor’s option valuation model. To the extent reliable market quotations are available, option contracts are valued using market quotations. In cases when an approved vendor cannot provide coverage for an option and there is no reliable market quotation, a broker quotation or an internal valuation using the Black-Scholes model, the Cox-Rubinstein Binomial Option Pricing Model, or other appropriate option pricing model is used. Certain options contracts are marked-to-market daily, and the daily variation margin is recorded as a receivable or payable on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as “Variation margin receivable” or “Variation margin payable” (if applicable).

The Fund may use options contracts to hedge against changes in interest rates, the values of equities, or foreign currencies. The Fund generally invests in options to hedge against adverse movements in the value of portfolio holdings. The use of such instruments may involve certain additional risks as a result of unanticipated movements in the market. A lack of correlation between the value of an instrument underlying an option and the asset being hedged, or unexpected adverse price movements, could render the Fund’s hedging strategy unsuccessful. In addition, there can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any option purchased or sold. The Fund may be subject to counterparty risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, equity risk, commodity risk, and currency risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective through its investments in options contracts.

Options traded on an exchange are regulated and the terms of the options are standardized. Options traded OTC expose the Fund to counterparty risk in the event that the counterparty does not perform. This risk is mitigated by having a netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty and by having the counterparty post collateral to cover the Fund’s exposure to the counterparty.

The Fund may purchase put options to hedge against a decline in the value of its portfolio. By using put options in this way, the Fund will reduce any profit it might otherwise have realized in the underlying security by the amount of the premium paid for the put option and by transaction costs. The Fund may purchase call options to hedge against an increase in the price of securities that it may buy in the future. The premium paid for the call option plus any transaction costs will reduce the benefit, if any, realized by the Fund upon exercise of the option, and, unless the price of the underlying security rises sufficiently, the option may expire worthless to the Fund. The risk in buying options is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the options are exercised. Options purchased are reported in the Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

During the period, the Fund purchased call options on various equity index securities for the purpose of increasing exposure to broad equity risk.

During the period, the Fund purchased call options on various equity index securities for the purpose of increasing exposure to individual equity risk.

There were no purchased options held at September 30, 2021.

In writing an option, the Fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option. When an option is written, the Fund receives a premium and becomes obligated to sell or purchase the underlying security at a fixed price, upon exercise of the option. Options written are reported as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as “Options written, at value” (if applicable). The risk in writing call options is that the Fund gives up the opportunity for profit if the market price of the security increases and the options are exercised. The

  

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risk in writing put options is that the Fund may incur a loss if the market price of the security decreases and the options are exercised. The risk in buying options is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the options are exercised. Exercise of an option written by the Fund could result in the Fund buying or selling a security at a price different from the current market value.

During the period, the Fund wrote put options on various equity securities for the purpose of increasing exposure to individual equity risk and/or generating income.

During the period, the Fund wrote put options on various equity indices for the purpose of increasing exposure to broad equity risk.

3. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve, as well as certain foreign governments and central banks, have taken extraordinary actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets, including reducing interest rates to record-low levels. Extremely low or negative interest rates may become more prevalent or may not work as intended. As there is little precedent for this situation, the impact on various markets that interest rate or other significant policy changes may have is unknown. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place in response to such economic uncertainty, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation.

Widespread disease, including pandemics and epidemics, and natural or environmental disasters, including those which may be attributable to global climate change, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis and weather-related phenomena generally, have been and can be highly disruptive to economies and markets, adversely impacting individual companies, sectors, industries, markets, currencies, interest and inflation rates, credit ratings, investor sentiment, and other factors affecting the value of a Fund’s investments. Economies and financial markets throughout the world have become increasingly interconnected, which increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or country will adversely affect markets or issuers in other regions or countries, including the United States. These disruptions could prevent a Fund from executing advantageous investment decisions in a timely manner and negatively impact a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective(s). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value of a Fund. In addition, these disruptions could also impair the information technology and other operational systems upon which the Fund’s service providers, including Janus Capital or the subadviser (as applicable), rely, and could otherwise disrupt the ability of employees of the Fund’s service providers to perform essential tasks on behalf of the Fund. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance and reinsurance companies that insure or reinsure against the impact of natural disasters.

A number of countries in the European Union (the “EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU have experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. These difficulties may continue, worsen, or spread further within the EU. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. The risk of investing in securities in the European markets may also be heightened due to the referendum in which the United Kingdom voted to exit the EU, commonly known as “Brexit,” which immediately led to significant market volatility around the world, as well as political, economic and legal uncertainty. The United Kingdom formally left the EU on January 31, 2020 and entered into an eleven-month transition period, which expired on December 31, 2020. The negative impact on not only the United Kingdom and European economies could be significant, potentially resulting in increased volatility and illiquidity and lower economic growth for companies that rely significantly on the United Kingdom and/or Europe for their business activities and revenues. Any

  

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further exits from the EU, or an increase in the belief that such exits are likely or possible, would likely cause additional market disruption globally and introduce new legal and regulatory uncertainties.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund has entered into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, in the event of a default and/or termination event, the Fund may offset with each counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment.

The following table presents gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see the “Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) as of September 30, 2021” table located in the Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

          

Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities

 
  

Gross Amounts

      
  

of Recognized

 

Offsetting Asset

 

Collateral

  

Counterparty

 

Liabilities

 

or Liability(a)

 

Pledged(b)

 

Net Amount

         

Citigroup

$

644,466

$

$

$

644,466

         

(a)

Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b)

Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral,

  

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and perform other custodial functions in accordance with the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Securities on loan will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). See “Securities Lending” in the “Notes to Financial Statements” for additional information.

The Fund may require the counterparty to pledge securities as collateral daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized gain on OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. The Fund may deposit cash as collateral with the counterparty and/or custodian daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized loss on OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. The collateral amounts are subject to minimum exposure requirements and initial margin requirements. Collateral amounts are monitored and subsequently adjusted up or down as valuations fluctuate by at least the minimum exposure requirement. Collateral may reduce the risk of loss.

Securities Lending

Under procedures adopted by the Trustees, the Fund may seek to earn additional income by lending securities to certain qualified broker-dealers and institutions. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodial functions in accordance with the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement. The Fund may lend fund securities in an amount equal to up to 1/3 of its total assets as determined at the time of the loan origination. There is the risk of delay in recovering a loaned security or the risk of loss in collateral rights if the borrower fails financially. In addition, Janus Capital makes efforts to balance the benefits and risks from granting such loans. All loans will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). If the Fund is unable to recover a security on loan, the Fund may use the collateral to purchase replacement securities in the market. There is a risk that the value of the collateral could decrease below the cost of the replacement security by the time the replacement investment is made, resulting in a loss to the Fund. In certain circumstances individual loan transactions could yield negative returns.

Upon receipt of cash collateral, Janus Capital may invest it in affiliated or non-affiliated cash management vehicles, whether registered or unregistered entities, as permitted by the 1940 Act and rules promulgated thereunder. Janus Capital currently intends to primarily invest the cash collateral in a cash management vehicle for which Janus Capital serves as investment adviser, Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, or in time deposits. An investment in Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC is generally subject to the same risks that shareholders experience when investing in similarly structured vehicles, such as the potential for significant fluctuations in assets as a result of the purchase and redemption activity of the securities lending program, a decline in the value of the collateral, and possible liquidity issues. Such risks may delay the return of the cash collateral and cause the Fund to violate its agreement to return the cash collateral to a borrower in a timely manner. As adviser to the Fund and Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest as a result of its fiduciary duties to both the Fund and Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC. Additionally, Janus Capital receives an investment advisory fee of 0.05% for managing Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, but it may not receive a fee for managing certain other affiliated cash management vehicles in which the Fund may invest, and therefore may have an incentive to allocate preferred investment opportunities to investment vehicles for which it is receiving a fee.

The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars and 105% of the market value of the loaned securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Loaned securities and related collateral are marked-to-market each business day based upon the market value of the loaned securities at the close of business, employing the most recent available pricing information. Collateral levels are then adjusted based on this mark-to-market evaluation. Additional required collateral, or excess collateral returned, is delivered on the next business day. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than 102% or 105% value of the securities on loan. The cash collateral invested by Janus Capital is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

  

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Income earned from the investment of the cash collateral, net of rebates paid to, or fees paid by, borrowers and less the fees paid to the lending agent are included as “Affiliated securities lending income, net” on the Statement of Operations.

There were no securities on loan as of September 30, 2021.

Short Sales

The Fund may engage in “short sales against the box.” Short sales against the box involve either selling short a security that the Fund owns or selling short a security that the Fund has the right to obtain, for delivery at a specified date in the future. The Fund may enter into short sales against the box to hedge against anticipated declines in the market price of portfolio securities. The Fund does not deliver from its portfolio the securities sold short and does not immediately receive the proceeds of the short sale. The Fund borrows the securities sold short and receives proceeds from the short sale only when it delivers the securities to the lender. If the value of the securities sold short increases prior to the scheduled delivery date, the Fund loses the opportunity to participate in the gain.

The Fund may also engage in other short sales. The Fund may engage in short sales when the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel anticipate that a security’s market purchase price will be less than its borrowing price. To complete the transaction, the Fund must borrow the security to deliver it to the purchaser and buy that same security in the market to return it to the lender. Although the potential for gain as a result of a short sale is limited to the price at which the 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 the Fund will be able to close out a short position at a particular time or at an acceptable price. A lender may request, or market conditions may dictate, that the securities sold short be returned to it on short notice, and the Fund may have to buy the borrowed securities at an unfavorable price. If this occurs at a time when other short sellers of the same security also want to close out their positions, it is more likely that the Fund will have to cover its short sale at an unfavorable price and potentially reduce or eliminate any gain, or cause a loss, as a result of the short sale. A gain or a loss will be recognized upon termination of a short sale. Short sales held by the Fund are fully collateralized by restricted cash or other securities, which are denoted on the accompanying Schedule of Investments. The Fund is 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, the Fund may or may not receive any payments (including interest) on collateral it has deposited with the broker. The Fund pays stock loan fees, disclosed on the Consolidated Statement of Operations,/disclosed on the Statement of Operations, on assets borrowed from the security broker.

The Fund may also enter into short positions through derivative instruments, such as options 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.

There were no short sales held at September 30, 2021.

4. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The following table reflects the Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate).

  

Average Daily Net

Assets of the Fund

Contractual Investment

Advisory Fee (%)

First $500 Million

1.00

Next $1 Billion

0.90

Next $1 Billion

0.85

Over $2.5 Billion

0.80

The Fund’s actual investment advisory fee rate for the reporting period was 1.00% of average annual net assets before any applicable waivers.

Janus Capital has entered into a personnel-sharing arrangement with its foreign (non-U.S.) affiliates, Henderson Global Investors Limited, Henderson Global Investors (Japan) Ltd., and Henderson Global Investors (Singapore) Ltd. (collectively, “HGIL”), pursuant to which HGIL and certain employees of HGIL serve as “associated persons” of Janus

  

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Capital. In this capacity, such employees of HGIL are subject to the oversight and supervision of Janus Capital and may provide portfolio management, research, and related services to the Fund on behalf of Janus Capital.

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the investment advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, shareholder servicing fees, such as transfer agency fees (including out-of-pocket costs), administrative services fees and any networking/omnibus/administrative fees payable by any share class, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.96% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waivers for at least a one-year period commencing January 28, 2021. If applicable, amounts waived and/or reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund pays an annual administrative services fee based on the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services, as detailed below.

  

Average Daily Net Assets of Class D Shares of the Janus Henderson funds

Administrative Services Fee

Under $40 billion

0.12%

$40 billion – $49.9 billion

0.10%

Over $49.9 billion

0.08%

The Fund’s actual Class D administrative fee rate was 0.11% for the reporting period.

Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order

  

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processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital. For all share classes, Janus Services also seeks reimbursement for costs it incurs as transfer agent and for providing servicing.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Henderson Distributors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Henderson Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital serves as administrator to the Fund pursuant to an administration agreement between Janus Capital and the Trust. Under the administration agreement, Janus Capital is obligated to provide or arrange for the provision of certain administration, compliance, and accounting services to the Fund, including providing office space for the Fund, and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing these services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. The Fund pays for some or all of the salaries, fees, and expenses of Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or any subadvisor, as applicable) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Affiliated fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff, all of whom are employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates, are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $339,713 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the year ended September 30, 2021. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus Henderson funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of September 30, 2021 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Total distributable earnings (loss)” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the year ended September 30, 2021 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $520,763 were paid by the Trust to the Trustees under the Deferred Plan during the year ended September 30, 2021.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles that operate

  

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as money market funds. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC (the “Sweep Vehicle”) is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. The Sweep Vehicle operates pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act that govern the operation of money market funds and prices its shares at NAV reflecting market-based values of its portfolio securities (i.e., a “floating” NAV) rounded to the fourth decimal place (e.g., $1.0000). The Sweep Vehicle is permitted to impose a liquidity fee (of up to 2%) on redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle or a redemption gate that temporarily suspends redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from the Sweep Vehicle at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to the Sweep Vehicle. The Sweep Vehicle does not charge any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the year ended September 30, 2021 can be found in the “Schedules of Affiliated Investments” located in the Schedule of Investments.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Henderson Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the year ended September 30, 2021, Janus Henderson Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $5,044.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Henderson Distributors during the year ended September 30, 2021.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $867.

As of September 30, 2021, shares of the Fund were owned by affiliates of Janus Henderson Investors, and/or other funds advised by Janus Henderson, as indicated in the table below:

       

Class

% of Class Owned

 

% of Fund Owned

 

 

Class A Shares

-

%

-

%

 

Class C Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class D Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class I Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class N Shares

76

 

2

 

 

Class S Shares

83

 

-*

 

 

Class T Shares

-

 

-

 

 

      

*

Less than 0.50%

     

In addition, other shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with US GAAP).

5. Federal Income Tax

The tax components of capital shown in the table below represent: (1) distribution requirements the Fund must satisfy under the income tax regulations; (2) losses or deductions the Fund may be able to offset against income and gains realized in future years; and (3) unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes.

  

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Other book to tax differences primarily consist of deferred compensation, derivatives. The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

        

 

 

 

Loss Deferrals

Other Book

Net Tax

 

Undistributed
Ordinary Income

Undistributed
Long-Term Gains

Accumulated
Capital Losses

Late-Year
Ordinary Loss

Post-October
Capital Loss

to Tax
Differences

Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

 

$ 1,407,905

$ -

$(402,103,105)

$ -

$ -

$ 175,806

$ 44,361,275

 

Accumulated capital losses noted below represent net capital loss carryovers, as of September 30, 2021, that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future taxable gains distributions. The following table shows these capital loss carryovers.

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital Loss Carryover Schedule

 

 

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

 

 

No Expiration

 

 

 

 

Short-Term

Long-Term

Accumulated
Capital Losses

 

 

 

$(190,648,870)

$(211,454,235)

$ (402,103,105)

 

 

During the year ended September 30, 2021, capital loss carryovers of $99,040,882 were utilized by the Fund.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of September 30, 2021 are noted below. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals and investments in partnerships.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 442,937,354

$71,500,814

$(27,139,539)

$ 44,361,275

  

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Information on the tax components of derivatives as of September 30, 2021 is as follows:

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ (812,463)

$ 167,997

$ -

$ 167,997

Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from US GAAP. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, and capital loss carryovers. Certain permanent differences such as tax returns of capital and net investment losses noted below have been reclassified to capital.

     

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 1,571,115

$ -

$ -

$ -

 

     

For the year ended September 30, 2020

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 4,154,332

$ -

$ -

$ -

 

Permanent book to tax basis differences may result in reclassifications between the components of net assets. These differences have no impact on the results of operations or net assets. The following reclassifications have been made to the Fund:

   

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) to Capital

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Investment Income/Loss

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Realized Gain/Loss

$ (27,503)

$ (762,999)

$ 790,502

  

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6. Capital Share Transactions

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended September 30, 2021

 

Year ended September 30, 2020

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

       

Class A Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

416,402

$ 17,599,243

 

974,533

$ 29,859,343

Reinvested dividends and distributions

8,199

321,149

 

35,146

1,090,947

Shares repurchased

(624,419)

(25,965,454)

 

(1,739,228)

(52,200,223)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(199,818)

$ (8,045,062)

 

(729,549)

$(21,249,933)

Class C Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

78,064

$ 2,985,510

 

504,926

$ 15,125,223

Reinvested dividends and distributions

-

-

 

-

-

Shares repurchased

(437,142)

(17,052,129)

 

(1,267,435)

(36,706,808)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(359,078)

$(14,066,619)

 

(762,509)

$(21,581,585)

Class D Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

181,755

$ 7,699,475

 

39,355

$ 1,257,383

Reinvested dividends and distributions

523

20,335

 

1,019

31,386

Shares repurchased

(56,979)

(2,363,822)

 

(21,972)

(640,363)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

125,299

$ 5,355,988

 

18,402

$ 648,406

Class I Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,698,263

$ 73,365,880

 

1,801,475

$ 50,334,182

Reinvested dividends and distributions

28,012

1,089,119

 

88,190

2,715,360

Shares repurchased

(1,079,177)

(44,871,971)

 

(3,928,070)

(111,437,530)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

647,098

$ 29,583,028

 

(2,038,405)

$(58,387,988)

Class N Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

201,165

$ 8,001,484

 

206,736

$ 6,365,903

Reinvested dividends and distributions

693

26,735

 

633

19,353

Shares repurchased

(109,036)

(4,647,675)

 

(83,212)

(2,461,930)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

92,822

$ 3,380,544

 

124,157

$ 3,923,326

Class S Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

339

$ 15,260

 

-

$ -

Reinvested dividends and distributions

5

185

 

21

610

Shares repurchased

-

-

 

-

-

Net Increase/(Decrease)

344

$ 15,445

 

21

$ 610

Class T Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

280,176

$ 12,166,569

 

53,315

$ 1,767,197

Reinvested dividends and distributions

310

12,060

 

285

8,796

Shares repurchased

(87,171)

(3,797,633)

 

(32,169)

(1,020,962)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

193,315

$ 8,380,996

 

21,431

$ 755,031

7. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the year ended September 30, 2021, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, TBAs, and in-kind transactions, as applicable) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$797,522,516

$ 771,995,703

$ -

$ -

  

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8. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to September 30, 2021 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Shareholders of Janus Henderson European Focus Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Janus Henderson European Focus Fund (one of the funds constituting Janus Investment Fund, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of September 30, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2021, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of September 30, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Denver, Colorado

November 17, 2021

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Janus Henderson Funds since 1990.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-1093; (ii) on the Fund’s website at janushenderson.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janushenderson.com/proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Full Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC as an exhibit to Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of the first and third fiscal quarters, and in the annual report and semiannual report to shareholders. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings and annual and semiannual reports: (i) are 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) are available without charge, upon request, by calling a Janus Henderson representative at 1-877-335-2687 (toll free) (or 1-800-525-3713 if you hold Class D Shares). Portfolio holdings consisting of at least the names of the holdings are generally available on a monthly basis with a 30-day lag under Full Holdings for the Fund at janushenderson.com/info (or janushenderson.com/reports if you hold Class D Shares) (or janushenderson.com/reports if you hold Class D Shares).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “VIT Portfolio,” and collectively, the “VIT Portfolios”), as well as each Fund of Janus Investment Fund (together with the VIT Portfolios, the “Janus Henderson Funds,” and each, a “Janus Henderson Fund”). As required by law, the Trustees determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Janus Henderson Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the Janus Henderson Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Janus Henderson Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2020, 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 Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Janus Henderson Fund, for the period from February 1, 2021 through February 1, 2022, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and, for the purpose of peer comparisons any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers, paid by a fund as a percentage of average net assets.

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 Janus Henderson Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Janus

  

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Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Janus Henderson Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Janus Henderson Funds, noting that Janus Capital generally does not receive a fee for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Janus Henderson Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Janus Henderson Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Janus Henderson Funds and fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its view, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Janus Henderson Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Janus Henderson Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Janus Henderson Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Janus Henderson Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Janus Henderson Funds’ performance has been reasonable: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 75% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 62% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Intech had taken or were taking to improve performance.

  

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· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Janus Henderson Fund’s performance warranted continuation of such Janus Henderson Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Janus Henderson Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management fees (investment advisory fees and any administration fees but excluding out-of-pocket costs) for many of the Janus Henderson Funds, after applicable waivers, was below the average management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Janus Henderson Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Janus Henderson Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Janus Henderson Funds to be reasonable relative to other comparable mutual funds; (2) the total expenses, on average, were 10% under the average total expenses of the respective Broadridge Expense Group peers; and (3) and the management fees for the Janus Henderson Funds, on average, were 9% under the average management fees for the respective Broadridge Expense Group. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Janus Henderson Fund compared to the average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group and to average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

For certain Janus Henderson Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses which assessed fund fees in the context of fund performance being delivered. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Janus Henderson Funds was reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and/or expense waivers on such Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Janus Henderson Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Janus Henderson Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Janus Henderson Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Janus Henderson Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to funds subadvised by Janus Capital and to the fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional separate account clients; (2) these subadvised and institutional separate accounts have different service and infrastructure needs and operate in markets very distinct relative to retail funds; and (3) Janus Henderson mutual fund investors enjoy reasonable fees relative to the fees charged to Janus Henderson subadvised fund and separate account investors; (4) 9 of 10 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar funds subadvised by Janus Capital; and (5) 5 of 8 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar separate accounts managed by Janus Capital. 

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2019, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

  

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· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for both share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

The Trustees reviewed information on the overall profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds, and considered profitability data of other publicly traded mutual fund advisers. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because of the variation in the type of comparative information that is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, differences in complex size, difference in product mix, difference in types of business (mutual fund, institutional and other), differences in 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.

Additionally, the Trustees considered the estimated profitability to Janus Capital from the investment management services it provided to each Janus Henderson Fund. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Janus Henderson Funds effectively. In reviewing profitability, the Trustees noted that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund is necessarily a product of the allocation methodology utilized by Janus Capital to allocate its expenses as part of the estimated profitability calculation. In this regard, the Trustees noted that the independent fee consultant found that (1) the expense allocation methodology and rationales utilized by Janus Capital were reasonable and (2) no clear correlation exists between expense allocations and operating margins. The Trustees also considered that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund was influenced by a number of factors, including not only the allocation methodology selected, but also the presence of fee waivers and expense caps, and whether the Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management agreement contained breakpoints or a performance fee component. The Trustees determined, after taking into account these factors, among others, that Janus Capital’s estimated profitability with respect to each Janus Henderson Fund was not unreasonable in relation to the services provided, and that the variation in the range of such estimated profitability among the Janus Henderson Funds was not a material factor in the Board’s approval of the reasonableness of any Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management fees.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Janus Henderson Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Janus Henderson Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Janus Henderson Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Janus Henderson Fund, the quality of services provided by Janus Capital

  

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and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Janus Henderson Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant published a report to the Trustees in November 2019 which provided its research and analysis into economies of scale. They also noted that, although many Janus Henderson Funds pay advisory fees at a fixed base rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints or performance fees, their independent fee consultant concluded that 73% of these Janus Henderson Funds’ have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge Expense Group averages. They also noted the following: (1) that for those Janus Henderson Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing certain of these Janus Henderson Funds because they have not reached adequate scale; (2) as the assets of some of the Janus Henderson Funds have declined in the past few years, certain of those Janus Henderson Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined; (3) performance fee structures have been implemented for various Janus Henderson Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such Janus Henderson Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and (4) a few Janus Henderson Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Janus Henderson Funds share directly in economies of scale through the significant investments made by Janus Capital and its affiliates related to services provided to the Funds and the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Janus Henderson Funds.

The Trustees also considered the independent fee consultant’s conclusion that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale and their conflicting results, it is difficult to analytically confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus Henderson complex. In this regard, the independent consultant concluded that (1) to the extent there were economies of scale at Janus Capital, Janus Capital’s general strategy of setting fixed management fees below peers appeared to share any such economies with investors even on smaller Janus Henderson Funds which have not yet achieved those economies and (2) by setting lower fixed fees from the start on these Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital appeared to be investing to increase the likelihood that these Janus Henderson Funds will grow to a level to achieve any economies of scale that may exist. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Janus Henderson Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Janus Henderson Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Based on all of the information reviewed, including the recent and past research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Janus Henderson Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Janus Henderson Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Janus Henderson Fund.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Janus Henderson Funds from their relationships with the Janus Henderson Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Janus Henderson Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided, and that such compensation contributes to the overall profitability of Janus Capital and its affiliates that results from their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Janus Henderson Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Janus Henderson Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Janus Henderson Fund therefor, the Janus Henderson Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their

  

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relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 the Janus Henderson Funds and other clients serviced by Janus Capital and its affiliates. They also concluded that Janus Capital and the subadvisers benefit from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Janus Henderson Funds and that the Janus Henderson Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Janus Henderson Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus Henderson funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was September 30, 2021. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus Henderson in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Bloomberg and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, swaptions, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Designation Requirements (unaudited)

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund designated the following for the year ended September 30, 2021:

  
 

 

Foreign Taxes Paid

$842,815

Foreign Source Income

$5,665,319

Qualified Dividend Income Percentage

100%

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

The following are the Trustees and officers of the Trust, together with a brief description of their principal occupations during the last five years (principal occupations for certain Trustees may include periods over five years). The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and officers and is available, without charge, by calling 1-877-335-2687.

Each Trustee has served in that capacity since he or she was originally elected or appointed. The Trustees do not serve a specified term of office. Each Trustee will hold office until the termination of the Trust or his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, incapacity, or removal. Under the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines, the policy is for Trustees to retire no later than the end of the calendar year in which the Trustee turns 75. The Trustees review the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines from time to time and may make changes they deem appropriate. The Fund’s Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominees for the position of Trustee recommended by shareholders. Shareholders may submit the name of a candidate for consideration by the Committee by submitting their recommendations to the Trust’s Secretary. Each Trustee is currently a Trustee of one other registered investment company advised by Janus Capital: Janus Aspen Series. Collectively, these two registered investment companies consist of 51 series or funds referred to herein as the Fund Complex.

The Trust’s officers are elected annually by the Trustees for a one-year term. Certain officers also serve as officers of Janus Aspen Series. Certain officers of the Fund may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Except as otherwise disclosed, Fund officers receive no compensation from the Fund, except for the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer, as authorized by the Trustees.

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William F. McCalpin
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1957

Chairman


Trustee

1/08-Present

6/02-Present

Independent Consultant (since 2019) and Chief Operating Officer, muun chi LLC (organic food business) (since 2020). Formerly, Managing Partner, Impact Investments, Athena Capital Advisors LLC (independent registered investment advisor) (2016-2019), Managing Director, Holos Consulting LLC (provides consulting services to foundations and other nonprofit organizations) (2009-2016), Chief Executive Officer, Imprint Capital Advisors (impact investment firm) (2013-2015), and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (a private family foundation) (1998-2006).

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Director of Mutual Fund Directors Forum (a non-profit organization serving independent directors of U.S. mutual funds) (since 2016), Chairman of the Board and Trustee of The Investment Fund for Foundations Investment Program (TIP) (consisting of 1 fund) (since 2008), and Director of the F.B. Heron Foundation (a private grantmaking foundation) (since 2006).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Alan A. Brown
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Trustee

1/13-Present

Principal, Curam Holdings LLC (since 2018). Formerly, Executive Vice President, Institutional Markets, of Black Creek Group (private equity real estate investment management firm) (2012-2018), Executive Vice President and Co-Head, Global Private Client Group (2007-2010), Executive Vice President, Mutual Funds (2005-2007), and Chief Marketing Officer (2001-2005) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (asset management).

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Advisory Board Member of AEW Core Property Trust (open-end property fund) (since 2020), and Director of WTTW (PBS affiliate) (since 2003). Formerly, Director of MotiveQuest LLC (strategic social market research company) (2003-2016), Director of Nuveen Global Investors LLC (2007-2011), Director of Communities in Schools (2004-2010), and Director of Mutual Fund Education Alliance (until 2010).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William D. Cvengros
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1948

Trustee

1/11-Present

Chief Executive Officer of SJC Capital, LLC (a personal investment company and consulting firm) (since 2002). Formerly, Chief Executive Officer and President of PIMCO Advisors Holdings L.P. (a publicly traded investment management firm) (1994-2000), and Chief Investment Officer (1987-1994) and Vice Chairman and Director (1990-1994) of Pacific Life Insurance Company (a mutual life insurance and annuity company) (1987-1994).

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Member of the Investment Committee for the Orange County Community Foundation (since 2020), Advisory Board Member, RevOZ Fund LP and related funds (real estate investments for opportunity zones) (since 2020), and Advisory Board Member, Innovate Partners Emerging Growth and Equity Fund I (early stage venture capital fund) (since 2014). Formerly, Managing Trustee of National Retirement Partners Liquidating Trust (2013-2016), Chairman, National Retirement Partners, Inc. (formerly a network of advisors to 401(k) plans) (2005-2013), Director of Prospect Acquisition Corp. (a special purpose acquisition corporation) (2007-2009), Director of RemedyTemp, Inc. (temporary help services company) (1996-2006), and Trustee of PIMCO Funds Multi-Manager Series (1990-2000) and Pacific Life Variable Life & Annuity Trusts (1987-1994).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Raudline Etienne
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1965

Trustee

6/16-Present

Founder, Daraja Capital (advisory and investment firm) (since 2016), and Senior Advisor, Albright Stonebridge Group LLC (global strategy firm) (since 2016). Formerly, Senior Vice President (2011-2015), Albright Stonebridge Group LLC, and Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer, New York State Common Retirement Fund (public pension fund) (2008-2011).

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Member of the Investment Committee for Cooper Union (since 2021), Board Member, Van Alen Institute (nonprofit architectural and design organization) (since 2019), and Director of Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC (since 2014).

Gary A. Poliner
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1953

Trustee

6/16-Present

Retired. Formerly, President (2010-2013) of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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Director of MGIC Investment Corporation (private mortgage insurance) (since 2013). Formerly, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company (property/casualty insurance) (2013-2021), Trustee of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (2010-2013), and Director of Frank Russell Company (global asset management firm) (2008-2013).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Diane L. Wallace
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1958

Trustee

6/17-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President-Operations, and Chief Financial Officer for Driehaus Capital Management, LLC (1988-2006) and Treasurer for Driehaus Mutual Funds (1996-2002).

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Formerly, Director of Family Service of Lake County (2019-2021), Independent Trustee, Henderson Global Funds (13 portfolios) (2015-2017), Independent Trustee, State Farm Associates' Funds Trust, State Farm Mutual Fund Trust, and State Farm Variable Product Trust (28 portfolios) (2013-2017).

Linda S. Wolf
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1947

Trustee

11/05-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leo Burnett (Worldwide) (advertising agency) (2001-2005).

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Director of Chicago Community Trust (Regional Community Foundation), Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago, IL), Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Wrapports, LLC (digital communications company). Formerly, Director of Chicago Council on Global Affairs (until 2019), InnerWorkings (until 2019), and Director of Walmart (until 2017).

  

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OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Robert Schramm-Fuchs
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1978

Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager
Janus Henderson European Focus Fund

3/19-Present

Fund Manager of European Equities of Janus Henderson Investors and Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts. Formerly, European equity analyst for Janus Henderson Investors (2014-2019).

Bruce L. Koepfgen
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1952

President and Chief Executive Officer

7/14-Present

Executive Vice President, Head of North America at Janus Henderson Investors (since 2017), President and Head of North America at Janus Capital Management LLC (since 2013 and 2017, respectively), President at Janus Capital Group Inc. (since 2013), President and Director at Janus International Holding LLC (since 2019 and 2011, respectively), President at Janus Holdings LLC (since 2019), President and Director at Janus Management Holdings Corporation (since 2017 and 2012, respectively), Executive Vice President and Head of North America at Janus Distributors LLC (since 2011 and 2019, respectively), Vice President and Director at Intech Investment Management LLC (since 2012), and Executive Vice President at Perkins Investment Management LLC (since 2011). Formerly, Executive Vice President at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus International Holding LLC, and Janus Management Holdings Corporation (2011-2019), Director at Perkins Investment Managment LLC (2011-2019), and Chief Financial Officer at Janus Capital Group Inc. (2011-2013).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

 
 
  

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OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Kristin Mariani
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1966

Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

7/20-Present

Head of Compliance, North America for Janus Henderson Investors (since September 2020) and Chief Compliance Officer for Janus Capital Management LLC (since September 2017). Formerly, Global Head of Investment Management Compliance for Janus Henderson Investors (February 2019 - August 2020), Vice President, Head of Global Distribution Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer of Janus Henderson Distributors (May 2017 – September 2017), Vice President, Compliance at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus Capital Management LLC, and Janus Distributors LLC (2009-2017).

Jesper Nergaard
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Chief Financial Officer

Vice President, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer

3/05-Present

2/05-Present

Head of U.S. Fund Administration, Janus Henderson Investors and Janus Sevices LLC.

Abigail J. Murray
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1975

Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, and Secretary

12/20-Present

Managing Counsel (2020-present). Formerly, Senior Counsel for Invesco Ltd. (2017-2020), and Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. and Assistant General Counsel, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (2015-2017).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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ANNUAL REPORT

September 30, 2021

  
 

Janus Henderson Forty Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

 
  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Henderson Forty Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

12

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

13

Statement of Operations

15

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

17

Financial Highlights

18

Notes to Financial Statements

22

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

36

Additional Information

37

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

49

Designation Requirements

52

Trustees and Officers

53


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FUND SNAPSHOT

 Forty Fund is a concentrated large-cap growth fund, leveraging Janus Henderson’s three decades of experience in high-conviction investing. By investing in our best wide-moat ideas, the Fund seeks to add excess return over the long term. Given its concentrated nature, the Fund may exhibit moderately higher volatility than its benchmark.

   

Doug Rao

co-portfolio manager

Nick Schommer

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

The Janus Henderson Forty Fund I Shares returned 30.07% for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2021, versus a return of 27.32% for the Fund’s primary benchmark, the Russell 1000® Growth Index. The Fund’s secondary benchmark, the S&P 500® Index, returned 30.00% for the period.

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

The period began amid uncertainty regarding the U.S. presidential election, surging coronavirus cases and renewed social restrictions. However, as the period progressed, a steady vaccination rollout led to a marked drop in COVID-related deaths and hospitalizations. Widespread vaccinations combined with powerful fiscal and monetary stimulus, strong capital markets performance and a robust housing market positioned both individuals and corporations to support a broadening economic recovery. Later in the period, the spread of the COVID Delta variant and supply chain disruptions began to dampen economic growth. This led to upward inflationary pressures. In addition, the Federal Reserve (Fed) indicated that it could begin to taper its asset purchases later this year.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

As part of our investment strategy, we seek companies that have built clear, sustainable moats around their businesses with strong competitive advantages. We believe these advantages should help them grow market share within their respective industries over time. Important competitive advantages could include a strong brand, network effects from a product or service that would be hard for a competitor to replicate, a lower cost structure than competitors in the industry, a distribution advantage or patent protection over valuable intellectual property. We think emphasizing these sustainable competitive advantages can be a meaningful driver of outperformance over longer time horizons as the market often underestimates the duration of growth for these companies and the long-term potential return to shareholders.

Social media operator Snap, Inc. was among the top relative contributors during the period. We see substantial opportunity as the company expands into areas such as augmented reality (AR) advertising and e-commerce and enhances its app with new features such as Spotlight. We believe that the company is still early in its development and that as Snap matures, its business model continues to evolve into a core digital advertising platform with the potential for significant growth.

Private equity firm The Blackstone Group was also among the top relative contributors. During the period, management raised its full-year guidance due to strong performance for their private equity strategies as well as continued inflows into their products. We believe there is a long runway for growth in Blackstone’s fee-gathering strategies, as the company remains favorably positioned to capture capital migrating to private equities a long-term secular trend that is likely to continue.

Medical device maker Dexcom was also among the top relative contributors. During the period, the company reported revenue growth that beat consensus estimates. They added a record number of new patients, driven in large part by its G6 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for diabetics. We believe the market for CGMs remains underpenetrated and that Dexcom appears well positioned for sales growth and improving margins as this market expands. Expansion into non-intensive type 1 and type 2 diabetes as well as into international markets should help increase the addressable market. Further, significant manufacturing efficiencies should drive down the cost and price of their product, helping both demand and margin expansion.

Mastercard was among the top relative detractors, as fears that the Delta variant would slow a recovery in travel and business activity hurt the company’s stock. Recent merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions and innovation

  

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within the industry have also called into question Mastercard’s role in the future of payments. We believe these concerns are largely overstated, and that Mastercard’s payments network remains positioned to be a key beneficiary as more transactions migrate from cash and check to credit card and electronic payments.

Salesforce.com was also among the top relative detractors. As a provider of tools for digital interaction between companies and their customers, the company benefited from the acceleration of digital transformation earlier in the pandemic. However, the stock traded lower as investors digested news of its planned acquisition, at a relatively high premium, of enterprise communications platform Slack Technologies. We exited our position during the period due to these concerns.

Uber Technologies was also among the top relative detractors. There have been ongoing concerns that Uber will be required to classify its workers as employees rather than independent contractors, which would raise costs. Uber’s competitive positioning against rival DoorDash, the pace of travel recovery and the company’s ability to attract drivers have also weighed on sentiment. We exited our position during the period.

OUTLOOK

The spread of the COVID Delta variant, broadening supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures dampened growth toward the end of the period. However, we believe that economic activity will continue to normalize as we move into 2022 and expect a healthy year for earnings growth. That said, while economic normalization happens, interest rate normalization may also occur continuing the tug-of-war between rates and valuations that we have witnessed over previous quarters with the potential for bouts of market volatility like we saw at the end of the third quarter.

We think growth can accelerate as supply chain issues begin to heal and some temporal inflation such as recently seen in used vehicles and other durable goods abates. We expect some healthy wage inflation, which in general should be supportive of a growing economy, but are also cognizant of reduced labor force participation, which remains one of the more vexing hindrances to growth.

Consumer balance sheets remain generally strong, bolstered by stimulus, strong capital markets and a robust housing market. As wages have increased and savings rates continue to be elevated, we think consumer spending can fuel growth as the Delta variant wanes and supply chains are repaired. Likewise, as the economy more fully reopens, we expect consumer spending to transition toward services and away from goods, more in line with pre-pandemic spending patterns. As vaccinations in Europe and Asia have accelerated, we also see the potential for a more synchronized global recovery, in contrast to the more regional recoveries we have witnessed thus far.

As always, we will continue to invest in companies that can grow market share profitably, independent of the macro environment. We further believe that our companies have attractive reinvestment opportunities, trusted relationships with their customers and enjoy some degree of pricing power. We think this combination of business qualities is effective regardless of whether we are investing in an inflationary or deflationary environment.

Thank you for your investment in Janus Henderson Forty Fund.

  

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Janus Henderson Forty Fund (unaudited)

Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Contributors - Holdings

5 Top Detractors - Holdings

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

Snap Inc

3.11%

 

2.61%

 

Mastercard Inc

5.90%

 

-1.24%

 

Blackstone Group Inc

2.91%

 

2.19%

 

Alphabet Inc - Class C

3.31%

 

-0.86%

 

ASML Holding NV

2.64%

 

1.45%

 

salesforce.com Inc

1.52%

 

-0.84%

 

Align Technology Inc

2.34%

 

1.06%

 

Tesla Inc

0.10%

 

-0.76%

 

DexCom Inc

1.18%

 

1.01%

 

Uber Technologies Inc

0.75%

 

-0.60%

       

 

5 Top Contributors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

Russell 1000 Growth Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Financials

 

2.13%

 

3.16%

2.02%

 

Communication Services

 

2.08%

 

18.51%

11.95%

 

Health Care

 

1.84%

 

13.52%

12.50%

 

Consumer Staples

 

0.18%

 

1.95%

4.30%

 

Utilities

 

-0.00%

 

0.00%

0.02%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Detractors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

Russell 1000 Growth Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Information Technology

 

-1.12%

 

36.16%

44.57%

 

Other**

 

-0.62%

 

1.86%

0.00%

 

Industrials

 

-0.50%

 

4.99%

5.02%

 

Real Estate

 

-0.21%

 

2.12%

1.71%

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

-0.08%

 

15.54%

16.92%

       

 

Relative contribution reflects how the portolio's holdings impacted return relative to the benchmark. Cash and securities not held in the portfolio are not shown. For equity portfolios, relative contribution compares the performance of a security in the portfolio to the benchmark's total return, factoring in the difference in weight of that security in the benchmark. Returns are calculated using daily returns and previous day ending weights rolled up by ticker, excluding fixed income securities, gross of advisory fees, may exclude certain derivatives and will differ from actual performance.
Performance attribution reflects returns gross of advisory fees and may differ from actual returns as they are based on end of day holdings. Attribution is calculated by geometrically linking daily returns for the portfolio and index.

*

Based on sector classification according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) codes, which are the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

**

Not a GICS classified sector.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

Microsoft Corp

 

Software

8.4%

Amazon.com Inc

 

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

5.8%

Mastercard Inc

 

Information Technology Services

5.1%

Apple Inc

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

5.0%

Facebook Inc

 

Interactive Media & Services

4.1%

 

28.4%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

 

Common Stocks

 

97.8%

 

Investment Companies

 

2.2%

 

Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPES)

 

0.5%

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending

 

0.2%

 

Warrants

 

0.0%

 

Other

 

(0.7)%

  

100.0%

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of September 30, 2021

As of September 30, 2020

  

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Janus Henderson Forty Fund (unaudited)

Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended September 30, 2021

 

 

Prospectus Expense Ratios

 

 

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

29.72%

23.23%

20.15%

13.11%

 

 

1.01%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

22.25%

21.78%

19.44%

12.84%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

28.88%

22.45%

19.37%

12.41%

 

 

1.75%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

27.88%

22.45%

19.37%

12.41%

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

30.00%

23.50%

20.24%

13.07%

 

 

0.80%

Class I Shares

 

30.07%

23.60%

20.51%

13.31%

 

 

0.74%

Class N Shares

 

30.15%

23.68%

20.57%

13.20%

 

 

0.67%

Class R Shares

 

29.21%

22.77%

19.71%

12.72%

 

 

1.42%

Class S Shares

 

29.50%

23.08%

20.04%

12.99%

 

 

1.17%

Class T Shares

 

29.86%

23.39%

20.32%

13.13%

 

 

0.92%

Russell 1000 Growth Index

 

27.32%

22.84%

19.68%

9.79%

 

 

 

S&P 500 Index

 

30.00%

16.90%

16.63%

9.17%

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class S Shares

 

1st

1st

1st

1st

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Large Growth Funds

 

251/1,252

247/1,144

163/1,009

22/509

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 800.668.0434 (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson) or visit janushenderson.com/performance (or janushenderson.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

 
 

This Fund has a performance-based management fee that may adjust up or down based on the Fund’s performance.

Performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with foreign and emerging markets, fixed income securities, high-yield and high-risk securities, undervalued, overlooked and smaller capitalization companies, real estate related securities including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs),

  

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Janus Henderson Forty Fund (unaudited)

Performance

non-diversification, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, portfolio turnover, derivatives, short sales, initial public offerings (IPOs) and potential conflicts of interest. Each product has different risks. Please see the prospectus for more information about risks, holdings and other details.

High absolute short-term performance is not typical and may not be achieved in the future. Such results should not be the sole basis for evaluating material facts in making an investment decision.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class I Shares, Class R Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009 after the reorganization of each class of Janus Adviser Forty Fund (the “JAD predecessor fund”) into corresponding shares of the Fund.

Performance shown for Class S Shares reflects the historical performance of the JAD predecessor fund’s Class S Shares (formerly named Class I Shares) from August 1, 2000 to July 6, 2009, calculated using the fees and expenses of the JAD predecessor fund’s Class S Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. For the periods prior to August 1, 2000, the performance shown for Class S Shares reflects the historical performance of the Retirement Shares of Janus Aspen Series – Forty Portfolio (as a result of a separate prior reorganization of the Retirement Shares into the JAD predecessor fund). Performance shown for certain periods prior to August 1, 2000 was calculated using the fees and expenses of Class S Shares of the JAD predecessor fund, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance shown for Class C Shares reflects the historical performance of the JAD predecessor fund’s Class C Shares from September 30, 2002 to July 6, 2009, calculated using the fees and expenses of the JAD predecessor fund’s Class C Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. For the periods August 1, 2000 to September 30, 2002, the performance shown for Class C Shares reflects the historical performance of the JAD predecessor fund’s Class S Shares (formerly named Class I Shares). For the periods prior to August 1, 2000, the performance shown for Class C Shares reflects the historical performance of the Retirement Shares of Janus Aspen Series – Forty Portfolio (as a result of a separate prior reorganization). Performance shown for certain periods prior to September 30, 2002 was calculated using the fees and expenses of Class S Shares of the JAD predecessor fund, without the effect of any fee and expense limitation or waivers.

Performance shown for Class A Shares and Class R Shares reflects the historical performance of each corresponding class of the JAD predecessor fund from September 30, 2004 to July 6, 2009, calculated using the fees and expenses of the corresponding class of the JAD predecessor fund respectively, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Performance shown for each class for the periods August 1, 2000 to September 30, 2004 reflects the historical performance of the JAD predecessor fund’s Class S Shares (formerly named Class I Shares). Performance shown for each class for the periods prior to August 1, 2000 reflects the historical performance of the Retirement Shares of Janus Aspen Series – Forty Portfolio (as a result of a separate prior reorganization). Performance shown for Class A Shares for certain periods prior to September 30, 2004 was calculated using the fees and expenses of Class S Shares of the JAD predecessor fund, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers. Performance shown for Class R Shares for certain periods prior to September 30, 2004 was calculated using the fees and expenses of Class R Shares of the JAD predecessor fund, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance shown for Class I Shares reflects the historical performance of the JAD predecessor fund’s Class I Shares from November 28, 2005 to July 6, 2009, calculated using the fees and expenses of the JAD predecessor fund’s Class I Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. For the periods August 1, 2000 to November 28, 2005, the performance shown for Class I Shares reflects the historical performance of the JAD predecessor fund’s Class S Shares (formerly named Class I Shares). For the periods prior to August 1, 2000, the performance shown for Class I Shares reflects the historical performance of the Retirement Shares of Janus Aspen Series – Forty Portfolio (as a result of a separate prior reorganization). Performance shown for certain periods prior to November 28, 2005 was calculated using the fees and expenses of Class S Shares of the JAD predecessor fund, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on January 27, 2017. Performance shown for Class D Shares reflects the performance of the Fund's Class S Shares from July 6, 2009 to January 27, 2017, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class S Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. For the periods August 1, 2000 to July 6, 2009, the performance shown for Class D Shares reflects the performance of Class S Shares (formerly named Class I Shares) of the JAD predecessor fund (prior to the reorganization), calculated using the fees and expenses of the JAD predecessor fund's Class S Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. For the periods prior to August 1, 2000, the performance shown for Class D Shares reflects the historical performance of the Retirement Shares of Janus Aspen Series - Forty Portfolio (as a result of a separate prior reorganization). Performance shown for certain periods prior to August 1, 2000 was calculated using the fees and expenses of Class S Shares of the JAD predecessor fund, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class T Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for Class T Shares reflects the historical performance of the JAD predecessor fund’s Class S Shares (formerly named Class I Shares) from August 1, 2000 to July 6, 2009, calculated using the fees and expenses of the JAD predecessor fund’s Class S Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. For the periods prior to August 1, 2000, the performance shown for Class T Shares reflects the historical performance of the Retirement Shares of Janus Aspen Series – Forty Portfolio (as a result of a separate prior reorganization). Performance shown for certain periods prior to August 1, 2000 was calculated using the fees and expenses of Class S Shares of the JAD predecessor fund, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class N Shares commenced operations on May 31, 2012. Performance shown for Class N Shares reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class S Shares from July 6, 2009 to May 31, 2012, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class S Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. For the periods August 1, 2000 to July 6, 2009, the performance shown for Class N Shares reflects the performance of Class

See important disclosures on the next page.

  

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Performance

S Shares (formerly named Class I Shares) of the JAD predecessor fund (prior to the reorganization), calculated using the fees and expenses of the JAD predecessor fund’s Class S Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. For the periods prior to August 1, 2000, the performance shown for Class N Shares reflects the historical performance of the Retirement Shares of Janus Aspen Series – Forty Portfolio (as a result of a separate prior reorganization). Performance shown for certain periods prior to August 1, 2000 was calculated using the fees and expenses of Class S Shares of the JAD predecessor fund, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

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There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

Index performance does not reflect the expenses of managing a portfolio as an index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

*The Predecessor Fund’s inception date – May 1, 1997

‡ As stated in the prospectus. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios during the reporting period.

  

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Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectus. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$1,143.40

$5.48

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.95

$5.16

1.02%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$1,139.50

$9.23

 

$1,000.00

$1,016.44

$8.69

1.72%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$1,144.70

$4.41

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.96

$4.15

0.82%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$1,144.80

$4.14

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.21

$3.90

0.77%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$1,145.00

$3.76

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.56

$3.55

0.70%

Class R Shares

$1,000.00

$1,141.00

$7.78

 

$1,000.00

$1,017.80

$7.33

1.45%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$1,142.20

$6.44

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.05

$6.07

1.20%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$1,144.00

$5.05

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.36

$4.76

0.94%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

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Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– 97.8%

   

Aerospace & Defense – 1.7%

   
 

L3Harris Technologies Inc

 

1,667,736

  

$367,302,177

 

Capital Markets – 3.6%

   
 

Blackstone Group Inc

 

6,718,706

  

781,654,256

 

Chemicals – 2.2%

   
 

Sherwin-Williams Co

 

1,690,251

  

472,813,912

 

Diversified Financial Services – 0.2%

   
 

Altimeter Growth Corp - Class A*,#,£

 

4,920,075

  

50,283,167

 

Entertainment – 4.9%

   
 

Netflix Inc*

 

862,215

  

526,244,303

 
 

Walt Disney Co*

 

3,171,903

  

536,590,831

 
  

1,062,835,134

 

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 2.1%

   
 

American Tower Corp

 

1,748,032

  

463,945,173

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 13.5%

   
 

Align Technology Inc*

 

945,159

  

628,937,153

 
 

Boston Scientific Corp*

 

14,658,417

  

636,028,714

 
 

Danaher Corp

 

2,510,060

  

764,162,666

 
 

DexCom Inc*

 

1,186,170

  

648,668,926

 
 

Edwards Lifesciences Corp*

 

2,206,122

  

249,755,072

 
  

2,927,552,531

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 0.8%

   
 

Caesars Entertainment Inc*

 

1,606,172

  

180,340,992

 

Household Products – 1.8%

   
 

Procter & Gamble Co

 

2,762,335

  

386,174,433

 

Information Technology Services – 7.6%

   
 

Mastercard Inc

 

3,176,781

  

1,104,503,218

 
 

Shopify Inc*

 

126,424

  

171,403,131

 
 

Twilio Inc*

 

1,148,203

  

366,334,167

 
  

1,642,240,516

 

Interactive Media & Services – 13.1%

   
 

Alphabet Inc - Class C*

 

304,282

  

811,005,857

 
 

Facebook Inc*

 

2,581,917

  

876,276,811

 
 

Match Group Inc*

 

2,151,094

  

337,700,247

 
 

Snap Inc*

 

10,782,027

  

796,468,334

 
  

2,821,451,249

 

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail – 8.8%

   
 

Amazon.com Inc*

 

380,334

  

1,249,412,403

 
 

Booking Holdings Inc*

 

216,741

  

514,514,958

 
 

Farfetch Ltd - Class A*

 

3,870,535

  

145,067,652

 
  

1,908,995,013

 

Machinery – 1.4%

   
 

Deere & Co

 

908,188

  

304,306,553

 

Metals & Mining – 0.7%

   
 

Freeport-McMoRan Inc

 

4,441,763

  

144,490,550

 

Professional Services – 1.9%

   
 

CoStar Group Inc*

 

4,689,210

  

403,553,413

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 10.6%

   
 

ASML Holding NV

 

885,683

  

659,931,260

 
 

NVIDIA Corp

 

3,568,072

  

739,161,796

 
 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (ADR)

 

2,818,336

  

314,667,214

 
 

Texas Instruments Inc

 

3,035,315

  

583,417,896

 
  

2,297,178,166

 

Software – 13.7%

   
 

Adobe Inc*

 

1,202,478

  

692,290,634

 
 

Microsoft Corp

 

6,432,481

  

1,813,445,044

 
 

Unity Software Inc*

 

1,236,185

  

156,068,356

 
 

Workday Inc - Class A*

 

1,160,073

  

289,890,642

 
  

2,951,694,676

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


Janus Henderson Forty Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 5.0%

   
 

Apple Inc

 

7,595,129

  

$1,074,710,753

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 3.0%

   
 

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

 

524,661

  

375,117,120

 
 

NIKE Inc - Class B

 

1,866,804

  

271,115,945

 
  

646,233,065

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services – 1.2%

   
 

T-Mobile US Inc*

 

2,082,906

  

266,112,071

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $10,369,181,205)

 

21,153,867,800

 

Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPES)– 0.5%

   

Diversified Financial Services – 0.5%

   
 

Altimeter Growth Corp*((cost $100,724,460)

 

10,072,446

  

102,940,398

 

Warrants– 0%

   

Diversified Financial Services – 0%

   
 

Altimeter Growth Corp, expires 9/30/25*((cost $3,145,245)

 

984,015

  

2,174,673

 

Investment Companies– 2.2%

   

Money Markets – 2.2%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº,£((cost $491,118,148)

 

491,081,383

  

491,130,492

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending– 0.2%

   

Investment Companies – 0.2%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº,£

 

30,214,439

  

30,214,439

 

Time Deposits – 0%

   
 

Royal Bank of Canada, 0.0400%, 10/1/21

 

$7,553,610

  

7,553,610

 

Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending (cost $37,768,049)

 

37,768,049

 

Total Investments (total cost $11,001,937,107) – 100.7%

 

21,787,881,412

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0.7)%

 

(159,585,576)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$21,628,295,836

 
      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$20,121,695,035

 

92.4

%

Netherlands

 

659,931,260

 

3.0

 

France

 

375,117,120

 

1.7

 

Taiwan

 

314,667,214

 

1.4

 

Canada

 

171,403,131

 

0.8

 

United Kingdom

 

145,067,652

 

0.7

 
      
      

Total

 

$21,787,881,412

 

100.0

%

 

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Forty Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

Schedules of Affiliated Investments – (% of Net Assets)

           
 

Dividend

Income(1)

Realized

Gain/(Loss)(1)

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation/

Depreciation(1)

Value

at 9/30/21

Common Stocks - 0.2%

Diversified Financial Services - 0.2%

 
 

Altimeter Growth Corp - Class A*

$

-

$

-

$

918,158

$

50,283,167

Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPES) - 0.5%

Diversified Financial Services - 0.5%

 
 

Altimeter Growth Corp*,§

 

-

 

-

 

2,215,938

 

102,940,398

Warrants - 0.0%

Diversified Financial Services - 0.0%

 
 

Altimeter Growth Corp*

 

-

 

-

 

(970,572)

 

2,174,673

Investment Companies - 2.2%

Money Markets - 2.2%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

256,798

 

(2,100)

 

501

 

491,130,492

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - 0.2%

Investment Companies - 0.2%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

1,959,196

 

-

 

-

 

30,214,439

Total Affiliated Investments - 3.1%

$

2,215,994

$

(2,100)

$

2,164,025

$

676,743,169

(1) For securities that were affiliated for a portion of the year ended September 30, 2021, this column reflects amounts for the entire year ended September 30, 2021 and not just the period in which the security was affiliated.

           
 

Value

at 9/30/20

Purchases

Sales Proceeds

Value

at 9/30/21

Common Stocks - 0.2%

Diversified Financial Services - 0.2%

 
 

Altimeter Growth Corp - Class A*

 

-

 

49,365,009

 

-

 

50,283,167

Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPES) - 0.5%

Diversified Financial Services - 0.5%

 
 

Altimeter Growth Corp*,§

 

-

 

100,724,460

 

-

 

102,940,398

Warrants - 0.0%

Diversified Financial Services - 0.0%

 
 

Altimeter Growth Corp*

 

-

 

3,145,245

 

-

 

2,174,673

Investment Companies - 2.2%

Money Markets - 2.2%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

191,567,780

 

3,591,788,115

 

(3,292,223,804)

 

491,130,492

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - 0.2%

Investment Companies - 0.2%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

2,088,280

 

188,811,342

 

(160,685,183)

 

30,214,439

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

11


Janus Henderson Forty Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

  

Russell 1000® Growth Index

Russell 1000® Growth Index reflects the performance of U.S. large-cap equities with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

S&P 500® Index

S&P 500® Index reflects U.S. large-cap equity performance and represents broad U.S. equity market performance.

  

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

LLC

Limited Liability Company

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of September 30, 2021.

  

#

Loaned security; a portion of the security is on loan at September 30, 2021.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control.

  

Net of income paid to the securities lending agent and rebates paid to the borrowing counterparties.

           

§

Schedule of Restricted Securities (as of September 30, 2021)

       

Value as a

 
 

Acquisition

     

% of Net

 
 

Date

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Assets

 

Altimeter Growth Corp

4/14/21

$

100,724,460

$

102,940,398

 

0.5

%

         
         

The Fund has registration rights for certain restricted securities held as of September 30, 2021. The issuer incurs all registration costs.

 
             

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments as of September 30, 2021. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

Valuation Inputs Summary

       
    

Level 2 -

 

Level 3 -

  

Level 1 -

 

Other Significant

 

Significant

  

Quoted Prices

 

Observable Inputs

 

Unobservable Inputs

       

Assets

      

Investments In Securities:

      

Common Stocks

      

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

$

271,115,945

$

375,117,120

$

-

All Other

 

20,507,634,735

 

-

 

-

Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPES)

 

-

 

102,940,398

 

-

Warrants

 

2,174,673

 

-

 

-

Investment Companies

 

-

 

491,130,492

 

-

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending

 

-

 

37,768,049

 

-

Total Assets

$

20,780,925,353

$

1,006,956,059

$

-

       
  

12

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Forty Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated investments, at value (cost $10,327,369,806)(1)

 

$

21,111,138,243

 

 

Affiliated investments, at value (cost $674,567,301)

 

 

676,743,169

 

 

Cash

 

 

8,801

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

 

 

539,638

 

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fund shares sold

 

 

18,103,899

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

5,310,756

 

 

 

Foreign tax reclaims

 

 

374,177

 

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

 

25,555

 

 

Other assets

 

 

392,048

 

Total Assets

 

 

21,812,636,286

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Collateral for securities loaned (Note 2)

 

 

37,768,049

 

 

Payables:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments purchased

 

 

100,724,460

 

 

 

Fund shares repurchased

 

 

27,862,564

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

 

13,386,243

 

 

 

Transfer agent fees and expenses

 

 

2,741,606

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

 

 

539,638

 

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

 

 

426,838

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

 

 

147,783

 

 

 

Professional fees

 

 

60,096

 

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees payable

 

 

46,945

 

 

 

Custodian fees

 

 

24,790

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other payables

 

 

611,438

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

184,340,450

 

Net Assets

 

$

21,628,295,836

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

13


Janus Henderson Forty Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

9,014,406,945

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

 

 

12,613,888,891

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

21,628,295,836

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

525,208,176

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

9,345,581

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

56.20

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(3)

 

$

59.63

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

160,132,606

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

3,691,580

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

43.38

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

12,846,210,066

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

236,674,414

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

54.28

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

2,360,268,672

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

39,965,588

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

59.06

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

581,224,622

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

9,787,494

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

59.38

 

Net Assets - Class R Shares

 

$

103,653,014

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

2,138,083

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

48.48

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

586,481,208

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

10,996,912

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

53.33

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

4,465,117,472

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

81,202,269

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

54.99

 

 

             

(1) Includes $36,826,222 of securities on loan. See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(2) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(3) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Forty Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 
 
      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

105,209,671

 

 

Affiliated securities lending income, net

 

1,959,196

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

256,798

 

 

Unaffiliated securities lending income, net

 

2,774

 

 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(2,211,633)

 

Total Investment Income

 

105,216,806

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

136,920,994

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

1,208,547

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

1,405,163

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

511,620

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

1,429,923

 

 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

13,393,074

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

265,640

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

1,429,471

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

10,424,348

 

 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

345,309

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

97,189

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

1,367,122

 

 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

26,970

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

6,930

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

646,940

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

81,046

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

13,685

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

987

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

3,856

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

26,312

 

 

Shareholder reports expense

 

772,346

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees

 

560,834

 

 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

308,762

 

 

Registration fees

 

253,240

 

 

Professional fees

 

128,949

 

 

Custodian fees

 

104,707

 

 

Other expenses

 

935,094

 

Total Expenses

 

172,669,058

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers

 

(631,536)

 

Net Expenses

 

172,037,522

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(66,820,716)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


Janus Henderson Forty Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

 

 

 

 

Investments and foreign currency transactions

$

2,250,878,717

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

(2,100)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

2,250,876,617

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

 

 

 

 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

2,907,409,018

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

2,164,025

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

2,909,573,043

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

5,093,628,944

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Forty Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended
September 30, 2021

 

Year ended
September 30, 2020

 

         

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

(66,820,716)

 

$

(5,925,871)

 

 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

2,250,876,617

 

 

1,361,696,671

 

 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

2,909,573,043

 

 

3,191,807,337

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

5,093,628,944

 

 

4,547,578,137

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(33,598,159)

 

 

(20,863,545)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(14,455,246)

 

 

(10,054,893)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(866,959,615)

 

 

(575,968,009)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(141,602,894)

 

 

(82,560,557)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(39,775,852)

 

 

(19,854,859)

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

(9,043,233)

 

 

(7,856,211)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(43,872,591)

 

 

(32,637,257)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(302,858,400)

 

 

(204,605,984)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(1,452,165,990)

 

 

(954,401,315)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

25,051,230

 

 

25,928,024

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(1,600,042)

 

 

(16,929,068)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

396,508,500

 

 

151,471,385

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

183,240,069

 

 

230,358,576

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(27,031,815)

 

 

126,345,527

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

(15,860,764)

 

 

(26,554,129)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(60,632,171)

 

 

(43,112,589)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

86,098,289

 

 

(36,857,386)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

585,773,296

 

 

410,650,340

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

4,227,236,250

 

 

4,003,827,162

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

17,401,059,586

 

 

13,397,232,424

 

 

End of period

$

21,628,295,836

 

$

17,401,059,586

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

17


Janus Henderson Forty Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class A Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$46.81

 

 

$37.16

 

 

$37.42

 

 

$33.03

 

 

$30.17

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.26)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

0.02

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

13.50

 

 

12.27

 

 

2.25

 

 

7.38

 

 

6.13

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

13.24

 

 

12.19

 

 

2.27

 

 

7.34

 

 

6.10

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.85)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.95)

 

 

(3.24)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.85)

 

 

(2.54)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.95)

 

 

(3.24)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$56.20

 

 

$46.81

 

 

$37.16

 

 

$37.42

 

 

$33.03

 

 

Total Return*

 

29.72%

 

 

34.62%

 

 

7.77%

 

 

23.77%

 

 

22.03%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$525,208

 

 

$411,899

 

 

$303,070

 

 

$237,547

 

 

$211,197

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$483,419

 

 

$339,815

 

 

$268,921

 

 

$220,973

 

 

$219,728

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.02%

 

 

1.01%

 

 

1.01%

 

 

1.04%

 

 

1.07%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.02%

 

 

1.01%

 

 

0.98%

 

 

0.98%

 

 

1.02%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.50)%

 

 

(0.21)%

 

 

0.05%

 

 

(0.13)%

 

 

(0.11)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

31%

 

 

42%

 

 

44%

 

 

37%

 

 

56%

 

                   
                   

Class C Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$37.15

 

 

$30.17

 

 

$31.11

 

 

$28.08

 

 

$26.27

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.47)

 

 

(0.28)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

(0.19)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

10.55

 

 

9.79

 

 

1.75

 

 

6.19

 

 

5.24

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

10.08

 

 

9.51

 

 

1.59

 

 

5.98

 

 

5.05

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.85)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.95)

 

 

(3.24)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.85)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.95)

 

 

(3.24)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$43.38

 

 

$37.15

 

 

$30.17

 

 

$31.11

 

 

$28.08

 

 

Total Return*

 

28.88%

 

 

33.67%

 

 

7.11%

 

 

23.05%

 

 

21.24%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$160,133

 

 

$137,952

 

 

$126,726

 

 

$227,488

 

 

$235,992

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$153,590

 

 

$128,357

 

 

$154,535

 

 

$235,933

 

 

$245,129

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.68%

 

 

1.68%

 

 

1.63%

 

 

1.66%

 

 

1.69%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.68%

 

 

1.68%

 

 

1.58%

 

 

1.59%

 

 

1.64%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(1.15)%

 

 

(0.87)%

 

 

(0.58)%

 

 

(0.74)%

 

 

(0.72)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

31%

 

 

42%

 

 

44%

 

 

37%

 

 

56%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class D Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$45.24

 

 

$35.99

 

 

$36.25

 

 

$32.02

 

 

$28.81

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

(0.15)

 

 

(3) 

 

 

0.09

 

 

0.04

 

 

0.05

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

13.04

 

 

11.86

 

 

2.18

 

 

7.15

 

 

4.62

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

12.89

 

 

11.86

 

 

2.27

 

 

7.19

 

 

4.67

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.85)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.95)

 

 

(1.46)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.85)

 

 

(2.61)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.96)

 

 

(1.46)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$54.28

 

 

$45.24

 

 

$35.99

 

 

$36.25

 

 

$32.02

 

 

Total Return*

 

30.00%

 

 

34.88%

 

 

8.03%

 

 

24.06%

 

 

16.71%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$12,846,210

 

 

$10,287,828

 

 

$8,018,389

 

 

$7,842,180

 

 

$6,646,830

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$11,890,281

 

 

$8,759,841

 

 

$7,517,796

 

 

$7,241,280

 

 

$4,012,697

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.82%

 

 

0.80%

 

 

0.79%

 

 

0.79%

 

 

0.82%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.82%

 

 

0.80%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

0.73%

 

 

0.73%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.29)%

 

 

0.00%(4)

 

 

0.27%

 

 

0.13%

 

 

0.25%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

31%

 

 

42%

 

 

44%

 

 

37%

 

 

56%

 

                   
                   

Class I Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$48.89

 

 

$38.69

 

 

$38.74

 

 

$34.00

 

 

$30.87

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

(0.13)

 

 

0.03

 

 

0.12

 

 

0.07

 

 

0.07

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

14.15

 

 

12.80

 

 

2.36

 

 

7.63

 

 

6.30

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

14.02

 

 

12.83

 

 

2.48

 

 

7.70

 

 

6.37

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

(0.10)

 

 

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.85)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.95)

 

 

(3.24)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.85)

 

 

(2.63)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.96)

 

 

(3.24)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$59.06

 

 

$48.89

 

 

$38.69

 

 

$38.74

 

 

$34.00

 

 

Total Return*

 

30.07%

 

 

34.97%

 

 

8.06%

 

 

24.19%

 

 

22.43%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,360,269

 

 

$1,783,057

 

 

$1,178,733

 

 

$1,125,445

 

 

$935,002

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,119,223

 

 

$1,416,287

 

 

$1,081,498

 

 

$1,024,982

 

 

$820,856

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.76%

 

 

0.74%

 

 

0.72%

 

 

0.72%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.76%

 

 

0.74%

 

 

0.68%

 

 

0.66%

 

 

0.70%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.24)%

 

 

0.06%

 

 

0.34%

 

 

0.19%

 

 

0.22%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

31%

 

 

42%

 

 

44%

 

 

37%

 

 

56%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from January 27, 2017 (inception date) through September 30, 2017.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

(4) Less than 0.005%.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class N Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$49.11

 

 

$38.85

 

 

$38.86

 

 

$34.08

 

 

$30.92

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.10)

 

 

0.05

 

 

0.15

 

 

0.09

 

 

0.09

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

14.22

 

 

12.86

 

 

2.37

 

 

7.66

 

 

6.31

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

14.12

 

 

12.91

 

 

2.52

 

 

7.75

 

 

6.40

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

 

 

(0.02)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.85)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.95)

 

 

(3.24)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.85)

 

 

(2.65)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.97)

 

 

(3.24)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$59.38

 

 

$49.11

 

 

$38.85

 

 

$38.86

 

 

$34.08

 

 

Total Return*

 

30.15%

 

 

35.06%

 

 

8.15%

 

 

24.27%

 

 

22.49%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$581,225

 

 

$511,465

 

 

$273,438

 

 

$199,929

 

 

$148,223

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$533,647

 

 

$384,360

 

 

$212,223

 

 

$178,576

 

 

$147,902

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.70%

 

 

0.67%

 

 

0.65%

 

 

0.66%

 

 

0.68%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.70%

 

 

0.67%

 

 

0.62%

 

 

0.60%

 

 

0.63%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.17)%

 

 

0.12%

 

 

0.40%

 

 

0.26%

 

 

0.30%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

31%

 

 

42%

 

 

44%

 

 

37%

 

 

56%

 

                   
                   

Class R Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$41.01

 

 

$32.97

 

 

$33.65

 

 

$30.08

 

 

$27.84

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.40)

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

11.72

 

 

10.78

 

 

1.95

 

 

6.67

 

 

5.61

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

11.32

 

 

10.57

 

 

1.85

 

 

6.52

 

 

5.48

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.85)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.95)

 

 

(3.24)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.85)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.95)

 

 

(3.24)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$48.48

 

 

$41.01

 

 

$32.97

 

 

$33.65

 

 

$30.08

 

 

Total Return*

 

29.21%

 

 

34.05%

 

 

7.36%

 

 

23.34%

 

 

21.62%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$103,653

 

 

$101,440

 

 

$106,843

 

 

$127,954

 

 

$119,259

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$106,256

 

 

$101,751

 

 

$113,204

 

 

$123,528

 

 

$115,657

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.43%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

1.40%

 

 

1.40%

 

 

1.43%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.42%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

1.36%

 

 

1.34%

 

 

1.37%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.90)%

 

 

(0.60)%

 

 

(0.34)%

 

 

(0.49)%

 

 

(0.46)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

31%

 

 

42%

 

 

44%

 

 

37%

 

 

56%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class S Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$44.67

 

 

$35.61

 

 

$36.02

 

 

$31.93

 

 

$29.29

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.33)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.06)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

12.84

 

 

11.72

 

 

2.15

 

 

7.12

 

 

5.94

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

12.51

 

 

11.59

 

 

2.12

 

 

7.04

 

 

5.88

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.85)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.95)

 

 

(3.24)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.85)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.95)

 

 

(3.24)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$53.33

 

 

$44.67

 

 

$35.61

 

 

$36.02

 

 

$31.93

 

 

Total Return*

 

29.50%

 

 

34.40%

 

 

7.65%

 

 

23.63%

 

 

21.93%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$586,481

 

 

$546,341

 

 

$475,553

 

 

$516,748

 

 

$517,623

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$571,789

 

 

$491,995

 

 

$468,610

 

 

$525,707

 

 

$512,584

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.20%

 

 

1.17%

 

 

1.15%

 

 

1.15%

 

 

1.18%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.19%

 

 

1.16%

 

 

1.10%

 

 

1.08%

 

 

1.12%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.66)%

 

 

(0.36)%

 

 

(0.08)%

 

 

(0.23)%

 

 

(0.20)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

31%

 

 

42%

 

 

44%

 

 

37%

 

 

56%

 

                   
                   

Class T Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$45.83

 

 

$36.44

 

 

$36.70

 

 

$32.40

 

 

$29.61

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.21)

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

0.06

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.05

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

13.22

 

 

12.01

 

 

2.21

 

 

7.24

 

 

5.98

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

13.01

 

 

11.97

 

 

2.27

 

 

7.25

 

 

6.03

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

 

 

(2) 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.85)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.95)

 

 

(3.24)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.85)

 

 

(2.58)

 

 

(2.53)

 

 

(2.95)

 

 

(3.24)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$54.99

 

 

$45.83

 

 

$36.44

 

 

$36.70

 

 

$32.40

 

 

Total Return*

 

29.86%

 

 

34.71%

 

 

7.93%

 

 

23.96%

 

 

22.22%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$4,465,117

 

 

$3,621,078

 

 

$2,914,481

 

 

$2,935,096

 

 

$2,529,514

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$4,169,739

 

 

$3,138,440

 

 

$2,750,999

 

 

$2,727,557

 

 

$1,084,741

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.95%

 

 

0.92%

 

 

0.90%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.93%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.93%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.85%

 

 

0.83%

 

 

0.82%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.41)%

 

 

(0.10)%

 

 

0.17%

 

 

0.02%

 

 

0.15%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

31%

 

 

42%

 

 

44%

 

 

37%

 

 

56%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Henderson Forty Fund (the “Fund”) is a series of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers 41 funds, each of which offers multiple share classes, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. The Fund is classified as nondiversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP")).

Class A Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class C Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, and bank trust platforms.

Class C Shares are closed to investments by new employer-sponsored retirement plans and existing employer-sponsored retirement plans are no longer able to make additional purchases or exchanges into Class C Shares.

The Funds currently implement an automatic conversion feature pursuant to which Class C Shares that have been held for eight years are automatically converted to Class A Shares without the imposition of any sales charge, fee or other charge. The conversion will generally occur no later than ten business days in the month following the month of the eighth anniversary of the date of purchase. Class C Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions on Class C Shares will convert to Class A Shares at the same time as the original Class C Shares with respect to which they were purchased. For Class C Shares held in omnibus accounts on intermediary platforms, the Fund will rely on these intermediaries to implement this conversion feature. Your financial intermediary may have separate policies and procedures as to when and how Class C Shares may be converted to Class A Shares. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Effective July 6, 2020, Class D Shares are available to new investors, subject to any closed fund policies for a Fund, as applicable. Previously, Class D Shares were only available to investors who already had a direct account with the Janus Henderson funds; immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor; and existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus Henderson funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments, who established Class I Share accounts before August 4, 2017.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of: 1) certain adviser-assisted, employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and certain welfare benefit plans, such as health savings accounts, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans; and 2) retail investors purchasing in qualified or nonqualified accounts, whose accounts are held through an omnibus account at their financial intermediary, and where the financial intermediary requires no payment or reimbursement from the Fund, Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”), or its affiliates. Class N Shares are also available to Janus Henderson proprietary products and to certain direct institutional investors approved by Janus Distributors LLC dba Janus Henderson

  

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Distributors (“Janus Henderson Distributors”) including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations and endowments, subject to minimum investment requirements.

Class R Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with US GAAP.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on

  

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an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of September 30, 2021 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Interest income is recorded daily on an accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. The Fund classifies gains and losses on prepayments received as an adjustment to interest income. Debt securities may be placed in non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivables when collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Fund's equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve, as well as certain foreign governments and central banks, have taken extraordinary actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets, including reducing interest rates to record-low levels. Extremely low or negative interest rates may become more prevalent or may not work as intended. As there is little precedent for this situation, the impact on various markets that interest rate or other significant policy changes may have is unknown. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place in response to such economic uncertainty, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation.

Widespread disease, including pandemics and epidemics, and natural or environmental disasters, including those which may be attributable to global climate change, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis and weather-related phenomena generally, have been and can be highly disruptive to economies and markets, adversely impacting individual companies, sectors, industries, markets, currencies, interest and inflation rates, credit ratings, investor sentiment, and other factors affecting the value of a Fund’s investments. Economies and financial markets throughout the world have become increasingly interconnected, which increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or country will adversely affect markets or issuers in other regions or countries, including the United States.

  

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These disruptions could prevent a Fund from executing advantageous investment decisions in a timely manner and negatively impact a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective(s). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value of a Fund. In addition, these disruptions could also impair the information technology and other operational systems upon which the Fund’s service providers, including Janus Capital or the subadviser (as applicable), rely, and could otherwise disrupt the ability of employees of the Fund’s service providers to perform essential tasks on behalf of the Fund. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance and reinsurance companies that insure or reinsure against the impact of natural disasters.

A number of countries in the European Union (the “EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU have experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. These difficulties may continue, worsen, or spread further within the EU. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. The risk of investing in securities in the European markets may also be heightened due to the referendum in which the United Kingdom voted to exit the EU, commonly known as “Brexit,” which immediately led to significant market volatility around the world, as well as political, economic and legal uncertainty. The United Kingdom formally left the EU on January 31, 2020 and entered into an eleven-month transition period, which expired on December 31, 2020. The negative impact on not only the United Kingdom and European economies could be significant, potentially resulting in increased volatility and illiquidity and lower economic growth for companies that rely significantly on the United Kingdom and/or Europe for their business activities and revenues. Any further exits from the EU, or an increase in the belief that such exits are likely or possible, would likely cause additional market disruption globally and introduce new legal and regulatory uncertainties.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table presents gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

  

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Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

 
  

Gross Amounts

      
  

of Recognized

 

Offsetting Asset

 

Collateral

  

Counterparty

 

Assets

 

or Liability(a)

 

Pledged(b)

 

Net Amount

         

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

$

36,826,222

$

$

(36,826,222)

$

         

(a)

Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b)

Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodial functions in accordance with the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Securities on loan will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). See “Securities Lending” in the “Notes to Financial Statements” for additional information.

Real Estate Investing

The Fund may invest in equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

Restricted Security Transactions

Restricted securities held by the Fund may not be sold except in exempt transactions or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The risk of investing in such securities is generally greater than the risk of investing in the securities of widely held, publicly traded companies. Lack of a secondary market and resale restrictions may result in the inability of the Fund to sell a security at a fair price and may substantially delay the sale of the security. In addition, these securities may exhibit greater price volatility than securities for which secondary markets exist.

Private Investment in Public Equity

Private investments in public equity (“PIPEs”) are equity securities privately purchased from public companies (including special purpose acquisition companies) at a specified price. PIPEs generally are not registered with the SEC until after a certain time period from the date the private sale is completed. Until the public registration process is completed, PIPEs are restricted as to resale and the Fund cannot freely trade the securities. Generally, such restrictions cause the PIPEs to be illiquid during this time. PIPEs may contain provisions that the issuer will pay specified financial penalties to the holder if the issuer does not publicly register the restricted equity securities within a specified period of time, but there is no assurance that the restricted equity securities will be publicly registered, or that the registration will remain in effect. To the extent that they increase the supply of a company’s stock in the market, PIPEs can potentially dilute the value of existing shares.

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPAC)

The Fund may invest in stock, warrants, and other securities of special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”) or similar entities that pool funds to seek potential acquisition opportunities. Unless and until an acquisition is completed, a SPAC typically invests its assets (less a portion retained to cover expenses) in U.S. Government securities, money market fund securities, and cash. If an acquisition that meets the requirements for the SPAC is not completed within a

  

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pre-established period of time (typically two years), the invested funds are returned to the SPAC’s shareholders. Because SPACs and similar entities are in essence blank check companies without an operating history or ongoing business other than seeking acquisitions, the value of a SPAC’s securities is particularly dependent on the ability of the SPAC’s management to timely identify and complete a profitable acquisition. Some SPACs may pursue acquisitions only within certain industries or regions, which may increase the volatility of their prices. To the extent the SPAC is invested in cash or similar securities while awaiting an acquisition opportunity, a Fund’s ability to meet its investment objective may be negatively impacted. In addition, some SPACs may be traded in the over-the-counter market and may be considered illiquid and/or be subject to restrictions on resale.

Securities Lending

Under procedures adopted by the Trustees, the Fund may seek to earn additional income by lending securities to certain qualified broker-dealers and institutions. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodial functions in accordance with the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement. The Fund may lend fund securities in an amount equal to up to 1/3 of its total assets as determined at the time of the loan origination. There is the risk of delay in recovering a loaned security or the risk of loss in collateral rights if the borrower fails financially. In addition, Janus Capital makes efforts to balance the benefits and risks from granting such loans. All loans will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the SEC. If the Fund is unable to recover a security on loan, the Fund may use the collateral to purchase replacement securities in the market. There is a risk that the value of the collateral could decrease below the cost of the replacement security by the time the replacement investment is made, resulting in a loss to the Fund. In certain circumstances individual loan transactions could yield negative returns.

Upon receipt of cash collateral, Janus Capital may invest it in affiliated or non-affiliated cash management vehicles, whether registered or unregistered entities, as permitted by the 1940 Act and rules promulgated thereunder. Janus Capital currently intends to primarily invest the cash collateral in a cash management vehicle for which Janus Capital serves as investment adviser, Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, or in time deposits. An investment in Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC is generally subject to the same risks that shareholders experience when investing in similarly structured vehicles, such as the potential for significant fluctuations in assets as a result of the purchase and redemption activity of the securities lending program, a decline in the value of the collateral, and possible liquidity issues. Such risks may delay the return of the cash collateral and cause the Fund to violate its agreement to return the cash collateral to a borrower in a timely manner. As adviser to the Fund and Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest as a result of its fiduciary duties to both the Fund and Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC. Additionally, Janus Capital receives an investment advisory fee of 0.05% for managing Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, but it may not receive a fee for managing certain other affiliated cash management vehicles in which the Fund may invest, and therefore may have an incentive to allocate preferred investment opportunities to investment vehicles for which it is receiving a fee.

The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars and 105% of the market value of the loaned securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Loaned securities and related collateral are marked-to-market each business day based upon the market value of the loaned securities at the close of business, employing the most recent available pricing information. Collateral levels are then adjusted based on this mark-to-market evaluation. Additional required collateral, or excess collateral returned, is delivered on the next business day. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than 102% or 105% value of the securities on loan. The cash collateral invested by Janus Capital is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Income earned from the investment of the cash collateral, net of rebates paid to, or fees paid by, borrowers and less the fees paid to the lending agent are included as “Affiliated securities lending income, net” on the Statement of Operations. As of September 30, 2021, securities lending transactions accounted for as secured borrowings with an overnight and continuous contractual maturity are $36,826,222. Gross amounts of recognized liabilities for securities lending (collateral received) as of September 30, 2021 is $37,768,049, resulting in the net amount due to the counterparty of $941,827.

  

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3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The investment advisory fee rate paid to Janus Capital by the Fund consists of two components: (1) a base fee calculated by applying the contractual fixed rate of the advisory fee to the Fund’s average daily net assets during the previous month (the “Base Fee Rate”), plus or minus (2) a performance-fee adjustment (the “Performance Adjustment”) calculated by applying a variable rate of up to 0.15% (positive or negative) to the Fund’s average daily net assets based on the Fund’s relative performance compared to the cumulative investment record of its benchmark index over a 36-month performance measurement period or shorter time period, as applicable. The investment advisory fee rate is calculated daily and paid monthly.

The investment performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares (waiving the upfront sales load) for the performance measurement period is used to calculate the Performance Adjustment. The Fund’s Base Fee Rate prior to any performance adjustment (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.64%, and the Fund’s benchmark index used in the calculation is the Russell 1000® Growth Index.

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. The Base Fee Rate is subject to an upward or downward Performance Adjustment for every full 0.50% increment by which the Fund outperforms or underperforms its benchmark index, up to the Fund’s full performance rate of ±8.50%. Because the Performance Adjustment is tied to a Fund’s relative performance compared 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 is included in calculating both the performance of a Fund and the Fund’s benchmark index.

The Fund’s prospectus and statement(s) of additional information contain additional information about performance-based fees. The amount shown as advisory fees on the Statement of Operations reflects the Base Fee Rate plus/minus any Performance Adjustment. For the year ended September 30, 2021, the performance adjusted investment advisory fee rate before any waivers and/or reimbursements of expenses is 0.68%.

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee rate that may adjust up or down based on the Fund’s performance relative to its benchmark index.

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the investment advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding any performance adjustments to management fees (if applicable), the fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, shareholder servicing fees, such as transfer agency fees (including out-of-pocket costs), administrative services fees and any networking/omnibus/administrative fees payable by any share class, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.68% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waivers for at least a one-year period commencing January 28, 2021. The previous expense limit (until February 1, 2021) was 0.77%. If applicable, amounts waived and/or reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between

  

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Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund pays an annual administrative services fee based on the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services, as detailed below.

  

Average Daily Net Assets of Class D Shares of the Janus Henderson funds

Administrative Services Fee

Under $40 billion

0.12%

$40 billion – $49.9 billion

0.10%

Over $49.9 billion

0.08%

The Fund’s actual Class D administrative fee rate was 0.11% for the reporting period.

Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class R Shares, Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class R Shares, Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class R Shares, Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class R Shares, Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital. For all share classes, Janus Services also seeks reimbursement for costs it incurs as transfer agent and for providing servicing.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Henderson Distributors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 0.50% of the Class R Shares' average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Henderson Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Janus Capital serves as administrator to the Fund pursuant to an administration agreement between Janus Capital and the Trust. Under the administration agreement, Janus Capital is obligated to provide or arrange for the provision of certain administration, compliance, and accounting services to the Fund, including providing office space for the Fund, and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing these services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. The Fund pays for some or all of the salaries, fees, and expenses of Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or any subadvisor, as applicable) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Affiliated fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff, all of whom are employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates, are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $339,713 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the year ended September 30, 2021. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus Henderson funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of September 30, 2021 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Total distributable earnings (loss)” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the year ended September 30, 2021 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $520,763 were paid by the Trust to the Trustees under the Deferred Plan during the year ended September 30, 2021.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles that operate as money market funds. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC (the “Sweep Vehicle”) is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. The Sweep Vehicle operates pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act that govern the operation of money market funds and prices its shares at NAV reflecting market-based values of its portfolio securities (i.e., a “floating” NAV) rounded to the fourth decimal place (e.g., $1.0000). The Sweep Vehicle is permitted to impose a liquidity fee (of up to 2%) on redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle or a redemption gate that temporarily suspends redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from the Sweep Vehicle at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to the Sweep Vehicle. The Sweep Vehicle does not charge any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the year ended September 30, 2021 can be found in the “Schedules of Affiliated Investments” located in the Schedule of Investments.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Henderson Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the year ended September 30, 2021, Janus Henderson Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $90,802.

  

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A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares paid CDSCs of $2,069 to Janus Henderson Distributors.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $18,323.

4. Federal Income Tax

The tax components of capital shown in the table below represent: (1) distribution requirements the Fund must satisfy under the income tax regulations; (2) losses or deductions the Fund may be able to offset against income and gains realized in future years; and (3) unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes.

Other book to tax differences primarily consist of deferred compensation. The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

        

 

 

 

Loss Deferrals

Other Book

Net Tax

 

Undistributed
Ordinary Income

Undistributed
Long-Term Gains

Accumulated
Capital Losses

Late-Year
Ordinary Loss

Post-October
Capital Loss

to Tax
Differences

Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

 

$ 99,217,244

$ 1,771,893,790

$ -

$ -

$ -

$ (542,962)

$ 10,743,320,819

 

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of September 30, 2021 are noted below. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals, investments in partnerships, and investments in passive foreign investment companies.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 11,044,560,593

$ 10,847,934,211

$(104,613,392)

$ 10,743,320,819

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from US GAAP. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies, and capital loss carryovers. Certain permanent differences such as tax returns of capital and net investment losses noted below have been reclassified to capital.

     

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 31,168,249

$ 1,420,997,741

$ -

$ -

 

     

For the year ended September 30, 2020

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 33,860,854

$ 920,540,461

$ -

$ -

 

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Permanent book to tax basis differences may result in reclassifications between the components of net assets. These differences have no impact on the results of operations or net assets. The following reclassifications have been made to the Fund:

   

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) to Capital

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Investment Income/Loss

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Realized Gain/Loss

$ 69,648,224

$ 63,524,589

$ (133,172,813)

Capital has been adjusted by $69,648,224, including $66,381,202 of long-term capital gain, for distributions in connection with Fund share redemptions (tax equalization).

  

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5. Capital Share Transactions

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended September 30, 2021

 

Year ended September 30, 2020

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

       

Class A Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,923,980

$ 98,440,290

 

3,072,089

$120,669,208

Reinvested dividends and distributions

553,577

26,449,919

 

448,932

16,650,906

Shares repurchased

(1,931,980)

(99,838,979)

 

(2,876,579)

(111,392,090)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

545,577

$ 25,051,230

 

644,442

$ 25,928,024

Class C Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

827,558

$ 32,934,290

 

1,355,099

$ 41,317,460

Reinvested dividends and distributions

342,199

12,685,302

 

259,317

7,673,179

Shares repurchased

(1,191,802)

(47,219,634)

 

(2,101,840)

(65,919,707)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(22,045)

$ (1,600,042)

 

(487,424)

$ (16,929,068)

Class D Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

7,868,804

$392,766,804

 

9,026,687

$342,305,718

Reinvested dividends and distributions

18,092,686

833,530,050

 

15,470,826

553,700,851

Shares repurchased

(16,696,195)

(829,788,354)

 

(19,892,179)

(744,535,184)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

9,265,295

$396,508,500

 

4,605,334

$151,471,385

Class I Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

11,693,146

$638,016,744

 

15,532,349

$616,291,121

Reinvested dividends and distributions

2,333,899

116,951,685

 

1,789,568

69,184,700

Shares repurchased

(10,531,626)

(571,728,360)

 

(11,315,854)

(455,117,245)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

3,495,419

$183,240,069

 

6,006,063

$230,358,576

Class N Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

3,128,306

$171,897,432

 

5,723,924

$222,778,501

Reinvested dividends and distributions

756,748

38,109,828

 

492,714

19,127,162

Shares repurchased

(4,511,737)

(237,039,075)

 

(2,840,097)

(115,560,136)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(626,683)

$ (27,031,815)

 

3,376,541

$126,345,527

Class R Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

403,015

$ 18,154,560

 

497,120

$ 17,159,177

Reinvested dividends and distributions

211,734

8,755,197

 

215,467

7,024,221

Shares repurchased

(950,263)

(42,770,521)

 

(1,480,006)

(50,737,527)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(335,514)

$ (15,860,764)

 

(767,419)

$ (26,554,129)

Class S Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,477,965

$ 72,325,291

 

2,424,108

$ 90,525,332

Reinvested dividends and distributions

959,158

43,545,766

 

915,293

32,438,001

Shares repurchased

(3,672,033)

(176,503,228)

 

(4,462,732)

(166,075,922)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(1,234,910)

$ (60,632,171)

 

(1,123,331)

$ (43,112,589)

Class T Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

7,415,102

$374,476,972

 

8,286,284

$316,964,285

Reinvested dividends and distributions

6,309,473

294,778,584

 

5,490,211

199,239,761

Shares repurchased

(11,527,480)

(583,157,267)

 

(14,760,334)

(553,061,432)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

2,197,095

$ 86,098,289

 

(983,839)

$ (36,857,386)

6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the year ended September 30, 2021, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, TBAs, and in-kind transactions, as applicable) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$5,988,981,461

$7,099,604,007

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to September 30, 2021 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Shareholders of Janus Henderson Forty Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Janus Henderson Forty Fund (one of the funds constituting Janus Investment Fund, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of September 30, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2021, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of September 30, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent, investee company and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Denver, Colorado

November 17, 2021

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Janus Henderson Funds since 1990.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-1093; (ii) on the Fund’s website at janushenderson.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janushenderson.com/proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Full Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC as an exhibit to Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of the first and third fiscal quarters, and in the annual report and semiannual report to shareholders. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings and annual and semiannual reports: (i) are 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) are available without charge, upon request, by calling a Janus Henderson representative at 1-877-335-2687 (toll free) (or 1-800-525-3713 if you hold Class D Shares). Portfolio holdings consisting of at least the names of the holdings are generally available on a monthly basis with a 30-day lag under Full Holdings for the Fund at janushenderson.com/info (or janushenderson.com/reports if you hold Class D Shares).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “VIT Portfolio,” and collectively, the “VIT Portfolios”), as well as each Fund of Janus Investment Fund (together with the VIT Portfolios, the “Janus Henderson Funds,” and each, a “Janus Henderson Fund”). As required by law, the Trustees determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Janus Henderson Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the Janus Henderson Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Janus Henderson Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2020, 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 Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Janus Henderson Fund, for the period from February 1, 2021 through February 1, 2022, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and, for the purpose of peer comparisons any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers, paid by a fund as a percentage of average net assets.

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 Janus Henderson Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Janus

  

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Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Janus Henderson Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Janus Henderson Funds, noting that Janus Capital generally does not receive a fee for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Janus Henderson Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Janus Henderson Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Janus Henderson Funds and fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its view, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Janus Henderson Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Janus Henderson Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Janus Henderson Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Janus Henderson Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Janus Henderson Funds’ performance has been reasonable: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 75% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 62% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Intech had taken or were taking to improve performance.

  

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· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Janus Henderson Fund’s performance warranted continuation of such Janus Henderson Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Janus Henderson Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management fees (investment advisory fees and any administration fees but excluding out-of-pocket costs) for many of the Janus Henderson Funds, after applicable waivers, was below the average management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Janus Henderson Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Janus Henderson Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Janus Henderson Funds to be reasonable relative to other comparable mutual funds; (2) the total expenses, on average, were 10% under the average total expenses of the respective Broadridge Expense Group peers; and (3) and the management fees for the Janus Henderson Funds, on average, were 9% under the average management fees for the respective Broadridge Expense Group. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Janus Henderson Fund compared to the average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group and to average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

For certain Janus Henderson Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses which assessed fund fees in the context of fund performance being delivered. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Janus Henderson Funds was reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and/or expense waivers on such Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Janus Henderson Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Janus Henderson Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Janus Henderson Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Janus Henderson Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to funds subadvised by Janus Capital and to the fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional separate account clients; (2) these subadvised and institutional separate accounts have different service and infrastructure needs and operate in markets very distinct relative to retail funds; and (3) Janus Henderson mutual fund investors enjoy reasonable fees relative to the fees charged to Janus Henderson subadvised fund and separate account investors; (4) 9 of 10 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar funds subadvised by Janus Capital; and (5) 5 of 8 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar separate accounts managed by Janus Capital. 

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2019, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

  

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· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for both share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

The Trustees reviewed information on the overall profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds, and considered profitability data of other publicly traded mutual fund advisers. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because of the variation in the type of comparative information that is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, differences in complex size, difference in product mix, difference in types of business (mutual fund, institutional and other), differences in 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.

Additionally, the Trustees considered the estimated profitability to Janus Capital from the investment management services it provided to each Janus Henderson Fund. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Janus Henderson Funds effectively. In reviewing profitability, the Trustees noted that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund is necessarily a product of the allocation methodology utilized by Janus Capital to allocate its expenses as part of the estimated profitability calculation. In this regard, the Trustees noted that the independent fee consultant found that (1) the expense allocation methodology and rationales utilized by Janus Capital were reasonable and (2) no clear correlation exists between expense allocations and operating margins. The Trustees also considered that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund was influenced by a number of factors, including not only the allocation methodology selected, but also the presence of fee waivers and expense caps, and whether the Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management agreement contained breakpoints or a performance fee component. The Trustees determined, after taking into account these factors, among others, that Janus Capital’s estimated profitability with respect to each Janus Henderson Fund was not unreasonable in relation to the services provided, and that the variation in the range of such estimated profitability among the Janus Henderson Funds was not a material factor in the Board’s approval of the reasonableness of any Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management fees.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Janus Henderson Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Janus Henderson Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Janus Henderson Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Janus Henderson Fund, the quality of services provided by Janus Capital

  

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and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Janus Henderson Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant published a report to the Trustees in November 2019 which provided its research and analysis into economies of scale. They also noted that, although many Janus Henderson Funds pay advisory fees at a fixed base rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints or performance fees, their independent fee consultant concluded that 73% of these Janus Henderson Funds’ have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge Expense Group averages. They also noted the following: (1) that for those Janus Henderson Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing certain of these Janus Henderson Funds because they have not reached adequate scale; (2) as the assets of some of the Janus Henderson Funds have declined in the past few years, certain of those Janus Henderson Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined; (3) performance fee structures have been implemented for various Janus Henderson Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such Janus Henderson Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and (4) a few Janus Henderson Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Janus Henderson Funds share directly in economies of scale through the significant investments made by Janus Capital and its affiliates related to services provided to the Funds and the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Janus Henderson Funds.

The Trustees also considered the independent fee consultant’s conclusion that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale and their conflicting results, it is difficult to analytically confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus Henderson complex. In this regard, the independent consultant concluded that (1) to the extent there were economies of scale at Janus Capital, Janus Capital’s general strategy of setting fixed management fees below peers appeared to share any such economies with investors even on smaller Janus Henderson Funds which have not yet achieved those economies and (2) by setting lower fixed fees from the start on these Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital appeared to be investing to increase the likelihood that these Janus Henderson Funds will grow to a level to achieve any economies of scale that may exist. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Janus Henderson Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Janus Henderson Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Based on all of the information reviewed, including the recent and past research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Janus Henderson Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Janus Henderson Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Janus Henderson Fund.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Janus Henderson Funds from their relationships with the Janus Henderson Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Janus Henderson Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided, and that such compensation contributes to the overall profitability of Janus Capital and its affiliates that results from their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Janus Henderson Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Janus Henderson Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Janus Henderson Fund therefor, the Janus Henderson Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their

  

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relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 the Janus Henderson Funds and other clients serviced by Janus Capital and its affiliates. They also concluded that Janus Capital and the subadvisers benefit from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Janus Henderson Funds and that the Janus Henderson Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Janus Henderson Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus Henderson funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was September 30, 2021. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus Henderson in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Bloomberg and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, swaptions, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

  

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The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Designation Requirements (unaudited)

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund designated the following for the year ended September 30, 2021:

  
 

 

Capital Gain Distributions

$1,487,378,943

Dividends Received Deduction Percentage

100%

Qualified Dividend Income Percentage

91%

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

The following are the Trustees and officers of the Trust, together with a brief description of their principal occupations during the last five years (principal occupations for certain Trustees may include periods over five years). The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and officers and is available, without charge, by calling 1-877-335-2687.

Each Trustee has served in that capacity since he or she was originally elected or appointed. The Trustees do not serve a specified term of office. Each Trustee will hold office until the termination of the Trust or his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, incapacity, or removal. Under the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines, the policy is for Trustees to retire no later than the end of the calendar year in which the Trustee turns 75. The Trustees review the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines from time to time and may make changes they deem appropriate. The Fund’s Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominees for the position of Trustee recommended by shareholders. Shareholders may submit the name of a candidate for consideration by the Committee by submitting their recommendations to the Trust’s Secretary. Each Trustee is currently a Trustee of one other registered investment company advised by Janus Capital: Janus Aspen Series. Collectively, these two registered investment companies consist of 51 series or funds referred to herein as the Fund Complex.

The Trust’s officers are elected annually by the Trustees for a one-year term. Certain officers also serve as officers of Janus Aspen Series. Certain officers of the Fund may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Except as otherwise disclosed, Fund officers receive no compensation from the Fund, except for the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer, as authorized by the Trustees.

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William F. McCalpin
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1957

Chairman


Trustee

1/08-Present

6/02-Present

Independent Consultant (since 2019) and Chief Operating Officer, muun chi LLC (organic food business) (since 2020). Formerly, Managing Partner, Impact Investments, Athena Capital Advisors LLC (independent registered investment advisor) (2016-2019), Managing Director, Holos Consulting LLC (provides consulting services to foundations and other nonprofit organizations) (2009-2016), Chief Executive Officer, Imprint Capital Advisors (impact investment firm) (2013-2015), and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (a private family foundation) (1998-2006).

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Director of Mutual Fund Directors Forum (a non-profit organization serving independent directors of U.S. mutual funds) (since 2016), Chairman of the Board and Trustee of The Investment Fund for Foundations Investment Program (TIP) (consisting of 1 fund) (since 2008), and Director of the F.B. Heron Foundation (a private grantmaking foundation) (since 2006).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Alan A. Brown
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Trustee

1/13-Present

Principal, Curam Holdings LLC (since 2018). Formerly, Executive Vice President, Institutional Markets, of Black Creek Group (private equity real estate investment management firm) (2012-2018), Executive Vice President and Co-Head, Global Private Client Group (2007-2010), Executive Vice President, Mutual Funds (2005-2007), and Chief Marketing Officer (2001-2005) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (asset management).

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Advisory Board Member of AEW Core Property Trust (open-end property fund) (since 2020), and Director of WTTW (PBS affiliate) (since 2003). Formerly, Director of MotiveQuest LLC (strategic social market research company) (2003-2016), Director of Nuveen Global Investors LLC (2007-2011), Director of Communities in Schools (2004-2010), and Director of Mutual Fund Education Alliance (until 2010).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William D. Cvengros
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1948

Trustee

1/11-Present

Chief Executive Officer of SJC Capital, LLC (a personal investment company and consulting firm) (since 2002). Formerly, Chief Executive Officer and President of PIMCO Advisors Holdings L.P. (a publicly traded investment management firm) (1994-2000), and Chief Investment Officer (1987-1994) and Vice Chairman and Director (1990-1994) of Pacific Life Insurance Company (a mutual life insurance and annuity company) (1987-1994).

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Member of the Investment Committee for the Orange County Community Foundation (since 2020), Advisory Board Member, RevOZ Fund LP and related funds (real estate investments for opportunity zones) (since 2020), and Advisory Board Member, Innovate Partners Emerging Growth and Equity Fund I (early stage venture capital fund) (since 2014). Formerly, Managing Trustee of National Retirement Partners Liquidating Trust (2013-2016), Chairman, National Retirement Partners, Inc. (formerly a network of advisors to 401(k) plans) (2005-2013), Director of Prospect Acquisition Corp. (a special purpose acquisition corporation) (2007-2009), Director of RemedyTemp, Inc. (temporary help services company) (1996-2006), and Trustee of PIMCO Funds Multi-Manager Series (1990-2000) and Pacific Life Variable Life & Annuity Trusts (1987-1994).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Raudline Etienne
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1965

Trustee

6/16-Present

Founder, Daraja Capital (advisory and investment firm) (since 2016), and Senior Advisor, Albright Stonebridge Group LLC (global strategy firm) (since 2016). Formerly, Senior Vice President (2011-2015), Albright Stonebridge Group LLC, and Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer, New York State Common Retirement Fund (public pension fund) (2008-2011).

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Member of the Investment Committee for Cooper Union (since 2021), Board Member, Van Alen Institute (nonprofit architectural and design organization) (since 2019), and Director of Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC (since 2014).

Gary A. Poliner
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1953

Trustee

6/16-Present

Retired. Formerly, President (2010-2013) of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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Director of MGIC Investment Corporation (private mortgage insurance) (since 2013). Formerly, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company (property/casualty insurance) (2013-2021), Trustee of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (2010-2013), and Director of Frank Russell Company (global asset management firm) (2008-2013).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Diane L. Wallace
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1958

Trustee

6/17-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President-Operations, and Chief Financial Officer for Driehaus Capital Management, LLC (1988-2006) and Treasurer for Driehaus Mutual Funds (1996-2002).

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Formerly, Director of Family Service of Lake County (2019-2021), Independent Trustee, Henderson Global Funds (13 portfolios) (2015-2017), Independent Trustee, State Farm Associates' Funds Trust, State Farm Mutual Fund Trust, and State Farm Variable Product Trust (28 portfolios) (2013-2017).

Linda S. Wolf
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1947

Trustee

11/05-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leo Burnett (Worldwide) (advertising agency) (2001-2005).

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Director of Chicago Community Trust (Regional Community Foundation), Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago, IL), Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Wrapports, LLC (digital communications company). Formerly, Director of Chicago Council on Global Affairs (until 2019), InnerWorkings (until 2019), and Director of Walmart (until 2017).

  

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OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

A. Douglas Rao
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1974

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager
Janus Henderson Forty Fund

6/13-Present

Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts.

Nick Schommer
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1978

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager
Janus Henderson Forty Fund

1/16-Present

Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts.

Bruce L. Koepfgen
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1952

President and Chief Executive Officer

7/14-Present

Executive Vice President, Head of North America at Janus Henderson Investors (since 2017), President and Head of North America at Janus Capital Management LLC (since 2013 and 2017, respectively), President at Janus Capital Group Inc. (since 2013), President and Director at Janus International Holding LLC (since 2019 and 2011, respectively), President at Janus Holdings LLC (since 2019), President and Director at Janus Management Holdings Corporation (since 2017 and 2012, respectively), Executive Vice President and Head of North America at Janus Distributors LLC (since 2011 and 2019, respectively), Vice President and Director at Intech Investment Management LLC (since 2012), and Executive Vice President at Perkins Investment Management LLC (since 2011). Formerly, Executive Vice President at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus International Holding LLC, and Janus Management Holdings Corporation (2011-2019), Director at Perkins Investment Managment LLC (2011-2019), and Chief Financial Officer at Janus Capital Group Inc. (2011-2013).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Kristin Mariani
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1966

Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

7/20-Present

Head of Compliance, North America for Janus Henderson Investors (since September 2020) and Chief Compliance Officer for Janus Capital Management LLC (since September 2017). Formerly, Global Head of Investment Management Compliance for Janus Henderson Investors (February 2019 - August 2020), Vice President, Head of Global Distribution Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer of Janus Henderson Distributors (May 2017 – September 2017), Vice President, Compliance at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus Capital Management LLC, and Janus Distributors LLC (2009-2017).

Jesper Nergaard
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Chief Financial Officer

Vice President, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer

3/05-Present

2/05-Present

Head of U.S. Fund Administration, Janus Henderson Investors and Janus Sevices LLC.

Abigail J. Murray
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1975

Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, and Secretary

12/20-Present

Managing Counsel (2020-present). Formerly, Senior Counsel for Invesco Ltd. (2017-2020), and Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. and Assistant General Counsel, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (2015-2017).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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Table of Contents

Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Fund At A Glance and Schedule of Investments

3

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

14

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

16

Statement of Operations

18

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

20

Financial Highlights

21

Notes to Financial Statements

29

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

45

Additional Information

46

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

58

Designation Requirements

61

Trustees and Officers

62


Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund (unaudited)

      

FUND SNAPSHOT

 The Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund is a long-only portfolio that seeks a high level of current income and steady capital appreciation. The Fund seeks global, high-quality, income-producing equities with a focus on international companies.

  

Ben Lofthouse

co-portfolio manager

Job Curtis

co-portfolio manager

Alex Crooke

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE

The Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund I Shares returned 19.43% for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2021. The Fund’s primary benchmark, the MSCI World IndexSM, returned 28.82%, and the Fund’s secondary benchmark, 85% MSCI ACWI ex-US High Dividend Yield / 15% MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index, returned 22.53%.

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

In the fourth quarter of 2020, news flow about the emergency approval of COVID-19 vaccines ignited equity markets and the “reflation trade.” Performance was largely dominated by a market rotation from growth stocks to value stocks on improved risk-on sentiment that the pandemic was going to come to an end, particularly in developed markets where governments (those that could afford it) had already negotiated vaccine supply. This “return to normal” in the developed world led to some serious supply-side constraints, where the emerging world’s commodities and manufacturing were slowed by the virus. Inflation was further exacerbated by a hike in energy prices, particularly in Europe and the UK.

Toward the end of the 12-month period, inflation and supply chain constraints remained top of mind. The impact was felt on both the top and bottom lines for companies within the industrials and consumer discretionary sectors. Many companies struggled to access the inventory needed to satisfy end demand. Cost inflation hit profitability from many angles, including raw materials, freight, energy and wages. Some of the inflationary pressures appeared to be transitory and demand remained high, providing support for growth and profitability of these sectors over the medium-term. Higher prices in energy were supportive to the sector, and rising global inflation and the resulting increased interest rate expectations benefited the financials sector, where banks were notable outperformers due to their earnings sensitivity to interest rates.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

The Fund continued to meet its high-income objectives but lagged both its primary and secondary benchmarks over the period.

The Fund’s overweight position in the UK and underweight position in the U.S. were key detractors from relative performance at the country level. The UK underperformed broader equity markets, due to weaker economic data than many other developed nations, as well as ongoing uncertainty surrounding Brexit that was further exacerbated by a spike in energy/gas. In the U.S., while our underweight allocation hurt performance, the higher exposure to growth/technology stocks was additive.

At the sector level, our overweight to European utilities was the largest detractor. Europe’s political response to ballooning gas prices drove valuations down in the European utilities sector, despite the short-term nature of the regulatory controls imposed. The valuations of these companies appeared to be over-discounting the long-term impact of these measures. Our exposure to the financials sector also lagged, particularly in banks. The sector outperformed the broader market on the view that a higher interest rate environment potentially could be supportive for profitability in the sector and for the banking industry in particular. The Fund maintained a meaningful underweight in banks for the majority of the reporting period as many banks, especially those in Europe and the UK, had put a hold on dividend payments per cautious regulators. By period end, most banks were allowed to distribute cash to shareholders and the Fund’s allocation increased.

Strong stock selection in Asian technology and the semiconductor industry, consumer discretionary and materials benefited relative performance. Our overweight in energy also contributed.

  

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Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund (unaudited)

DERIVATIVE USAGE

Please see “Notes to Financial Statements” for information about the derivatives used by the Fund.

OUTLOOK

From here, we remain constructive. We see growth broadening out across sectors versus a year ago when growth was focused on companies that were helping businesses adapt to COVID-19. Investments are widening with both catch-up and maintenance spend needed after an investment hiatus for many companies during the pandemic. The service sector, which drives a large part of economies, is snapping back as restrictions are lifted. Government projects in electrification and decarbonization will require large sums of capital and support from a range of industries, including the industrials, chemical and technology sectors. We believe this could be an attractive backdrop for companies to return solid levels of capital and income growth.

Thank you for investing in the Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund.

  

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Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund (unaudited)

Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Contributors - Holdings

5 Top Detractors - Holdings

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (ADR)

2.60%

 

0.79%

 

Iberdrola SA

1.35%

 

-0.98%

 

Nutrien Ltd

1.81%

 

0.65%

 

Unilever PLC

2.08%

 

-0.74%

 

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd

2.94%

 

0.54%

 

Novartis AG

1.80%

 

-0.57%

 

Total SE

3.08%

 

0.54%

 

Enel SpA

1.33%

 

-0.54%

 

Repsol SA

1.03%

 

0.47%

 

BHP Group PLC

1.04%

 

-0.52%

       

 

5 Top Contributors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

MSCI World Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Information Technology

 

1.50%

 

10.61%

21.90%

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

0.59%

 

5.08%

12.00%

 

Energy

 

0.18%

 

6.49%

2.94%

 

Materials

 

-0.03%

 

11.33%

4.49%

 

Industrials

 

-0.03%

 

6.46%

10.59%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Detractors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

MSCI World Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Utilities

 

-2.91%

 

10.56%

2.98%

 

Financials

 

-2.76%

 

12.95%

13.25%

 

Communication Services

 

-1.67%

 

8.42%

9.05%

 

Health Care

 

-0.89%

 

11.00%

12.78%

 

Other**

 

-0.57%

 

2.25%

0.00%

       

 

Relative contribution reflects how the portolio's holdings impacted return relative to the benchmark. Cash and securities not held in the portfolio are not shown. For equity portfolios, relative contribution compares the performance of a security in the portfolio to the benchmark's total return, factoring in the difference in weight of that security in the benchmark. Returns are calculated using daily returns and previous day ending weights rolled up by ticker, excluding fixed income securities, gross of advisory fees, may exclude certain derivatives and will differ from actual performance.
Performance attribution reflects returns gross of advisory fees and may differ from actual returns as they are based on end of day holdings. Attribution is calculated by geometrically linking daily returns for the portfolio and index.

*

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 Henderson Global Equity Income Fund (unaudited)

Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

Total SE

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

3.2%

Unilever PLC

 

Personal Products

2.8%

Merck & Co Inc

 

Pharmaceuticals

2.6%

AXA SA

 

Insurance

2.2%

Cisco Systems Inc

 

Communications Equipment

2.1%

 

12.9%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

 

Common Stocks

 

95.2%

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending

 

2.0%

 

Preferred Stocks

 

1.9%

 

Investment Companies

 

1.4%

 

Other

 

(0.5)%

  

100.0%

Emerging markets comprised 6.9% of total net assets.

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of September 30, 2021

As of September 30, 2020

  

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Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund (unaudited)

Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended September 30, 2021

 

 

Prospectus Expense Ratios

 

 

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

19.08%

5.25%

6.95%

4.11%

 

 

1.14%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

12.24%

4.01%

6.31%

3.70%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

18.54%

4.52%

6.18%

3.36%

 

 

1.78%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

17.54%

4.52%

6.18%

3.36%

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

19.43%

5.41%

7.03%

4.17%

 

 

0.92%

Class I Shares

 

19.43%

5.57%

7.24%

4.36%

 

 

0.78%

Class N Shares

 

19.51%

5.64%

7.17%

4.26%

 

 

0.72%

Class S Shares

 

19.01%

5.10%

6.82%

4.03%

 

 

1.25%

Class T Shares

 

19.35%

5.39%

7.02%

4.16%

 

 

0.95%

MSCI World Index

 

28.82%

13.74%

12.68%

7.13%

 

 

 

85% MSCI ACWI ex-US High Div Yld/15% MSCI USA High Div Yld Index

 

22.53%

6.62%

6.72%

3.87%

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class A Shares

 

4th

4th

2nd

1st

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Foreign Large Value Funds

 

315/350

243/308

97/253

31/186

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 800.668.0434 (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson) or visit janushenderson.com/performance (or janushenderson.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

 
 

Performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with foreign and emerging markets, fixed income securities, high-yield and high-risk securities, undervalued, overlooked and smaller capitalization companies, real estate related securities including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), non-diversification, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, portfolio turnover, derivatives, short sales, initial public offerings (IPOs) and potential conflicts of interest. Each product has different risks. Please see the prospectus for more information about risks, holdings and other details.

  

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Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund (unaudited)

Performance

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Returns of the Fund shown prior to June 5, 2017, are those for Henderson Global Equity Income Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”), which merged into the Fund after the close of business on June 2, 2017. The Predecessor Fund was advised by Henderson Global Investors (North America) Inc. and subadvised by Henderson Investment Management Limited. Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class I Shares, and Class R6 Shares of the Predecessor Fund were reorganized into Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class I Shares, and Class N Shares, respectively, of the Fund. In connection with this reorganization, certain shareholders of the Predecessor Fund who held shares directly with the Predecessor Fund and not through an intermediary had the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class I Shares, and Class N Shares of the Fund received in the reorganization automatically exchanged for Class D Shares of the Fund following the reorganization. Class A Shares and Class C Shares of the Predecessor Fund commenced operations with the Predecessor Fund’s inception on November 30, 2006. Class I Shares and Class R6 Shares of the Predecessor Fund commenced operations on March 31, 2009 and November 30, 2015, respectively.

Performance of Class A Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund, in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class C Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class C Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class C Shares of the Predecessor Fund, in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class I Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class I Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class I Shares of the Predecessor Fund, in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers, except that for periods prior to March 31, 2009, performance for Class I Shares reflects the performance of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund (without sales charges), net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class N Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class R6 Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class R6 Shares of the Predecessor Fund, in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers, except that for periods prior to November 30, 2015, performance for Class N Shares reflects the performance of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund (without sales charges), net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class S Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund (without sales charges), net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class T Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund (without sales charges), net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class D Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund (without sales charges), net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2021 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

Index performance does not reflect the expenses of managing a portfolio as an index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

Effective January 28, 2021, the Fund's secondary benchmark index changed from MSCI World High Dividend Yield Index to 85% MSCI ACWI ex-US High Div Yield/15% MSCI USA High Div Yld Index.

*The Predecessor Fund’s inception date – November 30, 2006

‡ As stated in the prospectus. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios during the reporting period.

  

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Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund (unaudited)

Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$999.10

$5.71

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.35

$5.77

1.14%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$997.80

$8.66

 

$1,000.00

$1,016.39

$8.74

1.73%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$1,000.40

$4.41

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.66

$4.46

0.88%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$1,000.90

$3.86

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.21

$3.90

0.77%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$1,001.20

$3.46

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.61

$3.50

0.69%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$1,000.40

$6.07

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.00

$6.12

1.21%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$1,001.40

$4.67

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.41

$4.71

0.93%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

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Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– 95.2%

   

Aerospace & Defense – 0.6%

   
 

BAE Systems PLC

 

4,021,933

  

$30,395,046

 

Automobiles – 2.0%

   
 

Stellantis NV

 

2,518,828

  

48,090,641

 
 

Toyota Motor Corp

 

2,890,000

  

51,703,887

 
  

99,794,528

 

Banks – 5.6%

   
 

Citigroup Inc

 

733,689

  

51,490,294

 
 

ING Groep NV

 

5,614,142

  

81,473,981

 
 

KB Financial Group Inc

 

565,123

  

26,299,357

 
 

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

 

78,907,412

  

49,077,102

 
 

Nordea Bank Abp

 

3,001,814

  

38,539,312

 
 

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc

 

1,051,000

  

36,774,594

 
  

283,654,640

 

Beverages – 1.6%

   
 

Carlsberg A/S

 

224,279

  

36,490,901

 
 

Coca-Cola Co

 

843,190

  

44,242,179

 
  

80,733,080

 

Biotechnology – 0.9%

   
 

AbbVie Inc

 

427,069

  

46,067,933

 

Capital Markets – 1.0%

   
 

CME Group Inc

 

247,776

  

47,914,923

 

Chemicals – 2.5%

   
 

Air Products & Chemicals Inc

 

85,467

  

21,888,953

 
 

Nutrien Ltd

 

1,595,969

  

103,604,399

 
  

125,493,352

 

Communications Equipment – 2.1%

   
 

Cisco Systems Inc

 

1,934,145

  

105,275,512

 

Construction Materials – 1.3%

   
 

LafargeHolcim Ltd*

 

1,312,168

  

63,139,268

 

Consumer Finance – 0.9%

   
 

OneMain Holdings Inc

 

845,515

  

46,782,345

 

Containers & Packaging – 1.3%

   
 

Amcor PLC

 

3,775,056

  

44,613,965

 
 

DS Smith PLC

 

4,151,483

  

22,917,749

 
  

67,531,714

 

Diversified Financial Services – 0.4%

   
 

M&G PLC

 

7,988,071

  

21,858,642

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 3.0%

   
 

Telenor ASA#

 

2,957,072

  

49,687,317

 
 

TELUS Corp

 

2,902,440

  

63,806,009

 
 

Verizon Communications Inc

 

748,472

  

40,424,973

 
  

153,918,299

 

Electric Utilities – 4.7%

   
 

Endesa SA

 

1,554,384

  

31,345,283

 
 

Enel SpA

 

6,348,342

  

48,733,248

 
 

Iberdrola SA

 

9,530,263

  

95,171,618

 
 

SSE PLC

 

2,946,482

  

61,862,614

 
  

237,112,763

 

Electrical Equipment – 2.7%

   
 

ABB Ltd

 

1,365,817

  

45,532,934

 
 

nVent Electric PLC

 

1,199,853

  

38,791,248

 
 

Schneider Electric SE

 

316,307

  

52,582,372

 
  

136,906,554

 

Entertainment – 0.8%

   
 

Nintendo Co Ltd

 

80,300

  

39,067,916

 

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 1.0%

   
 

VICI Properties Inc

 

1,708,361

  

48,534,536

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Food & Staples Retailing – 3.0%

   
 

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

 

1,652,908

  

$54,792,197

 
 

Tesco PLC

 

28,206,216

  

95,652,707

 
  

150,444,904

 

Food Products – 2.0%

   
 

Nestle SA (REG)

 

847,729

  

102,014,244

 

Household Durables – 1.1%

   
 

Electrolux AB*,#

 

1,086,534

  

25,100,177

 
 

Persimmon PLC

 

785,042

  

27,970,053

 
  

53,070,230

 

Insurance – 9.3%

   
 

AXA SA

 

3,957,796

  

110,091,425

 
 

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC

 

12,669,624

  

49,424,366

 
 

Legal & General Group PLC

 

18,106,854

  

68,366,378

 
 

Manulife Financial Corp

 

4,509,419

  

86,812,725

 
 

Phoenix Group Holdings PLC

 

5,446,635

  

47,091,809

 
 

Sampo Oyj

 

995,448

  

49,387,911

 
 

Tokio Marine Holdings Inc

 

1,139,700

  

61,127,564

 
  

472,302,178

 

Machinery – 1.5%

   
 

Volvo AB

 

3,467,901

  

77,943,840

 

Media – 1.2%

   
 

Publicis Groupe SA

 

925,343

  

62,307,846

 

Metals & Mining – 2.9%

   
 

Anglo American PLC

 

1,282,994

  

44,250,148

 
 

BHP Group PLC

 

3,516,240

  

87,623,277

 
 

Rio Tinto PLC

 

209,850

  

13,853,535

 
  

145,726,960

 

Multi-Utilities – 2.7%

   
 

Dominion Energy Inc

 

661,367

  

48,293,018

 
 

National Grid PLC

 

3,923,054

  

46,658,987

 
 

Sempra Energy

 

346,435

  

43,824,028

 
  

138,776,033

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 6.3%

   
 

Euronav NV#

 

1,990,822

  

19,430,423

 
 

Royal Dutch Shell PLC

 

3,777,254

  

84,116,548

 
 

Total SE

 

3,379,086

  

161,901,503

 
 

Williams Cos Inc

 

2,015,393

  

52,279,294

 
  

317,727,768

 

Paper & Forest Products – 1.4%

   
 

UPM-Kymmene Oyj

 

1,974,715

  

69,762,042

 

Personal Products – 2.8%

   
 

Unilever PLC

 

2,665,666

  

143,760,369

 

Pharmaceuticals – 10.8%

   
 

AstraZeneca PLC

 

474,729

  

57,141,591

 
 

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co

 

1,488,315

  

88,063,599

 
 

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

 

2,515,499

  

47,474,301

 
 

Merck & Co Inc

 

1,762,270

  

132,364,100

 
 

Novartis AG

 

1,098,636

  

90,146,838

 
 

Novo Nordisk A/S

 

508,879

  

48,954,952

 
 

Roche Holding AG

 

223,319

  

81,503,049

 
  

545,648,430

 

Real Estate Management & Development – 0.4%

   
 

Aroundtown SA

 

3,100,017

  

21,413,973

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 5.5%

   
 

Broadcom Inc

 

211,530

  

102,577,243

 
 

MediaTek Inc

 

1,526,000

  

49,192,439

 
 

Powertech Technology Inc

 

2,604,000

  

9,631,071

 
 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (ADR)

 

798,924

  

89,199,865

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment– (continued)

   
 

Texas Instruments Inc

 

153,368

  

$29,478,863

 
  

280,079,481

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 1.5%

   
 

Quanta Computer Inc

 

27,561,000

  

76,498,940

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 2.5%

   
 

Burberry Group PLC

 

2,917,433

  

71,024,070

 
 

Cie Financiere Richemont SA (REG)

 

326,806

  

33,703,508

 
 

VF Corp

 

297,308

  

19,916,663

 
  

124,644,241

 

Tobacco – 3.4%

   
 

British American Tobacco PLC

 

3,004,875

  

104,822,740

 
 

Imperial Brands PLC

 

3,146,130

  

65,647,964

 
  

170,470,704

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services – 4.5%

   
 

KDDI Corp

 

1,806,500

  

59,708,371

 
 

Tele2 AB#

 

6,122,388

  

90,475,533

 
 

Vodafone Group PLC

 

51,234,945

  

77,488,571

 
  

227,672,475

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $4,800,541,402)

 

4,814,445,709

 

Preferred Stocks– 1.9%

   

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 1.9%

   
 

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd((cost $61,085,294)

 

1,654,166

  

96,904,386

 

Investment Companies– 1.4%

   

Money Markets – 1.4%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº,£((cost $71,301,247)

 

71,294,118

  

71,301,247

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending– 2.0%

   

Investment Companies – 1.6%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº,£

 

78,584,373

  

78,584,373

 

Time Deposits – 0.4%

   
 

Royal Bank of Canada, 0.0400%, 10/1/21

 

$19,646,093

  

19,646,093

 

Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending (cost $98,230,466)

 

98,230,466

 

Total Investments (total cost $5,031,158,409) – 100.5%

 

5,080,881,808

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0.5)%

 

(25,188,561)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$5,055,693,247

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$1,222,355,382

 

24.1

%

United Kingdom

 

1,174,718,198

 

23.1

 

Switzerland

 

416,039,841

 

8.2

 

France

 

386,883,146

 

7.6

 

Netherlands

 

280,026,547

 

5.5

 

Canada

 

254,223,133

 

5.0

 

Japan

 

248,382,332

 

4.9

 

Taiwan

 

224,522,315

 

4.4

 

Sweden

 

193,519,550

 

3.8

 

Finland

 

157,689,265

 

3.1

 

Spain

 

126,516,901

 

2.5

 

South Korea

 

123,203,743

 

2.4

 

Italy

 

96,823,889

 

1.9

 

Denmark

 

85,445,853

 

1.7

 

Norway

 

49,687,317

 

1.0

 

Germany

 

21,413,973

 

0.4

 

Belgium

 

19,430,423

 

0.4

 
      
      

Total

 

$5,080,881,808

 

100.0

%

 

Schedules of Affiliated Investments – (% of Net Assets)

           
 

Dividend

Income

Realized

Gain/(Loss)

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation/

Depreciation

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - 1.4%

Money Markets - 1.4%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

$

66,460

$

-

$

(4,951)

$

71,301,247

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - 1.6%

Investment Companies - 1.6%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

1,753,673

 

-

 

-

 

78,584,373

Total Affiliated Investments - 3.0%

$

1,820,133

$

-

$

(4,951)

$

149,885,620

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

           
 

Value

at 9/30/20

Purchases

Sales Proceeds

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - 1.4%

Money Markets - 1.4%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

159,123,516

 

2,348,036,549

 

(2,435,853,867)

 

71,301,247

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - 1.6%

Investment Companies - 1.6%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

172,014,381

 

1,427,858,670

 

(1,521,288,678)

 

78,584,373

       

Schedule of Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

      
         

Counterparty/

Foreign Currency

Settlement

Date

Foreign Currency

Amount (Sold)/

Purchased

 

USD Currency

Amount (Sold)/

Purchased

 

Market Value and

Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

 

BNP Paribas:

        

British Pound

10/27/21

(249,062,606)

$

339,718,813

$

4,174,115

  

Euro

10/27/21

(266,366,387)

 

312,645,437

 

3,993,517

  

Total

    

$

8,167,632

  

The following table, grouped by derivative type, provides information about the fair value and location of derivatives within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of September 30, 2021.

      

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) as of September 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Currency
Contracts

Asset Derivatives:

 

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 

 

$8,167,632

    
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

The following tables provide information about the effect of derivatives and hedging activities on the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the year ended September 30, 2021.

     

The effect of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) on the Statement of Operations for the year ended September 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

Amount of Realized Gain/(Loss) Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

Currency
Contracts

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

  

$(14,103,901)

     
  

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Amount of Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

Currency
Contracts

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

  

$ 6,867,866

     

Please see the "Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments" and "Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation" sections of the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

  

Average Ending Monthly Market Value of Derivative Instruments During the Year Ended September 30, 2021

 

 

 

Market Value(a)

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sold

$ 656,804,825

  

(a) Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are reported as the average ending monthly currency amount sold.

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

  

MSCI World IndexSM

85% MSCI ACWI ex-US High Div Yld/15% MSCI USA High Div Yld Index

MSCI World IndexSM reflects the equity market performance of global developed markets.

85% MSCI ACWI ex-US High Div Yld/15% MSCI USA High Div Yld Index is an internally-calculated, hypothetical combination of total returns from the MSCI All Country World ex-USA High Dividend Yield Index (85%) and the MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index (15%). The underlying indices reflect the performance of higher dividend yield large and mid-cap equity from (i) global developed and emerging markets excluding the U.S. and (ii) the U.S. markets.

  

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

LLC

Limited Liability Company

PLC

Public Limited Company

REG

Registered

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of September 30, 2021.

  

#

Loaned security; a portion of the security is on loan at September 30, 2021.

  

£

The may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control.

  

Net of income paid to the securities lending agent and rebates paid to the borrowing counterparties.

  

14

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

              

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 September 30, 2021. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

Valuation Inputs Summary

       
    

Level 2 -

 

Level 3 -

  

Level 1 -

 

Other Significant

 

Significant

  

Quoted Prices

 

Observable Inputs

 

Unobservable Inputs

       

Assets

      

Investments In Securities:

      

Common Stocks

      

Banks

$

51,490,294

$

232,164,346

$

-

Beverages

 

44,242,179

 

36,490,901

 

-

Biotechnology

 

46,067,933

 

-

 

-

Capital Markets

 

47,914,923

 

-

 

-

Chemicals

 

125,493,352

 

-

 

-

Communications Equipment

 

105,275,512

 

-

 

-

Consumer Finance

 

46,782,345

 

-

 

-

Diversified Telecommunication Services

 

104,230,982

 

49,687,317

 

-

Electrical Equipment

 

38,791,248

 

98,115,306

 

-

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

 

48,534,536

 

-

 

-

Insurance

 

86,812,725

 

385,489,453

 

-

Multi-Utilities

 

92,117,046

 

46,658,987

 

-

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

 

71,709,717

 

246,018,051

 

-

Pharmaceuticals

 

220,427,699

 

325,220,731

 

-

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment

 

221,255,971

 

58,823,510

 

-

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

 

19,916,663

 

104,727,578

 

-

All Other

 

-

 

1,859,986,404

 

-

Preferred Stocks

 

-

 

96,904,386

 

-

Investment Companies

 

-

 

71,301,247

 

-

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending

 

-

 

98,230,466

 

-

Total Investments in Securities

$

1,371,063,125

$

3,709,818,683

$

-

Other Financial Instruments(a):

      

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

 

-

 

8,167,632

 

-

Total Assets

$

1,371,063,125

$

3,717,986,315

$

-

       

(a)

Other financial instruments include forward foreign currency exchange, futures, written options, written swaptions, and swap contracts. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are reported at their unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) at measurement date, which represents the change in the contract's value from trade date. Futures, certain written options on futures, and centrally cleared swap contracts are reported at their variation margin at measurement date, which represents the amount due to/from the Fund at that date. Written options, written swaptions, and other swap contracts are reported at their market value at measurement date.

  

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Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated investments, at value (cost $4,881,272,789)(1)

 

$

4,930,996,188

 

 

Affiliated investments, at value (cost $149,885,620)

 

 

149,885,620

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 

 

8,167,632

 

 

Cash denominated in foreign currency (cost $1,581,262)

 

 

1,581,262

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

 

 

124,804

 

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments sold

 

 

46,250,474

 

 

 

Foreign tax reclaims

 

 

39,330,660

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

14,318,953

 

 

 

Fund shares sold

 

 

14,150,232

 

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

 

9,725

 

 

Other assets

 

 

586,509

 

Total Assets

 

 

5,205,402,059

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Due to custodian

 

 

129

 

 

Collateral for securities loaned (Note 3)

 

 

98,230,466

 

 

Payables:

 

 

 

 

 

Fund shares repurchased

 

 

36,518,304

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

9,891,859

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

 

2,796,895

 

 

 

Transfer agent fees and expenses

 

 

693,565

 

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

 

 

518,857

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

 

 

124,804

 

 

 

Custodian fees

 

 

63,000

 

 

 

Professional fees

 

 

54,373

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

 

 

36,608

 

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees payable

 

 

10,626

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other payables

 

 

769,326

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

149,708,812

 

Net Assets

 

$

5,055,693,247

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

6,176,874,521

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

 

 

(1,121,181,274)

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

5,055,693,247

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

662,514,227

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

101,255,731

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

6.54

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(3)

 

$

6.94

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

437,512,167

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

67,768,181

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

6.46

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

13,132,355

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

2,014,050

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

6.52

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

3,719,987,286

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

567,628,493

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

6.55

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

134,486,001

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

20,526,969

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

6.55

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

16,509,748

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

2,545,232

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

6.49

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

71,551,463

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

10,977,356

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

6.52

 

 

             

(1) Includes $92,470,818 of securities on loan. See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(2) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(3) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 
 
      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

438,832,126

 

 

Affiliated securities lending income, net

 

1,753,673

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

66,460

 

 

Interest

 

21,208

 

 

Unaffiliated securities lending income, net

 

9,279

 

 

Other income

 

182,211

 

 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(31,785,457)

 

Total Investment Income

 

409,079,500

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

31,993,797

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

1,666,902

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

4,570,876

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

36,714

 

 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

12,547

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

36,887

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

213,602

 

 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

1,313,700

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

349,409

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

2,946,523

 

 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

39,703

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

23,371

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

3,005

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

141,407

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

4,501

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

147

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

888

 

 

Custodian fees

 

249,312

 

 

Shareholder reports expense

 

241,472

 

 

Registration fees

 

198,867

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees

 

136,013

 

 

Professional fees

 

74,147

 

 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

69,118

 

 

Other expenses

 

369,441

 

Total Expenses

 

44,692,349

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers

 

(6,389)

 

Net Expenses

 

44,685,960

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

364,393,540

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

 

 

 

 

Investments and foreign currency transactions (net of foreign taxes of $118,955)

$

328,017,449

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 

(14,103,901)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

313,913,548

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

 

 

 

 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

88,151,774

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

(4,951)

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 

6,867,866

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

95,014,689

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

773,321,777

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended
September 30, 2021

 

Year ended
September 30, 2020

 

         

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

364,393,540

 

$

359,079,666

 

 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

313,913,548

 

 

(782,698,477)

 

 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

95,014,689

 

 

231,905,615

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

773,321,777

 

 

(191,713,196)

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(47,571,920)

 

 

(47,582,562)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(31,626,263)

 

 

(38,510,072)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(873,001)

 

 

(633,668)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(265,514,591)

 

 

(231,240,080)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(8,574,137)

 

 

(2,741,465)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(1,095,477)

 

 

(672,170)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(6,017,587)

 

 

(5,518,753)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(361,272,976)

 

 

(326,898,770)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(9,889,322)

 

 

(2,823,717)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(84,565,650)

 

 

(140,652,799)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

4,232,707

 

 

1,085,847

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

607,907,308

 

 

187,164,071

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

60,200,231

 

 

59,525,128

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

4,661,637

 

 

9,844,203

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(8,101,526)

 

 

9,154,190

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

574,445,385

 

 

123,296,923

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

986,494,186

 

 

(395,315,043)

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

4,069,199,061

 

 

4,464,514,104

 

 

End of period

$

5,055,693,247

 

$

4,069,199,061

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class A Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$5.90

 

 

$6.58

 

 

$7.16

 

 

$7.80

 

 

$7.78

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.49

 

 

0.51

 

 

0.46

 

 

0.49

 

 

0.08

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.64

 

 

(0.72)

 

 

(0.56)

 

 

(0.65)

 

 

0.05

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.13

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

0.13

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.49)

 

 

(0.47)

 

 

(0.48)

 

 

(0.48)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.49)

 

 

(0.47)

 

 

(0.48)

 

 

(0.48)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$6.54

 

 

$5.90

 

 

$6.58

 

 

$7.16

 

 

$7.80

 

 

Total Return*

 

19.08%

 

 

(2.98)%

 

 

(1.22)%

 

 

(2.13)%

 

 

1.63%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$662,514

 

 

$610,106

 

 

$684,235

 

 

$818,548

 

 

$856,276

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$666,761

 

 

$639,082

 

 

$695,276

 

 

$878,570

 

 

$854,512

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.14%

 

 

1.14%

 

 

1.12%

 

 

1.09%

 

 

1.11%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.14%

 

 

1.14%

 

 

1.12%

 

 

1.09%

 

 

1.11%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

7.28%

 

 

8.15%

 

 

6.91%

 

 

6.43%

 

 

5.93%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

123%

 

 

227%

 

 

142%

 

 

137%

 

 

21%

 

                   
                   

Class C Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$5.83

 

 

$6.53

 

 

$7.11

 

 

$7.75

 

 

$7.73

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.44

 

 

0.47

 

 

0.42

 

 

0.44

 

 

0.07

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.64

 

 

(0.73)

 

 

(0.56)

 

 

(0.65)

 

 

0.04

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.08

 

 

(0.26)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

0.11

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.45)

 

 

(0.44)

 

 

(0.44)

 

 

(0.43)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.45)

 

 

(0.44)

 

 

(0.44)

 

 

(0.43)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$6.46

 

 

$5.83

 

 

$6.53

 

 

$7.11

 

 

$7.75

 

 

Total Return*

 

18.54%

 

 

(3.92)%

 

 

(1.88)%

 

 

(2.76)%

 

 

1.46%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$437,512

 

 

$469,891

 

 

$677,303

 

 

$1,037,471

 

 

$1,073,190

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$478,215

 

 

$579,718

 

 

$804,713

 

 

$1,127,161

 

 

$1,057,701

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.72%

 

 

1.75%

 

 

1.76%

 

 

1.75%

 

 

1.85%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.72%

 

 

1.75%

 

 

1.76%

 

 

1.75%

 

 

1.85%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

6.66%

 

 

7.49%

 

 

6.24%

 

 

5.82%

 

 

5.18%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

123%

 

 

227%

 

 

142%

 

 

137%

 

 

21%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from August 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from July 31 to September 30.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class A Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended July 31

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$7.29

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.47

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.50

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.97

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.48)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.48)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$7.78

 

 

Total Return*

 

13.90%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$861,163

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$788,169

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.09%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.09%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

6.40%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

127%

 

       
       

Class C Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended July 31

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$7.24

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.41

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.51

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.92

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.43)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.43)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$7.73

 

 

Total Return*

 

13.18%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,047,109

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,018,868

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.81%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.81%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

5.57%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

127%

 

       
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class D Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$5.88

 

 

$6.57

 

 

$7.15

 

 

$7.79

 

 

$7.78

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.51

 

 

0.54

 

 

0.48

 

 

0.53

 

 

0.08

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.63

 

 

(0.74)

 

 

(0.57)

 

 

(0.67)

 

 

0.04

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.14

 

 

(0.20)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

0.12

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.50)

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.50)

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$6.52

 

 

$5.88

 

 

$6.57

 

 

$7.15

 

 

$7.79

 

 

Total Return*

 

19.43%

 

 

(2.92)%

 

 

(1.06)%

 

 

(1.91)%

 

 

1.56%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$13,132

 

 

$8,277

 

 

$8,028

 

 

$8,359

 

 

$2,985

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$11,156

 

 

$8,001

 

 

$7,928

 

 

$7,765

 

 

$2,334

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.89%

 

 

0.92%

 

 

0.99%

 

 

0.88%

 

 

0.84%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.89%

 

 

0.92%

 

 

0.99%

 

 

0.88%

 

 

0.84%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

7.60%

 

 

8.59%

 

 

7.17%

 

 

7.02%

 

 

6.30%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

123%

 

 

227%

 

 

142%

 

 

137%

 

 

21%

 

                   
                   

Class I Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$5.91

 

 

$6.60

 

 

$7.18

 

 

$7.81

 

 

$7.80

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.52

 

 

0.54

 

 

0.49

 

 

0.53

 

 

0.08

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.63

 

 

(0.73)

 

 

(0.57)

 

 

(0.66)

 

 

0.04

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.15

 

 

(0.19)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

0.12

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.51)

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.51)

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$6.55

 

 

$5.91

 

 

$6.60

 

 

$7.18

 

 

$7.81

 

 

Total Return*

 

19.43%

 

 

(2.78)%

 

 

(0.89)%

 

 

(1.68)%

 

 

1.58%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$3,719,987

 

 

$2,830,699

 

 

$3,008,858

 

 

$3,509,735

 

 

$3,075,563

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$3,469,535

 

 

$2,946,792

 

 

$2,998,950

 

 

$3,534,302

 

 

$2,981,623

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.78%

 

 

0.78%

 

 

0.79%

 

 

0.76%

 

 

0.78%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.78%

 

 

0.78%

 

 

0.79%

 

 

0.76%

 

 

0.78%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

7.70%

 

 

8.62%

 

 

7.30%

 

 

6.88%

 

 

6.26%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

123%

 

 

227%

 

 

142%

 

 

137%

 

 

21%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from August 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from July 31 to September 30.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class D Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the period ended July 31

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$7.83

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.07

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.07

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.14

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.19)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.19)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$7.78

 

 

Total Return*

 

1.86%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,941

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,027

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.19%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.96%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

5.97%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

127%

 

       
       

Class I Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended July 31

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$7.30

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.49

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.51

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.00

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.50)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.50)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$7.80

 

 

Total Return*

 

14.32%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,866,944

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,411,600

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.81%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.81%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

6.67%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

127%

 

       
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from June 5, 2017 (inception date) through July 31, 2017.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class N Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$5.91

 

 

$6.60

 

 

$7.18

 

 

$7.81

 

 

$7.80

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.53

 

 

0.51

 

 

0.50

 

 

0.52

 

 

0.08

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.62

 

 

(0.70)

 

 

(0.57)

 

 

(0.64)

 

 

0.04

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.15

 

 

(0.19)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

0.12

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.51)

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

(0.51)

 

 

(0.51)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.51)

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

(0.51)

 

 

(0.51)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$6.55

 

 

$5.91

 

 

$6.60

 

 

$7.18

 

 

$7.81

 

 

Total Return*

 

19.51%

 

 

(2.71)%

 

 

(0.82)%

 

 

(1.64)%

 

 

1.59%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$134,486

 

 

$68,993

 

 

$12,886

 

 

$6,841

 

 

$5,099

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$106,437

 

 

$27,720

 

 

$10,817

 

 

$5,880

 

 

$4,537

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.70%

 

 

0.72%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

0.72%

 

 

0.70%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.70%

 

 

0.72%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

0.72%

 

 

0.70%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

7.85%

 

 

8.37%

 

 

7.53%

 

 

6.83%

 

 

6.40%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

123%

 

 

227%

 

 

142%

 

 

137%

 

 

21%

 

                   
                   

Class S Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$5.86

 

 

$6.56

 

 

$7.15

 

 

$7.79

 

 

$7.77

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.49

 

 

0.59

 

 

0.49

 

 

0.54

 

 

0.08

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.62

 

 

(0.82)

 

 

(0.60)

 

 

(0.70)

 

 

0.04

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.11

 

 

(0.23)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

0.12

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.48)

 

 

(0.47)

 

 

(0.48)

 

 

(0.48)

 

 

(0.10)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.48)

 

 

(0.47)

 

 

(0.48)

 

 

(0.48)

 

 

(0.10)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$6.49

 

 

$5.86

 

 

$6.56

 

 

$7.15

 

 

$7.79

 

 

Total Return*

 

19.01%

 

 

(3.30)%

 

 

(1.31)%

 

 

(2.16)%

 

 

1.58%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$16,510

 

 

$10,825

 

 

$2,470

 

 

$232

 

 

$51

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$14,755

 

 

$6,983

 

 

$1,805

 

 

$127

 

 

$51

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.21%

 

 

1.25%

 

 

1.38%

 

 

2.37%

 

 

1.21%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.21%

 

 

1.25%

 

 

1.34%

 

 

1.27%

 

 

1.03%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

7.31%

 

 

9.83%

 

 

7.35%

 

 

7.23%

 

 

6.01%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

123%

 

 

227%

 

 

142%

 

 

137%

 

 

21%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from August 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from July 31 to September 30.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class N Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended July 31

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$7.30

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.54

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.47

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.01

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.51)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.51)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$7.80

 

 

Total Return*

 

14.39%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$4,156

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,945

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.76%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.76%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

7.26%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

127%

 

       
       

Class S Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the period ended July 31

 

2017(3)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$7.83

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.07

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.06

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.13

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.19)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.19)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$7.77

 

 

Total Return*

 

1.71%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$51

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$50

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.19%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.19%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

5.89%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

127%

 

       
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from November 30, 2015 (inception date) through July 31, 2016.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Period from June 5, 2017 (inception date) through July 31, 2017.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

                   

Class T Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$5.88

 

 

$6.57

 

 

$7.15

 

 

$7.78

 

 

$7.77

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.52

 

 

0.52

 

 

0.49

 

 

0.54

 

 

0.08

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.62

 

 

(0.72)

 

 

(0.58)

 

 

(0.68)

 

 

0.04

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.14

 

 

(0.20)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

0.12

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.50)

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.50)

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$6.52

 

 

$5.88

 

 

$6.57

 

 

$7.15

 

 

$7.78

 

 

Total Return*

 

19.35%

 

 

(2.94)%

 

 

(1.04)%

 

 

(1.84)%

 

 

1.56%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$71,551

 

 

$70,408

 

 

$70,735

 

 

$53,548

 

 

$30,421

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$85,441

 

 

$71,828

 

 

$65,061

 

 

$55,040

 

 

$17,484

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.94%

 

 

0.95%

 

 

0.97%

 

 

0.94%

 

 

0.98%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.94%

 

 

0.94%

 

 

0.95%

 

 

0.93%

 

 

0.98%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

7.70%

 

 

8.29%

 

 

7.41%

 

 

7.12%

 

 

6.52%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

123%

 

 

227%

 

 

142%

 

 

137%

 

 

21%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from August 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from July 31 to September 30.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class T Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the period ended July 31

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$7.83

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.06

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.07

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.13

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.19)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.19)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$7.77

 

 

Total Return*

 

1.74%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$8,619

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$4,061

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.96%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.96%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

5.03%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

127%

 

       
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from June 5, 2017 (inception date) through July 31, 2017.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund (the “Fund”) is a series of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers 41 funds, each of which offers multiple share classes, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund seeks to achieve a high level of current income and, as a secondary objective, steady growth of capital. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, the Fund acquired all the assets and liabilities of the Henderson Global Equity Income Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Henderson Global Funds, in exchange for Class A, Class C, Class I and Class N Fund shares having an aggregate net asset value equal to the value of the aggregate net assets of the same share class of the Predecessor Fund (except that Class R6 Predecessor Fund shares were exchanged for Class N Fund shares) (the “Reorganization”). The Reorganization occurred at the close of business on June 2, 2017.

The Predecessor Fund and the Fund had identical investment objectives and substantially similar investment policies and principal risks. For financial reporting purposes, the Predecessor Fund’s financial and performance history prior to the Reorganization is carried forward and reflected in the Fund’s financial highlights.

The last fiscal year end of the Predecessor Fund was July 31, 2016. The Fund's first fiscal year end was July 31, 2017. Subsequent to July 31, 2017, the Fund changed its fiscal year end to September 30, 2017, to reflect the fiscal year end of certain funds of the Trust.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP")).

Class A Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class C Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, and bank trust platforms.

Class C Shares are closed to investments by new employer-sponsored retirement plans and existing employer-sponsored retirement plans are no longer able to make additional purchases or exchanges into Class C Shares.

The Funds currently implement an automatic conversion feature pursuant to which Class C Shares that have been held for eight years are automatically converted to Class A Shares without the imposition of any sales charge, fee or other charge. The conversion will generally occur no later than ten business days in the month following the month of the eighth anniversary of the date of purchase. Class C Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions on Class C Shares will convert to Class A Shares at the same time as the original Class C Shares with respect to which they were purchased. For Class C Shares held in omnibus accounts on intermediary platforms, the Fund will rely on these intermediaries to implement this conversion feature. Your financial intermediary may have separate policies and procedures as to when and how Class C Shares may be converted to Class A Shares. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Effective July 6, 2020, Class D Shares are available to new investors, subject to any closed fund policies for a Fund, as applicable. Previously, Class D Shares were only available to investors who already had a direct account with the Janus Henderson funds; immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor; and existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus Henderson funds.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments, who established Class I Share accounts before August 4, 2017.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of: 1) certain adviser-assisted, employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and certain welfare benefit plans, such as health savings accounts, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans; and 2) retail investors purchasing in qualified or nonqualified accounts, whose accounts are held through an omnibus account at their financial intermediary, and where the financial intermediary requires no payment or reimbursement from the Fund, Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”), or its affiliates. Class N Shares are also available to Janus Henderson proprietary products and to certain direct institutional investors approved by Janus Distributors LLC dba Janus Henderson Distributors (“Janus Henderson Distributors”) including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations and endowments, subject to minimum investment requirements.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with US GAAP.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of September 30, 2021 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Interest income is recorded daily on an accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. The Fund classifies gains and losses on prepayments received as an adjustment to interest income. Debt securities may be placed in non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivables when collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

Dividends are declared and distributed quarterly for the fund. Realized capital gains, if any are declared and distributed in December.The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Fund's equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Derivative Instruments

The Fund may invest in various types of derivatives, which may at times result in significant derivative exposure. A derivative is a financial instrument whose performance is derived from the performance of another asset. The Fund may invest in derivative instruments including, but not limited to: futures contracts, put options, call options, options on futures contracts, options on foreign currencies, options on recovery locks, options on security and commodity indices, swaps, forward contracts, structured investments, and other equity-linked derivatives. Each derivative instrument that was held by the Fund during the year ended September 30, 2021 is discussed in further detail below. A summary of derivative activity by the Fund is reflected in the tables at the end of the Schedule of Investments.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

The Fund may use derivative instruments for hedging purposes (to offset risks associated with an investment, currency exposure, or market conditions), to adjust currency exposure relative to a benchmark index, or for speculative purposes (to earn income and seek to enhance returns). When the Fund invests in a derivative for speculative purposes, the Fund will be fully exposed to the risks of loss of that derivative, which may sometimes be greater than the derivative’s cost. The Fund may not use any derivative to gain exposure to an asset or class of assets that it would be prohibited by its investment restrictions from purchasing directly. The Fund’s ability to use derivative instruments may also be limited by tax considerations.

Investments in derivatives in general are subject to market risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate over time. Investments in derivatives may not directly correlate with the price movements of the underlying instrument. As a result, the use of derivatives may expose the Fund to additional risks that it would not be subject to if it invested directly in the securities underlying those derivatives. The use of derivatives may result in larger losses or smaller gains than otherwise would be the case. Derivatives can be volatile and may involve significant risks.

In pursuit of its investment objective, the Fund may seek to use derivatives to increase or decrease exposure to the following market risk factors:

· Commodity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of commodities or commodity-linked investments due to changes in the overall market movements, volatility of the underlying benchmark, changes in interest rates, or other factors affecting a particular industry or commodity such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs, and international economic, political, and regulatory developments.

· Counterparty Risk – the risk that the counterparty (the party on the other side of the transaction) on a derivative transaction will be unable to honor its financial obligation to the Fund.

· Credit Risk – the risk an issuer will be unable to make principal and interest payments when due, or will default on its obligations.

· Currency Risk – the risk that changes in the exchange rate between currencies will adversely affect the value (in U.S. dollar terms) of an investment.

· Equity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market.

· Index Risk – if the derivative is linked to the performance of an index, it will be subject to the risks associated with changes in that index. If the index changes, the Fund could receive lower interest payments or experience a reduction in the value of the derivative to below what the Fund paid. Certain indexed securities, including inverse securities (which move in an opposite direction to the index), may create leverage, to the extent that they increase or decrease in value at a rate that is a multiple of the changes in the applicable index.

· Interest Rate Risk – the risk that the value of fixed-income securities will generally decline as prevailing interest rates rise, which may cause the Fund’s NAV to likewise decrease.

· Leverage Risk – the risk associated with certain types of leveraged investments or trading strategies pursuant to which relatively small market movements may result in large changes in the value of an investment. The Fund creates leverage by investing in instruments, including derivatives, where the investment loss can exceed the original amount invested. Certain investments or trading strategies, such as short sales, that involve leverage can result in losses that greatly exceed the amount originally invested.

· Liquidity Risk – the risk that certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time that the seller would like or at the price that the seller believes the security is currently worth.

Derivatives may generally be traded OTC or on an exchange. Derivatives traded OTC are agreements that are individually negotiated between parties and can be tailored to meet a purchaser’s needs. OTC derivatives are not guaranteed by a clearing agency and may be subject to increased credit risk.

In an effort to mitigate credit risk associated with derivatives traded OTC, the Fund may enter into collateral agreements with certain counterparties whereby, subject to certain minimum exposure requirements, the Fund may require the counterparty to post collateral if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized gain on all OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. Additionally, the Fund may deposit cash and/or treasuries as collateral with the counterparty

  

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and/or custodian daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized loss on OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. All liquid securities and restricted cash are considered to cover in an amount at all times equal to or greater than the Fund’s commitment with respect to certain exchange-traded derivatives, centrally cleared derivatives, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, short sales, and/or securities with extended settlement dates. There is no guarantee that counterparty exposure is reduced and these arrangements are dependent on Janus Capital's ability to establish and maintain appropriate systems and trading.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

A forward foreign currency exchange contract (“forward currency contract”) is an obligation to buy or sell a specified currency at a future date at a negotiated rate (which may be U.S. dollars or a foreign currency). The Fund may enter into forward currency contracts for hedging purposes, including, but not limited to, reducing exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on foreign portfolio holdings and locking in the U.S. dollar cost of firm purchase and sale commitments for securities denominated in or exposed to foreign currencies. The Fund may also invest in forward currency contracts for non-hedging purposes such as seeking to enhance returns. The Fund is subject to currency risk and counterparty risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective through its investments in forward currency contracts.

Forward currency contracts are valued by converting the foreign value to U.S. dollars by using the current spot U.S. dollar exchange rate and/or forward rate for that currency. Exchange and forward rates as of the close of the NYSE are used to value the forward currency contracts. The unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) for forward currency contracts is reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a receivable or payable and in the Statement of Operations for the change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation (if applicable). The realized gain or loss arising from the difference between the U.S. dollar cost of the original contract and the value of the foreign currency in U.S. dollars upon closing a forward currency contract is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable).

During the year, the Fund entered into forward currency contracts with the obligation to sell foreign currencies in the future at an agreed upon rate in order to decrease exposure to currency risk associated with foreign currency denominated securities held by the Fund.

3. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve, as well as certain foreign governments and central banks, have taken extraordinary actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets, including reducing interest rates to record-low levels. Extremely low or negative interest rates may become more prevalent or may not work as intended. As there is little precedent for this situation, the impact on various markets that interest rate or other significant policy changes may have is unknown. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place in response to such economic uncertainty, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation.

Widespread disease, including pandemics and epidemics, and natural or environmental disasters, including those which may be attributable to global climate change, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis and weather-related phenomena generally, have been and can be highly disruptive to economies and markets, adversely impacting individual companies, sectors, industries, markets, currencies, interest and inflation rates, credit ratings, investor sentiment, and other factors affecting the value of a Fund’s investments. Economies and financial markets throughout the world have become increasingly interconnected, which increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or country will adversely affect markets or issuers in other regions or countries, including the United States. These disruptions could prevent a Fund from executing advantageous investment decisions in a timely manner and negatively impact a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective(s). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value of a Fund. In addition, these disruptions could also impair the information technology and other operational systems upon which the Fund’s service providers, including Janus Capital or the subadviser (as applicable), rely, and could otherwise disrupt the ability of employees of the Fund’s service providers to perform essential tasks on behalf of the Fund. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance and reinsurance companies that insure or reinsure against the impact of natural disasters.

  

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A number of countries in the European Union (the “EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU have experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. These difficulties may continue, worsen, or spread further within the EU. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. The risk of investing in securities in the European markets may also be heightened due to the referendum in which the United Kingdom voted to exit the EU, commonly known as “Brexit,” which immediately led to significant market volatility around the world, as well as political, economic and legal uncertainty. The United Kingdom formally left the EU on January 31, 2020 and entered into an eleven-month transition period, which expired on December 31, 2020. The negative impact on not only the United Kingdom and European economies could be significant, potentially resulting in increased volatility and illiquidity and lower economic growth for companies that rely significantly on the United Kingdom and/or Europe for their business activities and revenues. Any further exits from the EU, or an increase in the belief that such exits are likely or possible, would likely cause additional market disruption globally and introduce new legal and regulatory uncertainties.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

Emerging Market Investing

Within the parameters of its specific investment policies, the Fund may invest in securities of issuers or companies from or with exposure to one or more “developing countries” or “emerging market countries.” Such countries include but are not limited to countries included in the MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant amount of its assets in one or more of these countries, its returns and net asset value may be affected to a large degree by events and economic conditions in such countries. The risks of foreign investing are heightened when investing in emerging markets, which may result in the price of investments in emerging markets experiencing sudden and sharp price swings. In many developing markets, there is less government supervision and regulation of stock exchanges, brokers, and listed companies, making these investments potentially more volatile in price and less liquid than investments in developed securities markets, resulting in greater risk to investors. Similarly, issuers in such markets may not be subject to regulatory, accounting, auditing, and financial reporting and recordkeeping standards comparable to those to which U.S. companies are subject. There is a risk in developing countries that a current or future economic or political crisis could lead to price controls, forced mergers of companies, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, seizure, nationalization, sanctions or imposition of restrictions by various governmental entities on investment and trading, or creation of government monopolies, any of which may have a detrimental effect on the Fund’s investments. In addition, the Fund’s investments may be denominated in foreign currencies and therefore, changes in the value of a country’s currency compared to the U.S. dollar may affect the value of the Fund’s investments. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in the securities of issuers in or companies of a single country or region, it is more likely to be impacted by events or conditions affecting

  

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that country or region, which could have a negative impact on the Fund’s performance. Developing countries may also experience a higher level of exposure and vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change. This can be attributed to both the geographic location of emerging market countries and/or a country’s lack of access to technology or resources to adjust and adapt to its effects. An increased occurrence and severity of natural disasters and extreme weather events such as droughts and decreased crop yields, heat waves, flooding and rising sea levels, and increased spread of disease, could cause harmful effects to the performance of affected economies. Additionally, foreign and emerging market risks, including, but not limited to, price controls, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, nationalization, and restrictions on repatriation of assets may be heightened to the extent the Fund invests in Chinese local market securities.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund has entered into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, in the event of a default and/or termination event, the Fund may offset with each counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment.

The following table presents gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see the “Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) as of September 30, 2021” table located in the Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

          

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

 
  

Gross Amounts

      
  

of Recognized

 

Offsetting Asset

 

Collateral

  

Counterparty

 

Assets

 

or Liability(a)

 

Pledged(b)

 

Net Amount

         

BNP Paribas

$

8,167,632

$

$

$

8,167,632

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

 

92,470,818

 

 

(92,470,818)

 

         

Total

$

100,638,450

$

$

(92,470,818)

$

8,167,632

(a)

Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b)

Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodial functions in accordance with the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Securities on loan will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). See “Securities Lending” in the “Notes to Financial Statements” for additional information.

  

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The Fund generally does not exchange collateral on its forward foreign currency contracts with its counterparties; however, all liquid securities and restricted cash are considered to cover in an amount at all times equal to or greater than the Fund’s commitment with respect to these contracts. Certain securities may be segregated at the Fund’s custodian. These segregated securities are denoted on the accompanying Schedule of Investments and are evaluated daily to ensure their cover and/or market value equals or exceeds the Fund’s corresponding forward foreign currency exchange contract's obligation value.

Real Estate Investing

The Fund may invest in equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

Securities Lending

Under procedures adopted by the Trustees, the Fund may seek to earn additional income by lending securities to certain qualified broker-dealers and institutions. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodial functions in accordance with the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement. The Fund may lend fund securities in an amount equal to up to 1/3 of its total assets as determined at the time of the loan origination. There is the risk of delay in recovering a loaned security or the risk of loss in collateral rights if the borrower fails financially. In addition, Janus Capital makes efforts to balance the benefits and risks from granting such loans. All loans will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the SEC. If the Fund is unable to recover a security on loan, the Fund may use the collateral to purchase replacement securities in the market. There is a risk that the value of the collateral could decrease below the cost of the replacement security by the time the replacement investment is made, resulting in a loss to the Fund. In certain circumstances individual loan transactions could yield negative returns.

Upon receipt of cash collateral, Janus Capital may invest it in affiliated or non-affiliated cash management vehicles, whether registered or unregistered entities, as permitted by the 1940 Act and rules promulgated thereunder. Janus Capital currently intends to primarily invest the cash collateral in a cash management vehicle for which Janus Capital serves as investment adviser, Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, or in time deposits. An investment in Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC is generally subject to the same risks that shareholders experience when investing in similarly structured vehicles, such as the potential for significant fluctuations in assets as a result of the purchase and redemption activity of the securities lending program, a decline in the value of the collateral, and possible liquidity issues. Such risks may delay the return of the cash collateral and cause the Fund to violate its agreement to return the cash collateral to a borrower in a timely manner. As adviser to the Fund and Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest as a result of its fiduciary duties to both the Fund and Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC. Additionally, Janus Capital receives an investment advisory fee of 0.05% for managing Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, but it may not receive a fee for managing certain other affiliated cash management vehicles in which the Fund may invest, and therefore may have an incentive to allocate preferred investment opportunities to investment vehicles for which it is receiving a fee.

The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars and 105% of the market value of the loaned securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Loaned securities and related collateral are marked-to-market each business day based upon the market value of the loaned securities at the close of business, employing the most recent available pricing information. Collateral levels are then adjusted based on this mark-to-market evaluation. Additional required collateral, or excess collateral returned, is delivered on the next business day. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than 102% or 105% value of the securities on loan. The cash collateral invested by Janus Capital is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Income earned from the investment of the cash collateral, net of rebates paid to, or fees paid by, borrowers and less the fees paid to the lending agent are included as “Affiliated securities lending income, net” on the Statement of Operations.

  

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As of September 30, 2021, securities lending transactions accounted for as secured borrowings with an overnight and continuous contractual maturity are $92,470,818. Gross amounts of recognized liabilities for securities lending (collateral received) as of September 30, 2021 is $98,230,466, resulting in the net amount due to the counterparty of $5,759,648.

4. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The following table reflects the Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate).

  

Average Daily Net

Assets of the Fund

Contractual Investment

Advisory Fee (%)

First $1 Billion

0.85

Next $1 Billion

0.65

Over $2 Billion

0.60

The Fund’s actual investment advisory fee rate for the reporting period was 0.66% of average annual net assets before any applicable waivers.

Janus Capital has entered into a personnel-sharing arrangement with its foreign (non-U.S.) affiliates, Henderson Global Investors Limited, Henderson Global Investors (Japan) Ltd., and Henderson Global Investors (Singapore) Ltd. (collectively, “HGIL”), pursuant to which HGIL and certain employees of HGIL serve as “associated persons” of Janus Capital. In this capacity, such employees of HGIL are subject to the oversight and supervision of Janus Capital and may provide portfolio management, research, and related services to the Fund on behalf of Janus Capital.

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the investment advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, shareholder servicing fees, such as transfer agency fees (including out-of-pocket costs), administrative services fees and any networking/omnibus/administrative fees payable by any share class, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.84% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waivers for at least a one-year period commencing January 28, 2021. If applicable, amounts waived and/or reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund pays an annual administrative services fee based on the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services, as detailed below.

  

Average Daily Net Assets of Class D Shares of the Janus Henderson funds

Administrative Services Fee

Under $40 billion

0.12%

$40 billion – $49.9 billion

0.10%

Over $49.9 billion

0.08%

  

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The Fund’s actual Class D administrative fee rate was 0.11% for the reporting period.

Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital. For all share classes, Janus Services also seeks reimbursement for costs it incurs as transfer agent and for providing servicing.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Henderson Distributors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Henderson Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital serves as administrator to the Fund pursuant to an administration agreement between Janus Capital and the Trust. Under the administration agreement, Janus Capital is obligated to provide or arrange for the provision of certain administration, compliance, and accounting services to the Fund, including providing office space for the Fund, and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing these services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. The Fund pays for some or all of the salaries, fees, and expenses of Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or any subadvisor, as applicable) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Affiliated fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff, all of whom are employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates, are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $339,713 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and

  

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certain compliance staff by the Trust during the year ended September 30, 2021. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus Henderson funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of September 30, 2021 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Total distributable earnings (loss)” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the year ended September 30, 2021 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $520,763 were paid by the Trust to the Trustees under the Deferred Plan during the year ended September 30, 2021.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles that operate as money market funds. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC (the “Sweep Vehicle”) is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. The Sweep Vehicle operates pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act that govern the operation of money market funds and prices its shares at NAV reflecting market-based values of its portfolio securities (i.e., a “floating” NAV) rounded to the fourth decimal place (e.g., $1.0000). The Sweep Vehicle is permitted to impose a liquidity fee (of up to 2%) on redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle or a redemption gate that temporarily suspends redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from the Sweep Vehicle at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to the Sweep Vehicle. The Sweep Vehicle does not charge any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the year ended September 30, 2021 can be found in the “Schedules of Affiliated Investments” located in the Schedule of Investments.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Henderson Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the year ended September 30, 2021, Janus Henderson Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $217,424.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares paid CDSCs of $4,880 to Janus Henderson Distributors.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $21,161.

Shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from

  

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control as determined in accordance with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP")).

5. Federal Income Tax

The tax components of capital shown in the table below represent: (1) distribution requirements the Fund must satisfy under the income tax regulations; (2) losses or deductions the Fund may be able to offset against income and gains realized in future years; and (3) unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes.

Other book to tax differences primarily consist of deferred compensation, derivatives, and foreign currency contract adjustments. The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

        

 

 

 

Loss Deferrals

Other Book

Net Tax

 

Undistributed
Ordinary Income

Undistributed
Long-Term Gains

Accumulated
Capital Losses

Late-Year
Ordinary Loss

Post-October
Capital Loss

to Tax
Differences

Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

 

$ 32,126,822

$ -

$(1,153,073,830)

$ -

$ -

$ 438,709

$ (672,975)

 

Accumulated capital losses noted below represent net capital loss carryovers, as of September 30, 2021, that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future taxable gains distributions. The following table shows these capital loss carryovers.

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital Loss Carryover Schedule

 

 

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

 

 

No Expiration

 

 

 

 

Short-Term

Long-Term

Accumulated
Capital Losses

 

 

 

$(894,291,612)

$(258,782,218)

$(1,153,073,830)

 

 

During the year ended September 30, 2021, capital loss carryovers of $317,112,774 were utilized by the Fund.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of September 30, 2021 are noted below. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals and investments in partnerships.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 5,081,554,783

$ 357,668,137

$ (358,341,112)

$ (672,975)

Information on the tax components of derivatives as of September 30, 2021 is as follows:

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 8,167,632

$ -

$ -

$ -

Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from US GAAP. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies, and capital loss carryovers. Certain permanent differences such as tax returns of capital and net investment losses noted below have been reclassified to capital.

     

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 361,272,976

$ -

$ -

$ -

 

     

For the year ended September 30, 2020

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 326,898,770

$ -

$ -

$ -

 

Permanent book to tax basis differences may result in reclassifications between the components of net assets. These differences have no impact on the results of operations or net assets. The following reclassifications have been made to the Fund:

   

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) to Capital

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Investment Income/Loss

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Realized Gain/Loss

$ (1,689)

$ 6,756,751

$ (6,755,062)

  

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6. Capital Share Transactions

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended September 30, 2021

 

Year ended September 30, 2020

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

       

Class A Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

30,176,328

$ 204,549,615

 

52,543,375

$ 345,054,490

Reinvested dividends and distributions

5,608,120

37,672,140

 

6,692,992

39,876,504

Shares repurchased

(37,899,973)

(252,111,077)

 

(59,795,406)

(387,754,711)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(2,115,525)

$ (9,889,322)

 

(559,039)

$ (2,823,717)

Class C Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

10,026,600

$ 67,608,705

 

30,957,427

$ 209,847,237

Reinvested dividends and distributions

4,419,518

29,312,763

 

5,848,928

34,429,134

Shares repurchased

(27,235,267)

(181,487,118)

 

(59,928,979)

(384,929,170)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(12,789,149)

$ (84,565,650)

 

(23,122,624)

$ (140,652,799)

Class D Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

929,926

$ 6,382,496

 

588,433

$ 3,650,726

Reinvested dividends and distributions

122,986

823,397

 

100,822

596,294

Shares repurchased

(446,174)

(2,973,186)

 

(503,469)

(3,161,173)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

606,738

$ 4,232,707

 

185,786

$ 1,085,847

Class I Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

180,870,695

$1,227,854,603

 

198,136,313

$1,240,088,500

Reinvested dividends and distributions

35,370,434

237,791,085

 

34,445,866

205,134,572

Shares repurchased

(127,740,329)

(857,738,380)

 

(209,362,806)

(1,258,059,001)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

88,500,800

$ 607,907,308

 

23,219,373

$ 187,164,071

Class N Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

13,748,966

$ 92,754,224

 

11,137,920

$ 68,262,336

Reinvested dividends and distributions

732,139

4,925,185

 

284,736

1,686,803

Shares repurchased

(5,636,693)

(37,479,178)

 

(1,693,091)

(10,424,011)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

8,844,412

$ 60,200,231

 

9,729,565

$ 59,525,128

Class S Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

808,110

$ 5,403,626

 

1,649,192

$ 10,941,813

Reinvested dividends and distributions

164,475

1,095,477

 

116,639

671,619

Shares repurchased

(275,737)

(1,837,466)

 

(294,230)

(1,769,229)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

696,848

$ 4,661,637

 

1,471,601

$ 9,844,203

Class T Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

8,813,926

$ 59,293,455

 

11,303,375

$ 71,821,131

Reinvested dividends and distributions

882,872

5,914,028

 

918,488

5,476,980

Shares repurchased

(10,697,705)

(73,309,009)

 

(11,011,277)

(68,143,921)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(1,000,907)

$ (8,101,526)

 

1,210,586

$ 9,154,190

7. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the year ended September 30, 2021, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, TBAs, and in-kind transactions, as applicable) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$ 6,259,313,231

$ 5,679,797,141

- 

- 

  

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8. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to September 30, 2021 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements other than the following:

On November 11, 2021 the Fund received payment of $15,835,750 from the French tax authority relating to recovery of previously withheld taxes. The receipt of this payment is not a guarantee of future payments and Janus Capital continues to evaluate developments from European courts for potential impacts to filed claims and associated professional and foreign withholding tax reclaims fees, if any.

  

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Shareholders of Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund (one of the funds constituting Janus Investment Fund, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of September 30, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2021, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of September 30, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Denver, Colorado

November 17, 2021

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Janus Henderson Funds since 1990.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-1093; (ii) on the Fund’s website at janushenderson.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janushenderson.com/proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Full Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC as an exhibit to Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of the first and third fiscal quarters, and in the annual report and semiannual report to shareholders. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings and annual and semiannual reports: (i) are 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) are available without charge, upon request, by calling a Janus Henderson representative at 1-877-335-2687 (toll free) (or 1-800-525-3713 if you hold Class D Shares). Portfolio holdings consisting of at least the names of the holdings are generally available on a monthly basis with a 30-day lag under Full Holdings for the Fund at janushenderson.com/info (or janushenderson.com/reports if you hold Class D Shares).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “VIT Portfolio,” and collectively, the “VIT Portfolios”), as well as each Fund of Janus Investment Fund (together with the VIT Portfolios, the “Janus Henderson Funds,” and each, a “Janus Henderson Fund”). As required by law, the Trustees determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Janus Henderson Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the Janus Henderson Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Janus Henderson Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2020, 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 Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Janus Henderson Fund, for the period from February 1, 2021 through February 1, 2022, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and, for the purpose of peer comparisons any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers, paid by a fund as a percentage of average net assets.

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 Janus Henderson Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Janus

  

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Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Janus Henderson Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Janus Henderson Funds, noting that Janus Capital generally does not receive a fee for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Janus Henderson Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Janus Henderson Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Janus Henderson Funds and fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its view, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Janus Henderson Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Janus Henderson Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Janus Henderson Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Janus Henderson Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Janus Henderson Funds’ performance has been reasonable: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 75% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 62% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Intech had taken or were taking to improve performance.

  

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· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Janus Henderson Fund’s performance warranted continuation of such Janus Henderson Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Janus Henderson Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management fees (investment advisory fees and any administration fees but excluding out-of-pocket costs) for many of the Janus Henderson Funds, after applicable waivers, was below the average management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Janus Henderson Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Janus Henderson Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Janus Henderson Funds to be reasonable relative to other comparable mutual funds; (2) the total expenses, on average, were 10% under the average total expenses of the respective Broadridge Expense Group peers; and (3) and the management fees for the Janus Henderson Funds, on average, were 9% under the average management fees for the respective Broadridge Expense Group. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Janus Henderson Fund compared to the average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group and to average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

For certain Janus Henderson Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses which assessed fund fees in the context of fund performance being delivered. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Janus Henderson Funds was reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and/or expense waivers on such Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Janus Henderson Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Janus Henderson Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Janus Henderson Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Janus Henderson Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to funds subadvised by Janus Capital and to the fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional separate account clients; (2) these subadvised and institutional separate accounts have different service and infrastructure needs and operate in markets very distinct relative to retail funds; and (3) Janus Henderson mutual fund investors enjoy reasonable fees relative to the fees charged to Janus Henderson subadvised fund and separate account investors; (4) 9 of 10 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar funds subadvised by Janus Capital; and (5) 5 of 8 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar separate accounts managed by Janus Capital. 

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2019, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

  

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· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for both share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

The Trustees reviewed information on the overall profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds, and considered profitability data of other publicly traded mutual fund advisers. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because of the variation in the type of comparative information that is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, differences in complex size, difference in product mix, difference in types of business (mutual fund, institutional and other), differences in 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.

Additionally, the Trustees considered the estimated profitability to Janus Capital from the investment management services it provided to each Janus Henderson Fund. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Janus Henderson Funds effectively. In reviewing profitability, the Trustees noted that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund is necessarily a product of the allocation methodology utilized by Janus Capital to allocate its expenses as part of the estimated profitability calculation. In this regard, the Trustees noted that the independent fee consultant found that (1) the expense allocation methodology and rationales utilized by Janus Capital were reasonable and (2) no clear correlation exists between expense allocations and operating margins. The Trustees also considered that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund was influenced by a number of factors, including not only the allocation methodology selected, but also the presence of fee waivers and expense caps, and whether the Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management agreement contained breakpoints or a performance fee component. The Trustees determined, after taking into account these factors, among others, that Janus Capital’s estimated profitability with respect to each Janus Henderson Fund was not unreasonable in relation to the services provided, and that the variation in the range of such estimated profitability among the Janus Henderson Funds was not a material factor in the Board’s approval of the reasonableness of any Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management fees.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Janus Henderson Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Janus Henderson Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Janus Henderson Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Janus Henderson Fund, the quality of services provided by Janus Capital

  

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and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Janus Henderson Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant published a report to the Trustees in November 2019 which provided its research and analysis into economies of scale. They also noted that, although many Janus Henderson Funds pay advisory fees at a fixed base rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints or performance fees, their independent fee consultant concluded that 73% of these Janus Henderson Funds’ have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge Expense Group averages. They also noted the following: (1) that for those Janus Henderson Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing certain of these Janus Henderson Funds because they have not reached adequate scale; (2) as the assets of some of the Janus Henderson Funds have declined in the past few years, certain of those Janus Henderson Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined; (3) performance fee structures have been implemented for various Janus Henderson Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such Janus Henderson Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and (4) a few Janus Henderson Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Janus Henderson Funds share directly in economies of scale through the significant investments made by Janus Capital and its affiliates related to services provided to the Funds and the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Janus Henderson Funds.

The Trustees also considered the independent fee consultant’s conclusion that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale and their conflicting results, it is difficult to analytically confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus Henderson complex. In this regard, the independent consultant concluded that (1) to the extent there were economies of scale at Janus Capital, Janus Capital’s general strategy of setting fixed management fees below peers appeared to share any such economies with investors even on smaller Janus Henderson Funds which have not yet achieved those economies and (2) by setting lower fixed fees from the start on these Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital appeared to be investing to increase the likelihood that these Janus Henderson Funds will grow to a level to achieve any economies of scale that may exist. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Janus Henderson Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Janus Henderson Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Based on all of the information reviewed, including the recent and past research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Janus Henderson Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Janus Henderson Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Janus Henderson Fund.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Janus Henderson Funds from their relationships with the Janus Henderson Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Janus Henderson Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided, and that such compensation contributes to the overall profitability of Janus Capital and its affiliates that results from their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Janus Henderson Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Janus Henderson Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Janus Henderson Fund therefor, the Janus Henderson Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their

  

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relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 the Janus Henderson Funds and other clients serviced by Janus Capital and its affiliates. They also concluded that Janus Capital and the subadvisers benefit from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Janus Henderson Funds and that the Janus Henderson Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Janus Henderson Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus Henderson funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was September 30, 2021. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus Henderson in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Bloomberg and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, swaptions, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

  

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Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund

Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Designation Requirements (unaudited)

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund designated the following for the year ended September 30, 2021:

  
 

 

Foreign Taxes Paid

$23,693,969

Foreign Source Income

$209,026,171

Dividends Received Deduction Percentage

10%

Qualified Dividend Income Percentage

80%

  

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Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund

Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

The following are the Trustees and officers of the Trust, together with a brief description of their principal occupations during the last five years (principal occupations for certain Trustees may include periods over five years). The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and officers and is available, without charge, by calling 1-877-335-2687.

Each Trustee has served in that capacity since he or she was originally elected or appointed. The Trustees do not serve a specified term of office. Each Trustee will hold office until the termination of the Trust or his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, incapacity, or removal. Under the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines, the policy is for Trustees to retire no later than the end of the calendar year in which the Trustee turns 75. The Trustees review the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines from time to time and may make changes they deem appropriate. The Fund’s Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominees for the position of Trustee recommended by shareholders. Shareholders may submit the name of a candidate for consideration by the Committee by submitting their recommendations to the Trust’s Secretary. Each Trustee is currently a Trustee of one other registered investment company advised by Janus Capital: Janus Aspen Series. Collectively, these two registered investment companies consist of 51 series or funds referred to herein as the Fund Complex.

The Trust’s officers are elected annually by the Trustees for a one-year term. Certain officers also serve as officers of Janus Aspen Series. Certain officers of the Fund may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Except as otherwise disclosed, Fund officers receive no compensation from the Fund, except for the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer, as authorized by the Trustees.

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William F. McCalpin
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1957

Chairman


Trustee

1/08-Present

6/02-Present

Independent Consultant (since 2019) and Chief Operating Officer, muun chi LLC (organic food business) (since 2020). Formerly, Managing Partner, Impact Investments, Athena Capital Advisors LLC (independent registered investment advisor) (2016-2019), Managing Director, Holos Consulting LLC (provides consulting services to foundations and other nonprofit organizations) (2009-2016), Chief Executive Officer, Imprint Capital Advisors (impact investment firm) (2013-2015), and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (a private family foundation) (1998-2006).

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Director of Mutual Fund Directors Forum (a non-profit organization serving independent directors of U.S. mutual funds) (since 2016), Chairman of the Board and Trustee of The Investment Fund for Foundations Investment Program (TIP) (consisting of 1 fund) (since 2008), and Director of the F.B. Heron Foundation (a private grantmaking foundation) (since 2006).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Alan A. Brown
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Trustee

1/13-Present

Principal, Curam Holdings LLC (since 2018). Formerly, Executive Vice President, Institutional Markets, of Black Creek Group (private equity real estate investment management firm) (2012-2018), Executive Vice President and Co-Head, Global Private Client Group (2007-2010), Executive Vice President, Mutual Funds (2005-2007), and Chief Marketing Officer (2001-2005) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (asset management).

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Advisory Board Member of AEW Core Property Trust (open-end property fund) (since 2020), and Director of WTTW (PBS affiliate) (since 2003). Formerly, Director of MotiveQuest LLC (strategic social market research company) (2003-2016), Director of Nuveen Global Investors LLC (2007-2011), Director of Communities in Schools (2004-2010), and Director of Mutual Fund Education Alliance (until 2010).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William D. Cvengros
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1948

Trustee

1/11-Present

Chief Executive Officer of SJC Capital, LLC (a personal investment company and consulting firm) (since 2002). Formerly, Chief Executive Officer and President of PIMCO Advisors Holdings L.P. (a publicly traded investment management firm) (1994-2000), and Chief Investment Officer (1987-1994) and Vice Chairman and Director (1990-1994) of Pacific Life Insurance Company (a mutual life insurance and annuity company) (1987-1994).

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Member of the Investment Committee for the Orange County Community Foundation (since 2020), Advisory Board Member, RevOZ Fund LP and related funds (real estate investments for opportunity zones) (since 2020), and Advisory Board Member, Innovate Partners Emerging Growth and Equity Fund I (early stage venture capital fund) (since 2014). Formerly, Managing Trustee of National Retirement Partners Liquidating Trust (2013-2016), Chairman, National Retirement Partners, Inc. (formerly a network of advisors to 401(k) plans) (2005-2013), Director of Prospect Acquisition Corp. (a special purpose acquisition corporation) (2007-2009), Director of RemedyTemp, Inc. (temporary help services company) (1996-2006), and Trustee of PIMCO Funds Multi-Manager Series (1990-2000) and Pacific Life Variable Life & Annuity Trusts (1987-1994).

  

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Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund

Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Raudline Etienne
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1965

Trustee

6/16-Present

Founder, Daraja Capital (advisory and investment firm) (since 2016), and Senior Advisor, Albright Stonebridge Group LLC (global strategy firm) (since 2016). Formerly, Senior Vice President (2011-2015), Albright Stonebridge Group LLC, and Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer, New York State Common Retirement Fund (public pension fund) (2008-2011).

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Member of the Investment Committee for Cooper Union (since 2021), Board Member, Van Alen Institute (nonprofit architectural and design organization) (since 2019), and Director of Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC (since 2014).

Gary A. Poliner
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1953

Trustee

6/16-Present

Retired. Formerly, President (2010-2013) of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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Director of MGIC Investment Corporation (private mortgage insurance) (since 2013). Formerly, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company (property/casualty insurance) (2013-2021), Trustee of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (2010-2013), and Director of Frank Russell Company (global asset management firm) (2008-2013).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Diane L. Wallace
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1958

Trustee

6/17-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President-Operations, and Chief Financial Officer for Driehaus Capital Management, LLC (1988-2006) and Treasurer for Driehaus Mutual Funds (1996-2002).

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Formerly, Director of Family Service of Lake County (2019-2021), Independent Trustee, Henderson Global Funds (13 portfolios) (2015-2017), Independent Trustee, State Farm Associates' Funds Trust, State Farm Mutual Fund Trust, and State Farm Variable Product Trust (28 portfolios) (2013-2017).

Linda S. Wolf
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1947

Trustee

11/05-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leo Burnett (Worldwide) (advertising agency) (2001-2005).

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Director of Chicago Community Trust (Regional Community Foundation), Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago, IL), Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Wrapports, LLC (digital communications company). Formerly, Director of Chicago Council on Global Affairs (until 2019), InnerWorkings (until 2019), and Director of Walmart (until 2017).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

    

OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Alex Crooke
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1969

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager
Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund

6/17-Present (predecessor fund since inception 11/06)

Co-Head of Equities - EMEA and Asia Pacific of Janus Henderson Investors and Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts. Formerly, Head of Global Equity Income and Specialist Equities (2013-2018).

Job Curtis
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1961

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager
Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund

6/17-Present (predecessor fund since inception 11/06)

Director of Global Equity Income of Janus Henderson Investors and Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts.

Ben Lofthouse
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1976

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager
Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund

6/17-Present (predecessor fund since 11/14)

Head of Global Equity Income of Janus Henderson Investors and Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts.

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

    

OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Bruce L. Koepfgen
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1952

President and Chief Executive Officer

7/14-Present

Executive Vice President, Head of North America at Janus Henderson Investors (since 2017), President and Head of North America at Janus Capital Management LLC (since 2013 and 2017, respectively), President at Janus Capital Group Inc. (since 2013), President and Director at Janus International Holding LLC (since 2019 and 2011, respectively), President at Janus Holdings LLC (since 2019), President and Director at Janus Management Holdings Corporation (since 2017 and 2012, respectively), Executive Vice President and Head of North America at Janus Distributors LLC (since 2011 and 2019, respectively), Vice President and Director at Intech Investment Management LLC (since 2012), and Executive Vice President at Perkins Investment Management LLC (since 2011). Formerly, Executive Vice President at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus International Holding LLC, and Janus Management Holdings Corporation (2011-2019), Director at Perkins Investment Managment LLC (2011-2019), and Chief Financial Officer at Janus Capital Group Inc. (2011-2013).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

    
  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

    

OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Kristin Mariani
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1966

Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

7/20-Present

Head of Compliance, North America for Janus Henderson Investors (since September 2020) and Chief Compliance Officer for Janus Capital Management LLC (since September 2017). Formerly, Global Head of Investment Management Compliance for Janus Henderson Investors (February 2019 - August 2020), Vice President, Head of Global Distribution Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer of Janus Henderson Distributors (May 2017 – September 2017), Vice President, Compliance at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus Capital Management LLC, and Janus Distributors LLC (2009-2017).

Jesper Nergaard
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Chief Financial Officer

Vice President, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer

3/05-Present

2/05-Present

Head of U.S. Fund Administration, Janus Henderson Investors and Janus Sevices LLC.

Abigail J. Murray
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1975

Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, and Secretary

12/20-Present

Managing Counsel (2020-present). Formerly, Senior Counsel for Invesco Ltd. (2017-2020), and Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. and Assistant General Counsel, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (2015-2017).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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ANNUAL REPORT

September 30, 2021

  
 

Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

 
  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

13

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

16

Statement of Operations

18

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

20

Financial Highlights

21

Notes to Financial Statements

25

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

38

Additional Information

39

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

51

Designation Requirements

54

Trustees and Officers

55


Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund (unaudited)

      

FUND SNAPSHOT

 We believe in the power of deep fundamental research to identify life sciences companies trading at a significant discount to intrinsic value. We feel the quality of our team, the depth of our research and our disciplined long-term approach set us apart in pursuing superior risk-adjusted results for our clients.

    

Andy Acker

Portfolio Manager

   

PERFORMANCE

Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund I Shares returned 17.96% for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2021, underperforming its primary benchmark, the MSCI World Health Care IndexSM, which delivered 18.62%, and secondary benchmark, the S&P 500® Index, which gained 30.00% during the period.

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

Like the broader equity market, health care stocks delivered double-digit gains during the 12-month period. But the sector lagged the S&P 500® Index due to a market rotation into more economically sensitive stocks and a rout in small- and mid-cap biotechnology stocks. The drawdown was one for the record books. In fact, from February 8 through August 19, small- and mid-cap biotech underperformed the health care sector by almost 50% (the widest margin in more than 15 years), weighed down by concerns about drug-pricing reform in the U.S., an unpredictable Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and worries that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) could face stricter regulatory oversight.

However, these headwinds were offset by strong performance in other areas of the sector, including health care facilities and services, which experienced robust demand amid the pandemic, and device makers, which benefited from a rebound in routine medical procedures following COVID-19 lockdowns. Increased spending on research and development aided life sciences tools and services firms, and biotech companies continued to hit innovation milestones, including delivering the first clinical trial data validating in-vivo gene editing.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

The Fund’s positioning in small-cap biotechnology detracted the most from relative performance, while stock selection in pharmaceuticals, as well as an underweight to the subsector, aided returns.

Looking at individual holdings, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals was the top detractor. The company’s lead drug Nuplazid is being developed as a treatment for hallucinations and delusions associated with dementia-related psychosis. However, despite a breakthrough therapy designation and two positive phase 3 trials, the FDA denied approval in April due to a lack of statistical significance for some patient subgroups. The decision came as a surprise since the issues flagged were not part of agreed-upon criteria for approval. Unfortunately, ACADIA will likely have to begin a new clinical trial, pushing out a potential launch by several years.

Global Blood Therapeutics also weighed on performance. Global Blood is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical firm that markets Oxbryta for the treatment of sickle cell disease, a devastating genetic condition affecting roughly 100,000 people in the U.S. Global Blood reported disappointing sales in recent quarters, due to COVID-19 headwinds (patients not meeting with their health care providers) and attrition (some patients not filling or refilling prescriptions). However, we think the stock is now overly discounted, particularly in light of the large addressable market and a follow-on compound that could provide a further improved clinical profile.

On the positive side, GW Pharmaceuticals was a top contributor, as the company was acquired by Jazz Pharmaceuticals for more than $7 billion, representing a substantial return from our initial purchase in 2014. We believe Jazz was attracted to the strong profile and sales performance of Epidiolex, a cannabinoid for patients with severe childhood-onset epilepsy. GW also has a second drug in development, nabiximols, a cannabinoid to manage spasticity in multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury

  

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patients. Nabiximols is entering multiple pivotal-stage trials that could lead to approval over the coming years.

VelosBio was another top contributor. This precision oncology firm is developing therapies that target ROR1, a protein found at high levels in multiple tumor types. In early clinical trials, the company’s lead molecule, an antibody drug conjugate, demonstrated positive activity in patients with mantle cell lymphoma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and was also being developed for solid tumors, such as breast cancer and lung cancer. Recognizing the potential, in late 2020, Merck & Co. announced it would acquire VelosBio for $2.75 billion, representing a strong return from our private investment in the company earlier in the year.

OUTLOOK

The sell-off that has taken place in small- and mid-cap biotech for much of 2021 may be coming to an end, with the S&P Biotechnology Select Index (a benchmark of small- and mid-cap biotech stocks) consistently trading above a low hit in August. Throughout, we believed these headwinds were largely transitory, and we are beginning to see signs of recovery. For one, low valuations have attracted the interest of large-cap biopharma, with several multibillion-dollar biotech deals announced in recent months. Historically, investor sentiment for biotech has improved as M&A heats up. The FDA – despite lacking a permanent commissioner and being inundated with applications for COVID-19 treatments – is on track to approve a near record number of novel drugs in 2021. And drug-pricing reform has met with stiff resistance in Washington, D.C., making drastic proposals such as widespread direct drug price negotiation by the government less likely to pass, in our view.

Meanwhile, health care’s innovation engine is running at full throttle, with advances continuing to be made in biologics, precision medicines, medical devices and health care delivery. Although demand for routine medical care could face near-term challenges from supply-chain and staffing shortages and the Delta variant, the momentum created by long-term trends such as advanced biological understanding, new treatment modalities and aging populations remains firmly in place. What’s more, the pressure to compete while keeping costs in check has focused companies on prioritizing medical breakthroughs and finding efficiencies, which in turn are leading to new end markets. In short, we believe the health care sector remains well positioned for growth and that small- and mid-cap biotech’s recent pullback, while unsettling, should be viewed as an opportunity for long-term investors rather than a cause for concern.

Thank you for your continued investment in Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Contributors - Holdings

5 Top Detractors - Holdings

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

GW Pharmaceuticals PLC (ADR)

0.35%

 

0.96%

 

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc

0.70%

 

-0.82%

 

VelosBio Inc

0.10%

 

0.78%

 

Moderna Inc

0.30%

 

-0.71%

 

ALX Oncology Holdings Inc

0.71%

 

0.48%

 

Global Blood Therapeutics Inc

0.61%

 

-0.67%

 

Johnson & Johnson

1.23%

 

0.37%

 

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc

1.96%

 

-0.63%

 

Fate Therapeutics Inc

0.50%

 

0.34%

 

Seres Therapeutics Inc

0.34%

 

-0.61%

       

 

1 Top Contributors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

MSCI World Health Care Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Materials

 

0.06%

 

0.03%

0.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Top Detractors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

MSCI World Health Care Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Health Care

 

-1.30%

 

99.27%

100.00%

 

Other**

 

-0.10%

 

0.70%

0.00%

       

 

Relative contribution reflects how the portolio's holdings impacted return relative to the benchmark. Cash and securities not held in the portfolio are not shown. For equity portfolios, relative contribution compares the performance of a security in the portfolio to the benchmark's total return, factoring in the difference in weight of that security in the benchmark. Returns are calculated using daily returns and previous day ending weights rolled up by ticker, excluding fixed income securities, gross of advisory fees, may exclude certain derivatives and will differ from actual performance.
Performance attribution reflects returns gross of advisory fees and may differ from actual returns as they are based on end of day holdings. Attribution is calculated by geometrically linking daily returns for the portfolio and index.

*

Based on sector classification according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) codes, which are the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

**

Not a GICS classified sector.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

AstraZeneca PLC

 

Pharmaceuticals

4.6%

UnitedHealth Group Inc

 

Health Care Providers & Services

4.2%

Roche Holding AG

 

Pharmaceuticals

2.7%

Merck & Co Inc

 

Pharmaceuticals

2.7%

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services

2.6%

 

16.8%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

 

Common Stocks

 

96.8%

 

Preferred Stocks

 

2.1%

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending

 

0.4%

 

Investment Companies

 

0.3%

 

Rights

 

0.0%

 

Other

 

0.4%

  

100.0%

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of September 30, 2021

As of September 30, 2020

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended September 30, 2021

 

 

Prospectus Expense Ratios

 

 

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

17.70%

14.31%

19.08%

11.93%

 

 

0.98%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

10.93%

12.96%

18.38%

11.64%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

16.88%

13.48%

18.19%

11.10%

 

 

1.76%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

15.88%

13.48%

18.19%

11.10%

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

17.91%

14.51%

19.30%

12.11%

 

 

0.81%

Class I Shares

 

17.96%

14.58%

19.37%

12.14%

 

 

0.76%

Class N Shares

 

18.06%

14.60%

19.29%

12.10%

 

 

0.67%

Class S Shares

 

17.48%

14.10%

18.89%

11.75%

 

 

1.18%

Class T Shares

 

17.78%

14.40%

19.19%

12.05%

 

 

0.92%

MSCI World Health Care Index

 

18.62%

12.54%

14.49%

7.14%

 

 

 

S&P 500 Index

 

30.00%

16.90%

16.63%

7.68%

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class T Shares

 

3rd

2nd

1st

1st

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Health Funds

 

87/167

55/138

23/122

8/57

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 800.668.0434 (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson) or visit janushenderson.com/performance (or janushenderson.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

 
 

Performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with foreign and emerging markets, fixed income securities, high-yield and high-risk securities, undervalued, overlooked and smaller capitalization companies, real estate related securities including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), non-diversification, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, portfolio turnover, derivatives, short sales, initial public offerings (IPOs) and potential conflicts of interest. Each product has different risks. Please see the prospectus for more information about risks, holdings and other details.

  

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Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund (unaudited)

Performance

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for each class for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class J Shares, the initial share class (renamed Class T Shares effective February 16, 2010), calculated using the fees and expenses of each respective class, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on February 16, 2010. Performance shown for periods prior to February 16, 2010, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class I Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class N Shares of the Fund commenced operations on January 26, 2018. Performance shown for Class N Shares for periods prior to January 26, 2018, reflects the historical performance of the Fund's Class T Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class T Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics.

© 2021 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

Index performance does not reflect the expenses of managing a portfolio as an index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

*The Fund’s inception date – December 31, 1998

‡ As stated in the prospectus. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios during the reporting period.

  

6

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Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund (unaudited)

Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$1,060.90

$5.01

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.21

$4.91

0.97%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$1,056.80

$8.87

 

$1,000.00

$1,016.44

$8.69

1.72%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$1,061.90

$4.14

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.06

$4.05

0.80%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$1,062.20

$3.88

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.31

$3.80

0.75%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$1,062.40

$3.46

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.71

$3.40

0.67%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$1,059.80

$6.04

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.20

$5.92

1.17%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$1,061.20

$4.70

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.51

$4.61

0.91%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

Janus Investment Fund

7


Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– 96.8%

   

Biotechnology – 28.2%

   
 

4D Molecular Therapeutics Inc*

 

337,045

  

$9,090,104

 
 

AbbVie Inc

 

1,169,942

  

126,201,644

 
 

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc*

 

625,784

  

10,394,272

 
 

Acceleron Pharma Inc*

 

198,363

  

34,138,272

 
 

Akero Therapeutics Inc*

 

1,006,586

  

22,497,197

 
 

Aligos Therapeutics Inc*

 

157,662

  

2,323,071

 
 

Aligos Therapeutics Inc*

 

599,804

  

9,302,960

 
 

Allakos Inc*

 

301,642

  

31,934,839

 
 

ALX Oncology Holdings Inc*

 

317,493

  

23,450,033

 
 

Amicus Therapeutics Inc*

 

2,090,787

  

19,967,016

 
 

Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc*

 

368,988

  

21,973,235

 
 

Argenx SE (ADR)*

 

165,791

  

50,068,882

 
 

Ascendis Pharma A/S (ADR)*

 

478,456

  

76,261,102

 
 

Bicycle Therapeutics Ltd (ADR)*

 

487,257

  

20,265,019

 
 

BioAtla LLC*

 

510,838

  

15,039,071

 
 

Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Co Ltd*

 

223,241

  

31,010,407

 
 

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc*

 

591,125

  

45,688,051

 
 

Biomea Fusion Inc*,#

 

665,526

  

7,966,346

 
 

Bridgebio Pharma Inc*

 

385,098

  

18,049,543

 
 

C4 Therapeutics Inc*,#

 

350,734

  

15,670,795

 
 

Cardiff Oncology Inc*,#

 

769,928

  

5,127,720

 
 

Caribou Biosciences Inc*

 

497,707

  

11,880,266

 
 

Centessa Pharmacuticals PLC (ADR)*

 

81,218

  

1,356,341

 
 

Cyteir Therapeutics Inc*

 

549,652

  

9,164,073

 
 

Cyteir Therapeutics Inc*,#

 

122,495

  

2,149,787

 
 

Day One Biopharmaceuticals*

 

406,888

  

9,172,680

 
 

Design Therapeutics Inc*

 

522,185

  

7,287,353

 
 

Edgewise Therapeutics Inc*

 

544,046

  

8,579,605

 
 

ESSA Pharma Inc*

 

455,083

  

3,640,664

 
 

Fate Therapeutics Inc*

 

233,711

  

13,852,051

 
 

Gilead Sciences Inc

 

647,606

  

45,235,279

 
 

Global Blood Therapeutics Inc*

 

711,050

  

18,117,554

 
 

Graphite Bio Inc*

 

309,302

  

4,815,987

 
 

Graphite Bio Inc*,#

 

192,036

  

3,147,470

 
 

Icosavax Inc*

 

337,717

  

8,993,741

 
 

Icosavax Inc*,#

 

194,214

  

5,746,792

 
 

Insmed Inc*

 

1,855,292

  

51,094,742

 
 

Intellia Therapeutics Inc*

 

80,938

  

10,857,833

 
 

Janux Therapeutics Inc*

 

245,474

  

5,044,122

 
 

Janux Therapeutics Inc*

 

464,936

  

10,056,566

 
 

KalVista Pharmaceuticals Inc*

 

363,698

  

6,346,530

 
 

Kodiak Sciences Inc*

 

105,784

  

10,153,148

 
 

LEXEO Therapeutics Inc*,¢,§

 

883,469

  

1,520,000

 
 

Mirati Therapeutics Inc*

 

124,941

  

22,103,312

 
 

Moderna Inc*

 

75,766

  

29,159,303

 
 

Myovant Sciences Ltd*

 

1,439,279

  

32,297,421

 
 

Natera Inc*

 

175,525

  

19,560,506

 
 

Neurocrine Biosciences Inc*

 

895,545

  

85,891,721

 
 

Nuvalent Inc*

 

310,897

  

6,309,655

 
 

Nuvalent Inc - Class A*,#

 

258,679

  

5,833,211

 
 

Olema Pharmaceuticals Inc*

 

758,135

  

20,894,201

 
 

Praxis Precision Medicines Inc*

 

742,912

  

13,736,443

 
 

PTC Therapeutics Inc*

 

604,787

  

22,504,124

 
 

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc*

 

55,057

  

33,319,395

 
 

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc*

 

1,058,410

  

13,822,835

 
 

Rocket Pharmaceuticals Inc*

 

283,657

  

8,478,508

 
 

Sage Therapeutics Inc*

 

300,297

  

13,306,160

 
 

Sarepta Therapeutics Inc*

 

993,901

  

91,915,964

 
 

Travere Therapeutics Inc*

 

1,006,079

  

24,397,416

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

8

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Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Biotechnology– (continued)

   
 

Vaxcyte Inc*,#

 

479,749

  

$12,171,232

 
 

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc*

 

459,220

  

83,297,916

 
 

Verve Therapeutics Inc*

 

260,405

  

11,627,083

 
 

Verve Therapeutics Inc*,#

 

63,478

  

2,983,466

 
  

1,398,242,035

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 22.8%

   
 

Abbott Laboratories

 

1,044,884

  

123,432,147

 
 

Align Technology Inc*

 

126,529

  

84,196,192

 
 

Boston Scientific Corp*

 

2,833,408

  

122,941,573

 
 

Cooper Cos Inc

 

122,564

  

50,656,927

 
 

Danaher Corp

 

382,145

  

116,340,224

 
 

Dentsply Sirona Inc

 

798,483

  

46,351,938

 
 

DexCom Inc*

 

138,738

  

75,870,263

 
 

Edwards Lifesciences Corp*

 

712,944

  

80,712,390

 
 

Globus Medical Inc*

 

493,536

  

37,814,728

 
 

ICU Medical Inc*

 

102,944

  

24,025,071

 
 

Insulet Corp*

 

123,585

  

35,126,565

 
 

Intuitive Surgical Inc*

 

49,544

  

49,254,168

 
 

Medtronic PLC

 

793,204

  

99,428,121

 
 

Silk Road Medical Inc*

 

307,211

  

16,905,821

 
 

STERIS PLC

 

187,111

  

38,223,035

 
 

Stryker Corp

 

193,051

  

50,911,410

 
 

Tandem Diabetes Care Inc*

 

283,573

  

33,852,945

 
 

Teleflex Inc

 

118,417

  

44,589,921

 
  

1,130,633,439

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 10.7%

   
 

agilon health Inc*

 

407,515

  

10,680,968

 
 

Anthem Inc

 

197,545

  

73,644,776

 
 

Centene Corp*

 

991,953

  

61,808,591

 
 

Humana Inc

 

303,853

  

118,244,395

 
 

LifeStance Health Group Inc*

 

1,242,034

  

18,009,493

 
 

Privia Health Group Inc*

 

449,037

  

10,579,312

 
 

Quest Diagnostics Inc

 

187,792

  

27,288,056

 
 

UnitedHealth Group Inc

 

530,397

  

207,247,324

 
  

527,502,915

 

Health Care Technology – 0.8%

   
 

Accolade Inc*

 

427,507

  

18,027,970

 
 

Health Catalyst Inc*

 

462,091

  

23,109,171

 
  

41,137,141

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 6.7%

   
 

ICON PLC*

 

89,964

  

23,572,367

 
 

Illumina Inc*

 

133,093

  

53,983,852

 
 

IQVIA Holdings Inc*

 

282,432

  

67,653,761

 
 

Lonza Group AG

 

26,054

  

19,522,562

 
 

NeoGenomics Inc*

 

503,623

  

24,294,774

 
 

Sotera Health Co*

 

559,119

  

14,620,962

 
 

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

 

224,579

  

128,308,720

 
  

331,956,998

 

Pharmaceuticals – 27.6%

   
 

Astellas Pharma Inc

 

3,158,400

  

52,084,769

 
 

AstraZeneca PLC

 

1,911,529

  

230,084,551

 
 

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co

 

1,524,631

  

90,212,416

 
 

Catalent Inc*

 

322,713

  

42,943,419

 
 

Collegium Pharmaceutical Inc*

 

799,603

  

15,784,163

 
 

DICE Therapeutics Inc*,#

 

393,600

  

12,890,400

 
 

Elanco Animal Health Inc*

 

1,376,601

  

43,899,806

 
 

Eli Lilly & Co

 

387,928

  

89,630,764

 
 

Everest Medicines Ltd (144A)*

 

1,411,419

  

8,876,427

 
 

Harmony Biosciences Holdings Inc*

 

384,770

  

14,748,234

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Pharmaceuticals– (continued)

   
 

Horizon Therapeutics PLC*

 

623,603

  

$68,309,473

 
 

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC*

 

299,183

  

38,956,618

 
 

Johnson & Johnson

 

289,939

  

46,825,149

 
 

Merck & Co Inc

 

1,747,858

  

131,281,614

 
 

Novartis AG (ADR)

 

1,336,843

  

109,327,021

 
 

Novo Nordisk A/S

 

681,617

  

65,572,616

 
 

Phathom Pharmaceuticals Inc*

 

452,047

  

14,510,709

 
 

Roche Holding AG

 

367,759

  

134,218,226

 
 

Royalty Pharma PLC - Class A

 

751,016

  

27,141,718

 
 

Sanofi

 

931,506

  

89,659,299

 
 

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

 

740,636

  

24,553,753

 
 

United Medicines Biopharma*

 

785,378

  

12,460,022

 
  

1,363,971,167

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $3,213,053,179)

 

4,793,443,695

 

Preferred Stocks– 2.1%

   

Biotechnology – 1.5%

   
 

Asher Biotherapeutics Inc PP*,¢,§

 

1,214,301

  

2,438,924

 
 

Attralus Inc PP*,¢,§

 

669,935

  

5,198,696

 
 

DiCE Molecules Holdings LLC PP*

 

192,261

  

5,666,893

 
 

Disc Medicine Inc PP*,¢,§

 

1,084,584

  

2,603,002

 
 

Element Biosciences Inc PP*,¢,§

 

425,023

  

8,737,070

 
 

Flame Biosciences PP*,¢,§

 

919,200

  

6,020,760

 
 

HemoShear Therapeutics LLC PP*,¢,§

 

289,280

  

3,839,396

 
 

LEXEO Therapeutics Inc PP*,¢,§

 

3,643,715

  

6,268,975

 
 

Pyxis Oncology Inc PP*,¢,§

 

1,819,227

  

2,994,084

 
 

SomaLogic Inc PP*

 

1,211,403

  

15,009,283

 
 

Sonoma Biotherapeutics Inc PP*,¢,§

 

1,255,200

  

2,480,652

 
 

Synthekine Inc PP*,¢,§

 

2,192,937

  

6,290,001

 
 

TwinStrand Biosciences Inc PP*,¢,§

 

344,314

  

2,750,001

 
 

Ventyx Biosciences Inc PP*,¢,§

 

2,279,838

  

3,017,138

 
 

Ventyx Biosciences Inc Series B PP*,¢,§

 

566,731

  

750,012

 
  

74,064,887

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 0.2%

   
 

Bigfoot Biomedical Inc - Series B PP*,¢,§

 

1,035,873

  

9,808,940

 
 

Bigfoot Biomedical Inc - Series C-1 PP*,¢,§

 

168,418

  

1,594,792

 
  

11,403,732

 

Health Care Technology – 0%

   
 

Freenome Inc PP*,¢,§

 

337,474

  

2,231,817

 

Pharmaceuticals – 0.4%

   
 

Amunix Pharmaceuticals Inc PP*,¢,§

 

3,083,148

  

5,450,081

 
 

CANbridge Pharmaceuticals Inc PP*,¢,§

 

296,003

  

4,371,964

 
 

Neurogene Inc PP*,¢,§

 

1,336,317

  

3,260,613

 
 

VALENZABio Series A PP*,¢,§

 

700,559

  

6,235,276

 
  

19,317,934

 

Total Preferred Stocks (cost $90,123,509)

 

107,018,370

 

Rights– 0%

   

Biotechnology – 0%

   
 

Clementia Pharmaceuticals Inc CVR*((cost $1,180,320)

 

874,311

  

0

 

Investment Companies– 0.3%

   

Money Markets – 0.3%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº,£((cost $13,474,132)

 

13,472,784

  

13,474,132

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending– 0.4%

   

Investment Companies – 0.3%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº,£

 

14,830,192

  

14,830,192

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

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Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending– (continued)

   

Time Deposits – 0.1%

   
 

Royal Bank of Canada, 0.0400%, 10/1/21

 

$3,707,548

  

$3,707,548

 

Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending (cost $18,537,740)

 

18,537,740

 

Total Investments (total cost $3,336,368,880) – 99.6%

 

4,932,473,937

 

Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 0.4%

 

20,432,786

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$4,952,906,723

 
      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$4,020,394,715

 

81.5

%

Switzerland

 

263,067,809

 

5.3

 

United Kingdom

 

250,349,570

 

5.1

 

Denmark

 

141,833,718

 

2.9

 

France

 

89,659,299

 

1.8

 

Japan

 

76,638,522

 

1.5

 

Belgium

 

50,068,882

 

1.0

 

Ireland

 

23,572,367

 

0.5

 

China

 

13,248,391

 

0.3

 

Canada

 

3,640,664

 

0.1

 
      
      

Total

 

$4,932,473,937

 

100.0

%

 

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

Schedules of Affiliated Investments – (% of Net Assets)

           
 

Dividend

Income

Realized

Gain/(Loss)

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation/

Depreciation

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - 0.3%

Money Markets - 0.3%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

$

22,836

$

(437)

$

(109)

$

13,474,132

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - 0.3%

Investment Companies - 0.3%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

454,217

 

-

 

-

 

14,830,192

Total Affiliated Investments - 0.6%

$

477,053

$

(437)

$

(109)

$

28,304,324

           
 

Value

at 9/30/20

Purchases

Sales Proceeds

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - 0.3%

Money Markets - 0.3%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

35,187,278

 

650,697,882

 

(672,410,482)

 

13,474,132

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - 0.3%

Investment Companies - 0.3%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

60,161,577

 

412,231,511

 

(457,562,896)

 

14,830,192

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

12

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

  

MSCI World Health Care IndexSM

MSCI World Health Care IndexSM reflects the performance of health care stocks from global developed markets.

  

S&P 500® Index

S&P 500® Index reflects U.S. large-cap equity performance and represents broad U.S. equity market performance.

  

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

LLC

Limited Liability Company

PLC

Public Limited Company

PP

Private Placement

  

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. Unless otherwise noted, these securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The total value of 144A securities as of the year ended September 30, 2021 is $8,876,427, which represents 0.2% of net assets.

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of September 30, 2021.

  

#

Loaned security; a portion of the security is on loan at September 30, 2021.

  

¢

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs. The total value of Level 3 securities as of the year ended September 30, 2021 is $87,862,194, which represents 1.8% of net assets.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control.

  

Net of income paid to the securities lending agent and rebates paid to the borrowing counterparties.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

           

§

Schedule of Restricted Securities (as of September 30, 2021)

       

Value as a

 
 

Acquisition

     

% of Net

 
 

Date

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Assets

 

Aligos Therapeutics Inc

12/20/19-10/6/20

$

1,654,213

$

2,323,071

 

0.1

%

Amunix Pharmaceuticals Inc PP

2/26/21

 

5,450,081

 

5,450,081

 

0.1

 

Asher Biotherapeutics Inc PP

8/23/21

 

2,438,924

 

2,438,924

 

0.0

 

Attralus Inc PP

8/31/21

 

5,198,696

 

5,198,696

 

0.1

 

Bigfoot Biomedical Inc - Series B PP

11/21/17

 

9,808,940

 

9,808,940

 

0.2

 

Bigfoot Biomedical Inc - Series C-1 PP

12/27/19

 

1,355,580

 

1,594,792

 

0.0

 

CANbridge Pharmaceuticals Inc PP

4/27/21

 

4,371,964

 

4,371,964

 

0.1

 

Cyteir Therapeutics Inc

2/5/21

 

6,880,567

 

9,164,073

 

0.2

 

Day One Biopharmaceuticals

2/2/21

 

5,488,122

 

9,172,680

 

0.2

 

Design Therapeutics Inc

1/25/21

 

5,575,111

 

7,287,353

 

0.1

 

DiCE Molecules Holdings LLC PP

8/20/21

 

2,594,601

 

5,666,893

 

0.1

 

Disc Medicine Inc PP

8/23/21

 

2,603,002

 

2,603,002

 

0.1

 

Edgewise Therapeutics Inc

12/3/20

 

3,989,709

 

8,579,605

 

0.2

 

Element Biosciences Inc PP

6/21/21

 

8,737,070

 

8,737,070

 

0.2

 

Flame Biosciences PP

9/28/20

 

6,020,760

 

6,020,760

 

0.1

 

Freenome Inc PP

8/14/20

 

2,231,817

 

2,231,817

 

0.0

 

Graphite Bio Inc

3/11/21

 

3,806,253

 

4,815,987

 

0.1

 

HemoShear Therapeutics LLC PP

2/5/21

 

3,839,496

 

3,839,396

 

0.1

 

Icosavax Inc

3/19/21

 

3,960,154

 

8,993,741

 

0.2

 

Janux Therapeutics Inc

4/15/21

 

2,979,991

 

5,044,122

 

0.1

 

LEXEO Therapeutics Inc

8/10/21

 

1,520,000

 

1,520,000

 

0.0

 

LEXEO Therapeutics Inc PP

11/20/20-7/30/21

 

3,643,715

 

6,268,975

 

0.1

 

Neurogene Inc PP

12/15/20-9/22/21

 

3,260,613

 

3,260,613

 

0.1

 

Nuvalent Inc

4/30/21

 

3,463,382

 

6,309,655

 

0.1

 

Pyxis Oncology Inc PP

3/5/21

 

2,994,084

 

2,994,084

 

0.1

 

SomaLogic Inc PP

12/21/20

 

4,894,507

 

15,009,283

 

0.3

 

Sonoma Biotherapeutics Inc PP

7/23/21

 

2,480,652

 

2,480,652

 

0.0

 

Synthekine Inc PP

6/3/21

 

6,290,001

 

6,290,001

 

0.1

 

TwinStrand Biosciences Inc PP

4/30/21

 

2,750,001

 

2,750,001

 

0.1

 

United Medicines Biopharma

1/29/21

 

8,639,164

 

12,460,022

 

0.3

 

VALENZABio Series A PP

3/25/21

 

6,235,276

 

6,235,276

 

0.1

 

Ventyx Biosciences Inc PP

2/26/21-6/10/21

 

2,173,729

 

3,017,138

 

0.1

 

Ventyx Biosciences Inc Series B PP

9/9/21

 

750,000

 

750,012

 

0.0

 

Verve Therapeutics Inc

1/14/21

 

2,937,344

 

11,627,083

 

0.2

 

Total

 

$

141,017,519

$

194,315,762

 

3.9

%

         

The Fund has registration rights for certain restricted securities held as of September 30, 2021. The issuer incurs all registration costs.

 
  

14

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

             

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 September 30, 2021. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

Valuation Inputs Summary

       
    

Level 2 -

 

Level 3 -

  

Level 1 -

 

Other Significant

 

Significant

  

Quoted Prices

 

Observable Inputs

 

Unobservable Inputs

       

Assets

      

Investments In Securities:

      

Common Stocks

      

Biotechnology

$

1,323,404,665

$

73,317,370

$

1,520,000

Life Sciences Tools & Services

 

312,434,436

 

19,522,562

 

-

Pharmaceuticals

 

746,461,504

 

617,509,663

 

-

All Other

 

1,699,273,495

 

-

 

-

Preferred Stocks

 

-

 

20,676,176

 

86,342,194

Rights

 

-

 

-

 

0

Investment Companies

 

-

 

13,474,132

 

-

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending

 

-

 

18,537,740

 

-

Total Assets

$

4,081,574,100

$

763,037,643

$

87,862,194

       
        

Level 3 Valuation Reconciliation of Assets (for the year ended September 30, 2021)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance
as of
September 30, 2020

Realized
Gain/(Loss)

Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation/
Depreciation(a)

Gross
Purchases

Gross
Sales

Transfers In
and/or
Out of Level 3

Balance
as of
September 30, 2021

Investment in Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stocks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Biotechnology

$ 14,524,110

$ -

$ -

$ 1,520,000

$ -

$(14,524,110)

$ 1,520,000

Pharmaceuticals

10,332,377

-

-

-

-

(10,332,377)

-

Preferred Stocks

       

Biotechnology

53,459,970

42,485,485

(13,311,381)

43,899,370

(67,623,786)(b)

(5,520,947)

53,388,711

Health Care Providers & Services

11,403,732 

-

-

-

-

-

11,403,732

Health Care Technology

2,231,817

-

-

-

-

-

2,231,817

Pharmaceuticals

6,163,169

-

-

19,317,934

(6,163,169) (b)

-

19,317,934

Rights

       

Biotechnology

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total

$ 98,115,175

$42,485,485

$ (13,311,381)

$64,737,304

$(73,786,955)

$(30,377,434)

$ 87,862,194

(a) Included in "Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation" on the Statement of Operations.

(b) All or a portion is the result of a corporate action.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Janus Investment Fund

15


Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

 
 
       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated investments, at value (cost $3,308,064,556)(1)

 

$

4,904,169,613

 

 

Affiliated investments, at value (cost $28,304,324)

 

 

28,304,324

 

 

Cash

 

 

1,122

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

 

 

123,570

 

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments sold

 

 

46,269,299

 

 

 

Foreign tax reclaims

 

 

6,926,280

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

3,986,888

 

 

 

Fund shares sold

 

 

3,300,745

 

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

 

1,004

 

 

Other assets

 

 

121,593

 

Total Assets

 

 

4,993,204,438

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Collateral for securities loaned (Note 2)

 

 

18,537,740

 

 

Payables:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments purchased

 

 

12,843,336

 

 

 

Fund shares repurchased

 

 

4,841,796

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

 

2,704,110

 

 

 

Transfer agent fees and expenses

 

 

678,835

 

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

 

 

201,104

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

 

 

123,570

 

 

 

Professional fees

 

 

57,867

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

 

 

37,719

 

 

 

Custodian fees

 

 

17,493

 

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees payable

 

 

10,563

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other payables

 

 

243,582

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

40,297,715

 

Net Assets

 

$

4,952,906,723

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

2,974,784,322

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

 

 

1,978,122,401

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

4,952,906,723

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

285,239,136

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

3,948,668

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

72.24

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(3)

 

$

76.65

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

157,110,314

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

2,427,035

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

64.73

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

1,848,983,404

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

25,065,267

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

73.77

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

1,079,080,886

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

14,596,897

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

73.93

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

176,575,911

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

2,396,050

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

73.69

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

27,575,219

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

389,926

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

70.72

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

1,378,341,853

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

18,795,740

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

73.33

 

 

             

(1) Includes $15,065,272 of securities on loan. See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(2) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(3) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

17


Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 
 
      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

53,987,360

 

 

Affiliated securities lending income, net

 

454,217

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

22,836

 

 

Unaffiliated securities lending income, net

 

6,370

 

 

Other income

 

510,686

 

 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(2,365,163)

 

Total Investment Income

 

52,616,306

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

31,351,432

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

660,838

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

1,547,377

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

69,281

 

 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

2,071,052

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

69,234

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

3,486,116

 

 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

139,650

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

134,403

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

839,752

 

 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

15,661

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

8,083

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

213,326

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

43,456

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

5,098

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

337

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

12,917

 

 

Shareholder reports expense

 

330,000

 

 

Registration fees

 

194,339

 

 

Professional fees

 

167,477

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees

 

136,815

 

 

Custodian fees

 

97,513

 

 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

77,524

 

 

Other expenses

 

307,945

 

Total Expenses

 

41,979,626

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers

 

(125,441)

 

Net Expenses

 

41,854,185

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

10,762,121

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

 

 

 

 

Investments and foreign currency transactions

$

471,577,320

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

(437)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

471,576,883

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

 

 

 

 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

292,699,085

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

(109)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

292,698,976

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

775,037,980

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

19


Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended
September 30, 2021

 

Year ended
September 30, 2020

 

         

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

10,762,121

 

$

32,357,068

 

 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

471,576,883

 

 

314,292,002

 

 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

292,698,976

 

 

706,109,341

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

775,037,980

 

 

1,052,758,411

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(18,584,738)

 

 

(11,824,220)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(12,865,282)

 

 

(9,638,429)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(135,531,132)

 

 

(93,668,579)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(75,698,067)

 

 

(46,992,205)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(15,855,433)

 

 

(6,322,369)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(2,041,558)

 

 

(1,341,666)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(103,625,067)

 

 

(73,795,954)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(364,201,277)

 

 

(243,583,422)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

35,581,878

 

 

10,164,225

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(11,323,552)

 

 

(23,308,399)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

37,946,936

 

 

(27,283,962)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

79,042,566

 

 

55,388,243

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

21,543,883

 

 

29,987,153

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

1,021,030

 

 

927,127

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(8,784,551)

 

 

(72,006,120)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

155,028,190

 

 

(26,131,733)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

565,864,893

 

 

783,043,256

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

4,387,041,830

 

 

3,603,998,574

 

 

End of period

$

4,952,906,723

 

$

4,387,041,830

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

20

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class A Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$66.20

 

 

$53.89

 

 

$64.96

 

 

$55.76

 

 

$49.16

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.07

 

 

0.41(2) 

 

 

0.17

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.05

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

11.44

 

 

15.62

 

 

(4.52)

 

 

9.74

 

 

7.01

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

11.51

 

 

16.03

 

 

(4.35)

 

 

9.75

 

 

7.06

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.66)

 

 

(0.40)

 

 

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(4.81)

 

 

(3.32)

 

 

(6.72)

 

 

(0.48)

 

 

(0.43)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(5.47)

 

 

(3.72)

 

 

(6.72)

 

 

(0.55)

 

 

(0.46)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$72.24

 

 

$66.20

 

 

$53.89

 

 

$64.96

 

 

$55.76

 

 

Total Return*

 

17.70%

 

 

30.58%

 

 

(5.85)%

 

 

17.70%

 

 

14.58%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$285,239

 

 

$228,005

 

 

$177,862

 

 

$195,674

 

 

$188,407

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$264,335

 

 

$198,807

 

 

$182,919

 

 

$181,464

 

 

$206,577

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.97%

 

 

0.98%

 

 

1.00%

 

 

0.99%

 

 

1.02%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.97%

 

 

0.98%

 

 

1.00%

 

 

0.99%

 

 

1.02%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.10%

 

 

0.69%(2)

 

 

0.30%

 

 

0.02%

 

 

0.10%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

32%

 

 

43%

 

 

36%

 

 

46%

 

 

38%

 

                   
                   

Class C Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$59.83

 

 

$49.00

 

 

$60.16

 

 

$52.00

 

 

$46.18

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.39)

 

 

(2)(3) 

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

(0.40)

 

 

(0.27)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

10.32

 

 

14.15

 

 

(4.23)

 

 

9.04

 

 

6.52

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

9.93

 

 

14.15

 

 

(4.44)

 

 

8.64

 

 

6.25

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.22)

 

 

(3) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(4.81)

 

 

(3.32)

 

 

(6.72)

 

 

(0.48)

 

 

(0.43)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(5.03)

 

 

(3.32)

 

 

(6.72)

 

 

(0.48)

 

 

(0.43)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$64.73

 

 

$59.83

 

 

$49.00

 

 

$60.16

 

 

$52.00

 

 

Total Return*

 

16.86%

 

 

29.66%

 

 

(6.53)%

 

 

16.81%

 

 

13.76%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$157,110

 

 

$155,599

 

 

$148,147

 

 

$182,894

 

 

$180,251

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$165,379

 

 

$156,935

 

 

$163,407

 

 

$173,167

 

 

$175,301

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.69%

 

 

1.69%

 

 

1.71%

 

 

1.75%

 

 

1.76%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.69%

 

 

1.69%

 

 

1.71%

 

 

1.75%

 

 

1.76%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.61)%

 

 

(0.01)%(2)

 

 

(0.42)%

 

 

(0.74)%

 

 

(0.59)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

32%

 

 

43%

 

 

36%

 

 

46%

 

 

38%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Net investment income/(loss) per share and Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets include a special dividend from Allergan PLC in May 2020. The impact of the special dividend to Net investment income/(loss) per share and Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets is $0.29 and 0.49%, respectively, for Class A Shares and $0.27 and 0.49%, respectively, for Class C Shares.

(3) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class D Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$67.47

 

 

$54.86

 

 

$65.89

 

 

$56.59

 

 

$49.90

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.20

 

 

0.53(2) 

 

 

0.27

 

 

0.12

 

 

0.18

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

11.66

 

 

15.90

 

 

(4.58)

 

 

9.86

 

 

7.07

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

11.86

 

 

16.43

 

 

(4.31)

 

 

9.98

 

 

7.25

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.75)

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

 

 

(0.20)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(4.81)

 

 

(3.32)

 

 

(6.72)

 

 

(0.48)

 

 

(0.43)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(5.56)

 

 

(3.82)

 

 

(6.72)

 

 

(0.68)

 

 

(0.56)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$73.77

 

 

$67.47

 

 

$54.86

 

 

$65.89

 

 

$56.59

 

 

Total Return*

 

17.91%

 

 

30.80%

 

 

(5.69)%

 

 

17.91%

 

 

14.81%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,848,983

 

 

$1,653,849

 

 

$1,372,808

 

 

$1,549,599

 

 

$1,406,708

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,837,079

 

 

$1,526,148

 

 

$1,449,521

 

 

$1,404,624

 

 

$1,315,724

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.80%

 

 

0.81%

 

 

0.82%

 

 

0.82%

 

 

0.82%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.80%

 

 

0.81%

 

 

0.82%

 

 

0.82%

 

 

0.82%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.28%

 

 

0.87%(2)

 

 

0.48%

 

 

0.20%

 

 

0.36%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

32%

 

 

43%

 

 

36%

 

 

46%

 

 

38%

 

                   
                   

Class I Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$67.61

 

 

$54.96

 

 

$65.96

 

 

$56.66

 

 

$49.96

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.23

 

 

0.57(2) 

 

 

0.30

 

 

0.15

 

 

0.22

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

11.69

 

 

15.93

 

 

(4.58)

 

 

9.87

 

 

7.08

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

11.92

 

 

16.50

 

 

(4.28)

 

 

10.02

 

 

7.30

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.79)

 

 

(0.53)

 

 

 

 

(0.24)

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(4.81)

 

 

(3.32)

 

 

(6.72)

 

 

(0.48)

 

 

(0.43)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(5.60)

 

 

(3.85)

 

 

(6.72)

 

 

(0.72)

 

 

(0.60)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$73.93

 

 

$67.61

 

 

$54.96

 

 

$65.96

 

 

$56.66

 

 

Total Return*

 

17.96%

 

 

30.89%

 

 

(5.63)%

 

 

17.97%

 

 

14.90%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,079,081

 

 

$911,963

 

 

$692,575

 

 

$762,127

 

 

$629,650

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,033,591

 

 

$790,645

 

 

$719,800

 

 

$688,302

 

 

$493,309

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.75%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

0.77%

 

 

0.76%

 

 

0.77%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.75%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

0.77%

 

 

0.76%

 

 

0.77%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.32%

 

 

0.93%(2)

 

 

0.53%

 

 

0.26%

 

 

0.43%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

32%

 

 

43%

 

 

36%

 

 

46%

 

 

38%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Net investment income/(loss) per share and Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets include a special dividend from Allergan PLC in May 2020. The impact of the special dividend to Net investment income/(loss) per share and Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets is $0.30 and 0.49%, respectively.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class N Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$67.41

 

 

$54.81

 

 

$65.76

 

 

$59.59

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.31

 

 

0.66(3) 

 

 

0.36

 

 

0.16

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

11.62

 

 

15.85

 

 

(4.59)

 

 

6.01

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

11.93

 

 

16.51

 

 

(4.23)

 

 

6.17

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.84)

 

 

(0.59)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(4.81)

 

 

(3.32)

 

 

(6.72)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(5.65)

 

 

(3.91)

 

 

(6.72)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$73.69

 

 

$67.41

 

 

$54.81

 

 

$65.76

 

 

Total Return*

 

18.04%

 

 

30.99%

 

 

(5.57)%

 

 

10.35%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$176,576

 

 

$144,543

 

 

$90,958

 

 

$104,903

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$176,137

 

 

$110,308

 

 

$99,924

 

 

$24,212

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.67%

 

 

0.67%

 

 

0.68%

 

 

0.70%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.67%

 

 

0.67%

 

 

0.68%

 

 

0.70%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.43%

 

 

1.08%(3) 

 

 

0.63%

 

 

0.39%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

32%

 

 

43%

 

 

36%

 

 

46%

 

                
                   

Class S Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$64.93

 

 

$52.94

 

 

$64.07

 

 

$55.09

 

 

$48.62

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

(0.07)

 

 

0.31(3) 

 

 

0.07

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

11.21

 

 

15.31

 

 

(4.48)

 

 

9.60

 

 

6.90

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

11.14

 

 

15.62

 

 

(4.41)

 

 

9.52

 

 

6.91

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.54)

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

 

 

(0.06)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(4.81)

 

 

(3.32)

 

 

(6.72)

 

 

(0.48)

 

 

(0.43)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(5.35)

 

 

(3.63)

 

 

(6.72)

 

 

(0.54)

 

 

(0.44)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$70.72

 

 

$64.93

 

 

$52.94

 

 

$64.07

 

 

$55.09

 

 

Total Return*

 

17.46%

 

 

30.33%

 

 

(6.04)%

 

 

17.49%

 

 

14.43%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$27,575

 

 

$24,287

 

 

$18,981

 

 

$20,113

 

 

$17,189

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$27,694

 

 

$22,312

 

 

$19,870

 

 

$18,269

 

 

$15,685

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.17%

 

 

1.18%

 

 

1.19%

 

 

1.18%

 

 

1.17%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.17%

 

 

1.18%

 

 

1.18%

 

 

1.17%

 

 

1.16%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.09)%

 

 

0.52%(3)

 

 

0.14%

 

 

(0.14)%

 

 

0.02%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

32%

 

 

43%

 

 

36%

 

 

46%

 

 

38%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from January 26, 2018 (inception date) through September 30, 2018.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Net investment income/(loss) per share and Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets include a special dividend from Allergan PLC in May 2020. The impact of the special dividend to Net investment income/(loss) per share and Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets is $0.30 and 0.49%, respectively, for Class N Shares and $0.29 and 0.49%, respectively, for Class S Shares.

(4) Less than 0.005%.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class T Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$67.11

 

 

$54.59

 

 

$65.66

 

 

$56.39

 

 

$49.71

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.12

 

 

0.46(2) 

 

 

0.22

 

 

0.06

 

 

0.13

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

11.60

 

 

15.82

 

 

(4.57)

 

 

9.84

 

 

7.06

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

11.72

 

 

16.28

 

 

(4.35)

 

 

9.90

 

 

7.19

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.69)

 

 

(0.44)

 

 

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(4.81)

 

 

(3.32)

 

 

(6.72)

 

 

(0.48)

 

 

(0.43)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(5.50)

 

 

(3.76)

 

 

(6.72)

 

 

(0.63)

 

 

(0.51)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$73.33

 

 

$67.11

 

 

$54.59

 

 

$65.66

 

 

$56.39

 

 

Total Return*

 

17.78%

 

 

30.66%

 

 

(5.78)%

 

 

17.80%

 

 

14.71%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,378,342

 

 

$1,268,796

 

 

$1,102,667

 

 

$1,293,953

 

 

$1,323,853

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,394,446

 

 

$1,191,342

 

 

$1,180,068

 

 

$1,230,729

 

 

$1,282,363

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.91%

 

 

0.92%

 

 

0.92%

 

 

0.92%

 

 

0.92%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.90%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.17%

 

 

0.76%(2)

 

 

0.38%

 

 

0.10%

 

 

0.26%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

32%

 

 

43%

 

 

36%

 

 

46%

 

 

38%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Net investment income/(loss) per share and Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets include a special dividend from Allergan PLC in May 2020. The impact of the special dividend to Net investment income/(loss) per share and Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets is $0.30 and 0.49%, respectively.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund (the “Fund”) is a series of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers 41 funds, each of which offers multiple share classes, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP")).

Class A Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class C Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, and bank trust platforms.

Class C Shares are closed to investments by new employer-sponsored retirement plans and existing employer-sponsored retirement plans are no longer able to make additional purchases or exchanges into Class C Shares.

The Funds currently implement an automatic conversion feature pursuant to which Class C Shares that have been held for eight years are automatically converted to Class A Shares without the imposition of any sales charge, fee or other charge. The conversion will generally occur no later than ten business days in the month following the month of the eighth anniversary of the date of purchase. Class C Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions on Class C Shares will convert to Class A Shares at the same time as the original Class C Shares with respect to which they were purchased. For Class C Shares held in omnibus accounts on intermediary platforms, the Fund will rely on these intermediaries to implement this conversion feature. Your financial intermediary may have separate policies and procedures as to when and how Class C Shares may be converted to Class A Shares. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Effective July 6, 2020, Class D Shares are available to new investors, subject to any closed fund policies for a Fund, as applicable. Previously, Class D Shares were only available to investors who already had a direct account with the Janus Henderson funds; immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor; and existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus Henderson funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments, who established Class I Share accounts before August 4, 2017.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of: 1) certain adviser-assisted, employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and certain welfare benefit plans, such as health savings accounts, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans; and 2) retail investors purchasing in qualified or nonqualified accounts, whose accounts are held through an omnibus account at their financial intermediary, and where the financial intermediary requires no payment or reimbursement from the Fund, Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”), or its affiliates. Class N Shares are also available to Janus Henderson proprietary products and to certain direct institutional investors approved by Janus Distributors LLC dba Janus Henderson

  

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Distributors (“Janus Henderson Distributors”) including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations and endowments, subject to minimum investment requirements.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with US GAAP.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

  

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Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available. For private placements where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used in employing valuation techniques such as the market approach, the income approach, or the cost approach, as defined under ASC 820. These are categorized as Level 3 in the hierarchy.

For significant fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, the table below summarizes the valuation techniques and provides quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs. In addition, the table provides a narrative description of the uncertainty of the fair value measurement based on the use of significant unobservable inputs that have been different, or that reasonable could have been different, at the reporting date.

       

Asset

Fair Value at September 30, 2021

Valuation Technique

Unobservable Input

Input Amount or Range

Weighted Average(1)

Impact to Valuation from an Increase in Input

Common Stock

      

Biotechnology

$1,520,000

Market Approach

Transaction Price

$1.72

$1.72

Increase

Preferred Stock

      

Biotechnology

$53,388,710

Market Approach

Transaction Price

$1.32 - $20.56

$7.25

Increase

Health Care Providers & Services

$11,403,732

Market Approach

Transaction Price

$9.47

$9.47

Increase

Health Care Technology

$2,231,817

Market Approach

Transaction Price

$6.61

$6.61

Increase

Pharmaceuticals

$19,317,934

Market Approach

Transaction Price

$1.77-$14.77

$7.13

Increase

       

(1)  Unobservable inputs were weighted by the relative fair value of securities.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of September 30, 2021 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” and "Level 3 Valuation Reconciliation of Assets" in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

The following describes the amounts of transfers into or out of Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period.

  

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Financial assets of $20,045,057 were transferred out of Level 3 to Level 1 since certain securities prices were determined using quoted prices at the end of the current fiscal year and significant unobservable inputs at the end of the prior fiscal year

Financial assets of $10,332,377 were transferred out of Level 3 to Level 2 since certain securities prices were determined using other significant observable inputs at the end of the current fiscal year and significant unobservable inputs at the end of the prior fiscal year.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Interest income is recorded daily on an accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. The Fund classifies gains and losses on prepayments received as an adjustment to interest income. Debt securities may be placed in non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivables when collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that

  

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would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Fund's equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve, as well as certain foreign governments and central banks, have taken extraordinary actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets, including reducing interest rates to record-low levels. Extremely low or negative interest rates may become more prevalent or may not work as intended. As there is little precedent for this situation, the impact on various markets that interest rate or other significant policy changes may have is unknown. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place in response to such economic uncertainty, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation.

Widespread disease, including pandemics and epidemics, and natural or environmental disasters, including those which may be attributable to global climate change, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis and weather-related phenomena generally, have been and can be highly disruptive to economies and markets, adversely impacting individual companies, sectors, industries, markets, currencies, interest and inflation rates, credit ratings, investor sentiment, and other factors affecting the value of a Fund’s investments. Economies and financial markets throughout the world have become increasingly interconnected, which increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or country will adversely affect markets or issuers in other regions or countries, including the United States. These disruptions could prevent a Fund from executing advantageous investment decisions in a timely manner and negatively impact a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective(s). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value of a Fund. In addition, these disruptions could also impair the information technology and other operational systems upon which the Fund’s service providers, including Janus Capital or the subadviser (as applicable), rely, and could otherwise disrupt the ability of employees of the Fund’s service providers to perform essential tasks on behalf of the Fund. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance and reinsurance companies that insure or reinsure against the impact of natural disasters.

A number of countries in the European Union (the “EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU have experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. These difficulties may continue, worsen, or spread further within the EU. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. The risk of investing in securities in the European markets may also be heightened due to the referendum in which the United Kingdom voted to exit the EU, commonly known as “Brexit,” which immediately led to significant market volatility around the world, as well as political, economic and legal uncertainty. The United Kingdom formally left the EU on January 31, 2020 and entered into an eleven-month transition period, which expired on December 31, 2020. The negative impact on not only the United Kingdom and European economies could be significant, potentially resulting in increased volatility and illiquidity and lower economic growth for companies that rely significantly on the United Kingdom and/or Europe for their business activities and revenues. Any

  

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further exits from the EU, or an increase in the belief that such exits are likely or possible, would likely cause additional market disruption globally and introduce new legal and regulatory uncertainties.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table presents gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

          

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

 
  

Gross Amounts

      
  

of Recognized

 

Offsetting Asset

 

Collateral

  

Counterparty

 

Assets

 

or Liability(a)

 

Pledged(b)

 

Net Amount

         

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

$

15,065,272

$

$

(15,065,272)

$

         

(a)

Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b)

Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodial functions in accordance with the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Securities on loan will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). See “Securities Lending” in the “Notes to Financial Statements” for additional information.

Restricted Security Transactions

Restricted securities held by the Fund may not be sold except in exempt transactions or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The risk of investing in such securities is generally greater than the risk of investing in the securities of widely held, publicly traded companies. Lack of a secondary market and resale

  

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restrictions may result in the inability of the Fund to sell a security at a fair price and may substantially delay the sale of the security. In addition, these securities may exhibit greater price volatility than securities for which secondary markets exist.

Securities Lending

Under procedures adopted by the Trustees, the Fund may seek to earn additional income by lending securities to certain qualified broker-dealers and institutions. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodial functions in accordance with the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement. The Fund may lend fund securities in an amount equal to up to 1/3 of its total assets as determined at the time of the loan origination. There is the risk of delay in recovering a loaned security or the risk of loss in collateral rights if the borrower fails financially. In addition, Janus Capital makes efforts to balance the benefits and risks from granting such loans. All loans will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the SEC. If the Fund is unable to recover a security on loan, the Fund may use the collateral to purchase replacement securities in the market. There is a risk that the value of the collateral could decrease below the cost of the replacement security by the time the replacement investment is made, resulting in a loss to the Fund. In certain circumstances individual loan transactions could yield negative returns.

Upon receipt of cash collateral, Janus Capital may invest it in affiliated or non-affiliated cash management vehicles, whether registered or unregistered entities, as permitted by the 1940 Act and rules promulgated thereunder. Janus Capital currently intends to primarily invest the cash collateral in a cash management vehicle for which Janus Capital serves as investment adviser, Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, or in time deposits. An investment in Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC is generally subject to the same risks that shareholders experience when investing in similarly structured vehicles, such as the potential for significant fluctuations in assets as a result of the purchase and redemption activity of the securities lending program, a decline in the value of the collateral, and possible liquidity issues. Such risks may delay the return of the cash collateral and cause the Fund to violate its agreement to return the cash collateral to a borrower in a timely manner. As adviser to the Fund and Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest as a result of its fiduciary duties to both the Fund and Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC. Additionally, Janus Capital receives an investment advisory fee of 0.05% for managing Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, but it may not receive a fee for managing certain other affiliated cash management vehicles in which the Fund may invest, and therefore may have an incentive to allocate preferred investment opportunities to investment vehicles for which it is receiving a fee.

The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars and 105% of the market value of the loaned securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Loaned securities and related collateral are marked-to-market each business day based upon the market value of the loaned securities at the close of business, employing the most recent available pricing information. Collateral levels are then adjusted based on this mark-to-market evaluation. Additional required collateral, or excess collateral returned, is delivered on the next business day. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than 102% or 105% value of the securities on loan. The cash collateral invested by Janus Capital is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Income earned from the investment of the cash collateral, net of rebates paid to, or fees paid by, borrowers and less the fees paid to the lending agent are included as “Affiliated securities lending income, net” on the Statement of Operations. As of September 30, 2021, securities lending transactions accounted for as secured borrowings with an overnight and continuous contractual maturity are $15,065,272. Gross amounts of recognized liabilities for securities lending (collateral received) as of September 30, 2021 is $18,537,740, resulting in the net amount due to the counterparty of $3,472,468.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.64% of its average daily net assets.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not

  

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limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund pays an annual administrative services fee based on the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services, as detailed below.

  

Average Daily Net Assets of Class D Shares of the Janus Henderson funds

Administrative Services Fee

Under $40 billion

0.12%

$40 billion – $49.9 billion

0.10%

Over $49.9 billion

0.08%

The Fund’s actual Class D administrative fee rate was 0.11% for the reporting period.

Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital. For all share classes, Janus Services also seeks reimbursement for costs it incurs as transfer agent and for providing servicing.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Henderson Distributors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Henderson Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are

  

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disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital serves as administrator to the Fund pursuant to an administration agreement between Janus Capital and the Trust. Under the administration agreement, Janus Capital is obligated to provide or arrange for the provision of certain administration, compliance, and accounting services to the Fund, including providing office space for the Fund, and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing these services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. The Fund pays for some or all of the salaries, fees, and expenses of Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or any subadvisor, as applicable) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Affiliated fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff, all of whom are employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates, are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $339,713 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the year ended September 30, 2021. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus Henderson funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of September 30, 2021 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Total distributable earnings (loss)” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the year ended September 30, 2021 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $520,763 were paid by the Trust to the Trustees under the Deferred Plan during the year ended September 30, 2021.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles that operate as money market funds. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC (the “Sweep Vehicle”) is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. The Sweep Vehicle operates pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act that govern the operation of money market funds and prices its shares at NAV reflecting market-based values of its portfolio securities (i.e., a “floating” NAV) rounded to the fourth decimal place (e.g., $1.0000). The Sweep Vehicle is permitted to impose a liquidity fee (of up to 2%) on redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle or a redemption gate that temporarily suspends redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from the Sweep Vehicle at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to the Sweep Vehicle. The Sweep Vehicle does not charge any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

  

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Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the year ended September 30, 2021 can be found in the “Schedules of Affiliated Investments” located in the Schedule of Investments.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Henderson Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the year ended September 30, 2021, Janus Henderson Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $89,833.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares paid CDSCs of $1,478 to Janus Henderson Distributors.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $11,102.

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities (“cross-trade”) between itself and other funds or accounts managed by Janus Capital in accordance with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Rule 17a-7”), when the transaction is consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Fund and in accordance with the Internal Cross Trade Procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. These procedures have been designed to ensure that any cross-trade of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or account that is or could be considered an affiliate of the Fund under certain limited circumstances by virtue of having a common investment adviser, common Officer, or common Trustee complies with Rule 17a-7. Under these procedures, each cross-trade is effected at the current market price to save costs where allowed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, the Fund engaged in cross trades amounting to $3,208,094 in sales, resulting in a net realized loss of $8,943,281. The net realized loss is included within the “Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” section of the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

4. Federal Income Tax

The tax components of capital shown in the table below represent: (1) distribution requirements the Fund must satisfy under the income tax regulations; (2) losses or deductions the Fund may be able to offset against income and gains realized in future years; and (3) unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes.

Other book to tax differences primarily consist of deferred compensation. The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

  

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Loss Deferrals

Other Book

Net Tax

 

Undistributed
Ordinary Income

Undistributed
Long-Term Gains

Accumulated
Capital Losses

Late-Year
Ordinary Loss

Post-October
Capital Loss

to Tax
Differences

Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

 

$ 179,518,269

$ 259,099,340

$ -

$ -

$ -

$ (33,087)

$1,539,537,879

 

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of September 30, 2021 are noted below. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals, investments in partnerships, and investments in passive foreign investment companies.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 3,392,936,058

$1,630,916,804

$(91,378,925)

$ 1,539,537,879

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from US GAAP. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies, and capital loss carryovers. Certain permanent differences such as tax returns of capital and net investment losses noted below have been reclassified to capital.

     

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 50,690,323

$ 313,510,954

$ -

$ -

 

     

For the year ended September 30, 2020

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 29,802,179

$ 213,781,243

$ -

$ -

 

Permanent book to tax basis differences may result in reclassifications between the components of net assets. These differences have no impact on the results of operations or net assets. The following reclassifications have been made to the Fund:

   

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) to Capital

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Investment Income/Loss

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Realized Gain/Loss

$ 24,843,766

$ 37,229,118

$ (62,072,884)

Capital has been adjusted by $24,843,766, including $15,128,096 of long-term capital gain, for distributions in connection with Fund share redemptions (tax equalization).

  

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5. Capital Share Transactions

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended September 30, 2021

 

Year ended September 30, 2020

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

       

Class A Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

987,440

$ 69,959,356

 

838,965

$ 51,062,932

Reinvested dividends and distributions

185,271

12,904,091

 

153,997

9,104,318

Shares repurchased

(668,185)

(47,281,569)

 

(849,194)

(50,003,025)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

504,526

$ 35,581,878

 

143,768

$ 10,164,225

Class C Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

318,940

$ 20,349,513

 

362,507

$ 19,581,246

Reinvested dividends and distributions

189,458

11,894,185

 

154,916

8,322,065

Shares repurchased

(682,174)

(43,567,250)

 

(940,176)

(51,211,710)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(173,776)

$ (11,323,552)

 

(422,753)

$ (23,308,399)

Class D Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,219,273

$ 87,819,205

 

1,514,736

$ 91,751,200

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,852,297

131,568,627

 

1,514,538

91,129,766

Shares repurchased

(2,518,669)

(181,440,896)

 

(3,543,002)

(210,164,928)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

552,901

$ 37,946,936

 

(513,728)

$ (27,283,962)

Class I Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

3,555,786

$257,040,480

 

4,243,641

$254,608,293

Reinvested dividends and distributions

863,183

61,415,492

 

643,798

38,801,690

Shares repurchased

(3,310,779)

(239,413,406)

 

(3,999,419)

(238,021,740)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

1,108,190

$ 79,042,566

 

888,020

$ 55,388,243

Class N Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

2,265,994

$162,865,089

 

1,565,547

$ 95,985,196

Reinvested dividends and distributions

223,607

15,851,522

 

105,285

6,322,369

Shares repurchased

(2,237,919)

(157,172,728)

 

(1,186,035)

(72,320,412)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

251,682

$ 21,543,883

 

484,797

$ 29,987,153

Class S Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

87,091

$ 6,027,153

 

165,149

$ 9,749,118

Reinvested dividends and distributions

29,891

2,041,558

 

23,104

1,341,666

Shares repurchased

(101,125)

(7,047,681)

 

(172,748)

(10,163,657)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

15,857

$ 1,021,030

 

15,505

$ 927,127

Class T Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,915,324

$137,627,328

 

2,217,912

$134,344,428

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,432,638

101,244,513

 

1,205,916

72,234,340

Shares repurchased

(3,457,768)

(247,656,392)

 

(4,718,719)

(278,584,888)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(109,806)

$ (8,784,551)

 

(1,294,891)

$ (72,006,120)

6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the year ended September 30, 2021, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, TBAs, and in-kind transactions, as applicable) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$1,563,617,415

$1,782,459,084

$ -

$ -

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to September 30, 2021 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Shareholders of Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund (one of the funds constituting Janus Investment Fund, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of September 30, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2021, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of September 30, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent, investee companies and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Denver, Colorado

November 17, 2021

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Janus Henderson Funds since 1990.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-1093; (ii) on the Fund’s website at janushenderson.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janushenderson.com/proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Full Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC as an exhibit to Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of the first and third fiscal quarters, and in the annual report and semiannual report to shareholders. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings and annual and semiannual reports: (i) are 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) are available without charge, upon request, by calling a Janus Henderson representative at 1-877-335-2687 (toll free) (or 1-800-525-3713 if you hold Class D Shares). Portfolio holdings consisting of at least the names of the holdings are generally available on a monthly basis with a 30-day lag under Full Holdings for the Fund at janushenderson.com/info   (or janushenderson.com/reports if you hold Class D Shares).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “VIT Portfolio,” and collectively, the “VIT Portfolios”), as well as each Fund of Janus Investment Fund (together with the VIT Portfolios, the “Janus Henderson Funds,” and each, a “Janus Henderson Fund”). As required by law, the Trustees determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Janus Henderson Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the Janus Henderson Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Janus Henderson Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2020, 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 Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Janus Henderson Fund, for the period from February 1, 2021 through February 1, 2022, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and, for the purpose of peer comparisons any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers, paid by a fund as a percentage of average net assets.

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 Janus Henderson Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Janus

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Janus Henderson Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Janus Henderson Funds, noting that Janus Capital generally does not receive a fee for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Janus Henderson Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Janus Henderson Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Janus Henderson Funds and fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its view, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Janus Henderson Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Janus Henderson Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Janus Henderson Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Janus Henderson Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Janus Henderson Funds’ performance has been reasonable: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 75% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 62% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Intech had taken or were taking to improve performance.

  

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· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Janus Henderson Fund’s performance warranted continuation of such Janus Henderson Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Janus Henderson Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management fees (investment advisory fees and any administration fees but excluding out-of-pocket costs) for many of the Janus Henderson Funds, after applicable waivers, was below the average management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Janus Henderson Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Janus Henderson Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Janus Henderson Funds to be reasonable relative to other comparable mutual funds; (2) the total expenses, on average, were 10% under the average total expenses of the respective Broadridge Expense Group peers; and (3) and the management fees for the Janus Henderson Funds, on average, were 9% under the average management fees for the respective Broadridge Expense Group. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Janus Henderson Fund compared to the average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group and to average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

For certain Janus Henderson Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses which assessed fund fees in the context of fund performance being delivered. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Janus Henderson Funds was reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and/or expense waivers on such Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Janus Henderson Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Janus Henderson Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Janus Henderson Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Janus Henderson Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to funds subadvised by Janus Capital and to the fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional separate account clients; (2) these subadvised and institutional separate accounts have different service and infrastructure needs and operate in markets very distinct relative to retail funds; and (3) Janus Henderson mutual fund investors enjoy reasonable fees relative to the fees charged to Janus Henderson subadvised fund and separate account investors; (4) 9 of 10 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar funds subadvised by Janus Capital; and (5) 5 of 8 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar separate accounts managed by Janus Capital. 

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2019, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

  

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· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for both share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

The Trustees reviewed information on the overall profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds, and considered profitability data of other publicly traded mutual fund advisers. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because of the variation in the type of comparative information that is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, differences in complex size, difference in product mix, difference in types of business (mutual fund, institutional and other), differences in 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.

Additionally, the Trustees considered the estimated profitability to Janus Capital from the investment management services it provided to each Janus Henderson Fund. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Janus Henderson Funds effectively. In reviewing profitability, the Trustees noted that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund is necessarily a product of the allocation methodology utilized by Janus Capital to allocate its expenses as part of the estimated profitability calculation. In this regard, the Trustees noted that the independent fee consultant found that (1) the expense allocation methodology and rationales utilized by Janus Capital were reasonable and (2) no clear correlation exists between expense allocations and operating margins. The Trustees also considered that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund was influenced by a number of factors, including not only the allocation methodology selected, but also the presence of fee waivers and expense caps, and whether the Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management agreement contained breakpoints or a performance fee component. The Trustees determined, after taking into account these factors, among others, that Janus Capital’s estimated profitability with respect to each Janus Henderson Fund was not unreasonable in relation to the services provided, and that the variation in the range of such estimated profitability among the Janus Henderson Funds was not a material factor in the Board’s approval of the reasonableness of any Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management fees.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Janus Henderson Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Janus Henderson Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Janus Henderson Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Janus Henderson Fund, the quality of services provided by Janus Capital

  

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and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Janus Henderson Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant published a report to the Trustees in November 2019 which provided its research and analysis into economies of scale. They also noted that, although many Janus Henderson Funds pay advisory fees at a fixed base rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints or performance fees, their independent fee consultant concluded that 73% of these Janus Henderson Funds’ have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge Expense Group averages. They also noted the following: (1) that for those Janus Henderson Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing certain of these Janus Henderson Funds because they have not reached adequate scale; (2) as the assets of some of the Janus Henderson Funds have declined in the past few years, certain of those Janus Henderson Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined; (3) performance fee structures have been implemented for various Janus Henderson Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such Janus Henderson Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and (4) a few Janus Henderson Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Janus Henderson Funds share directly in economies of scale through the significant investments made by Janus Capital and its affiliates related to services provided to the Funds and the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Janus Henderson Funds.

The Trustees also considered the independent fee consultant’s conclusion that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale and their conflicting results, it is difficult to analytically confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus Henderson complex. In this regard, the independent consultant concluded that (1) to the extent there were economies of scale at Janus Capital, Janus Capital’s general strategy of setting fixed management fees below peers appeared to share any such economies with investors even on smaller Janus Henderson Funds which have not yet achieved those economies and (2) by setting lower fixed fees from the start on these Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital appeared to be investing to increase the likelihood that these Janus Henderson Funds will grow to a level to achieve any economies of scale that may exist. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Janus Henderson Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Janus Henderson Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Based on all of the information reviewed, including the recent and past research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Janus Henderson Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Janus Henderson Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Janus Henderson Fund.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Janus Henderson Funds from their relationships with the Janus Henderson Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Janus Henderson Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided, and that such compensation contributes to the overall profitability of Janus Capital and its affiliates that results from their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Janus Henderson Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Janus Henderson Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Janus Henderson Fund therefor, the Janus Henderson Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their

  

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relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 the Janus Henderson Funds and other clients serviced by Janus Capital and its affiliates. They also concluded that Janus Capital and the subadvisers benefit from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Janus Henderson Funds and that the Janus Henderson Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Janus Henderson Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus Henderson funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was September 30, 2021. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus Henderson in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Bloomberg and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, swaptions, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Designation Requirements (unaudited)

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund designated the following for the year ended September 30, 2021:

  
 

 

Capital Gain Distributions

$328,639,050

Dividends Received Deduction Percentage

16%

Qualified Dividend Income Percentage

25%

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

The following are the Trustees and officers of the Trust, together with a brief description of their principal occupations during the last five years (principal occupations for certain Trustees may include periods over five years). The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and officers and is available, without charge, by calling 1-877-335-2687.

Each Trustee has served in that capacity since he or she was originally elected or appointed. The Trustees do not serve a specified term of office. Each Trustee will hold office until the termination of the Trust or his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, incapacity, or removal. Under the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines, the policy is for Trustees to retire no later than the end of the calendar year in which the Trustee turns 75. The Trustees review the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines from time to time and may make changes they deem appropriate. The Fund’s Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominees for the position of Trustee recommended by shareholders. Shareholders may submit the name of a candidate for consideration by the Committee by submitting their recommendations to the Trust’s Secretary. Each Trustee is currently a Trustee of one other registered investment company advised by Janus Capital: Janus Aspen Series. Collectively, these two registered investment companies consist of 51 series or funds referred to herein as the Fund Complex.

The Trust’s officers are elected annually by the Trustees for a one-year term. Certain officers also serve as officers of Janus Aspen Series. Certain officers of the Fund may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Except as otherwise disclosed, Fund officers receive no compensation from the Fund, except for the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer, as authorized by the Trustees.

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William F. McCalpin
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1957

Chairman


Trustee

1/08-Present

6/02-Present

Independent Consultant (since 2019) and Chief Operating Officer, muun chi LLC (organic food business) (since 2020). Formerly, Managing Partner, Impact Investments, Athena Capital Advisors LLC (independent registered investment advisor) (2016-2019), Managing Director, Holos Consulting LLC (provides consulting services to foundations and other nonprofit organizations) (2009-2016), Chief Executive Officer, Imprint Capital Advisors (impact investment firm) (2013-2015), and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (a private family foundation) (1998-2006).

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Director of Mutual Fund Directors Forum (a non-profit organization serving independent directors of U.S. mutual funds) (since 2016), Chairman of the Board and Trustee of The Investment Fund for Foundations Investment Program (TIP) (consisting of 1 fund) (since 2008), and Director of the F.B. Heron Foundation (a private grantmaking foundation) (since 2006).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Alan A. Brown
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Trustee

1/13-Present

Principal, Curam Holdings LLC (since 2018). Formerly, Executive Vice President, Institutional Markets, of Black Creek Group (private equity real estate investment management firm) (2012-2018), Executive Vice President and Co-Head, Global Private Client Group (2007-2010), Executive Vice President, Mutual Funds (2005-2007), and Chief Marketing Officer (2001-2005) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (asset management).

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Advisory Board Member of AEW Core Property Trust (open-end property fund) (since 2020), and Director of WTTW (PBS affiliate) (since 2003). Formerly, Director of MotiveQuest LLC (strategic social market research company) (2003-2016), Director of Nuveen Global Investors LLC (2007-2011), Director of Communities in Schools (2004-2010), and Director of Mutual Fund Education Alliance (until 2010).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William D. Cvengros
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1948

Trustee

1/11-Present

Chief Executive Officer of SJC Capital, LLC (a personal investment company and consulting firm) (since 2002). Formerly, Chief Executive Officer and President of PIMCO Advisors Holdings L.P. (a publicly traded investment management firm) (1994-2000), and Chief Investment Officer (1987-1994) and Vice Chairman and Director (1990-1994) of Pacific Life Insurance Company (a mutual life insurance and annuity company) (1987-1994).

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Member of the Investment Committee for the Orange County Community Foundation (since 2020), Advisory Board Member, RevOZ Fund LP and related funds (real estate investments for opportunity zones) (since 2020), and Advisory Board Member, Innovate Partners Emerging Growth and Equity Fund I (early stage venture capital fund) (since 2014). Formerly, Managing Trustee of National Retirement Partners Liquidating Trust (2013-2016), Chairman, National Retirement Partners, Inc. (formerly a network of advisors to 401(k) plans) (2005-2013), Director of Prospect Acquisition Corp. (a special purpose acquisition corporation) (2007-2009), Director of RemedyTemp, Inc. (temporary help services company) (1996-2006), and Trustee of PIMCO Funds Multi-Manager Series (1990-2000) and Pacific Life Variable Life & Annuity Trusts (1987-1994).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Raudline Etienne
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1965

Trustee

6/16-Present

Founder, Daraja Capital (advisory and investment firm) (since 2016), and Senior Advisor, Albright Stonebridge Group LLC (global strategy firm) (since 2016). Formerly, Senior Vice President (2011-2015), Albright Stonebridge Group LLC, and Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer, New York State Common Retirement Fund (public pension fund) (2008-2011).

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Member of the Investment Committee for Cooper Union (since 2021), Board Member, Van Alen Institute (nonprofit architectural and design organization) (since 2019), and Director of Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC (since 2014).

Gary A. Poliner
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1953

Trustee

6/16-Present

Retired. Formerly, President (2010-2013) of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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Director of MGIC Investment Corporation (private mortgage insurance) (since 2013). Formerly, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company (property/casualty insurance) (2013-2021), Trustee of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (2010-2013), and Director of Frank Russell Company (global asset management firm) (2008-2013).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Diane L. Wallace
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1958

Trustee

6/17-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President-Operations, and Chief Financial Officer for Driehaus Capital Management, LLC (1988-2006) and Treasurer for Driehaus Mutual Funds (1996-2002).

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Formerly, Director of Family Service of Lake County (2019-2021), Independent Trustee, Henderson Global Funds (13 portfolios) (2015-2017), Independent Trustee, State Farm Associates' Funds Trust, State Farm Mutual Fund Trust, and State Farm Variable Product Trust (28 portfolios) (2013-2017).

Linda S. Wolf
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1947

Trustee

11/05-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leo Burnett (Worldwide) (advertising agency) (2001-2005).

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Director of Chicago Community Trust (Regional Community Foundation), Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago, IL), Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Wrapports, LLC (digital communications company). Formerly, Director of Chicago Council on Global Affairs (until 2019), InnerWorkings (until 2019), and Director of Walmart (until 2017).

  

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OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Andrew Acker
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1972

Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager
Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund

5/07-Present

Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts.

Bruce L. Koepfgen
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1952

President and Chief Executive Officer

7/14-Present

Executive Vice President, Head of North America at Janus Henderson Investors (since 2017), President and Head of North America at Janus Capital Management LLC (since 2013 and 2017, respectively), President at Janus Capital Group Inc. (since 2013), President and Director at Janus International Holding LLC (since 2019 and 2011, respectively), President at Janus Holdings LLC (since 2019), President and Director at Janus Management Holdings Corporation (since 2017 and 2012, respectively), Executive Vice President and Head of North America at Janus Distributors LLC (since 2011 and 2019, respectively), Vice President and Director at Intech Investment Management LLC (since 2012), and Executive Vice President at Perkins Investment Management LLC (since 2011). Formerly, Executive Vice President at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus International Holding LLC, and Janus Management Holdings Corporation (2011-2019), Director at Perkins Investment Managment LLC (2011-2019), and Chief Financial Officer at Janus Capital Group Inc. (2011-2013).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

    
  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

    

OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Kristin Mariani
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1966

Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

7/20-Present

Head of Compliance, North America for Janus Henderson Investors (since September 2020) and Chief Compliance Officer for Janus Capital Management LLC (since September 2017). Formerly, Global Head of Investment Management Compliance for Janus Henderson Investors (February 2019 - August 2020), Vice President, Head of Global Distribution Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer of Janus Henderson Distributors (May 2017 – September 2017), Vice President, Compliance at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus Capital Management LLC, and Janus Distributors LLC (2009-2017).

Jesper Nergaard
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Chief Financial Officer

Vice President, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer

3/05-Present

2/05-Present

Head of U.S. Fund Administration, Janus Henderson Investors and Janus Sevices LLC.

Abigail J. Murray
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1975

Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, and Secretary

12/20-Present

Managing Counsel (2020-present). Formerly, Senior Counsel for Invesco Ltd. (2017-2020), and Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. and Assistant General Counsel, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (2015-2017).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not an offer or solicitation for the Fund and is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

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ANNUAL REPORT

September 30, 2021

  
 

Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

 
  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Fund At A Glance and Schedule of Investments

3

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

11

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

12

Statement of Operations

14

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

16

Financial Highlights

17

Notes to Financial Statements

21

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

34

Additional Information

35

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

47

Designation Requirements

50

Trustees and Officers

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FUND SNAPSHOT

 A global equity fund that seeks to provide investors total returns – both capital appreciation and current income – associated with global real estate growth and development. The Fund seeks to own a portfolio of the most compelling real estate equities listed on regulated exchanges throughout the world. These companies will derive the main part of their revenue from the ownership, management and/or development of real estate. Our strategy is long only with the objective of producing strong relative performance while providing genuine exposure to global real estate fundamentals and managing risk by being benchmark-aware.

  

Greg Kuhl

co-portfolio manager

Tim Gibson

co-portfolio manager

Guy Barnard

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE

The Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund I Shares returned 22.56% over the 12-month period ended September 30, 2021. The Fund’s primary benchmark, the FTSE EPRA Nareit Global Index, returned 27.14%, while its secondary benchmark, the FTSE EPRA Nareit Global Net Index, returned 26.08%.

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

Global equity markets rose strongly over the period, with the MSCI World IndexSM up 29.39%, slightly outperforming the 27.14% return from the Fund’s primary global real estate benchmark.

Equity markets climbed higher as investors welcomed positive news on COVID-19 vaccines in November 2020 and the U.S. presidential election result removed uncertainty. The vaccine rollout spurred increased confidence in a “return to normal” scenario over the course of 2021, which fostered recovery in the more cyclical segments of the market. Global real estate investment trusts (REITs) also delivered attractive returns, led by U.S. stocks. The more cyclical property types within the sector, and those perceived to be reopening beneficiaries such as retail, hotels and apartment landlords, rallied sharply. Conversely, sectors that performed well during the pandemic, such as industrial/logistics, data centers and cell towers, lagged amid broader investor appetite for risk despite delivering solid share price performance driven by ongoing strength in operating fundamentals.

The period saw an acceleration in REIT mergers and acquisitions (M&A) globally. There was a continuation of large private-equity companies announcing intentions for take-private transactions or to build stakes in a number of listed real estate stocks, at premiums to where those stocks traded in the public market. This reflected the continued pricing disconnect between listed and private real estate. Notable deals included German residential landlord Vonovia – the largest listed property company in Europe – making a cash offer to shareholders for Berlin-focused peer and second-largest European property company Deutsche Wohnen, at a significant premium versus the previous closing price. In the U.S., there were several M&A announcements across a number of property sectors, including open-air shopping centers, data centers, senior housing and net lease. Toward period end, gaming REIT VICI Properties announced a deal to acquire Las Vegas-focused peer MGP for $17.2 billion, which provided further valuation support for scarce gaming assets in the U.S. Generally, direct market transactions across almost all real estate sectors continued to demonstrate strong demand for assets and rising values, as investors globally continued to increase allocations in search of a combination of yield and growth.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

Despite strong absolute returns, the Fund underperformed its benchmark over the 12-month period. Property sector positioning, rather than weaker stock selection, predominantly drove relative underperformance.

Detractors included exposure in China, where stocks lagged the global upswing, as well as exposure to cold storage. An absence of holdings in the retail and storage sectors in the U.S. also proved detrimental over the period. Notable contributors included U.S. reopening beneficiaries such as Pebblebrook (a hotel REIT) and apartments

  

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landlords Essex and UDR. Our positioning in the German residential space also added value as our holding in a Berlin-focused property company received a cash offer from its largest listed peer.

From a positioning perspective, we continued to maintain a relatively neutral country stance, preferring to focus on bottom-up stock selection to drive returns. The pandemic gave us even greater conviction in the divergent outlook for different property types, where existing trends were accelerating. We sought those companies operating in parts of the real estate market where we believed structural demand would help offset the economic fallout from the pandemic and where the longer-term drivers of demand in these sectors would remain intact or even be strengthened. We also remained heavily focused on balance sheet quality.

We made few material changes to positioning from a top-down perspective, remaining close to index weights at a regional level and therefore continuing to provide well-diversified global exposure. The core of the portfolio remained focused on areas of structural growth such as industrial/logistics, affordable rental residential housing, technology real estate and alternative sectors such as life science and gaming. There, we added to Asian data center operators and European cell towers.

Following the pandemic sell-off, we also sought to increase exposure to companies that we viewed as offering “cheap but not broken” characteristics. These are companies that were severely punished by the stock market, but potentially still could offer a reasonable path to sustainable growth and benefit from improving sentiment around a recovery. Here, we increased exposure to U.S. apartments as we were encouraged by clear evidence of stabilizing rent trends and improving asset values. We also added to U.S. health care, particularly senior housing due to adverse impact on the sector by patient admission freezes during the outset of COVID. We also added hotel exposure globally, given our view that the sector was at the early stages of a multi-year cyclical recovery. Finally, we added retail exposure in Hong Kong/China, where significant derating resulted in particularly attractive valuations.

On the sell side, we remained selective in office REITs and reduced exposure over the year given slowing leasing fundamentals driven by work-from-home dynamics. We also took some profit from stronger performers on relative value grounds, including in the logistics sector. Additionally, we reduced U.S. single-family rentals following outperformance and sold out of cold storage due to supply chain challenges and labor shortages. Post-takeover bids, we also rotated exposure within U.S. net lease, German residential and European office names.

OUTLOOK

Looking ahead, we anticipate that underlying real estate fundamentals likely will reflect a wide divergence across different sectors in the years ahead, driven by the themes of changing demographics, digitization, sustainability and the convenience lifestyle. It therefore remains important, in our view, to remain selective when investing in the sector and understanding that not all parts of the market will return to the same “normal” post-pandemic.

We remain focused on “quality compounders” operating in areas of structural growth, where underlying demand from both tenants and investors in many cases has strengthened through the pandemic. We also maintain selective exposure in those parts of the market we see as “cheap but not broken.”

Listed real estate offers lower correlations to many other asset classes and provides investors the benefits of portfolio enhancement by potentially increasing risk-adjusted returns within a balanced portfolio. In addition, against a backdrop of low interest rates and rising inflationary pressures, many parts of the real estate sector continue to provide an attractive and growing income stream for investors.

Thank you for investing in the Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Contributors - Holdings

5 Top Detractors - Holdings

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

0.71%

 

1.07%

 

Shimao Property Holdings Ltd

1.45%

 

-1.51%

 

Vonovia SE

0.65%

 

0.87%

 

Americold Realty Trust

2.10%

 

-0.91%

 

UDR Inc

2.75%

 

0.69%

 

GDS Holdings Ltd - Class A

1.42%

 

-0.89%

 

Essex Property Trust Inc

2.22%

 

0.42%

 

National Health Investors Inc

0.78%

 

-0.48%

 

VGP NV

1.40%

 

0.40%

 

China Vanke Co Ltd

0.96%

 

-0.46%

       

 

2 Top Contributors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

FTSE EPRA Nareit Global Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

0.17%

 

1.02%

0.26%

 

Health Care

 

-0.01%

 

0.00%

0.11%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Detractors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

FTSE EPRA Nareit Global Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Real Estate

 

-1.19%

 

93.53%

99.60%

 

Information Technology

 

-1.14%

 

2.42%

0.00%

 

Other**

 

-0.50%

 

1.95%

0.04%

 

Industrials

 

-0.23%

 

0.26%

0.00%

 

Communication Services

 

-0.07%

 

0.82%

0.00%

       

 

Relative contribution reflects how the portolio's holdings impacted return relative to the benchmark. Cash and securities not held in the portfolio are not shown. For equity portfolios, relative contribution compares the performance of a security in the portfolio to the benchmark's total return, factoring in the difference in weight of that security in the benchmark. Returns are calculated using daily returns and previous day ending weights rolled up by ticker, excluding fixed income securities, gross of advisory fees, may exclude certain derivatives and will differ from actual performance.
Performance attribution reflects returns gross of advisory fees and may differ from actual returns as they are based on end of day holdings. Attribution is calculated by geometrically linking daily returns for the portfolio and index.

*

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 Henderson Global Real Estate Fund (unaudited)

Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

Prologis Inc

 

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

6.3%

Sun Communities Inc

 

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

3.9%

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc

 

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

3.7%

Duke Realty Corp

 

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

3.0%

Essex Property Trust Inc

 

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

2.9%

 

19.8%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

 

Common Stocks

 

97.6%

 

Investment Companies

 

2.1%

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending

 

0.4%

 

Other

 

(0.1)%

  

100.0%

Emerging markets comprised 6.1% of total net assets.

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of September 30, 2021

As of September 30, 2020

  

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Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund (unaudited)

Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended September 30, 2021

 

 

Prospectus Expense Ratios

 

 

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

22.32%

10.23%

11.25%

6.58%

 

 

1.25%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

15.31%

8.94%

10.59%

6.13%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

21.34%

9.38%

10.41%

5.83%

 

 

2.06%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

20.34%

9.38%

10.41%

5.83%

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

22.59%

10.41%

11.44%

6.06%

 

 

1.08%

Class I Shares

 

22.56%

10.52%

11.56%

6.86%

 

 

1.03%

Class N Shares

 

22.80%

10.60%

11.60%

6.89%

 

 

0.92%

Class S Shares

 

22.03%

10.01%

11.08%

6.42%

 

 

1.46%

Class T Shares

 

22.49%

10.36%

11.40%

6.30%

 

 

1.16%

FTSE EPRA Nareit Global Index

 

27.14%

5.31%

8.82%

3.91%

 

 

 

FTSE EPRA Nareit Global Net Index

 

26.08%

4.39%

7.95%

N/A**

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class I Shares

 

4th

1st

1st

1st

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Global Real Estate Funds

 

157/200

7/193

6/152

4/117

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 800.668.0434 (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson) or visit janushenderson.com/performance (or janushenderson.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

 
 

This Fund has a performance-based management fee that may adjust up or down based on the Fund’s performance.

Performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with foreign and emerging markets, fixed income securities, high-yield and high-risk securities, undervalued, overlooked and smaller capitalization companies, real estate related securities including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), non-diversification, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, portfolio turnover, derivatives, short sales, initial public offerings (IPOs) and

  

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Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund (unaudited)

Performance

potential conflicts of interest. Each product has different risks. Please see the prospectus for more information about risks, holdings and other details.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class I Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009, after the reorganization of each class of Janus Adviser Global Real Estate Fund (“the predecessor fund”) into corresponding shares of the Fund. Performance shown for each class for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the historical performance of each corresponding class of the predecessor fund prior to the reorganization, calculated using the fees and expenses of the corresponding class of the predecessor fund respectively, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on February 16, 2010. Performance shown for periods prior to February 16, 2010, reflects the historical performance of the Fund’s Class I Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class D Shares, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class N Shares of the Fund commenced operations on January 26, 2018. Performance shown for Class N Shares reflects the historical performance of the Fund's Class I Shares from July 6, 2009 to January 26, 2018, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class I Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Performance shown for Class N Shares for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the historical performance of the predecessor fund's Class I Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class I Shares of the predecessor fund, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class T Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for Class T Shares for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the historical performance of the predecessor fund’s Class I Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class T Shares, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2021 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

Index performance does not reflect the expenses of managing a portfolio as an index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

*The Predecessor Fund’s inception date – November 28, 2007

**Since inception index return is not available for indices created subsequent to fund inception.

‡ As stated in the prospectus. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios during the reporting period.

  

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Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund (unaudited)

Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$1,086.80

$6.38

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.95

$6.17

1.22%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$1,082.90

$10.50

 

$1,000.00

$1,014.99

$10.15

2.01%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$1,087.80

$5.44

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.85

$5.27

1.04%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$1,088.00

$5.13

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.16

$4.96

0.98%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$1,088.80

$4.61

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.66

$4.46

0.88%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$1,085.30

$7.37

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.00

$7.13

1.41%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$1,087.80

$5.91

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.40

$5.72

1.13%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

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Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– 97.6%

   

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 1.0%

   
 

Cellnex Telecom SA (144A)*

 

141,193

  

$8,702,272

 

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 69.3%

   
 

Activia Properties Inc

 

1,990

  

8,176,068

 
 

Aedifica SA

 

29,621

  

3,677,772

 
 

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc

 

169,291

  

32,346,431

 
 

American Tower Corp

 

57,855

  

15,355,296

 
 

Americold Realty Trust

 

348,651

  

10,128,312

 
 

CapitaLand Mall Trust

 

4,229,260

  

6,288,122

 
 

Douglas Emmett Inc

 

391,915

  

12,388,433

 
 

Duke Realty Corp

 

545,373

  

26,107,006

 
 

Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc

 

312,921

  

24,439,130

 
 

Essex Property Trust Inc

 

78,920

  

25,233,881

 
 

Gecina SA

 

67,000

  

8,980,689

 
 

Goodman Group

 

948,116

  

14,714,918

 
 

Hulic Inc

 

3,816

  

6,016,311

 
 

Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment Corp

 

3,938

  

7,154,045

 
 

Invitation Homes Inc

 

504,837

  

19,350,402

 
 

Japan Hotel Investment Corp

 

13,630

  

8,198,710

 
 

Japan Retail Fund Investment Corp

 

10,279

  

9,883,157

 
 

Land Securities Group PLC

 

800,000

  

7,445,036

 
 

LaSalle Logiport

 

4,173

  

7,027,516

 
 

Life Storage Inc

 

72,084

  

8,270,918

 
 

Mapletree Industrial Trust

 

4,621,145

  

9,449,668

 
 

Mapletree Logistics Trust

 

5,221,400

  

7,790,335

 
 

Merlin Properties Socimi SA*

 

780,000

  

8,003,344

 
 

MGM Growth Properties LLC

 

496,299

  

19,008,252

 
 

National Retail Properties Inc

 

471,150

  

20,348,968

 
 

Nomura Real Estate Master Fund Inc

 

5,374

  

7,745,142

 
 

Park Hotels & Resorts Inc*

 

905,980

  

17,340,457

 
 

Prologis Inc

 

441,846

  

55,355,262

 
 

Rexford Industrial Realty Inc

 

354,768

  

20,133,084

 
 

Sabra Health Care Inc

 

530,794

  

7,813,288

 
 

Safestore Holdings PLC

 

485,000

  

6,820,932

 
 

SBA Communications Corp

 

28,706

  

9,489,342

 
 

Segro PLC

 

970,000

  

15,562,699

 
 

Spirit Realty Capital Inc

 

540,918

  

24,903,865

 
 

Sun Communities Inc

 

184,314

  

34,116,521

 
 

UDR Inc

 

475,882

  

25,212,228

 
 

UNITE Group PLC

 

435,000

  

6,321,739

 
 

Ventas Inc

 

358,532

  

19,794,552

 
 

VICI Properties Inc

 

628,526

  

17,856,424

 
 

Vicinity Centres

 

9,116,368

  

10,859,664

 
 

Workspace Group PLC

 

303,761

  

3,342,797

 
  

608,450,716

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.8%

   
 

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc*

 

185,598

  

24,519,352

 

Information Technology Services – 1.1%

   
 

GDS Holdings Ltd - Class A*

 

1,408,256

  

10,022,351

 

Real Estate Management & Development – 23.4%

   
 

Capitaland Investment Ltd/Singapore*

 

1,875,100

  

4,696,383

 
 

China Resources Land Ltd

 

4,426,000

  

18,617,090

 
 

China Vanke Co Ltd

 

4,946,000

  

13,519,079

 
 

CTP NV (144A)

 

375,444

  

8,177,018

 
 

Fastighets AB Balder*

 

217,000

  

13,020,654

 
 

Hang Lung Properties Ltd

 

2,998,000

  

6,815,224

 
 

Helical PLC

 

1,045,000

  

6,171,236

 
 

Instone Real Estate Group AG (144A)

 

368,711

  

10,520,768

 
 

Jones Lang LaSalle Inc*

 

63,219

  

15,684,002

 
 

LEG Immobilien AG#

 

85,970

  

12,161,603

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Real Estate Management & Development– (continued)

   
 

Mitsui Fudosan Co Ltd

 

1,005,000

  

$23,942,230

 
 

New World Development Co Ltd

 

2,212,000

  

8,975,967

 
 

Shimao Property Holdings Ltd

 

6,385,000

  

11,650,328

 
 

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd

 

659,750

  

8,199,214

 
 

Swire Properties Ltd

 

3,640,800

  

9,109,929

 
 

Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corp

 

996,900

  

6,139,938

 
 

VGP NV

 

50,676

  

11,638,952

 
 

Vonovia SE

 

275,000

  

16,528,947

 
  

205,568,562

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $734,386,157)

 

857,263,253

 

Investment Companies– 2.1%

   

Money Markets – 2.1%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº,£((cost $18,131,688)

 

18,129,875

  

18,131,688

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending– 0.4%

   

Investment Companies – 0.3%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº,£

 

3,032,104

  

3,032,104

 

Time Deposits – 0.1%

   
 

Royal Bank of Canada, 0.0400%, 10/1/21

 

$758,026

  

758,026

 

Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending (cost $3,790,130)

 

3,790,130

 

Total Investments (total cost $756,307,975) – 100.1%

 

879,185,071

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0.1)%

 

(1,280,845)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$877,904,226

 
      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$507,117,224

 

57.7

%

Japan

 

84,283,117

 

9.6

 

China

 

53,808,848

 

6.1

 

United Kingdom

 

45,664,439

 

5.2

 

Germany

 

39,211,318

 

4.5

 

Hong Kong

 

33,100,334

 

3.8

 

Singapore

 

28,224,508

 

3.2

 

Australia

 

25,574,582

 

2.9

 

Spain

 

16,705,616

 

1.9

 

Belgium

 

15,316,724

 

1.7

 

Sweden

 

13,020,654

 

1.5

 

France

 

8,980,689

 

1.0

 

Netherlands

 

8,177,018

 

0.9

 
      
      

Total

 

$879,185,071

 

100.0

%

 

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

Schedules of Affiliated Investments – (% of Net Assets)

           
 

Dividend

Income

Realized

Gain/(Loss)

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation/

Depreciation

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - 2.1%

Money Markets - 2.1%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

$

11,286

$

(386)

$

-

$

18,131,688

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - 0.3%

Investment Companies - 0.3%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

13,268

 

-

 

-

 

3,032,104

Total Affiliated Investments - 2.4%

$

24,554

$

(386)

$

-

$

21,163,792

           
 

Value

at 9/30/20

Purchases

Sales Proceeds

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - 2.1%

Money Markets - 2.1%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

35,282,354

 

199,975,789

 

(217,126,069)

 

18,131,688

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - 0.3%

Investment Companies - 0.3%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

5,716,758

 

82,369,560

 

(85,054,214)

 

3,032,104

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

  

FTSE EPRA Nareit Global Index

FTSE EPRA Nareit Global Index tracks the performance of real estate companies and real estate investment trusts (REITs) from developed and emerging markets, and is shown gross or net of foreign withholding taxes.

  

LLC

Limited Liability Company

PLC

Public Limited Company

  

144A

Securities sold under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are subject to legal and/or contractual restrictions on resale and may not be publicly sold without registration under the 1933 Act. Unless otherwise noted, these securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The total value of 144A securities as of the year ended September 30, 2021 is $27,400,058, which represents 3.1% of net assets.

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of September 30, 2021.

  

#

Loaned security; a portion of the security is on loan at September 30, 2021.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control.

  

Net of income paid to the securities lending agent and rebates paid to the borrowing counterparties.

             

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments as of September 30, 2021. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

Valuation Inputs Summary

       
    

Level 2 -

 

Level 3 -

  

Level 1 -

 

Other Significant

 

Significant

  

Quoted Prices

 

Observable Inputs

 

Unobservable Inputs

       

Assets

      

Investments In Securities:

      

Common Stocks

      

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

$

444,992,052

$

163,458,664

$

-

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

 

24,519,352

 

-

 

-

Real Estate Management & Development

 

20,380,385

 

185,188,177

 

-

All Other

 

-

 

18,724,623

 

-

Investment Companies

 

-

 

18,131,688

 

-

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending

 

-

 

3,790,130

 

-

Total Assets

$

489,891,789

$

389,293,282

$

-

       
  

Janus Investment Fund

11


Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated investments, at value (cost $735,144,183)(1)

 

$

858,021,279

 

 

Affiliated investments, at value (cost $21,163,792)

 

 

21,163,792

 

 

Cash denominated in foreign currency (cost $1,947)

 

 

1,947

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

 

 

21,814

 

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments sold

 

 

20,175,334

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

4,266,821

 

 

 

Fund shares sold

 

 

810,896

 

 

 

Foreign tax reclaims

 

 

175,335

 

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

 

1,152

 

 

Other assets

 

 

2,819

 

Total Assets

 

 

904,641,189

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Due to custodian

 

 

38

 

 

Collateral for securities loaned (Note 2)

 

 

3,790,130

 

 

Payables:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments purchased

 

 

19,957,238

 

 

 

Fund shares repurchased

 

 

1,546,719

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

 

633,422

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

522,223

 

 

 

Transfer agent fees and expenses

 

 

104,497

 

 

 

Professional fees

 

 

54,820

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

 

 

21,814

 

 

 

Custodian fees

 

 

13,617

 

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

 

 

11,040

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

 

 

5,491

 

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees payable

 

 

1,890

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other payables

 

 

74,024

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

26,736,963

 

Net Assets

 

$

877,904,226

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

731,189,158

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

 

 

146,715,068

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

877,904,226

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

15,294,389

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

1,043,804

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

14.65

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(3)

 

$

15.54

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

6,765,888

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

471,906

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

14.34

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

58,871,718

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

3,985,602

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

14.77

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

551,129,187

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

37,357,996

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

14.75

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

114,927,968

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

7,787,230

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

14.76

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

9,177,976

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

628,883

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

14.59

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

121,737,100

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

8,256,068

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

14.75

 

 

             

(1) Includes $3,546,061 of securities on loan. See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(2) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(3) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 
 
      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

20,631,106

 

 

Non-cash dividends

 

6,489,575

 

 

Affiliated securities lending income, net

 

13,268

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

11,286

 

 

Unaffiliated securities lending income, net

 

509

 

 

Other income

 

41,916

 

 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(690,110)

 

Total Investment Income

 

26,497,550

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

6,459,156

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

32,159

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

64,289

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

19,118

 

 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

55,969

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

19,118

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

268,808

 

 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

8,221

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

5,867

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

498,133

 

 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

847

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

335

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

12,128

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

20,639

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

3,117

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

266

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

1,245

 

 

Registration fees

 

121,828

 

 

Custodian fees

 

64,015

 

 

Professional fees

 

62,621

 

 

Shareholder reports expense

 

59,786

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees

 

21,740

 

 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

11,519

 

 

Other expenses

 

101,004

 

Total Expenses

 

7,911,928

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers

 

(3,454)

 

Net Expenses

 

7,908,474

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

18,589,076

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

 

 

 

 

Investments and foreign currency transactions (net of foreign taxes of $521,631)

$

58,760,291

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

(386)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

58,759,905

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

 

 

 

 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation (net of decrease in deferred foreign taxes of $112,205)

 

68,822,681

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

68,822,681

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

146,171,662

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended
September 30, 2021

 

Year ended
September 30, 2020

 

         

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

18,589,076

 

$

9,382,007

 

 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

58,759,905

 

 

(23,748,459)

 

 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

68,822,681

 

 

(5,878,438)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

146,171,662

 

 

(20,244,890)

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(218,230)

 

 

(548,918)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(87,047)

 

 

(270,826)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(873,853)

 

 

(2,114,764)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(8,514,426)

 

 

(11,725,695)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(1,821,131)

 

 

(3,260,256)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(125,581)

 

 

(245,985)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(1,837,581)

 

 

(3,831,344)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(13,477,849)

 

 

(21,997,788)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

3,314,454

 

 

2,258,809

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(230,118)

 

 

(1,416,457)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

8,121,071

 

 

1,293,102

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

58,822,137

 

 

216,396,123

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

8,064,462

 

 

22,770,007

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

1,261,319

 

 

2,067,250

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

12,025,332

 

 

20,060,308

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

91,378,657

 

 

263,429,142

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

224,072,470

 

 

221,186,464

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

653,831,756

 

 

432,645,292

 

 

End of period

$

877,904,226

 

$

653,831,756

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class A Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$12.18

 

 

$13.00

 

 

$11.68

 

 

$11.28

 

 

$10.88

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.32

 

 

0.18

 

 

0.18

 

 

0.18

 

 

0.19

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

2.38

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

1.72

 

 

0.68

 

 

0.65

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

2.70

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

1.90

 

 

0.86

 

 

0.84

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.23)

 

 

(0.37)

 

 

(0.36)

 

 

(0.46)

 

 

(0.33)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.23)

 

 

(0.51)

 

 

(0.58)

 

 

(0.46)

 

 

(0.44)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$14.65

 

 

$12.18

 

 

$13.00

 

 

$11.68

 

 

$11.28

 

 

Total Return*

 

22.32%

 

 

(2.53)%

 

 

17.12%

 

 

7.76%

 

 

8.16%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$15,294

 

 

$9,857

 

 

$9,167

 

 

$5,828

 

 

$4,675

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$12,864

 

 

$11,509

 

 

$7,245

 

 

$5,093

 

 

$7,879

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.23%

 

 

1.25%

 

 

1.36%

 

 

1.26%

 

 

1.15%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.23%

 

 

1.25%

 

 

1.35%

 

 

1.26%

 

 

1.15%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.25%

 

 

1.42%

 

 

1.46%

 

 

1.60%

 

 

1.77%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

77%

 

 

69%

 

 

61%

 

 

78%

 

 

72%

 

                   
                   

Class C Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$11.98

 

 

$12.81

 

 

$11.53

 

 

$11.14

 

 

$10.77

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.18

 

 

0.08

 

 

0.09

 

 

0.10

 

 

0.11

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

2.37

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

1.69

 

 

0.67

 

 

0.64

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

2.55

 

 

(0.41)

 

 

1.78

 

 

0.77

 

 

0.75

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.19)

 

 

(0.28)

 

 

(0.28)

 

 

(0.38)

 

 

(0.27)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.19)

 

 

(0.42)

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

(0.38)

 

 

(0.38)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$14.34

 

 

$11.98

 

 

$12.81

 

 

$11.53

 

 

$11.14

 

 

Total Return*

 

21.34%

 

 

(3.33)%

 

 

16.19%

 

 

7.01%

 

 

7.34%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$6,766

 

 

$5,908

 

 

$8,020

 

 

$6,970

 

 

$6,432

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$6,420

 

 

$7,522

 

 

$7,211

 

 

$6,717

 

 

$6,520

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.03%

 

 

2.03%

 

 

2.09%

 

 

2.00%

 

 

1.88%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

2.03%

 

 

2.03%

 

 

2.09%

 

 

2.00%

 

 

1.88%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.31%

 

 

0.65%

 

 

0.73%

 

 

0.84%

 

 

1.01%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

77%

 

 

69%

 

 

61%

 

 

78%

 

 

72%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

17


Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class D Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$12.26

 

 

$13.09

 

 

$11.76

 

 

$11.35

 

 

$10.97

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.34

 

 

0.20

 

 

0.20

 

 

0.20

 

 

0.20

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

2.41

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

1.73

 

 

0.69

 

 

0.66

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

2.75

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

1.93

 

 

0.89

 

 

0.86

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.24)

 

 

(0.39)

 

 

(0.38)

 

 

(0.48)

 

 

(0.37)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.24)

 

 

(0.53)

 

 

(0.60)

 

 

(0.48)

 

 

(0.48)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$14.77

 

 

$12.26

 

 

$13.09

 

 

$11.76

 

 

$11.35

 

 

Total Return*

 

22.59%

 

 

(2.39)%

 

 

17.31%

 

 

7.98%

 

 

8.26%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$58,872

 

 

$42,584

 

 

$46,239

 

 

$36,579

 

 

$35,330

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$49,730

 

 

$47,764

 

 

$39,590

 

 

$35,963

 

 

$36,226

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.06%

 

 

1.08%

 

 

1.16%

 

 

1.08%

 

 

0.98%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.06%

 

 

1.08%

 

 

1.16%

 

 

1.08%

 

 

0.98%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.41%

 

 

1.62%

 

 

1.65%

 

 

1.75%

 

 

1.87%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

77%

 

 

69%

 

 

61%

 

 

78%

 

 

72%

 

                   
                   

Class I Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$12.25

 

 

$13.08

 

 

$11.75

 

 

$11.33

 

 

$10.95

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.34

 

 

0.22

 

 

0.20

 

 

0.22

 

 

0.22

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

2.41

 

 

(0.51)

 

 

1.74

 

 

0.69

 

 

0.65

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

2.75

 

 

(0.29)

 

 

1.94

 

 

0.91

 

 

0.87

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.25)

 

 

(0.40)

 

 

(0.39)

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

(0.38)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.25)

 

 

(0.54)

 

 

(0.61)

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$14.75

 

 

$12.25

 

 

$13.08

 

 

$11.75

 

 

$11.33

 

 

Total Return*

 

22.56%

 

 

(2.31)%

 

 

17.41%

 

 

8.21%

 

 

8.39%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$551,129

 

 

$408,928

 

 

$211,998

 

 

$147,863

 

 

$114,658

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$484,077

 

 

$291,765

 

 

$186,262

 

 

$120,270

 

 

$110,825

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.00%

 

 

1.02%

 

 

1.09%

 

 

0.96%

 

 

0.87%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.00%

 

 

1.02%

 

 

1.09%

 

 

0.96%

 

 

0.87%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.44%

 

 

1.83%

 

 

1.68%

 

 

1.91%

 

 

2.00%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

77%

 

 

69%

 

 

61%

 

 

78%

 

 

72%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund

Financial Highlights

                

Class N Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$12.24

 

 

$13.07

 

 

$11.75

 

 

$11.81

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.35

 

 

0.23

 

 

0.27

 

 

0.17

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

2.42

 

 

(0.51)

 

 

1.67

 

 

(0.10)

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

2.77

 

 

(0.28)

 

 

1.94

 

 

0.07

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.25)

 

 

(0.41)

 

 

(0.40)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.25)

 

 

(0.55)

 

 

(0.62)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$14.76

 

 

$12.24

 

 

$13.07

 

 

$11.75

 

 

Total Return*

 

22.80%

 

 

(2.22)%

 

 

17.43%

 

 

0.59%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$114,928

 

 

$88,550

 

 

$71,472

 

 

$35,316

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$104,011

 

 

$80,627

 

 

$34,671

 

 

$28,132

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.90%

 

 

0.92%

 

 

0.99%

 

 

0.93%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.90%

 

 

0.92%

 

 

0.99%

 

 

0.93%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.49%

 

 

1.84%

 

 

2.28%

 

 

2.14%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

77%

 

 

69%

 

 

61%

 

 

78%

 

                
                   

Class S Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$12.15

 

 

$12.97

 

 

$11.66

 

 

$11.26

 

 

$10.88

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.29

 

 

0.16

 

 

0.15

 

 

0.16

 

 

0.17

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

2.37

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

1.72

 

 

0.67

 

 

0.65

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

2.66

 

 

(0.33)

 

 

1.87

 

 

0.83

 

 

0.82

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.22)

 

 

(0.35)

 

 

(0.34)

 

 

(0.43)

 

 

(0.33)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.22)

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

(0.56)

 

 

(0.43)

 

 

(0.44)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$14.59

 

 

$12.15

 

 

$12.97

 

 

$11.66

 

 

$11.26

 

 

Total Return*

 

22.03%

 

 

(2.69)%

 

 

16.86%

 

 

7.56%

 

 

7.95%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$9,178

 

 

$6,692

 

 

$5,177

 

 

$2,464

 

 

$2,662

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$7,647

 

 

$6,265

 

 

$3,433

 

 

$2,615

 

 

$2,928

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.43%

 

 

1.46%

 

 

1.57%

 

 

1.45%

 

 

1.30%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.43%

 

 

1.46%

 

 

1.53%

 

 

1.45%

 

 

1.30%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.06%

 

 

1.30%

 

 

1.28%

 

 

1.35%

 

 

1.56%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

77%

 

 

69%

 

 

61%

 

 

78%

 

 

72%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from January 26, 2018 (inception date) through September 30, 2018.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class T Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$12.25

 

 

$13.08

 

 

$11.75

 

 

$11.34

 

 

$10.95

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.32

 

 

0.19

 

 

0.19

 

 

0.19

 

 

0.20

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

2.42

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

1.74

 

 

0.69

 

 

0.66

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

2.74

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

1.93

 

 

0.88

 

 

0.86

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.24)

 

 

(0.38)

 

 

(0.38)

 

 

(0.47)

 

 

(0.36)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.24)

 

 

(0.52)

 

 

(0.60)

 

 

(0.47)

 

 

(0.47)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$14.75

 

 

$12.25

 

 

$13.08

 

 

$11.75

 

 

$11.34

 

 

Total Return*

 

22.49%

 

 

(2.47)%

 

 

17.27%

 

 

7.90%

 

 

8.29%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$121,737

 

 

$91,313

 

 

$80,573

 

 

$43,490

 

 

$53,339

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$107,523

 

 

$95,019

 

 

$54,353

 

 

$51,128

 

 

$55,685

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.14%

 

 

1.16%

 

 

1.23%

 

 

1.14%

 

 

1.04%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.14%

 

 

1.16%

 

 

1.23%

 

 

1.14%

 

 

1.04%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.30%

 

 

1.57%

 

 

1.59%

 

 

1.64%

 

 

1.84%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

77%

 

 

69%

 

 

61%

 

 

78%

 

 

72%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund (the “Fund”) is a series of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers 41 funds, each of which offers multiple share classes, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund seeks total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP")).

Class A Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class C Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, and bank trust platforms.

Class C Shares are closed to investments by new employer-sponsored retirement plans and existing employer-sponsored retirement plans are no longer able to make additional purchases or exchanges into Class C Shares.

The Funds currently implement an automatic conversion feature pursuant to which Class C Shares that have been held for eight years are automatically converted to Class A Shares without the imposition of any sales charge, fee or other charge. The conversion will generally occur no later than ten business days in the month following the month of the eighth anniversary of the date of purchase. Class C Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions on Class C Shares will convert to Class A Shares at the same time as the original Class C Shares with respect to which they were purchased. For Class C Shares held in omnibus accounts on intermediary platforms, the Fund will rely on these intermediaries to implement this conversion feature. Your financial intermediary may have separate policies and procedures as to when and how Class C Shares may be converted to Class A Shares. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Effective July 6, 2020, Class D Shares are available to new investors, subject to any closed fund policies for a Fund, as applicable. Previously, Class D Shares were only available to investors who already had a direct account with the Janus Henderson funds; immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor; and existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus Henderson funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments, who established Class I Share accounts before August 4, 2017.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of: 1) certain adviser-assisted, employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and certain welfare benefit plans, such as health savings accounts, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans; and 2) retail investors purchasing in qualified or nonqualified accounts, whose accounts are held through an omnibus account at their financial intermediary, and where the financial intermediary requires no payment or reimbursement from the Fund, Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”), or its affiliates. Class N Shares are also available to Janus Henderson proprietary products and to certain direct institutional investors approved by Janus Distributors LLC dba Janus Henderson

  

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Distributors (“Janus Henderson Distributors”) including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations and endowments, subject to minimum investment requirements.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with US GAAP.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of September 30, 2021 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Interest income is recorded daily on an accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. The Fund classifies gains and losses on prepayments received as an adjustment to interest income. Debt securities may be placed in non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivables when collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

Dividends of net investment income are generally declared and distributed quarterly, and realized capital gains (if any) are distributed annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Fund's equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve, as well as certain foreign governments and central banks, have taken extraordinary actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets, including reducing interest rates to record-low levels. Extremely low or negative interest rates may become more prevalent or may not work as intended. As there is little precedent for this situation, the impact on various markets that interest rate or other significant policy changes may have is unknown. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place in response to such economic uncertainty, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation.

Widespread disease, including pandemics and epidemics, and natural or environmental disasters, including those which may be attributable to global climate change, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis and weather-related phenomena generally, have been and can be highly disruptive to economies and markets, adversely impacting individual companies, sectors, industries, markets, currencies, interest and inflation rates, credit ratings, investor sentiment, and other factors affecting the value of a Fund’s investments. Economies and financial markets throughout the world have become increasingly interconnected, which increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or country will adversely affect markets or issuers in other regions or countries, including the United States. These disruptions could prevent a Fund from executing advantageous investment decisions in a timely manner and negatively impact a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective(s). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value of a Fund. In addition, these disruptions could also impair the information technology and other operational systems upon which the Fund’s service providers, including Janus Capital or the subadviser (as

  

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applicable), rely, and could otherwise disrupt the ability of employees of the Fund’s service providers to perform essential tasks on behalf of the Fund. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance and reinsurance companies that insure or reinsure against the impact of natural disasters.

A number of countries in the European Union (the “EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU have experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. These difficulties may continue, worsen, or spread further within the EU. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. The risk of investing in securities in the European markets may also be heightened due to the referendum in which the United Kingdom voted to exit the EU, commonly known as “Brexit,” which immediately led to significant market volatility around the world, as well as political, economic and legal uncertainty. The United Kingdom formally left the EU on January 31, 2020 and entered into an eleven-month transition period, which expired on December 31, 2020. The negative impact on not only the United Kingdom and European economies could be significant, potentially resulting in increased volatility and illiquidity and lower economic growth for companies that rely significantly on the United Kingdom and/or Europe for their business activities and revenues. Any further exits from the EU, or an increase in the belief that such exits are likely or possible, would likely cause additional market disruption globally and introduce new legal and regulatory uncertainties.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

Emerging Market Investing

Within the parameters of its specific investment policies, the Fund may invest in securities of issuers or companies from or with exposure to one or more “developing countries” or “emerging market countries.” Such countries include but are not limited to countries included in the MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant amount of its assets in one or more of these countries, its returns and net asset value may be affected to a large degree by events and economic conditions in such countries. The risks of foreign investing are heightened when investing in emerging markets, which may result in the price of investments in emerging markets experiencing sudden and sharp price swings. In many developing markets, there is less government supervision and regulation of stock exchanges, brokers, and listed companies, making these investments potentially more volatile in price and less liquid than investments in developed securities markets, resulting in greater risk to investors. Similarly, issuers in such markets may not be subject to regulatory, accounting, auditing, and financial reporting and recordkeeping standards comparable to those to which U.S. companies are subject. There is a risk in developing countries that a current or future economic or political crisis could lead to price controls, forced mergers of companies, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, seizure, nationalization, sanctions or imposition of restrictions by

  

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various governmental entities on investment and trading, or creation of government monopolies, any of which may have a detrimental effect on the Fund’s investments. In addition, the Fund’s investments may be denominated in foreign currencies and therefore, changes in the value of a country’s currency compared to the U.S. dollar may affect the value of the Fund’s investments. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in the securities of issuers in or companies of a single country or region, it is more likely to be impacted by events or conditions affecting that country or region, which could have a negative impact on the Fund’s performance. Developing countries may also experience a higher level of exposure and vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change. This can be attributed to both the geographic location of emerging market countries and/or a country’s lack of access to technology or resources to adjust and adapt to its effects. An increased occurrence and severity of natural disasters and extreme weather events such as droughts and decreased crop yields, heat waves, flooding and rising sea levels, and increased spread of disease, could cause harmful effects to the performance of affected economies. Additionally, foreign and emerging market risks, including, but not limited to, price controls, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, nationalization, and restrictions on repatriation of assets may be heightened to the extent the Fund invests in Chinese local market securities.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table presents gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

          

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

 
  

Gross Amounts

      
  

of Recognized

 

Offsetting Asset

 

Collateral

  

Counterparty

 

Assets

 

or Liability(a)

 

Pledged(b)

 

Net Amount

         

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

$

3,546,061

$

$

(3,546,061)

$

         

(a)

Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b)

Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodial functions in accordance with the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Securities on loan will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). See “Securities Lending” in the “Notes to Financial Statements” for additional information.

Real Estate Investing

The Fund may invest in equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Securities Lending

Under procedures adopted by the Trustees, the Fund may seek to earn additional income by lending securities to certain qualified broker-dealers and institutions. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodial functions in accordance with the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement. The Fund may lend fund securities in an amount equal to up to 1/3 of its total assets as determined at the time of the loan origination. There is the risk of delay in recovering a loaned security or the risk of loss in collateral rights if the borrower fails financially. In addition, Janus Capital makes efforts to balance the benefits and risks from granting such loans. All loans will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the SEC. If the Fund is unable to recover a security on loan, the Fund may use the collateral to purchase replacement securities in the market. There is a risk that the value of the collateral could decrease below the cost of the replacement security by the time the replacement investment is made, resulting in a loss to the Fund. In certain circumstances individual loan transactions could yield negative returns.

Upon receipt of cash collateral, Janus Capital may invest it in affiliated or non-affiliated cash management vehicles, whether registered or unregistered entities, as permitted by the 1940 Act and rules promulgated thereunder. Janus Capital currently intends to primarily invest the cash collateral in a cash management vehicle for which Janus Capital serves as investment adviser, Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, or in time deposits. An investment in Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC is generally subject to the same risks that shareholders experience when investing in similarly structured vehicles, such as the potential for significant fluctuations in assets as a result of the purchase and redemption activity of the securities lending program, a decline in the value of the collateral, and possible liquidity issues. Such risks may delay the return of the cash collateral and cause the Fund to violate its agreement to return the cash collateral to a borrower in a timely manner. As adviser to the Fund and Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest as a result of its fiduciary duties to both the Fund and Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC. Additionally, Janus Capital receives an investment advisory fee of 0.05% for managing Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, but it may not receive a fee for managing certain other affiliated cash management vehicles in which the Fund may invest, and therefore may have an incentive to allocate preferred investment opportunities to investment vehicles for which it is receiving a fee.

The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars and 105% of the market value of the loaned securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Loaned securities and related collateral are marked-to-market each business day based upon the market value of the loaned securities at the close of business, employing the most recent available pricing information. Collateral levels are then adjusted based on this mark-to-market evaluation. Additional required collateral, or excess collateral returned, is delivered on the next business day. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than 102% or 105% value of the securities on loan. The cash collateral invested by Janus Capital is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Income earned from the investment of the cash collateral, net of rebates paid to, or fees paid by, borrowers and less the fees paid to the lending agent are included as “Affiliated securities lending income, net” on the Statement of Operations. As of September 30, 2021, securities lending transactions accounted for as secured borrowings with an overnight and continuous contractual maturity are $3,546,061. Gross amounts of recognized liabilities for securities lending (collateral received) as of September 30, 2021 is $3,790,130, resulting in the net amount due to the counterparty of $244,069.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee rate that may adjust up or down based on the Fund’s performance relative to its benchmark index.

The investment advisory fee rate paid to Janus Capital by the Fund consists of two components: (1) a base fee calculated by applying the contractual fixed rate of the advisory fee to the Fund’s average daily net assets during the previous month (the “Base Fee Rate”), plus or minus (2) a performance-fee adjustment (the “Performance Adjustment”) calculated by applying a variable rate of up to 0.15% (positive or negative) to the Fund’s average daily net assets based on the Fund’s relative performance compared to the cumulative investment record of its benchmark index over a 36-month performance measurement period or shorter time period, as applicable. The investment advisory fee rate is calculated daily and paid monthly.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

The investment performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares (waiving the upfront sales load) for the performance measurement period is used to calculate the Performance Adjustment. The Fund’s Base Fee Rate prior to any performance adjustment (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.75%, and the Fund’s benchmark index used in the calculation is the FTSE EPRA Nareit Global Index.

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. The Base Fee Rate is subject to an upward or downward Performance Adjustment for every full 0.50% increment by which the Fund outperforms or underperforms its benchmark index, up to the Fund’s full performance rate of ±4.00%. Because the Performance Adjustment is tied to a Fund’s relative performance compared 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 is included in calculating both the performance of a Fund and the Fund’s benchmark index.

The Fund’s prospectuses and statement(s) of additional information contain additional information about performance-based fees. The amount shown as advisory fees on the Statement of Operations reflects the Base Fee Rate plus/minus any Performance Adjustment. For the year ended September 30, 2021, the performance adjusted investment advisory fee rate before any waivers and/or reimbursements of expenses is 0.84%.

Janus Capital has entered into a personnel-sharing arrangement with its foreign (non-U.S.) affiliates, Henderson Global Investors Limited, Henderson Global Investors (Japan) Ltd., and Henderson Global Investors (Singapore) Ltd. (collectively, “HGIL”), pursuant to which HGIL and certain employees of HGIL serve as “associated persons” of Janus Capital. In this capacity, such employees of HGIL are subject to the oversight and supervision of Janus Capital and may provide portfolio management, research, and related services to the Fund on behalf of Janus Capital.

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the investment advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding any performance adjustments to management fees (if applicable), the fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, shareholder servicing fees, such as transfer agency fees (including out-of-pocket costs), administrative services fees and any networking/omnibus/administrative fees payable by any share class, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.91% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waivers for at least a one-year period commencing January 28, 2021. If applicable, amounts waived and/or reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

The Fund pays an annual administrative services fee based on the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services, as detailed below.

  

Average Daily Net Assets of Class D Shares of the Janus Henderson funds

Administrative Services Fee

Under $40 billion

0.12%

$40 billion – $49.9 billion

0.10%

Over $49.9 billion

0.08%

The Fund’s actual Class D administrative fee rate was 0.11% for the reporting period.

Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital. For all share classes, Janus Services also seeks reimbursement for costs it incurs as transfer agent and for providing servicing.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Henderson Distributors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Henderson Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital serves as administrator to the Fund pursuant to an administration agreement between Janus Capital and the Trust. Under the administration agreement, Janus Capital is obligated to provide or arrange for the provision of certain administration, compliance, and accounting services to the Fund, including providing office space for the Fund, and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing these services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. The Fund pays for some or all of the salaries, fees, and expenses of Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or any subadvisor, as applicable) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Affiliated fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff, all of whom are employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates, are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $339,713 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the year ended September 30, 2021. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus Henderson funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of September 30, 2021 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Total distributable earnings (loss)” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the year ended September 30, 2021 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $520,763 were paid by the Trust to the Trustees under the Deferred Plan during the year ended September 30, 2021.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles that operate as money market funds. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC (the “Sweep Vehicle”) is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. The Sweep Vehicle operates pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act that govern the operation of money market funds and prices its shares at NAV reflecting market-based values of its portfolio securities (i.e., a “floating” NAV) rounded to the fourth decimal place (e.g., $1.0000). The Sweep Vehicle is permitted to impose a liquidity fee (of up to 2%) on redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle or a redemption gate that temporarily suspends redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from the Sweep Vehicle at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to the Sweep Vehicle. The Sweep Vehicle does not charge any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the year ended September 30, 2021 can be found in the “Schedules of Affiliated Investments” located in the Schedule of Investments.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Henderson Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the year ended September 30, 2021, Janus Henderson Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $6,239.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Henderson Distributors during the year ended September 30, 2021.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $506.

4. Federal Income Tax

The tax components of capital shown in the table below represent: (1) distribution requirements the Fund must satisfy under the income tax regulations; (2) losses or deductions the Fund may be able to offset against income and gains realized in future years; and (3) unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes.

Other book to tax differences primarily consist of deferred compensation. The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

        

 

 

 

Loss Deferrals

Other Book

Net Tax

 

Undistributed
Ordinary Income

Undistributed
Long-Term Gains

Accumulated
Capital Losses

Late-Year
Ordinary Loss

Post-October
Capital Loss

to Tax
Differences

Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

 

$ 16,462,617

$ 23,989,272

$ -

$ -

$ -

$ (32,687)

$106,295,866

 

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of September 30, 2021 are noted below. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals, investments in partnerships, and investments in passive foreign investment companies.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 772,889,205

$136,132,822

$(29,836,956)

$ 106,295,866

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from US GAAP. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies, and capital loss carryovers. Certain permanent differences such as tax returns of capital and net investment losses noted below have been reclassified to capital.

     

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 13,477,849

$ -

$ -

$ -

 

     

For the year ended September 30, 2020

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 17,760,621

$ 4,237,167

$ -

$ -

 

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Permanent book to tax basis differences may result in reclassifications between the components of net assets. These differences have no impact on the results of operations or net assets. The following reclassifications have been made to the Fund:

   

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) to Capital

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Investment Income/Loss

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Realized Gain/Loss

$ 4,306,547

$ 11,549,227

$ (15,855,774)

Capital has been adjusted by $4,307,975, all of which is long-term capital gain, for distributions in connection with Fund share redemptions (tax equalization).

5. Capital Share Transactions

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended September 30, 2021

 

Year ended September 30, 2020

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

       

Class A Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

416,186

$ 5,829,137

 

796,852

$ 10,321,137

Reinvested dividends and distributions

13,023

180,706

 

38,910

496,086

Shares repurchased

(194,664)

(2,695,389)

 

(731,519)

(8,558,414)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

234,545

$ 3,314,454

 

104,243

$ 2,258,809

Class C Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

204,019

$ 2,734,463

 

111,903

$ 1,437,050

Reinvested dividends and distributions

5,850

79,612

 

19,688

248,823

Shares repurchased

(231,177)

(3,044,193)

 

(264,371)

(3,102,330)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(21,308)

$ (230,118)

 

(132,780)

$ (1,416,457)

Class D Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,214,758

$ 17,785,841

 

1,350,348

$ 17,533,982

Reinvested dividends and distributions

61,609

859,013

 

163,322

2,080,000

Shares repurchased

(762,784)

(10,523,783)

 

(1,572,910)

(18,320,880)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

513,583

$ 8,121,071

 

(59,240)

$ 1,293,102

Class I Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

13,964,809

$195,161,807

 

33,493,330

$406,294,595

Reinvested dividends and distributions

547,064

7,610,971

 

826,128

10,412,737

Shares repurchased

(10,548,274)

(143,950,641)

 

(17,136,838)

(200,311,209)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

3,963,599

$ 58,822,137

 

17,182,620

$216,396,123

Class N Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

2,375,838

$ 32,887,203

 

3,004,219

$ 37,732,049

Reinvested dividends and distributions

76,598

1,077,336

 

131,754

1,656,929

Shares repurchased

(1,897,809)

(25,900,077)

 

(1,369,755)

(16,618,971)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

554,627

$ 8,064,462

 

1,766,218

$ 22,770,007

Class S Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

257,001

$ 3,663,716

 

335,117

$ 4,255,468

Reinvested dividends and distributions

9,077

125,581

 

19,379

245,702

Shares repurchased

(188,196)

(2,527,978)

 

(202,486)

(2,433,920)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

77,882

$ 1,261,319

 

152,010

$ 2,067,250

Class T Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

3,327,595

$ 47,129,030

 

5,972,262

$ 75,461,527

Reinvested dividends and distributions

130,475

1,816,882

 

298,990

3,795,716

Shares repurchased

(2,656,538)

(36,920,580)

 

(4,976,874)

(59,196,935)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

801,532

$ 12,025,332

 

1,294,378

$ 20,060,308

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the year ended September 30, 2021, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, TBAs, and in-kind transactions, as applicable) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$682,490,302

$ 574,474,733

$ -

$ -

7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to September 30, 2021 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Shareholders of Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund (one of the funds constituting Janus Investment Fund, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of September 30, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2021, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of September 30, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Denver, Colorado

November 17, 2021

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Janus Henderson Funds since 1990.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-1093; (ii) on the Fund’s website at janushenderson.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janushenderson.com/proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Full Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC as an exhibit to Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of the first and third fiscal quarters, and in the annual report and semiannual report to shareholders. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings and annual and semiannual reports: (i) are 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) are available without charge, upon request, by calling a Janus Henderson representative at 1-877-335-2687 (toll free) (or 1-800-525-3713 if you hold Class D Shares). Portfolio holdings consisting of at least the names of the holdings are generally available on a monthly basis with a 30-day lag under Full Holdings for the Fund at janushenderson.com/info (or janushenderson.com/reports if you hold Class D Shares).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “VIT Portfolio,” and collectively, the “VIT Portfolios”), as well as each Fund of Janus Investment Fund (together with the VIT Portfolios, the “Janus Henderson Funds,” and each, a “Janus Henderson Fund”). As required by law, the Trustees determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Janus Henderson Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the Janus Henderson Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Janus Henderson Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2020, 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 Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Janus Henderson Fund, for the period from February 1, 2021 through February 1, 2022, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and, for the purpose of peer comparisons any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers, paid by a fund as a percentage of average net assets.

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 Janus Henderson Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Janus

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Janus Henderson Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Janus Henderson Funds, noting that Janus Capital generally does not receive a fee for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Janus Henderson Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Janus Henderson Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Janus Henderson Funds and fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its view, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Janus Henderson Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Janus Henderson Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Janus Henderson Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Janus Henderson Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Janus Henderson Funds’ performance has been reasonable: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 75% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 62% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Intech had taken or were taking to improve performance.

  

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· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Janus Henderson Fund’s performance warranted continuation of such Janus Henderson Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Janus Henderson Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management fees (investment advisory fees and any administration fees but excluding out-of-pocket costs) for many of the Janus Henderson Funds, after applicable waivers, was below the average management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Janus Henderson Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Janus Henderson Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Janus Henderson Funds to be reasonable relative to other comparable mutual funds; (2) the total expenses, on average, were 10% under the average total expenses of the respective Broadridge Expense Group peers; and (3) and the management fees for the Janus Henderson Funds, on average, were 9% under the average management fees for the respective Broadridge Expense Group. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Janus Henderson Fund compared to the average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group and to average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

For certain Janus Henderson Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses which assessed fund fees in the context of fund performance being delivered. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Janus Henderson Funds was reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and/or expense waivers on such Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Janus Henderson Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Janus Henderson Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Janus Henderson Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Janus Henderson Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to funds subadvised by Janus Capital and to the fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional separate account clients; (2) these subadvised and institutional separate accounts have different service and infrastructure needs and operate in markets very distinct relative to retail funds; and (3) Janus Henderson mutual fund investors enjoy reasonable fees relative to the fees charged to Janus Henderson subadvised fund and separate account investors; (4) 9 of 10 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar funds subadvised by Janus Capital; and (5) 5 of 8 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar separate accounts managed by Janus Capital. 

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2019, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

  

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· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for both share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

The Trustees reviewed information on the overall profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds, and considered profitability data of other publicly traded mutual fund advisers. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because of the variation in the type of comparative information that is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, differences in complex size, difference in product mix, difference in types of business (mutual fund, institutional and other), differences in 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.

Additionally, the Trustees considered the estimated profitability to Janus Capital from the investment management services it provided to each Janus Henderson Fund. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Janus Henderson Funds effectively. In reviewing profitability, the Trustees noted that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund is necessarily a product of the allocation methodology utilized by Janus Capital to allocate its expenses as part of the estimated profitability calculation. In this regard, the Trustees noted that the independent fee consultant found that (1) the expense allocation methodology and rationales utilized by Janus Capital were reasonable and (2) no clear correlation exists between expense allocations and operating margins. The Trustees also considered that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund was influenced by a number of factors, including not only the allocation methodology selected, but also the presence of fee waivers and expense caps, and whether the Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management agreement contained breakpoints or a performance fee component. The Trustees determined, after taking into account these factors, among others, that Janus Capital’s estimated profitability with respect to each Janus Henderson Fund was not unreasonable in relation to the services provided, and that the variation in the range of such estimated profitability among the Janus Henderson Funds was not a material factor in the Board’s approval of the reasonableness of any Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management fees.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Janus Henderson Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Janus Henderson Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Janus Henderson Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Janus Henderson Fund, the quality of services provided by Janus Capital

  

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and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Janus Henderson Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant published a report to the Trustees in November 2019 which provided its research and analysis into economies of scale. They also noted that, although many Janus Henderson Funds pay advisory fees at a fixed base rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints or performance fees, their independent fee consultant concluded that 73% of these Janus Henderson Funds’ have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge Expense Group averages. They also noted the following: (1) that for those Janus Henderson Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing certain of these Janus Henderson Funds because they have not reached adequate scale; (2) as the assets of some of the Janus Henderson Funds have declined in the past few years, certain of those Janus Henderson Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined; (3) performance fee structures have been implemented for various Janus Henderson Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such Janus Henderson Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and (4) a few Janus Henderson Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Janus Henderson Funds share directly in economies of scale through the significant investments made by Janus Capital and its affiliates related to services provided to the Funds and the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Janus Henderson Funds.

The Trustees also considered the independent fee consultant’s conclusion that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale and their conflicting results, it is difficult to analytically confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus Henderson complex. In this regard, the independent consultant concluded that (1) to the extent there were economies of scale at Janus Capital, Janus Capital’s general strategy of setting fixed management fees below peers appeared to share any such economies with investors even on smaller Janus Henderson Funds which have not yet achieved those economies and (2) by setting lower fixed fees from the start on these Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital appeared to be investing to increase the likelihood that these Janus Henderson Funds will grow to a level to achieve any economies of scale that may exist. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Janus Henderson Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Janus Henderson Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Based on all of the information reviewed, including the recent and past research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Janus Henderson Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Janus Henderson Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Janus Henderson Fund.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Janus Henderson Funds from their relationships with the Janus Henderson Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Janus Henderson Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided, and that such compensation contributes to the overall profitability of Janus Capital and its affiliates that results from their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Janus Henderson Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Janus Henderson Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Janus Henderson Fund therefor, the Janus Henderson Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their

  

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relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 the Janus Henderson Funds and other clients serviced by Janus Capital and its affiliates. They also concluded that Janus Capital and the subadvisers benefit from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Janus Henderson Funds and that the Janus Henderson Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Janus Henderson Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus Henderson funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was September 30, 2021. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus Henderson in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Bloomberg and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, swaptions, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Designation Requirements (unaudited)

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund designated the following for the year ended September 30, 2021:

  
 

 

Capital Gain Distributions

$4,307,975

Qualified Dividend Income Percentage

11%

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

The following are the Trustees and officers of the Trust, together with a brief description of their principal occupations during the last five years (principal occupations for certain Trustees may include periods over five years). The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and officers and is available, without charge, by calling 1-877-335-2687.

Each Trustee has served in that capacity since he or she was originally elected or appointed. The Trustees do not serve a specified term of office. Each Trustee will hold office until the termination of the Trust or his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, incapacity, or removal. Under the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines, the policy is for Trustees to retire no later than the end of the calendar year in which the Trustee turns 75. The Trustees review the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines from time to time and may make changes they deem appropriate. The Fund’s Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominees for the position of Trustee recommended by shareholders. Shareholders may submit the name of a candidate for consideration by the Committee by submitting their recommendations to the Trust’s Secretary. Each Trustee is currently a Trustee of one other registered investment company advised by Janus Capital: Janus Aspen Series. Collectively, these two registered investment companies consist of 51 series or funds referred to herein as the Fund Complex.

The Trust’s officers are elected annually by the Trustees for a one-year term. Certain officers also serve as officers of Janus Aspen Series. Certain officers of the Fund may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Except as otherwise disclosed, Fund officers receive no compensation from the Fund, except for the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer, as authorized by the Trustees.

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William F. McCalpin
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1957

Chairman


Trustee

1/08-Present

6/02-Present

Independent Consultant (since 2019) and Chief Operating Officer, muun chi LLC (organic food business) (since 2020). Formerly, Managing Partner, Impact Investments, Athena Capital Advisors LLC (independent registered investment advisor) (2016-2019), Managing Director, Holos Consulting LLC (provides consulting services to foundations and other nonprofit organizations) (2009-2016), Chief Executive Officer, Imprint Capital Advisors (impact investment firm) (2013-2015), and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (a private family foundation) (1998-2006).

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Director of Mutual Fund Directors Forum (a non-profit organization serving independent directors of U.S. mutual funds) (since 2016), Chairman of the Board and Trustee of The Investment Fund for Foundations Investment Program (TIP) (consisting of 1 fund) (since 2008), and Director of the F.B. Heron Foundation (a private grantmaking foundation) (since 2006).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Alan A. Brown
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Trustee

1/13-Present

Principal, Curam Holdings LLC (since 2018). Formerly, Executive Vice President, Institutional Markets, of Black Creek Group (private equity real estate investment management firm) (2012-2018), Executive Vice President and Co-Head, Global Private Client Group (2007-2010), Executive Vice President, Mutual Funds (2005-2007), and Chief Marketing Officer (2001-2005) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (asset management).

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Advisory Board Member of AEW Core Property Trust (open-end property fund) (since 2020), and Director of WTTW (PBS affiliate) (since 2003). Formerly, Director of MotiveQuest LLC (strategic social market research company) (2003-2016), Director of Nuveen Global Investors LLC (2007-2011), Director of Communities in Schools (2004-2010), and Director of Mutual Fund Education Alliance (until 2010).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William D. Cvengros
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1948

Trustee

1/11-Present

Chief Executive Officer of SJC Capital, LLC (a personal investment company and consulting firm) (since 2002). Formerly, Chief Executive Officer and President of PIMCO Advisors Holdings L.P. (a publicly traded investment management firm) (1994-2000), and Chief Investment Officer (1987-1994) and Vice Chairman and Director (1990-1994) of Pacific Life Insurance Company (a mutual life insurance and annuity company) (1987-1994).

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Member of the Investment Committee for the Orange County Community Foundation (since 2020), Advisory Board Member, RevOZ Fund LP and related funds (real estate investments for opportunity zones) (since 2020), and Advisory Board Member, Innovate Partners Emerging Growth and Equity Fund I (early stage venture capital fund) (since 2014). Formerly, Managing Trustee of National Retirement Partners Liquidating Trust (2013-2016), Chairman, National Retirement Partners, Inc. (formerly a network of advisors to 401(k) plans) (2005-2013), Director of Prospect Acquisition Corp. (a special purpose acquisition corporation) (2007-2009), Director of RemedyTemp, Inc. (temporary help services company) (1996-2006), and Trustee of PIMCO Funds Multi-Manager Series (1990-2000) and Pacific Life Variable Life & Annuity Trusts (1987-1994).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Raudline Etienne
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1965

Trustee

6/16-Present

Founder, Daraja Capital (advisory and investment firm) (since 2016), and Senior Advisor, Albright Stonebridge Group LLC (global strategy firm) (since 2016). Formerly, Senior Vice President (2011-2015), Albright Stonebridge Group LLC, and Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer, New York State Common Retirement Fund (public pension fund) (2008-2011).

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Member of the Investment Committee for Cooper Union (since 2021), Board Member, Van Alen Institute (nonprofit architectural and design organization) (since 2019), and Director of Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC (since 2014).

Gary A. Poliner
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1953

Trustee

6/16-Present

Retired. Formerly, President (2010-2013) of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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Director of MGIC Investment Corporation (private mortgage insurance) (since 2013). Formerly, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company (property/casualty insurance) (2013-2021), Trustee of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (2010-2013), and Director of Frank Russell Company (global asset management firm) (2008-2013).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Diane L. Wallace
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1958

Trustee

6/17-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President-Operations, and Chief Financial Officer for Driehaus Capital Management, LLC (1988-2006) and Treasurer for Driehaus Mutual Funds (1996-2002).

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Formerly, Director of Family Service of Lake County (2019-2021), Independent Trustee, Henderson Global Funds (13 portfolios) (2015-2017), Independent Trustee, State Farm Associates' Funds Trust, State Farm Mutual Fund Trust, and State Farm Variable Product Trust (28 portfolios) (2013-2017).

Linda S. Wolf
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1947

Trustee

11/05-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leo Burnett (Worldwide) (advertising agency) (2001-2005).

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Director of Chicago Community Trust (Regional Community Foundation), Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago, IL), Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Wrapports, LLC (digital communications company). Formerly, Director of Chicago Council on Global Affairs (until 2019), InnerWorkings (until 2019), and Director of Walmart (until 2017).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

    

OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Guy Barnard
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1981

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund

6/17-Present

Co-Head of Global Property Equities of Janus Henderson Investors and Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts.

Tim Gibson
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1978

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund

6/17-Present

Co-Head of Global Property Equities of Janus Henderson Investors and Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts.

Greg Kuhl
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1983

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund

3/19-Present

Portfolio Manager of other Janus Henderson accounts.

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

    

OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Bruce L. Koepfgen
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1952

President and Chief Executive Officer

7/14-Present

Executive Vice President, Head of North America at Janus Henderson Investors (since 2017), President and Head of North America at Janus Capital Management LLC (since 2013 and 2017, respectively), President at Janus Capital Group Inc. (since 2013), President and Director at Janus International Holding LLC (since 2019 and 2011, respectively), President at Janus Holdings LLC (since 2019), President and Director at Janus Management Holdings Corporation (since 2017 and 2012, respectively), Executive Vice President and Head of North America at Janus Distributors LLC (since 2011 and 2019, respectively), Vice President and Director at Intech Investment Management LLC (since 2012), and Executive Vice President at Perkins Investment Management LLC (since 2011). Formerly, Executive Vice President at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus International Holding LLC, and Janus Management Holdings Corporation (2011-2019), Director at Perkins Investment Managment LLC (2011-2019), and Chief Financial Officer at Janus Capital Group Inc. (2011-2013).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

 
 
 
 
 
  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

    

OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Kristin Mariani
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1966

Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

7/20-Present

Head of Compliance, North America for Janus Henderson Investors (since September 2020) and Chief Compliance Officer for Janus Capital Management LLC (since September 2017). Formerly, Global Head of Investment Management Compliance for Janus Henderson Investors (February 2019 - August 2020), Vice President, Head of Global Distribution Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer of Janus Henderson Distributors (May 2017 – September 2017), Vice President, Compliance at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus Capital Management LLC, and Janus Distributors LLC (2009-2017).

Jesper Nergaard
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Chief Financial Officer

Vice President, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer

3/05-Present

2/05-Present

Head of U.S. Fund Administration, Janus Henderson Investors and Janus Sevices LLC.

Abigail J. Murray
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1975

Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, and Secretary

12/20-Present

Managing Counsel (2020-present). Formerly, Senior Counsel for Invesco Ltd. (2017-2020), and Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. and Assistant General Counsel, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (2015-2017).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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Notes

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This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not an offer or solicitation for the Fund and is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

Janus Henderson and Intech are trademarks of Janus Henderson Group plc or one of its subsidiaries. © Janus Henderson Group plc

Janus Henderson Distributors

   

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ANNUAL REPORT

September 30, 2021

  
 

Janus Henderson Global Research Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

 
  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Henderson Global Research Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Fund At A Glance and Schedule of Investments

3

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

13

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

15

Statement of Operations

17

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

19

Financial Highlights

20

Notes to Financial Statements

24

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

38

Additional Information

39

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

51

Designation Requirements

54

Trustees and Officers

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FUND SNAPSHOT

 We seek to create a diversified, high-conviction portfolio reflecting the best ideas of the Janus Henderson research team.

    

Team-Based Approach

Led by Matthew Peron,

Director of Centralized

Equity Research

   

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

The Janus Henderson Global Research Fund I Shares returned 27.78% for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2021, while its primary benchmark, the MSCI World IndexSM, returned 28.82%, and its secondary benchmark, the MSCI All Country World IndexSM returned 27.44%.

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

The approval and rollout of COVID-19 vaccines at the start of the period, as well as ongoing accommodative policies from central banks around the world, put the global economy firmly on a path to recovery. While fiscal and monetary programs supported the recovery, increasing expectations for growth and inflation pushed global bond yields higher, with the widely watched 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rising sharply in March. This fueled a rotation out of technology stocks, where high valuations were supported by the notion that growth and cost of capital will remain low, and into stocks that generally perform well in a rising rate environment. Despite continued growth in the global economy, the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note pulled back in August. At the Federal Open Market Committee meeting in September, policy makers held benchmark interest rates near zero but adopted a slightly more hawkish outlook for rates and indicated that they may raise rates as early as 2022. Although persistent global inflation, uncertainty around fiscal policy, supply chain bottlenecks and increased regulatory scrutiny in China fueled market volatility in the final months of the reporting period, markets finished the period with strong gains.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

The Fund underperformed its primary benchmark but outperformed its secondary benchmark for the year. While we aim to outperform over shorter periods, our goal is to provide consistent outperformance long term by focusing on what we consider our strengths: picking stocks and avoiding macroeconomic risks. Stocks are selected by our seven global sector teams, which employ a bottom-up, fundamental approach to identify what we consider the best global opportunities.

Areas of relative weakness in the Fund included the financials and health care sectors. Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) led declines among our financials holdings. The market appears to have decided that the provider of software solutions for the financial services industry is now “legacy” tech and thus a secular share donor to new fintech competitors. Our research suggests otherwise – we believe FIS is well positioned to grow across both its merchant and banking segments and trades at a favorable valuation. Mastercard also contributed to our underperformance in financials. Concerns that the COVID Delta variant would slow a recovery in international travel and business activity hurt the company’s stock. We believe that Mastercard’s payments network among merchants is a competitive moat that positions the business as a key beneficiary as more transactions migrate from cash and check to credit card and electronic payments.

Key detractors also included select China-based holdings, which declined following the government’s announcement that it will increase regulatory oversight in a number of industries. Detractors included resorts developer and operator Sands China, which also suffered from a slower-than-expected recovery in travel. Although we have revised our earnings estimates for Sands and other China-based holdings based on known and expected regulatory changes, we maintained our position in the company, as we believe China is committed to sustaining access to foreign investor capital.

While we were disappointed with the Fund’s weak relative results, positive stock selection within the technology and energy sectors boosted relative performance. On an individual stock basis, top relative contributors included semiconductor capital equipment manufacturer ASML Holding. The stock gained on optimism around expanding

  

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capital investment plans across the industry, driven by long-term secular demand for chips. Particularly notable are sizable investments planned by Samsung and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. Broadening adoption of extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) across device types along with accelerated investment in upgrading leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing continue to support our positive long-term outlook for ASML.

Standout performers also included UK-based global sports betting firm Entain. The company’s stock soared following a $22 billion takeover bid by U.S. competitor DraftKings and speculation that the proposal may spark competitive bids. DraftKings’ offer valued Entain at a 46% premium to its stock price, which is more than double what MGM Resorts offered for the company earlier this year. Entain rejected MGM’s proposal on the basis that it believed it significantly undervalued the company, but, at this writing, had not yet accepted DraftKings’ bid. We believe DraftKings’ offering price validates our investment thesis, which is that Entain’s proprietary online betting technology gives it an industry advantage.

Alternative asset management firm Blackstone Group also contributed materially to relative results. Performance in the company’s portfolios has been generally strong as a result of economic reopening, and Blackstone has been favorably positioned to capture capital migrating to alternatives - a long-term secular trend we believe is likely to continue. Blackstone recently reported strong quarterly results and announced a partnership with insurer American International Group (AIG) to manage a portion of AIG’s assets, significantly increasing Blackstone’s insurance assets under management.

OUTLOOK

We were pleased to see evidence of continued economic growth during the period and are optimistic that a global recovery is still underway. Nonetheless, the recent rise in COVID variant infection rates, continued fallout from supply chain disruptions and concerns related to policy makers’ response to inflation have tempered our near-term growth expectations for the U.S. and global economy. With that said, these concerns are balanced with our optimism about the strong corporate earnings growth we’ve seen in recent quarters, as history has shown that stocks typically follow earnings higher.

Against this backdrop, we have maintained our strategy of investing in businesses that are participating in and driving secular growth trends such as e-commerce, cloud computing, digital payments and health care innovation. At the same time, we have made modest adjustments to the Fund. For example, within health care, we’ve shifted our focus to developers of life sciences technologies and tools, as we believe these are the businesses supporting the latest wave of innovation in health care. Meanwhile, in technology, we have trimmed our exposure to standard semiconductor manufacturers and reallocated some of those assets to specialty chip manufacturers more directly leveraged to secular themes such as artificial intelligence and high-performance applications, including 5G and autonomous driving. In anticipation that the economy will gather momentum and continue to progress toward the mid-business cycle, we believe these and other refinements will allow the Fund to stay aligned with our longer-term investment goals and objectives.

Thank you for your investment in Janus Henderson Global Research Fund.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Contributors - Holdings

5 Top Detractors - Holdings

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

ASML Holding NV

2.57%

 

1.19%

 

Sands China Ltd

0.78%

 

-0.69%

 

Entain PLC

1.23%

 

0.91%

 

Unilever PLC

1.62%

 

-0.60%

 

Blackstone Group Inc

0.98%

 

0.67%

 

Fidelity National Information Services Inc

0.96%

 

-0.45%

 

JPMorgan Chase & Co

1.91%

 

0.41%

 

Air Products & Chemicals Inc

1.00%

 

-0.42%

 

CAE Inc

0.66%

 

0.40%

 

Mastercard Inc

1.76%

 

-0.35%

       

 

5 Top Contributors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

MSCI World Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Technology

 

1.24%

 

18.51%

18.31%

 

Energy

 

0.77%

 

6.05%

5.91%

 

Industrials

 

0.67%

 

17.12%

17.30%

 

Communications

 

0.25%

 

10.65%

10.66%

 

Consumer

 

0.20%

 

16.58%

16.60%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 Top Detractors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

MSCI World Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Financials

 

-2.09%

 

18.13%

18.17%

 

Healthcare

 

-1.14%

 

12.70%

12.87%

 

Other**

 

-0.06%

 

0.26%

0.18%

       

 

Relative contribution reflects how the portolio's holdings impacted return relative to the benchmark. Cash and securities not held in the portfolio are not shown. For equity portfolios, relative contribution compares the performance of a security in the portfolio to the benchmark's total return, factoring in the difference in weight of that security in the benchmark. Returns are calculated using daily returns and previous day ending weights rolled up by ticker, excluding fixed income securities, gross of advisory fees, may exclude certain derivatives and will differ from actual performance.
Performance attribution reflects returns gross of advisory fees and may differ from actual returns as they are based on end of day holdings. Attribution is calculated by geometrically linking daily returns for the portfolio and index.

*

The sectors listed above reflect those covered by the six analyst teams who comprise the Janus Henderson Research Team.

**

Not a GICS classified sector.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

Microsoft Corp

 

Software

4.5%

Alphabet Inc - Class C

 

Interactive Media & Services

3.3%

Amazon.com Inc

 

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

3.3%

ASML Holding NV

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment

2.8%

Apple Inc

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

2.4%

 

16.3%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

 

Common Stocks

 

100.0%

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending

 

0.3%

 

Preferred Stocks

 

0.3%

 

Other

 

(0.6)%

  

100.0%

Emerging markets comprised 5.9% of total net assets.

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of September 30, 2021

As of September 30, 2020

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended September 30, 2021

 

 

Prospectus Expense Ratios

 

 

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

27.28%

14.78%

12.82%

10.00%

 

 

1.21%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

19.96%

13.43%

12.15%

9.60%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

26.43%

14.05%

12.01%

9.19%

 

 

1.89%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

25.43%

14.05%

12.01%

9.19%

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

27.68%

15.14%

13.09%

10.18%

 

 

0.89%

Class I Shares

 

27.78%

15.24%

13.19%

10.25%

 

 

0.81%

Class N Shares

 

27.85%

15.26%

13.11%

10.18%

 

 

0.76%

Class R Shares

 

26.87%

14.42%

12.47%

9.61%

 

 

1.54%

Class S Shares

 

27.23%

14.74%

12.71%

9.83%

 

 

1.24%

Class T Shares

 

27.55%

15.04%

13.00%

10.12%

 

 

0.99%

MSCI World Index

 

28.82%

13.74%

12.68%

7.93%

 

 

 

MSCI All Country World Index

 

27.44%

13.20%

11.90%

7.75%

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class T Shares

 

2nd

3rd

3rd

1st

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for World Large Stock Funds

 

113/354

228/295

174/216

49/162

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 800.668.0434 (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson) or visit janushenderson.com/performance (or janushenderson.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

 
 

This Fund has a performance-based management fee that may adjust up or down based on the Fund’s performance.

Performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with foreign and emerging markets, fixed income securities, high-yield and high-risk securities, undervalued, overlooked and smaller capitalization companies, real estate related securities including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs),

  

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Performance

non-diversification, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, portfolio turnover, derivatives, short sales, initial public offerings (IPOs) and potential conflicts of interest. Each product has different risks. Please see the prospectus for more information about risks, holdings and other details.

High absolute short-term performance is not typical and may not be achieved in the future. Such results should not be the sole basis for evaluating material facts in making an investment decision.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for each class for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class J Shares, the initial share class (renamed Class T Shares effective February 16, 2010), calculated using the fees and expenses of each respective class, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on February 16, 2010. Performance shown for periods prior to February 16, 2010, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class I Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class N Shares commenced operations on August 4, 2017. Performance shown for periods prior to August 4, 2017, reflects the performance for the Fund’s Class T Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class T Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class R Shares commenced operations on March 15, 2013. Performance shown for periods prior to March 15, 2013 reflects the historical performance of the Fund’s Class T Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class R Shares, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

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There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

Index performance does not reflect the expenses of managing a portfolio as an index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

*The Fund’s inception date – February 25, 2005

‡ As stated in the prospectus. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios during the reporting period.

  

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Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$1,082.70

$6.00

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.30

$5.82

1.15%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$1,079.30

$9.33

 

$1,000.00

$1,016.09

$9.05

1.79%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$1,084.50

$4.28

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.96

$4.15

0.82%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$1,084.90

$3.92

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.31

$3.80

0.75%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$1,085.20

$3.61

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.61

$3.50

0.69%

Class R Shares

$1,000.00

$1,081.10

$7.67

 

$1,000.00

$1,017.70

$7.44

1.47%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$1,082.50

$6.21

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.10

$6.02

1.19%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$1,083.90

$4.86

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.41

$4.71

0.93%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

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Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– 100.0%

   

Aerospace & Defense – 2.1%

   
 

Airbus SE*

 

290,171

  

$38,093,050

 
 

L3Harris Technologies Inc

 

168,502

  

37,110,880

 
  

75,203,930

 

Air Freight & Logistics – 1.2%

   
 

United Parcel Service Inc

 

226,348

  

41,217,971

 

Airlines – 0.7%

   
 

Ryanair Holdings PLC (ADR)*

 

210,580

  

23,176,435

 

Auto Components – 0.9%

   
 

Aptiv PLC*

 

220,877

  

32,904,047

 

Banks – 4.7%

   
 

BNP Paribas SA

 

480,135

  

30,751,223

 
 

Citigroup Inc

 

576,136

  

40,433,224

 
 

HDFC Bank Ltd

 

903,597

  

19,373,128

 
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co

 

462,767

  

75,750,330

 
  

166,307,905

 

Beverages – 3.2%

   
 

Constellation Brands Inc

 

282,363

  

59,491,060

 
 

Pernod Ricard SA

 

248,802

  

54,402,649

 
  

113,893,709

 

Biotechnology – 2.5%

   
 

AbbVie Inc

 

299,593

  

32,317,097

 
 

Ascendis Pharma A/S (ADR)*

 

68,657

  

10,943,239

 
 

Global Blood Therapeutics Inc*

 

120,738

  

3,076,404

 
 

Neurocrine Biosciences Inc*

 

135,109

  

12,958,304

 
 

Sarepta Therapeutics Inc*

 

111,845

  

10,343,426

 
 

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc*

 

94,121

  

17,072,608

 
  

86,711,078

 

Building Products – 1.9%

   
 

Assa Abloy AB

 

1,134,295

  

32,901,527

 
 

Daikin Industries Ltd

 

158,000

  

33,988,589

 
  

66,890,116

 

Capital Markets – 3.5%

   
 

Apollo Global Management Inc

 

480,530

  

29,595,843

 
 

Blackstone Group Inc

 

308,662

  

35,909,737

 
 

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

 

183,998

  

18,380,059

 
 

Morgan Stanley

 

389,483

  

37,900,591

 
  

121,786,230

 

Chemicals – 1.8%

   
 

Air Products & Chemicals Inc

 

103,667

  

26,550,155

 
 

Sherwin-Williams Co

 

132,738

  

37,130,801

 
  

63,680,956

 

Consumer Finance – 2.0%

   
 

Nexi SpA (144A)*

 

1,426,310

  

26,606,827

 
 

OneMain Holdings Inc

 

325,133

  

17,989,609

 
 

Synchrony Financial

 

511,970

  

25,025,094

 
  

69,621,530

 

Diversified Financial Services – 0%

   
 

Jackson Financial Inc*

 

23,168

  

602,368

 

Electric Utilities – 0.2%

   
 

NextEra Energy Inc

 

112,039

  

8,797,302

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 1.7%

   
 

Hexagon AB - Class B

 

3,791,141

  

58,436,588

 

Entertainment – 3.4%

   
 

Liberty Media Corp-Liberty Formula One*

 

723,519

  

37,196,112

 
 

Netflix Inc*

 

91,800

  

56,029,212

 
 

Sea Ltd (ADR)*

 

79,214

  

25,247,878

 
  

118,473,202

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

8

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Janus Henderson Global Research Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 3.0%

   
 

Abbott Laboratories

 

235,391

  

$27,806,739

 
 

Boston Scientific Corp*

 

719,148

  

31,203,832

 
 

Dentsply Sirona Inc

 

237,151

  

13,766,616

 
 

DexCom Inc*

 

25,715

  

14,062,505

 
 

Edwards Lifesciences Corp*

 

168,170

  

19,038,526

 
  

105,878,218

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 1.1%

   
 

Centene Corp*

 

257,399

  

16,038,532

 
 

Humana Inc

 

57,042

  

22,197,894

 
  

38,236,426

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.7%

   
 

GVC Holdings PLC*

 

1,678,874

  

48,052,245

 
 

McDonald's Corp

 

139,468

  

33,627,129

 
 

Sands China Ltd*

 

7,171,600

  

14,697,590

 
  

96,376,964

 

Household Durables – 0.5%

   
 

Roku Inc*

 

59,937

  

18,781,259

 

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers – 1.5%

   
 

NRG Energy Inc

 

822,209

  

33,570,793

 
 

Vistra Energy Corp

 

1,082,569

  

18,511,930

 
  

52,082,723

 

Industrial Conglomerates – 1.0%

   
 

Honeywell International Inc

 

158,361

  

33,616,873

 

Information Technology Services – 4.6%

   
 

Fidelity National Information Services Inc

 

244,522

  

29,753,437

 
 

Mastercard Inc

 

180,517

  

62,762,151

 
 

Visa Inc

 

266,590

  

59,382,922

 
 

Wix.com Ltd*

 

59,394

  

11,639,442

 
  

163,537,952

 

Insurance – 3.8%

   
 

AIA Group Ltd

 

3,042,700

  

35,035,201

 
 

Aon PLC - Class A

 

96,530

  

27,585,378

 
 

Beazley PLC*

 

2,731,695

  

13,842,979

 
 

Intact Financial Corp

 

124,277

  

16,435,496

 
 

Progressive Corp

 

239,401

  

21,639,456

 
 

Prudential PLC

 

912,964

  

17,720,437

 
  

132,258,947

 

Interactive Media & Services – 6.1%

   
 

Alphabet Inc - Class C*

 

43,888

  

116,975,125

 
 

Facebook Inc*

 

170,887

  

57,997,339

 
 

Snap Inc*

 

328,582

  

24,272,352

 
 

Tencent Holdings Ltd

 

288,600

  

16,922,379

 
  

216,167,195

 

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail – 6.3%

   
 

Amazon.com Inc*

 

34,910

  

114,680,746

 
 

Booking Holdings Inc*

 

15,787

  

37,476,286

 
 

DoorDash Inc - Class A*

 

89,823

  

18,501,741

 
 

Meituan Dianping (144A)*

 

362,700

  

11,326,287

 
 

MercadoLibre Inc*

 

23,449

  

39,380,251

 
  

221,365,311

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.9%

   
 

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

 

53,736

  

30,700,989

 

Machinery – 1.4%

   
 

Parker-Hannifin Corp

 

113,011

  

31,600,136

 
 

Sany Heavy Industry Co Ltd

 

4,138,279

  

16,335,598

 
  

47,935,734

 

Metals & Mining – 1.8%

   
 

Freeport-McMoRan Inc

 

510,026

  

16,591,146

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


Janus Henderson Global Research Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Metals & Mining– (continued)

   
 

Rio Tinto PLC

 

303,354

  

$20,026,330

 
 

Teck Resources Ltd

 

1,102,577

  

27,451,242

 
  

64,068,718

 

Multi-Utilities – 0.4%

   
 

RWE AG

 

373,185

  

13,190,868

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 4.1%

   
 

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd

 

969,359

  

35,447,738

 
 

Cheniere Energy Inc*

 

101,963

  

9,958,726

 
 

ConocoPhillips

 

554,905

  

37,605,912

 
 

Enterprise Products Partners LP

 

243,601

  

5,271,526

 
 

Marathon Petroleum Corp

 

479,130

  

29,615,025

 
 

Suncor Energy Inc

 

1,009,308

  

20,928,955

 
 

Total SE

 

118,309

  

5,668,517

 
  

144,496,399

 

Personal Products – 1.4%

   
 

Unilever PLC

 

929,398

  

50,122,782

 

Pharmaceuticals – 5.3%

   
 

AstraZeneca PLC

 

389,265

  

46,854,566

 
 

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co

 

298,411

  

17,656,979

 
 

Catalent Inc*

 

208,708

  

27,772,774

 
 

Merck & Co Inc

 

464,208

  

34,866,663

 
 

Novartis AG

 

352,012

  

28,883,788

 
 

Roche Holding AG

 

84,424

  

30,811,590

 
  

186,846,360

 

Road & Rail – 1.7%

   
 

Full Truck Alliance Co (ADR)*,#

 

1,185,996

  

18,181,319

 
 

Uber Technologies Inc*

 

931,698

  

41,740,070

 
  

59,921,389

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 7.9%

   
 

Advanced Micro Devices Inc*

 

193,945

  

19,956,940

 
 

ASML Holding NV

 

131,902

  

97,287,716

 
 

Marvell Technology Inc

 

347,133

  

20,935,591

 
 

NVIDIA Corp

 

238,648

  

49,438,320

 
 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd

 

2,537,000

  

52,320,286

 
 

Texas Instruments Inc

 

191,595

  

36,826,475

 
  

276,765,328

 

Software – 8.5%

   
 

Adobe Inc*

 

115,593

  

66,549,202

 
 

Autodesk Inc*

 

110,934

  

31,635,049

 
 

Microsoft Corp

 

565,344

  

159,381,780

 
 

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc

 

198,783

  

13,795,540

 
 

Workday Inc - Class A*

 

117,679

  

29,406,805

 
  

300,768,376

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 2.4%

   
 

Apple Inc

 

593,487

  

83,978,410

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.7%

   
 

adidas AG

 

86,598

  

27,284,048

 
 

NIKE Inc - Class B

 

230,073

  

33,413,502

 
  

60,697,550

 

Trading Companies & Distributors – 1.6%

   
 

Ferguson PLC

 

417,090

  

57,809,637

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.5%

   
 

T-Mobile US Inc*

 

137,694

  

17,591,785

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $2,195,398,313)

 

3,520,899,560

 

Preferred Stocks– 0.3%

   

Health Care Providers & Services – 0.3%

   
 

API Holdings Private Ltd PP*,¢,§((cost $9,437,947)

 

117,653

  

9,352,360

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Research Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending– 0.3%

   

Investment Companies – 0.2%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº,£

 

8,814,292

  

$8,814,292

 

Time Deposits – 0.1%

   
 

Royal Bank of Canada, 0.0400%, 10/1/21

 

$2,203,573

  

2,203,573

 

Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending (cost $11,017,865)

 

11,017,865

 

Total Investments (total cost $2,215,854,125) – 100.6%

 

3,541,269,785

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0.6)%

 

(22,604,030)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$3,518,665,755

 
      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$2,443,768,583

 

69.0

%

United Kingdom

 

164,876,616

 

4.7

 

Netherlands

 

147,410,498

 

4.2

 

France

 

128,915,439

 

3.6

 

Canada

 

100,263,431

 

2.8

 

Sweden

 

91,338,115

 

2.6

 

Taiwan

 

77,568,164

 

2.2

 

China

 

62,765,583

 

1.8

 

Switzerland

 

59,695,378

 

1.7

 

Hong Kong

 

49,732,791

 

1.4

 

Germany

 

40,474,916

 

1.1

 

Argentina

 

39,380,251

 

1.1

 

Japan

 

33,988,589

 

1.0

 

India

 

28,725,488

 

0.8

 

Italy

 

26,606,827

 

0.7

 

Ireland

 

23,176,435

 

0.7

 

Israel

 

11,639,442

 

0.3

 

Denmark

 

10,943,239

 

0.3

 
      
      

Total

 

$3,541,269,785

 

100.0

%

 

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

11


Janus Henderson Global Research Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

Schedules of Affiliated Investments – (% of Net Assets)

           
 

Dividend

Income

Realized

Gain/(Loss)

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation/

Depreciation

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - N/A

Money Markets - N/A

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

$

4,836

$

(125)

$

-

$

-

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - 0.2%

Investment Companies - 0.2%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

29,254

 

-

 

-

 

8,814,292

Total Affiliated Investments - 0.2%

$

34,090

$

(125)

$

-

$

8,814,292

           
 

Value

at 9/30/20

Purchases

Sales Proceeds

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - N/A

Money Markets - N/A

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

788,510

 

285,019,914

 

(285,808,299)

 

-

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - 0.2%

Investment Companies - 0.2%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

9,213,600

 

216,059,448

 

(216,458,756)

 

8,814,292

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

12

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Research Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

  

MSCI All Country World IndexSM

MSCI All Country World IndexSM reflects the equity market performance of global developed and emerging markets.

MSCI World IndexSM

MSCI World IndexSM reflects the equity market performance of global developed markets.

  

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

LLC

Limited Liability Company

LP

Limited Partnership

PLC

Public Limited Company

PP

Private Placement

  

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. Unless otherwise noted, these securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The total value of 144A securities as of the year ended September 30, 2021 is $37,933,114, which represents 1.1% of net assets.

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of September 30, 2021.

  

#

Loaned security; a portion of the security is on loan at September 30, 2021.

  

¢

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs. The total value of Level 3 securities as of the year ended September 30, 2021 is $9,352,360, which represents 0.3% of net assets.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control.

  

Net of income paid to the securities lending agent and rebates paid to the borrowing counterparties.

           

§

Schedule of Restricted Securities (as of September 30, 2021)

       

Value as a

 
 

Acquisition

     

% of Net

 
 

Date

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Assets

 

API Holdings Private Ltd PP

9/27/21

$

9,437,947

$

9,352,360

 

0.3

%

         
         

The Fund has registration rights for certain restricted securities held as of September 30, 2021. The issuer incurs all registration costs.

 
  

Janus Investment Fund

13


Janus Henderson Global Research Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

             

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 September 30, 2021. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

Valuation Inputs Summary

       
    

Level 2 -

 

Level 3 -

  

Level 1 -

 

Other Significant

 

Significant

  

Quoted Prices

 

Observable Inputs

 

Unobservable Inputs

       

Assets

      

Investments In Securities:

      

Common Stocks

      

Aerospace & Defense

$

37,110,880

$

38,093,050

$

-

Banks

 

116,183,554

 

50,124,351

 

-

Beverages

 

59,491,060

 

54,402,649

 

-

Building Products

 

-

 

66,890,116

 

-

Capital Markets

 

103,406,171

 

18,380,059

 

-

Consumer Finance

 

43,014,703

 

26,606,827

 

-

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

 

-

 

58,436,588

 

-

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

 

33,627,129

 

62,749,835

 

-

Insurance

 

65,660,330

 

66,598,617

 

-

Interactive Media & Services

 

199,244,816

 

16,922,379

 

-

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

 

210,039,024

 

11,326,287

 

-

Machinery

 

31,600,136

 

16,335,598

 

-

Metals & Mining

 

44,042,388

 

20,026,330

 

-

Multi-Utilities

 

-

 

13,190,868

 

-

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

 

138,827,882

 

5,668,517

 

-

Personal Products

 

-

 

50,122,782

 

-

Pharmaceuticals

 

80,296,416

 

106,549,944

 

-

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment

 

127,157,326

 

149,608,002

 

-

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

 

33,413,502

 

27,284,048

 

-

Trading Companies & Distributors

 

-

 

57,809,637

 

-

All Other

 

1,280,657,759

 

-

 

-

Preferred Stocks

 

-

 

-

 

9,352,360

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending

 

-

 

11,017,865

 

-

Total Assets

$

2,603,773,076

$

928,144,349

$

9,352,360

       
  

14

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Research Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated investments, at value (cost $2,207,039,833)(1)

 

$

3,532,455,493

 

 

Affiliated investments, at value (cost $8,814,292)

 

 

8,814,292

 

 

Cash denominated in foreign currency (cost $69,233)

 

 

69,233

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

 

 

87,771

 

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fund shares sold

 

 

2,875,829

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

1,447,188

 

 

 

Foreign tax reclaims

 

 

1,285,224

 

 

Other assets

 

 

85,589

 

Total Assets

 

 

3,547,120,619

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Due to custodian

 

 

994,962

 

 

Collateral for securities loaned (Note 2)

 

 

11,017,865

 

 

Payables:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments purchased

 

 

9,437,947

 

 

 

Fund shares repurchased

 

 

3,489,313

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

 

2,025,726

 

 

 

Transfer agent fees and expenses

 

 

544,057

 

 

 

Foreign tax liability

 

 

487,918

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

 

 

87,771

 

 

 

Professional fees

 

 

52,485

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

 

 

25,475

 

 

 

Custodian fees

 

 

22,223

 

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

 

 

18,368

 

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees payable

 

 

7,541

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other payables

 

 

243,213

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

28,454,864

 

Net Assets

 

$

3,518,665,755

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


Janus Henderson Global Research Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

1,831,406,057

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss) (includes $487,918 of foreign capital gains tax)

 

 

1,687,259,698

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

3,518,665,755

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

24,309,769

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

220,635

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

110.18

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(3)

 

$

116.90

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

4,490,669

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

42,141

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

106.56

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

1,959,177,353

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

17,957,234

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

109.10

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

145,610,157

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

1,312,269

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

110.96

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

43,521,421

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

399,296

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

109.00

 

Net Assets - Class R Shares

 

$

9,736,317

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

89,580

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

108.69

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

24,087,701

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

218,312

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

110.34

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

1,307,732,368

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

12,010,734

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

108.88

 

 

             

(1) Includes $10,897,024 of securities on loan. See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(2) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(3) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Research Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

49,151,811

 

 

Affiliated securities lending income, net

 

29,254

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

4,836

 

 

Unaffiliated securities lending income, net

 

859

 

 

Interest

 

159

 

 

Other income

 

49,789

 

 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(1,823,420)

 

Total Investment Income

 

47,413,288

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

23,526,834

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

61,094

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

48,195

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

43,702

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

61,873

 

 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

2,110,299

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

21,942

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

64,359

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

3,157,210

 

 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

45,552

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

3,638

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

89,841

 

 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

1,468

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

256

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

272,345

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

6,091

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

1,276

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

129

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

291

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

12,770

 

 

Shareholder reports expense

 

339,100

 

 

Registration fees

 

128,265

 

 

Custodian fees

 

107,348

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees

 

95,054

 

 

Professional fees

 

74,309

 

 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

52,549

 

 

Other expenses

 

239,461

 

Total Expenses

 

30,565,251

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers

 

(106,161)

 

Net Expenses

 

30,459,090

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

16,954,198

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

 

 

 

 

Investments and foreign currency transactions

$

366,010,075

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

(125)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

366,009,950

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

 

 

 

 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation (net of increase in deferred foreign taxes of $487,918)

 

411,833,902

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

411,833,902

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

794,798,050

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended
September 30, 2021

 

Year ended
September 30, 2020

 

         

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

16,954,198

 

$

17,877,075

 

 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

366,009,950

 

 

85,085,781

 

 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

411,833,902

 

 

296,798,050

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

794,798,050

 

 

399,760,906

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(837,329)

 

 

(889,197)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(183,533)

 

 

(223,733)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(65,556,809)

 

 

(74,362,419)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(5,229,791)

 

 

(6,746,253)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(1,659,352)

 

 

(1,725,480)

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

(268,840)

 

 

(282,408)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(752,697)

 

 

(5,760,123)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(43,456,205)

 

 

(49,566,236)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(117,944,556)

 

 

(139,555,849)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(4,020,585)

 

 

3,360,857

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(1,534,613)

 

 

(943,684)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(21,083,449)

 

 

(26,414,149)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(19,497,565)

 

 

(15,725,639)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(6,237,164)

 

 

6,416,568

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

228,904

 

 

621,405

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(111,942,696)

 

 

7,369,239

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(2,733,097)

 

 

(45,979,075)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

(166,820,265)

 

 

(71,294,478)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

510,033,229

 

 

188,910,579

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

3,008,632,526

 

 

2,819,721,947

 

 

End of period

$

3,518,665,755

 

$

3,008,632,526

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class A Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$89.60

 

 

$81.67

 

 

$85.80

 

 

$76.26

 

 

$64.32

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.23

 

 

0.31

 

 

0.65

 

 

0.57

 

 

0.44

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

23.77

 

 

11.47

 

 

(0.20)

 

 

9.25

 

 

11.82

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

24.00

 

 

11.78

 

 

0.45

 

 

9.82

 

 

12.26

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.16)

 

 

(0.61)

 

 

(0.46)

 

 

(0.28)

 

 

(0.32)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.26)

 

 

(3.24)

 

 

(4.12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.42)

 

 

(3.85)

 

 

(4.58)

 

 

(0.28)

 

 

(0.32)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$110.18

 

 

$89.60

 

 

$81.67

 

 

$85.80

 

 

$76.26

 

 

Total Return*

 

27.28%

 

 

14.71%

 

 

1.43%

 

 

12.90%

 

 

19.16%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$24,310

 

 

$23,470

 

 

$18,247

 

 

$16,478

 

 

$15,642

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$24,438

 

 

$19,926

 

 

$17,274

 

 

$15,685

 

 

$16,679

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.17%

 

 

1.21%

 

 

1.32%

 

 

1.14%

 

 

1.14%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.17%

 

 

1.20%

 

 

1.16%

 

 

1.00%

 

 

1.04%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.23%

 

 

0.37%

 

 

0.83%

 

 

0.70%

 

 

0.64%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

25%

 

 

34%

 

 

35%

 

 

32%

 

 

48%

 

                   
                   

Class C Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$87.19

 

 

$79.50

 

 

$83.65

 

 

$74.57

 

 

$62.97

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.45)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

0.13

 

 

0.04

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

23.08

 

 

11.15

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

9.04

 

 

11.56

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

22.63

 

 

10.93

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

9.08

 

 

11.60

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.26)

 

 

(3.24)

 

 

(4.12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.26)

 

 

(3.24)

 

 

(4.12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$106.56

 

 

$87.19

 

 

$79.50

 

 

$83.65

 

 

$74.57

 

 

Total Return*

 

26.42%

 

 

13.98%

 

 

0.78%

 

 

12.18%

 

 

18.42%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$4,491

 

 

$5,005

 

 

$5,564

 

 

$7,746

 

 

$8,954

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$4,880

 

 

$5,323

 

 

$6,303

 

 

$8,343

 

 

$9,330

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.85%

 

 

1.84%

 

 

1.80%

 

 

1.64%

 

 

1.67%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.85%

 

 

1.84%

 

 

1.80%

 

 

1.64%

 

 

1.67%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.45)%

 

 

(0.27)%

 

 

0.17%

 

 

0.05%

 

 

0.06%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

25%

 

 

34%

 

 

35%

 

 

32%

 

 

48%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

                   

Class D Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$88.69

 

 

$80.85

 

 

$84.93

 

 

$75.50

 

 

$63.68

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.56

 

 

0.55

 

 

0.88

 

 

0.82

 

 

0.69

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

23.50

 

 

11.36

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

9.14

 

 

11.65

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

24.06

 

 

11.91

 

 

0.67

 

 

9.96

 

 

12.34

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.39)

 

 

(0.83)

 

 

(0.63)

 

 

(0.53)

 

 

(0.52)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.26)

 

 

(3.24)

 

 

(4.12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.65)

 

 

(4.07)

 

 

(4.75)

 

 

(0.53)

 

 

(0.52)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$109.10

 

 

$88.69

 

 

$80.85

 

 

$84.93

 

 

$75.50

 

 

Total Return*

 

27.68%

 

 

15.06%

 

 

1.76%

 

 

13.25%

 

 

19.54%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,959,177

 

 

$1,607,701

 

 

$1,493,928

 

 

$1,564,083

 

 

$1,461,778

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,873,058

 

 

$1,511,011

 

 

$1,463,525

 

 

$1,527,522

 

 

$1,362,959

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.86%

 

 

0.89%

 

 

0.83%

 

 

0.69%

 

 

0.74%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.86%

 

 

0.89%

 

 

0.83%

 

 

0.69%

 

 

0.74%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.54%

 

 

0.68%

 

 

1.13%

 

 

1.02%

 

 

1.01%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

25%

 

 

34%

 

 

35%

 

 

32%

 

 

48%

 

                   
                   

Class I Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$90.13

 

 

$82.10

 

 

$86.16

 

 

$76.57

 

 

$64.58

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.64

 

 

0.63

 

 

0.95

 

 

0.91

 

 

0.78

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

23.90

 

 

11.54

 

 

(0.20)

 

 

9.27

 

 

11.79

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

24.54

 

 

12.17

 

 

0.75

 

 

10.18

 

 

12.57

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.45)

 

 

(0.90)

 

 

(0.69)

 

 

(0.59)

 

 

(0.58)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.26)

 

 

(3.24)

 

 

(4.12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.71)

 

 

(4.14)

 

 

(4.81)

 

 

(0.59)

 

 

(0.58)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$110.96

 

 

$90.13

 

 

$82.10

 

 

$86.16

 

 

$76.57

 

 

Total Return*

 

27.78%

 

 

15.15%

 

 

1.85%

 

 

13.36%

 

 

19.64%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$145,610

 

 

$135,394

 

 

$139,584

 

 

$179,093

 

 

$162,788

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$145,201

 

 

$132,597

 

 

$146,672

 

 

$167,007

 

 

$157,847

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.79%

 

 

0.81%

 

 

0.74%

 

 

0.60%

 

 

0.65%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.79%

 

 

0.81%

 

 

0.74%

 

 

0.60%

 

 

0.65%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.61%

 

 

0.76%

 

 

1.21%

 

 

1.11%

 

 

1.13%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

25%

 

 

34%

 

 

35%

 

 

32%

 

 

48%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

                   

Class N Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$88.60

 

 

$80.77

 

 

$84.85

 

 

$75.44

 

 

$73.87

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.69

 

 

0.66

 

 

1.02

 

 

0.96

 

 

0.11

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

23.48

 

 

11.36

 

 

(0.25)

 

 

9.11

 

 

1.46

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

24.17

 

 

12.02

 

 

0.77

 

 

10.07

 

 

1.57

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.51)

 

 

(0.95)

 

 

(0.73)

 

 

(0.66)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.26)

 

 

(3.24)

 

 

(4.12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.77)

 

 

(4.19)

 

 

(4.85)

 

 

(0.66)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$109.00

 

 

$88.60

 

 

$80.77

 

 

$84.85

 

 

$75.44

 

 

Total Return*

 

27.85%

 

 

15.23%

 

 

1.91%

 

 

13.42%

 

 

2.13%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$43,521

 

 

$40,607

 

 

$31,393

 

 

$38,195

 

 

$28,326

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$44,557

 

 

$30,617

 

 

$37,778

 

 

$36,802

 

 

$17,865

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.73%

 

 

0.76%

 

 

0.68%

 

 

0.54%

 

 

0.63%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.73%

 

 

0.76%

 

 

0.68%

 

 

0.54%

 

 

0.63%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.67%

 

 

0.81%

 

 

1.32%

 

 

1.19%

 

 

1.01%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

25%

 

 

34%

 

 

35%

 

 

32%

 

 

48%

 

                   
                   

Class R Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$88.57

 

 

$80.78

 

 

$84.95

 

 

$75.55

 

 

$63.73

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

(0.10)

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.39

 

 

0.32

 

 

0.30

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

23.48

 

 

11.34

 

 

(0.18)

 

 

9.15

 

 

11.67

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

23.38

 

 

11.36

 

 

0.21

 

 

9.47

 

 

11.97

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

(0.33)

 

 

(0.26)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.26)

 

 

(3.24)

 

 

(4.12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.26)

 

 

(3.57)

 

 

(4.38)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$108.69

 

 

$88.57

 

 

$80.78

 

 

$84.95

 

 

$75.55

 

 

Total Return*

 

26.87%

 

 

14.33%

 

 

1.11%

 

 

12.55%

 

 

18.84%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$9,736

 

 

$7,802

 

 

$6,574

 

 

$6,417

 

 

$6,196

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$8,777

 

 

$6,410

 

 

$6,232

 

 

$6,245

 

 

$5,724

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.50%

 

 

1.54%

 

 

1.47%

 

 

1.31%

 

 

1.32%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.50%

 

 

1.54%

 

 

1.47%

 

 

1.31%

 

 

1.32%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.10)%

 

 

0.03%

 

 

0.50%

 

 

0.40%

 

 

0.44%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

25%

 

 

34%

 

 

35%

 

 

32%

 

 

48%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from August 4, 2017 (inception date) through September 30, 2017.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class S Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$89.62

 

 

$81.85

 

 

$85.96

 

 

$76.40

 

 

$64.41

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.28

 

 

0.27

 

 

0.61

 

 

0.51

 

 

0.45

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

23.70

 

 

11.48

 

 

(0.18)

 

 

9.30

 

 

11.82

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

23.98

 

 

11.75

 

 

0.43

 

 

9.81

 

 

12.27

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

(0.74)

 

 

(0.42)

 

 

(0.25)

 

 

(0.28)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.26)

 

 

(3.24)

 

 

(4.12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.26)

 

 

(3.98)

 

 

(4.54)

 

 

(0.25)

 

 

(0.28)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$110.34

 

 

$89.62

 

 

$81.85

 

 

$85.96

 

 

$76.40

 

 

Total Return*

 

27.23%

 

 

14.66%

 

 

1.40%

 

 

12.86%

 

 

19.14%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$24,088

 

 

$131,161

 

 

$109,878

 

 

$62,331

 

 

$81,729

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$25,744

 

 

$128,108

 

 

$64,355

 

 

$67,144

 

 

$68,266

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.21%

 

 

1.24%

 

 

1.18%

 

 

1.04%

 

 

1.07%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.21%

 

 

1.24%

 

 

1.18%

 

 

1.04%

 

 

1.07%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.27%

 

 

0.33%

 

 

0.77%

 

 

0.63%

 

 

0.66%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

25%

 

 

34%

 

 

35%

 

 

32%

 

 

48%

 

                   
                   

Class T Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$88.54

 

 

$80.73

 

 

$84.82

 

 

$75.41

 

 

$63.61

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.45

 

 

0.48

 

 

0.82

 

 

0.75

 

 

0.64

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

23.47

 

 

11.34

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

9.13

 

 

11.63

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

23.92

 

 

11.82

 

 

0.61

 

 

9.88

 

 

12.27

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.32)

 

 

(0.77)

 

 

(0.58)

 

 

(0.47)

 

 

(0.47)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.26)

 

 

(3.24)

 

 

(4.12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.58)

 

 

(4.01)

 

 

(4.70)

 

 

(0.47)

 

 

(0.47)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$108.88

 

 

$88.54

 

 

$80.73

 

 

$84.82

 

 

$75.41

 

 

Total Return*

 

27.55%

 

 

14.96%

 

 

1.67%

 

 

13.16%

 

 

19.44%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,307,732

 

 

$1,057,492

 

 

$1,014,552

 

 

$1,054,640

 

 

$997,013

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,262,884

 

 

$1,009,337

 

 

$988,429

 

 

$1,033,780

 

 

$932,646

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.97%

 

 

0.99%

 

 

0.93%

 

 

0.79%

 

 

0.82%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.96%

 

 

0.99%

 

 

0.92%

 

 

0.78%

 

 

0.81%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.44%

 

 

0.59%

 

 

1.05%

 

 

0.93%

 

 

0.93%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

25%

 

 

34%

 

 

35%

 

 

32%

 

 

48%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Henderson Global Research Fund (the “Fund”) is a series of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers 41 funds, each of which offers multiple share classes, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Class A Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class C Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, and bank trust platforms.

Class C Shares are closed to investments by new employer-sponsored retirement plans and existing employer-sponsored retirement plans are no longer able to make additional purchases or exchanges into Class C Shares.

The Funds currently implement an automatic conversion feature pursuant to which Class C Shares that have been held for eight years are automatically converted to Class A Shares without the imposition of any sales charge, fee or other charge. The conversion will generally occur no later than ten business days in the month following the month of the eighth anniversary of the date of purchase. Class C Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions on Class C Shares will convert to Class A Shares at the same time as the original Class C Shares with respect to which they were purchased. For Class C Shares held in omnibus accounts on intermediary platforms, the Fund will rely on these intermediaries to implement this conversion feature. Your financial intermediary may have separate policies and procedures as to when and how Class C Shares may be converted to Class A Shares. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Effective July 6, 2020, Class D Shares are available to new investors, subject to any closed fund policies for a Fund, as applicable. Previously, Class D Shares were only available to investors who already had a direct account with the Janus Henderson funds; immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor; and existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus Henderson funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments, who established Class I Share accounts before August 4, 2017.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of: 1) certain adviser-assisted, employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and certain welfare benefit plans, such as health savings accounts, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans; and 2) retail investors purchasing in qualified or nonqualified accounts, whose accounts are held through an omnibus account at their financial intermediary, and where the financial intermediary requires no payment or reimbursement from the Fund, Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”), or its affiliates. Class N Shares are also available to Janus Henderson proprietary products and to certain direct institutional investors approved by Janus Distributors LLC dba Janus Henderson Distributors (“Janus Henderson Distributors”) including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations and endowments, subject to minimum investment requirements.

Class R Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms.

  

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Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP").

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets

  

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and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of September 30, 2021 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

The Fund did not hold a significant amount of Level 3 securities as of September 30, 2021.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Interest income is recorded daily on an accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. The Fund classifies gains and losses on prepayments received as an adjustment to interest income. Debt securities may be placed in non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivables when collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Fund's equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve, as well as certain foreign governments and central banks, have taken extraordinary actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets, including reducing interest rates to record-low levels. Extremely low or negative interest rates may become more prevalent or may not work as intended. As there is little precedent for this situation, the impact on various markets that interest rate or other significant policy changes may have is unknown. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place in response to such economic uncertainty, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation.

Widespread disease, including pandemics and epidemics, and natural or environmental disasters, including those which may be attributable to global climate change, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis and weather-related phenomena generally, have been and can be highly disruptive to economies and markets, adversely impacting individual companies, sectors, industries, markets, currencies, interest and inflation rates, credit ratings, investor sentiment, and other factors affecting the value of a Fund’s investments. Economies and financial markets throughout the world have become increasingly interconnected, which increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or country will adversely affect markets or issuers in other regions or countries, including the United States. These disruptions could prevent a Fund from executing advantageous investment decisions in a timely manner and negatively impact a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective(s). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value of a Fund. In addition, these disruptions could also impair the information technology and other operational systems upon which the Fund’s service providers, including Janus Capital or the subadviser (as applicable), rely, and could otherwise disrupt the ability of employees of the Fund’s service providers to perform

  

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essential tasks on behalf of the Fund. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance and reinsurance companies that insure or reinsure against the impact of natural disasters.

A number of countries in the European Union (the “EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU have experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. These difficulties may continue, worsen, or spread further within the EU. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. The risk of investing in securities in the European markets may also be heightened due to the referendum in which the United Kingdom voted to exit the EU, commonly known as “Brexit,” which immediately led to significant market volatility around the world, as well as political, economic and legal uncertainty. The United Kingdom formally left the EU on January 31, 2020 and entered into an eleven-month transition period, which expired on December 31, 2020. The negative impact on not only the United Kingdom and European economies could be significant, potentially resulting in increased volatility and illiquidity and lower economic growth for companies that rely significantly on the United Kingdom and/or Europe for their business activities and revenues. Any further exits from the EU, or an increase in the belief that such exits are likely or possible, would likely cause additional market disruption globally and introduce new legal and regulatory uncertainties.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table presents gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

          

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

 
  

Gross Amounts

      
  

of Recognized

 

Offsetting Asset

 

Collateral

  

Counterparty

 

Assets

 

or Liability(a)

 

Pledged(b)

 

Net Amount

         

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

$

10,897,024

$

$

(10,897,024)

$

         

(a)

Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b)

Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodial functions in accordance with the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Securities on loan will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). See “Securities Lending” in the “Notes to Financial Statements” for additional information.

Emerging Market Investing

Within the parameters of its specific investment policies, the Fund may invest in securities of issuers or companies from or with exposure to one or more “developing countries” or “emerging market countries.” Such countries include but are not limited to countries included in the MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant amount of its assets in one or more of these countries, its returns and net asset value may be affected to a large degree by events and economic conditions in such countries. The risks of foreign investing are heightened when investing in emerging markets, which may result in the price of investments in emerging markets experiencing sudden and sharp price swings. In many developing markets, there is less government supervision and regulation of stock exchanges, brokers, and listed companies, making these investments potentially more volatile in price and less liquid than investments in developed securities markets, resulting in greater risk to investors. Similarly, issuers in such markets may not be subject to regulatory, accounting, auditing, and financial reporting and recordkeeping standards comparable to those to which U.S. companies are subject. There is a risk in developing countries that a current or future economic or political crisis could lead to price controls, forced mergers of companies, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, seizure, nationalization, sanctions or imposition of restrictions by various governmental entities on investment and trading, or creation of government monopolies, any of which may have a detrimental effect on the Fund’s investments. In addition, the Fund’s investments may be denominated in foreign currencies and therefore, changes in the value of a country’s currency compared to the U.S. dollar may affect the value of the Fund’s investments. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in the securities of issuers in or companies of a single country or region, it is more likely to be impacted by events or conditions affecting that country or region, which could have a negative impact on the Fund’s performance. Developing countries may also experience a higher level of exposure and vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change. This can be attributed to both the geographic location of emerging market countries and/or a country’s lack of access to technology or resources to adjust and adapt to its effects. An increased occurrence and severity of natural disasters and extreme weather events such as droughts and decreased crop yields, heat waves, flooding and rising sea levels, and increased spread of disease, could cause harmful effects to the performance of affected economies. Additionally, foreign and emerging market risks, including, but not limited to, price controls, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, nationalization, and restrictions on repatriation of assets may be heightened to the extent the Fund invests in Chinese local market securities.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Restricted Security Transactions

Restricted securities held by the Fund may not be sold except in exempt transactions or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The risk of investing in such securities is generally greater than the risk of investing in the securities of widely held, publicly traded companies. Lack of a secondary market and resale restrictions may result in the inability of the Fund to sell a security at a fair price and may substantially delay the sale of the security. In addition, these securities may exhibit greater price volatility than securities for which secondary markets exist.

Securities Lending

Under procedures adopted by the Trustees, the Fund may seek to earn additional income by lending securities to certain qualified broker-dealers and institutions. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodial functions in accordance with the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement. The Fund may lend fund securities in an amount equal to up to 1/3 of its total assets as determined at the time of the loan origination. There is the risk of delay in recovering a loaned security or the risk of loss in collateral rights if the borrower fails financially. In addition, Janus Capital makes efforts to balance the benefits and risks from granting such loans. All loans will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the SEC. If the Fund is unable to recover a security on loan, the Fund may use the collateral to purchase replacement securities in the market. There is a risk that the value of the collateral could decrease below the cost of the replacement security by the time the replacement investment is made, resulting in a loss to the Fund. In certain circumstances individual loan transactions could yield negative returns.

Upon receipt of cash collateral, Janus Capital may invest it in affiliated or non-affiliated cash management vehicles, whether registered or unregistered entities, as permitted by the 1940 Act and rules promulgated thereunder. Janus Capital currently intends to primarily invest the cash collateral in a cash management vehicle for which Janus Capital serves as investment adviser, Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, or in time deposits. An investment in Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC is generally subject to the same risks that shareholders experience when investing in similarly structured vehicles, such as the potential for significant fluctuations in assets as a result of the purchase and redemption activity of the securities lending program, a decline in the value of the collateral, and possible liquidity issues. Such risks may delay the return of the cash collateral and cause the Fund to violate its agreement to return the cash collateral to a borrower in a timely manner. As adviser to the Fund and Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest as a result of its fiduciary duties to both the Fund and Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC. Additionally, Janus Capital receives an investment advisory fee of 0.05% for managing Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, but it may not receive a fee for managing certain other affiliated cash management vehicles in which the Fund may invest, and therefore may have an incentive to allocate preferred investment opportunities to investment vehicles for which it is receiving a fee.

The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars and 105% of the market value of the loaned securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Loaned securities and related collateral are marked-to-market each business day based upon the market value of the loaned securities at the close of business, employing the most recent available pricing information. Collateral levels are then adjusted based on this mark-to-market evaluation. Additional required collateral, or excess collateral returned, is delivered on the next business day. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than 102% or 105% value of the securities on loan. The cash collateral invested by Janus Capital is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Income earned from the investment of the cash collateral, net of rebates paid to, or fees paid by, borrowers and less the fees paid to the lending agent are included as “Affiliated securities lending income, net” on the Statement of Operations. As of September 30, 2021, securities lending transactions accounted for as secured borrowings with an overnight and continuous contractual maturity are $10,897,024. Gross amounts of recognized liabilities for securities lending (collateral received) as of September 30, 2021 is $11,017,865, resulting in the net amount due to the counterparty of $120,841.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee rate that may adjust up or down based on the Fund’s performance relative to its benchmark index.

The investment advisory fee rate paid to Janus Capital by the Fund consists of two components: (1) a base fee calculated by applying the contractual fixed rate of the advisory fee to the Fund’s average daily net assets during the previous month (the “Base Fee Rate”), plus or minus (2) a performance-fee adjustment (the “Performance Adjustment”) calculated by applying a variable rate of up to 0.15% (positive or negative) to the Fund’s average daily net assets based on the Fund’s relative performance compared to the cumulative investment record of its benchmark index over a 36-month performance measurement period or shorter time period, as applicable. The investment advisory fee rate is calculated daily and paid monthly.

The investment performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares (waiving the upfront sales load) for the performance measurement period is used to calculate the Performance Adjustment. The Fund’s Base Fee Rate prior to any performance adjustment (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.60%, and the Fund’s benchmark index used in the calculation is the MSCI World IndexSM.

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. The Base Fee Rate is subject to an upward or downward Performance Adjustment for every full 0.50% increment by which the Fund outperforms or underperforms its benchmark index, up to the Fund’s full performance rate of ±6.00%. Because the Performance Adjustment is tied to a Fund’s relative performance compared 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 is included in calculating both the performance of a Fund and the Fund’s benchmark index.

The Fund’s prospectuses and statement(s) of additional information contain additional information about performance-based fees. The amount shown as advisory fees on the Statement of Operations reflects the Base Fee Rate plus/minus any Performance Adjustment. For the year ended September 30, 2021, the performance adjusted investment advisory fee rate before any waivers and/or reimbursements of expenses is 0.69%.

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the investment advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding any performance adjustments to management fees (if applicable), the fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, shareholder servicing fees, such as transfer agency fees (including out-of-pocket costs), administrative services fees and any networking/omnibus/administrative fees payable by any share class, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.86% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waivers for at least a one-year period commencing January 28, 2021. If applicable, amounts waived and/or reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund pays an annual administrative services fee based on the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services, as detailed below.

  

Average Daily Net Assets of Class D Shares of the Janus Henderson funds

Administrative Services Fee

Under $40 billion

0.12%

$40 billion – $49.9 billion

0.10%

Over $49.9 billion

0.08%

The Fund’s actual Class D administrative fee rate was 0.11% for the reporting period.

Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital. For all share classes, Janus Services also seeks reimbursement for costs it incurs as transfer agent and for providing servicing.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Henderson Distributors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 0.50% of the Class R Shares' average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Henderson Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Janus Capital serves as administrator to the Fund pursuant to an administration agreement between Janus Capital and the Trust. Under the administration agreement, Janus Capital is obligated to provide or arrange for the provision of certain administration, compliance, and accounting services to the Fund, including providing office space for the Fund, and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing these services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. The Fund pays for some or all of the salaries, fees, and expenses of Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or any subadvisor, as applicable) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Affiliated fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff, all of whom are employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates, are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $339,713 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the year ended September 30, 2021. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus Henderson funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of September 30, 2021 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Total distributable earnings (loss)” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the year ended September 30, 2021 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $520,763 were paid by the Trust to the Trustees under the Deferred Plan during the year ended September 30, 2021.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles that operate as money market funds. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC (the “Sweep Vehicle”) is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. The Sweep Vehicle operates pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act that govern the operation of money market funds and prices its shares at NAV reflecting market-based values of its portfolio securities (i.e., a “floating” NAV) rounded to the fourth decimal place (e.g., $1.0000). The Sweep Vehicle is permitted to impose a liquidity fee (of up to 2%) on redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle or a redemption gate that temporarily suspends redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from the Sweep Vehicle at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to the Sweep Vehicle. The Sweep Vehicle does not charge any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the year ended September 30, 2021 can be found in the “Schedules of Affiliated Investments” located in the Schedule of Investments.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Henderson Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the year ended September 30, 2021, Janus Henderson Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $1,978.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Henderson Distributors during the year ended September 30, 2021.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $77.

As of September 30, 2021, shares of the Fund were owned by affiliates of Janus Henderson Investors, and/or other funds advised by Janus Henderson, as indicated in the table below:

      

Class

% of Class Owned

 

% of Fund Owned

 

 

Class A Shares

-

%

-

%

 

Class C Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class D Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class I Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class N Shares

41

 

1

 

 

Class R Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class S Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class T Shares

-

 

-

 

 

      

In addition, other shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with US GAAP).

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities (“cross-trade”) between itself and other funds or accounts managed by Janus Capital in accordance with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Rule 17a-7”), when the transaction is consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Fund and in accordance with the Internal Cross Trade Procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. These procedures have been designed to ensure that any cross-trade of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or account that is or could be considered an affiliate of the Fund under certain limited circumstances by virtue of having a common investment adviser, common Officer, or common Trustee complies with Rule 17a-7. Under these procedures, each cross-trade is effected at the current market price to save costs where allowed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, the Fund engaged in cross trades amounting to $4,654,718 in purchases.

4. Federal Income Tax

The tax components of capital shown in the table below represent: (1) distribution requirements the Fund must satisfy under the income tax regulations; (2) losses or deductions the Fund may be able to offset against income and gains realized in future years; and (3) unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes (reduced by foreign tax liability).

Other book to tax differences primarily consist of deferred compensation. The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

        

 

 

 

Loss Deferrals

Other Book

Net Tax

 

Undistributed
Ordinary Income

Undistributed
Long-Term Gains

Accumulated
Capital Losses

Late-Year
Ordinary Loss

Post-October
Capital Loss

to Tax
Differences

Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

 

$ 39,151,199

$ 317,113,077

$ -

$ -

$ -

$ (4,052)

$1,330,999,474

 

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of September 30, 2021 are noted below. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals and investments in partnerships.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 2,209,782,393

$ 1,379,385,663

$(47,898,271)

$ 1,331,487,392

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from US GAAP. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, and capital loss carryovers. Certain permanent differences such as tax returns of capital and net investment losses noted below have been reclassified to capital.

     

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 11,866,817

$ 106,077,739

$ -

$ -

 

     

For the year ended September 30, 2020

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 31,685,719

$ 107,870,130

$ -

$ -

 

Permanent book to tax basis differences may result in reclassifications between the components of net assets. These differences have no impact on the results of operations or net assets. The following reclassifications have been made to the Fund:

   

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) to Capital

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Investment Income/Loss

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Realized Gain/Loss

$ -

$ (1,131,518)

$ 1,131,518

  

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5. Capital Share Transactions

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended September 30, 2021

 

Year ended September 30, 2020

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

       

Class A Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

47,006

$ 4,813,707

 

121,190

$ 10,001,476

Reinvested dividends and distributions

5,588

545,222

 

7,114

600,882

Shares repurchased

(93,896)

(9,379,514)

 

(89,793)

(7,241,501)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(41,302)

$ (4,020,585)

 

38,511

$ 3,360,857

Class C Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

5,609

$ 557,392

 

8,679

$ 690,969

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,836

174,183

 

2,423

200,129

Shares repurchased

(22,710)

(2,266,188)

 

(23,687)

(1,834,782)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(15,265)

$ (1,534,613)

 

(12,585)

$ (943,684)

Class D Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

390,481

$ 39,919,687

 

393,238

$ 31,364,810

Reinvested dividends and distributions

647,933

62,447,782

 

851,335

70,984,342

Shares repurchased

(1,208,431)

(123,450,918)

 

(1,595,048)

(128,763,301)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(170,017)

$ (21,083,449)

 

(350,475)

$(26,414,149)

Class I Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

261,600

$ 27,657,572

 

265,584

$ 21,627,812

Reinvested dividends and distributions

42,943

4,206,664

 

63,891

5,410,890

Shares repurchased

(494,413)

(51,361,801)

 

(527,534)

(42,764,341)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(189,870)

$ (19,497,565)

 

(198,059)

$(15,725,639)

Class N Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

70,228

$ 7,347,983

 

249,192

$ 21,236,675

Reinvested dividends and distributions

16,998

1,634,877

 

20,666

1,719,602

Shares repurchased

(146,269)

(15,220,024)

 

(200,195)

(16,539,709)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(59,043)

$ (6,237,164)

 

69,663

$ 6,416,568

Class R Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

23,033

$ 2,418,306

 

30,742

$ 2,579,255

Reinvested dividends and distributions

2,767

266,998

 

3,231

270,398

Shares repurchased

(24,314)

(2,456,400)

 

(27,264)

(2,228,248)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

1,486

$ 228,904

 

6,709

$ 621,405

Class S Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

38,545

$ 3,945,043

 

696,608

$ 56,893,997

Reinvested dividends and distributions

7,697

752,260

 

68,169

5,759,611

Shares repurchased

(1,291,417)

(116,639,999)

 

(643,719)

(55,284,369)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(1,245,175)

$(111,942,696)

 

121,058

$ 7,369,239

Class T Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

2,228,564

$ 213,989,572

 

642,267

$ 51,969,973

Reinvested dividends and distributions

441,931

42,540,264

 

580,992

48,396,660

Shares repurchased

(2,603,434)

(259,262,933)

 

(1,846,557)

(146,345,708)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

67,061

$ (2,733,097)

 

(623,298)

$(45,979,075)

6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the year ended September 30, 2021, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, TBAs, and in-kind transactions, as applicable) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$828,856,693

$1,086,424,827

$ -

$ -

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to September 30, 2021 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Shareholders of Janus Henderson Global Research Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Janus Henderson Global Research Fund (one of the funds constituting Janus Investment Fund, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of September 30, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2021, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of September 30, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent, investee company and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Denver, Colorado

November 17, 2021

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Janus Henderson Funds since 1990.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-1093; (ii) on the Fund’s website at janushenderson.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janushenderson.com/proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Full Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC as an exhibit to Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of the first and third fiscal quarters, and in the annual report and semiannual report to shareholders. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings and annual and semiannual reports: (i) are 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) are available without charge, upon request, by calling a Janus Henderson representative at 1-877-335-2687 (toll free) (or 1-800-525-3713 if you hold Class D Shares). Portfolio holdings consisting of at least the names of the holdings are generally available on a monthly basis with a 30-day lag under Full Holdings for the Fund at janushenderson.com/info (or janushenderson.com/reports if you hold Class D Shares).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “VIT Portfolio,” and collectively, the “VIT Portfolios”), as well as each Fund of Janus Investment Fund (together with the VIT Portfolios, the “Janus Henderson Funds,” and each, a “Janus Henderson Fund”). As required by law, the Trustees determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Janus Henderson Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the Janus Henderson Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Janus Henderson Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2020, 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 Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Janus Henderson Fund, for the period from February 1, 2021 through February 1, 2022, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and, for the purpose of peer comparisons any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers, paid by a fund as a percentage of average net assets.

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 Janus Henderson Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Janus

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Janus Henderson Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Janus Henderson Funds, noting that Janus Capital generally does not receive a fee for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Janus Henderson Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Janus Henderson Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Janus Henderson Funds and fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its view, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Janus Henderson Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Janus Henderson Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Janus Henderson Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Janus Henderson Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Janus Henderson Funds’ performance has been reasonable: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 75% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 62% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Intech had taken or were taking to improve performance.

  

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· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Janus Henderson Fund’s performance warranted continuation of such Janus Henderson Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Janus Henderson Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management fees (investment advisory fees and any administration fees but excluding out-of-pocket costs) for many of the Janus Henderson Funds, after applicable waivers, was below the average management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Janus Henderson Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Janus Henderson Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Janus Henderson Funds to be reasonable relative to other comparable mutual funds; (2) the total expenses, on average, were 10% under the average total expenses of the respective Broadridge Expense Group peers; and (3) and the management fees for the Janus Henderson Funds, on average, were 9% under the average management fees for the respective Broadridge Expense Group. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Janus Henderson Fund compared to the average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group and to average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

For certain Janus Henderson Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses which assessed fund fees in the context of fund performance being delivered. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Janus Henderson Funds was reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and/or expense waivers on such Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Janus Henderson Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Janus Henderson Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Janus Henderson Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Janus Henderson Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to funds subadvised by Janus Capital and to the fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional separate account clients; (2) these subadvised and institutional separate accounts have different service and infrastructure needs and operate in markets very distinct relative to retail funds; and (3) Janus Henderson mutual fund investors enjoy reasonable fees relative to the fees charged to Janus Henderson subadvised fund and separate account investors; (4) 9 of 10 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar funds subadvised by Janus Capital; and (5) 5 of 8 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar separate accounts managed by Janus Capital. 

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2019, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

  

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· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for both share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

The Trustees reviewed information on the overall profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds, and considered profitability data of other publicly traded mutual fund advisers. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because of the variation in the type of comparative information that is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, differences in complex size, difference in product mix, difference in types of business (mutual fund, institutional and other), differences in 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.

Additionally, the Trustees considered the estimated profitability to Janus Capital from the investment management services it provided to each Janus Henderson Fund. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Janus Henderson Funds effectively. In reviewing profitability, the Trustees noted that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund is necessarily a product of the allocation methodology utilized by Janus Capital to allocate its expenses as part of the estimated profitability calculation. In this regard, the Trustees noted that the independent fee consultant found that (1) the expense allocation methodology and rationales utilized by Janus Capital were reasonable and (2) no clear correlation exists between expense allocations and operating margins. The Trustees also considered that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund was influenced by a number of factors, including not only the allocation methodology selected, but also the presence of fee waivers and expense caps, and whether the Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management agreement contained breakpoints or a performance fee component. The Trustees determined, after taking into account these factors, among others, that Janus Capital’s estimated profitability with respect to each Janus Henderson Fund was not unreasonable in relation to the services provided, and that the variation in the range of such estimated profitability among the Janus Henderson Funds was not a material factor in the Board’s approval of the reasonableness of any Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management fees.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Janus Henderson Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Janus Henderson Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Janus Henderson Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Janus Henderson Fund, the quality of services provided by Janus Capital

  

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and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Janus Henderson Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant published a report to the Trustees in November 2019 which provided its research and analysis into economies of scale. They also noted that, although many Janus Henderson Funds pay advisory fees at a fixed base rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints or performance fees, their independent fee consultant concluded that 73% of these Janus Henderson Funds’ have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge Expense Group averages. They also noted the following: (1) that for those Janus Henderson Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing certain of these Janus Henderson Funds because they have not reached adequate scale; (2) as the assets of some of the Janus Henderson Funds have declined in the past few years, certain of those Janus Henderson Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined; (3) performance fee structures have been implemented for various Janus Henderson Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such Janus Henderson Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and (4) a few Janus Henderson Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Janus Henderson Funds share directly in economies of scale through the significant investments made by Janus Capital and its affiliates related to services provided to the Funds and the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Janus Henderson Funds.

The Trustees also considered the independent fee consultant’s conclusion that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale and their conflicting results, it is difficult to analytically confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus Henderson complex. In this regard, the independent consultant concluded that (1) to the extent there were economies of scale at Janus Capital, Janus Capital’s general strategy of setting fixed management fees below peers appeared to share any such economies with investors even on smaller Janus Henderson Funds which have not yet achieved those economies and (2) by setting lower fixed fees from the start on these Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital appeared to be investing to increase the likelihood that these Janus Henderson Funds will grow to a level to achieve any economies of scale that may exist. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Janus Henderson Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Janus Henderson Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Based on all of the information reviewed, including the recent and past research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Janus Henderson Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Janus Henderson Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Janus Henderson Fund.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Janus Henderson Funds from their relationships with the Janus Henderson Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Janus Henderson Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided, and that such compensation contributes to the overall profitability of Janus Capital and its affiliates that results from their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Janus Henderson Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Janus Henderson Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Janus Henderson Fund therefor, the Janus Henderson Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their

  

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relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 the Janus Henderson Funds and other clients serviced by Janus Capital and its affiliates. They also concluded that Janus Capital and the subadvisers benefit from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Janus Henderson Funds and that the Janus Henderson Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Janus Henderson Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus Henderson funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was September 30, 2021. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus Henderson in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Bloomberg and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, swaptions, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Designation Requirements (unaudited)

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund designated the following for the year ended September 30, 2021:

  
 

 

Capital Gain Distributions

$106,077,739

Dividends Received Deduction Percentage

66%

Qualified Dividend Income Percentage

100%

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

The following are the Trustees and officers of the Trust, together with a brief description of their principal occupations during the last five years (principal occupations for certain Trustees may include periods over five years). The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and officers and is available, without charge, by calling 1-877-335-2687.

Each Trustee has served in that capacity since he or she was originally elected or appointed. The Trustees do not serve a specified term of office. Each Trustee will hold office until the termination of the Trust or his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, incapacity, or removal. Under the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines, the policy is for Trustees to retire no later than the end of the calendar year in which the Trustee turns 75. The Trustees review the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines from time to time and may make changes they deem appropriate. The Fund’s Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominees for the position of Trustee recommended by shareholders. Shareholders may submit the name of a candidate for consideration by the Committee by submitting their recommendations to the Trust’s Secretary. Each Trustee is currently a Trustee of one other registered investment company advised by Janus Capital: Janus Aspen Series. Collectively, these two registered investment companies consist of 51 series or funds referred to herein as the Fund Complex.

The Trust’s officers are elected annually by the Trustees for a one-year term. Certain officers also serve as officers of Janus Aspen Series. Certain officers of the Fund may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Except as otherwise disclosed, Fund officers receive no compensation from the Fund, except for the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer, as authorized by the Trustees.

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William F. McCalpin
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1957

Chairman


Trustee

1/08-Present

6/02-Present

Independent Consultant (since 2019) and Chief Operating Officer, muun chi LLC (organic food business) (since 2020). Formerly, Managing Partner, Impact Investments, Athena Capital Advisors LLC (independent registered investment advisor) (2016-2019), Managing Director, Holos Consulting LLC (provides consulting services to foundations and other nonprofit organizations) (2009-2016), Chief Executive Officer, Imprint Capital Advisors (impact investment firm) (2013-2015), and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (a private family foundation) (1998-2006).

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Director of Mutual Fund Directors Forum (a non-profit organization serving independent directors of U.S. mutual funds) (since 2016), Chairman of the Board and Trustee of The Investment Fund for Foundations Investment Program (TIP) (consisting of 1 fund) (since 2008), and Director of the F.B. Heron Foundation (a private grantmaking foundation) (since 2006).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Alan A. Brown
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Trustee

1/13-Present

Principal, Curam Holdings LLC (since 2018). Formerly, Executive Vice President, Institutional Markets, of Black Creek Group (private equity real estate investment management firm) (2012-2018), Executive Vice President and Co-Head, Global Private Client Group (2007-2010), Executive Vice President, Mutual Funds (2005-2007), and Chief Marketing Officer (2001-2005) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (asset management).

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Advisory Board Member of AEW Core Property Trust (open-end property fund) (since 2020), and Director of WTTW (PBS affiliate) (since 2003). Formerly, Director of MotiveQuest LLC (strategic social market research company) (2003-2016), Director of Nuveen Global Investors LLC (2007-2011), Director of Communities in Schools (2004-2010), and Director of Mutual Fund Education Alliance (until 2010).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William D. Cvengros
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1948

Trustee

1/11-Present

Chief Executive Officer of SJC Capital, LLC (a personal investment company and consulting firm) (since 2002). Formerly, Chief Executive Officer and President of PIMCO Advisors Holdings L.P. (a publicly traded investment management firm) (1994-2000), and Chief Investment Officer (1987-1994) and Vice Chairman and Director (1990-1994) of Pacific Life Insurance Company (a mutual life insurance and annuity company) (1987-1994).

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Member of the Investment Committee for the Orange County Community Foundation (since 2020), Advisory Board Member, RevOZ Fund LP and related funds (real estate investments for opportunity zones) (since 2020), and Advisory Board Member, Innovate Partners Emerging Growth and Equity Fund I (early stage venture capital fund) (since 2014). Formerly, Managing Trustee of National Retirement Partners Liquidating Trust (2013-2016), Chairman, National Retirement Partners, Inc. (formerly a network of advisors to 401(k) plans) (2005-2013), Director of Prospect Acquisition Corp. (a special purpose acquisition corporation) (2007-2009), Director of RemedyTemp, Inc. (temporary help services company) (1996-2006), and Trustee of PIMCO Funds Multi-Manager Series (1990-2000) and Pacific Life Variable Life & Annuity Trusts (1987-1994).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Raudline Etienne
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1965

Trustee

6/16-Present

Founder, Daraja Capital (advisory and investment firm) (since 2016), and Senior Advisor, Albright Stonebridge Group LLC (global strategy firm) (since 2016). Formerly, Senior Vice President (2011-2015), Albright Stonebridge Group LLC, and Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer, New York State Common Retirement Fund (public pension fund) (2008-2011).

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Member of the Investment Committee for Cooper Union (since 2021), Board Member, Van Alen Institute (nonprofit architectural and design organization) (since 2019), and Director of Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC (since 2014).

Gary A. Poliner
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1953

Trustee

6/16-Present

Retired. Formerly, President (2010-2013) of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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Director of MGIC Investment Corporation (private mortgage insurance) (since 2013). Formerly, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company (property/casualty insurance) (2013-2021), Trustee of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (2010-2013), and Director of Frank Russell Company (global asset management firm) (2008-2013).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Diane L. Wallace
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1958

Trustee

6/17-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President-Operations, and Chief Financial Officer for Driehaus Capital Management, LLC (1988-2006) and Treasurer for Driehaus Mutual Funds (1996-2002).

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Formerly, Director of Family Service of Lake County (2019-2021), Independent Trustee, Henderson Global Funds (13 portfolios) (2015-2017), Independent Trustee, State Farm Associates' Funds Trust, State Farm Mutual Fund Trust, and State Farm Variable Product Trust (28 portfolios) (2013-2017).

Linda S. Wolf
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1947

Trustee

11/05-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leo Burnett (Worldwide) (advertising agency) (2001-2005).

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Director of Chicago Community Trust (Regional Community Foundation), Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago, IL), Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Wrapports, LLC (digital communications company). Formerly, Director of Chicago Council on Global Affairs (until 2019), InnerWorkings (until 2019), and Director of Walmart (until 2017).

  

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OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Bruce L. Koepfgen
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1952

President and Chief Executive Officer

7/14-Present

Executive Vice President, Head of North America at Janus Henderson Investors (since 2017), President and Head of North America at Janus Capital Management LLC (since 2013 and 2017, respectively), President at Janus Capital Group Inc. (since 2013), President and Director at Janus International Holding LLC (since 2019 and 2011, respectively), President at Janus Holdings LLC (since 2019), President and Director at Janus Management Holdings Corporation (since 2017 and 2012, respectively), Executive Vice President and Head of North America at Janus Distributors LLC (since 2011 and 2019, respectively), Vice President and Director at Intech Investment Management LLC (since 2012), and Executive Vice President at Perkins Investment Management LLC (since 2011). Formerly, Executive Vice President at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus International Holding LLC, and Janus Management Holdings Corporation (2011-2019), Director at Perkins Investment Managment LLC (2011-2019), and Chief Financial Officer at Janus Capital Group Inc. (2011-2013).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.










  

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OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Kristin Mariani
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1966

Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

7/20-Present

Head of Compliance, North America for Janus Henderson Investors (since September 2020) and Chief Compliance Officer for Janus Capital Management LLC (since September 2017). Formerly, Global Head of Investment Management Compliance for Janus Henderson Investors (February 2019 - August 2020), Vice President, Head of Global Distribution Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer of Janus Henderson Distributors (May 2017 – September 2017), Vice President, Compliance at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus Capital Management LLC, and Janus Distributors LLC (2009-2017).

Jesper Nergaard
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Chief Financial Officer

Vice President, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer

3/05-Present

2/05-Present

Head of U.S. Fund Administration, Janus Henderson Investors and Janus Sevices LLC.

Abigail J. Murray
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1975

Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, and Secretary

12/20-Present

Managing Counsel (2020-present). Formerly, Senior Counsel for Invesco Ltd. (2017-2020), and Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. and Assistant General Counsel, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (2015-2017).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not an offer or solicitation for the Fund and is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

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ANNUAL REPORT

September 30, 2021

  
 

Janus Henderson Global Select Fund

  
 

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HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Henderson Global Select Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Fund At A Glance and Schedule of Investments

3

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

11

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

13

Statement of Operations

15

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

17

Financial Highlights

18

Notes to Financial Statements

22

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

35

Additional Information

36

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

48

Designation Requirements

51

Trustees and Officers

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FUND SNAPSHOT

 Our focus is on generating excess returns by capitalizing on the dislocation between market expectations and our assessment of a company’s free-cash-flow growth. We think success depends on incorporating independent and uncorrelated sources of insight, while executing fundamental and behavioral analyses to identify the most attractive investment opportunities.

   

Julian McManus

co-portfolio manager

George Maris

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE

The Janus Henderson Global Select Fund I Shares returned 33.31% for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2021. The Fund’s benchmark, the MSCI All Country World IndexSM returned 27.44%.

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

The approval and rollout of COVID-19 vaccines at the start of the period, as well as ongoing accommodative policies from central banks around the world, put the global economy firmly on a path to recovery. While fiscal and monetary programs supported the recovery, increasing expectations for growth and inflation pushed global bond yields higher with the widely watched 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rising sharply in March. This fueled a rotation out of technology stocks where high valuations were supported by the notion that both macro-economic growth and cost of capital would remain low, and into cyclical stocks that generally perform well in a rising rate environment. Despite continued growth in the global economy, the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note pulled back in August as a rise in COVID-19 cases created fears over renewed economic declines. At the Federal Open Market Committee meeting in September, policy makers held benchmark interest rates near zero but adopted a slightly more hawkish outlook for rates and indicated a tapering of quantitative easing was on the horizon and that they may raise rates as early as 2022. Although persistent global inflation, uncertainty around fiscal policy, supply chain bottlenecks and increased regulatory scrutiny in China fueled market volatility in the final months of the reporting period, markets finished the period with strong gains.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

We employ a high-conviction investment approach seeking strong risk-adjusted performance over the long term. Over time, we think we can generate excess returns in a risk-efficient manner by identifying companies whose free-cash-flow growth is underestimated by the market. We were pleased to see our conviction rewarded once again this year, as many company- and industry-specific views we expressed in our portfolio crystallized and drove stocks associated with those views higher.

Improving economic conditions supported gains in a number of our financial holdings, including U.S.-based Morgan Stanley. The wealth management firm’s share price appreciated on strength in capital markets and optimism about market share gains. While pleased with the stock’s strong performance, we believe Morgan Stanley is misclassified as a capital markets business and more closely resembles a wealth management company. We think the stock deserves to trade alongside higher-valuation wealth management peers and are optimistic the market will ultimately recognize this.

Another area of relative strength in the Fund was the consumer discretionary sector, where a number of our holdings benefited from relaxed social distancing guidance and improved mobility sentiment as COVID-19 vaccination rates increased. A notable contributor within this sector was UK-based global sports betting and gaming company Entain (formerly GVC Holdings). The return of major sporting events and growth in online betting supported gains in the stock, which rallied further on news of a $22 billion takeover bid by U.S. competitor DraftKings, a price more than double what MGM Resorts offered in a takeover bid earlier this year. We believe Entain’s proprietary technology provides a competitive advantage by allowing it to provide better customer experiences. Furthermore, we are excited to see improving momentum in online betting and gaming in the U.S., where Entain gained market share.

Improved mobility also benefited natural gas and oil producer Canadian Natural Resources. A recovery in oil demand as economic growth and travel picked up provided a positive backdrop for the company. OPEC’s decision to extend oil production cuts and a subsequent

  

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increase in crude oil prices also contributed to share strength. A major capital investment program yielding operating efficiencies added to our conviction in the company.

While pleased with the Fund’s outperformance, select holdings weighed on results. Notable detractors were stocks caught in the downdraft caused by China’s increased regulation of private enterprises, including social media and gaming company Tencent Holdings and e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding. Under a common prosperity theme, the government implemented intrusive policy changes across a swath of industries. Although concerns about the impact of tighter regulation and signs of a slowdown in China’s economy led us to adjust our earnings estimates for China-exposed holdings, including Tencent and Alibaba, we retained positions in these companies as both are in alignment with government objectives and possess positive free cash flow growth outlooks.

Another challenging development during the period was COVID-related global supply chain disruption. After the closure of manufacturing facilities at the peak of the pandemic, economies and factories reopened and demand for goods snapped back. However, cost-cutting measures and labor shortages made it difficult for manufacturers to fulfill demand, leading to shortages of manufacturing components and materials, order backlogs and delivery delays. Despite robust demand in the U.S. for homes driven by low mortgage rates and high consumer confidence, a shortage of building materials forced homebuilder Pulte Homes to reduce its delivery forecast and cut its third quarter and full-year guidance. With the near-term outlook for Pulte less positive, the stock traded lower. We are encouraged by the company’s strong balance sheet and cash flow generation and maintained our position in the stock.

OUTLOOK

Our outlook for markets and the global economy remains clouded, causing us to remain vigilant. In China, for example, where the shifting regulatory landscape and decelerating economic growth changed risk/return dynamics for some companies, we revisited our investment theses for all of our holdings with the goal of narrowing our focus to businesses we think align with the country’s goal of common prosperity. We also increased our scrutiny of non-Chinese holdings impacted by recent developments.

Global supply constraints and the higher price of goods also remain on our radar. All eyes are on the Federal Reserve and the other leading global central banks as they attempt to manage inflation without jeopardizing economic growth and employment. We think normalizing interest rates could resolve the disconnect between the valuations and earnings of select companies. The pandemic also continues to be a risk we are monitoring, especially in emerging markets where variants of the virus spread rapidly during the quarter. Although we think the possibility of large-scale economic shutdowns is unlikely, we do not think the battle against COVID-19 is yet won.

Despite these variables, we think market volatility will provide us opportunities to invest in companies where our research suggests stock valuations may not reflect underlying growth prospects. We also believe our thorough analysis and disciplined investment approach will continue to serve us well in our pursuit of strong risk-adjusted returns over the long term.

Thank you for your continued investment in Janus Henderson Global Select Fund.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Contributors - Holdings

5 Top Detractors - Holdings

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

Morgan Stanley

3.43%

 

1.92%

 

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd

2.21%

 

-1.83%

 

Entain PLC

2.15%

 

1.59%

 

PulteGroup Inc

2.67%

 

-0.85%

 

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd

1.75%

 

1.31%

 

Tencent Holdings Ltd

2.75%

 

-0.84%

 

Teck Resources Ltd

2.67%

 

1.23%

 

Merck & Co Inc

1.74%

 

-0.57%

 

Citigroup Inc

3.74%

 

1.20%

 

Alphabet Inc - Class A

1.11%

 

-0.57%

       

 

5 Top Contributors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

MSCI All Country World Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

1.90%

 

16.95%

12.76%

 

Financials

 

1.87%

 

18.36%

13.86%

 

Industrials

 

1.31%

 

11.49%

9.81%

 

Utilities

 

1.12%

 

4.82%

2.86%

 

Materials

 

0.97%

 

6.16%

4.95%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Detractors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

MSCI All Country World Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Health Care

 

-1.17%

 

9.78%

11.73%

 

Communication Services

 

-0.53%

 

8.79%

9.39%

 

Other**

 

-0.48%

 

1.58%

0.00%

 

Real Estate

 

0.13%

 

0.00%

2.63%

 

Consumer Staples

 

0.58%

 

3.76%

7.10%

       

 

Relative contribution reflects how the portolio's holdings impacted return relative to the benchmark. Cash and securities not held in the portfolio are not shown. For equity portfolios, relative contribution compares the performance of a security in the portfolio to the benchmark's total return, factoring in the difference in weight of that security in the benchmark. Returns are calculated using daily returns and previous day ending weights rolled up by ticker, excluding fixed income securities, gross of advisory fees, may exclude certain derivatives and will differ from actual performance.
Performance attribution reflects returns gross of advisory fees and may differ from actual returns as they are based on end of day holdings. Attribution is calculated by geometrically linking daily returns for the portfolio and index.

*

Based on sector classification according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) codes, which are the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

**

Not a GICS classified sector.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

NRG Energy Inc

 

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers

4.7%

Microsoft Corp

 

Software

4.7%

Morgan Stanley

 

Capital Markets

4.1%

Citigroup Inc

 

Banks

3.9%

Teck Resources Ltd

 

Metals & Mining

3.4%

 

20.8%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

 

Common Stocks

 

98.9%

 

Investment Companies

 

1.2%

 

Convertible Preferred Stocks

 

0.0%

 

Other

 

(0.1)%

  

100.0%

Emerging markets comprised 9.2% of total net assets.

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of September 30, 2021

As of September 30, 2020

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended September 30, 2021

 

 

Prospectus Expense Ratios

 

 

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Net Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

32.96%

14.53%

11.09%

4.80%

 

 

1.06%

1.06%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

25.31%

13.19%

10.43%

4.51%

 

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

31.84%

13.59%

10.17%

3.98%

 

 

2.08%

1.98%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

30.84%

13.59%

10.17%

3.98%

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

33.28%

14.76%

11.30%

4.93%

 

 

0.84%

0.84%

Class I Shares

 

33.31%

14.85%

11.40%

4.99%

 

 

0.78%

0.78%

Class N Shares

 

33.41%

14.92%

11.34%

4.94%

 

 

0.68%

0.68%

Class R Shares

 

32.19%

13.92%

10.57%

4.33%

 

 

3.20%

1.64%

Class S Shares

 

32.57%

14.23%

10.91%

4.63%

 

 

2.48%

1.38%

Class T Shares

 

33.15%

14.70%

11.24%

4.89%

 

 

0.92%

0.92%

MSCI All Country World Index

 

27.44%

13.20%

11.90%

5.65%

 

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class T Shares

 

1st

1st

3rd

4th

 

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for World Large Stock Funds

 

32/346

21/293

141/212

64/76

 

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 800.668.0434 (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson) or visit janushenderson.com/performance (or janushenderson.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, contractually agreed to for at least a one-year period commencing on January 28, 2021.

 
 

Performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with foreign and emerging markets, fixed income securities, high-yield and high-risk securities, undervalued, overlooked and smaller capitalization companies, real estate related securities including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs),

  

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Performance

non-diversification, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, portfolio turnover, derivatives, short sales, initial public offerings (IPOs) and potential conflicts of interest. Each product has different risks. Please see the prospectus for more information about risks, holdings and other details.

High absolute short-term performance is not typical and may not be achieved in the future. Such results should not be the sole basis for evaluating material facts in making an investment decision.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class R Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for each class prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class J Shares, the initial share class (renamed Class T Shares effective February 16, 2010), calculated using the fees and expenses of each respective class, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on February 16, 2010. Performance shown for periods prior to February 16, 2010, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class I Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class N Shares commenced operations on August 4, 2017. Performance shown for periods prior to August 4, 2017, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class T Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class T Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period

© 2021 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

Index performance does not reflect the expenses of managing a portfolio as an index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

Effective March 1, 2021, George Maris and Julian McManus are Co-Portfolio Managers of the Fund.

*The Fund’s inception date – June 30, 2000

‡ As stated in the prospectus. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios during the reporting period.

  

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Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$1,058.60

$5.26

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.95

$5.16

1.02%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$1,054.30

$9.63

 

$1,000.00

$1,015.69

$9.45

1.87%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$1,059.50

$4.23

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.96

$4.15

0.82%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$1,060.30

$3.98

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.21

$3.90

0.77%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$1,060.50

$3.51

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.66

$3.45

0.68%

Class R Shares

$1,000.00

$1,055.00

$8.35

 

$1,000.00

$1,016.95

$8.19

1.62%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$1,056.80

$7.01

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.25

$6.88

1.36%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$1,059.40

$4.70

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.51

$4.61

0.91%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Global Select Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– 98.9%

   

Aerospace & Defense – 3.2%

   
 

Airbus SE*

 

345,032

  

$45,295,088

 
 

L3Harris Technologies Inc

 

165,098

  

36,361,184

 
  

81,656,272

 

Air Freight & Logistics – 2.9%

   
 

United Parcel Service Inc

 

394,038

  

71,754,320

 

Auto Components – 1.5%

   
 

Aptiv PLC*

 

251,190

  

37,419,774

 

Banks – 5.8%

   
 

China Construction Bank Corp

 

53,349,000

  

37,844,246

 
 

Citigroup Inc

 

1,405,634

  

98,647,394

 
 

Permanent TSB Group Holdings PLC*

 

5,262,077

  

8,831,909

 
  

145,323,549

 

Beverages – 3.1%

   
 

Heineken NV

 

383,135

  

39,822,705

 
 

Monster Beverage Corp*

 

432,524

  

38,421,107

 
  

78,243,812

 

Biotechnology – 2.4%

   
 

AbbVie Inc

 

185,066

  

19,963,069

 
 

Ascendis Pharma A/S (ADR)*

 

88,178

  

14,054,691

 
 

Neurocrine Biosciences Inc*

 

271,920

  

26,079,847

 
  

60,097,607

 

Capital Markets – 4.1%

   
 

Morgan Stanley

 

1,061,966

  

103,339,911

 

Chemicals – 1.3%

   
 

Air Products & Chemicals Inc

 

127,920

  

32,761,591

 

Containers & Packaging – 1.9%

   
 

Crown Holdings Inc

 

478,386

  

48,211,741

 

Diversified Financial Services – 0.1%

   
 

Jackson Financial Inc*

 

36,296

  

943,696

 
 

Linklogis Inc - Class B*

 

854,819

  

872,292

 
  

1,815,988

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 1.9%

   
 

Hexagon AB - Class B

 

3,179,421

  

49,007,545

 

Entertainment – 3.5%

   
 

Liberty Media Corp-Liberty Formula One*

 

810,667

  

41,676,390

 
 

Nintendo Co Ltd

 

53,100

  

25,834,450

 
 

Sea Ltd (ADR)*

 

68,648

  

21,880,177

 
  

89,391,017

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 1.0%

   
 

Humana Inc

 

67,240

  

26,166,446

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 4.6%

   
 

Caesars Entertainment Inc*

 

458,377

  

51,466,570

 
 

GVC Holdings PLC*

 

2,273,092

  

65,059,780

 
  

116,526,350

 

Household Durables – 2.4%

   
 

PulteGroup Inc

 

1,302,638

  

59,817,137

 

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers – 4.7%

   
 

NRG Energy Inc

 

2,920,596

  

119,247,935

 

Information Technology Services – 0.6%

   
 

Mastercard Inc

 

39,832

  

13,848,790

 

Insurance – 6.2%

   
 

AIA Group Ltd

 

1,860,000

  

21,416,990

 
 

Beazley PLC*

 

3,483,289

  

17,651,713

 
 

NN Group NV

 

617,536

  

32,223,493

 
 

Prudential PLCž

 

1,451,864

  

28,180,372

 
 

Prudential PLCž

 

206,350

  

3,931,206

 
 

Travelers Cos Inc

 

340,569

  

51,769,894

 
  

155,173,668

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

8

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Select Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Interactive Media & Services – 4.2%

   
 

Alphabet Inc - Class A*

 

17,908

  

$47,877,396

 
 

NAVER Corp

 

70,134

  

22,872,082

 
 

Tencent Holdings Ltd

 

605,200

  

35,486,569

 
  

106,236,047

 

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail – 3.4%

   
 

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd*

 

1,665,884

  

30,986,457

 
 

Amazon.com Inc*

 

16,438

  

53,999,488

 
  

84,985,945

 

Machinery – 1.5%

   
 

Wabtec Corp

 

433,069

  

37,334,879

 

Metals & Mining – 3.4%

   
 

Teck Resources Ltd

 

3,466,856

  

86,315,516

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 4.4%

   
 

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd

 

1,531,298

  

55,953,629

 
 

Marathon Petroleum Corp

 

886,236

  

54,778,247

 
  

110,731,876

 

Pharmaceuticals – 5.6%

   
 

AstraZeneca PLC

 

620,615

  

74,701,416

 
 

Merck & Co Inc

 

530,582

  

39,852,014

 
 

Organon & Co

 

792,547

  

25,987,616

 
  

140,541,046

 

Road & Rail – 1.7%

   
 

Central Japan Railway Co

 

272,200

  

43,511,917

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 4.1%

   
 

ASML Holding NV

 

56,456

  

41,640,576

 
 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd

 

2,948,000

  

60,796,296

 
  

102,436,872

 

Software – 7.2%

   
 

Adobe Inc*

 

41,261

  

23,754,783

 
 

Microsoft Corp

 

418,848

  

118,081,628

 
 

RingCentral Inc*

 

36,539

  

7,947,233

 
 

Workday Inc - Class A*

 

75,749

  

18,928,918

 
 

Zendesk Inc*

 

119,116

  

13,863,911

 
  

182,576,473

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 0.8%

   
 

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd

 

338,127

  

21,062,410

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 4.8%

   
 

Samsonite International SA (144A)*

 

16,451,700

  

35,253,495

 
 

Under Armour Inc*

 

4,817,867

  

84,409,030

 
  

119,662,525

 

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 3.0%

   
 

MGIC Investment Corp

 

5,094,140

  

76,208,334

 

Trading Companies & Distributors – 2.3%

   
 

Ferguson PLC

 

418,629

  

58,022,946

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services – 1.3%

   
 

T-Mobile US Inc*

 

260,036

  

33,222,199

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $1,720,615,862)

 

2,492,652,438

 

Convertible Preferred Stocks– 0%

   

Software – 0%

   
 

Magic Leap Inc PP - Series D*,¢,§((cost $9,254,547)

 

342,761

  

0

 

Investment Companies– 1.2%

   

Money Markets – 1.2%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº,£((cost $30,836,984)

 

30,833,901

  

30,836,984

 

Total Investments (total cost $1,760,707,393) – 100.1%

 

2,523,489,422

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0.1)%

 

(3,593,768)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$2,519,895,654

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


Janus Henderson Global Select Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$1,603,002,402

 

63.5

%

United Kingdom

 

189,524,487

 

7.5

 

Canada

 

142,269,145

 

5.6

 

Netherlands

 

113,686,774

 

4.5

 

China

 

105,189,564

 

4.2

 

Taiwan

 

82,676,473

 

3.3

 

Japan

 

69,346,367

 

2.8

 

Hong Kong

 

56,670,485

 

2.2

 

Sweden

 

49,007,545

 

1.9

 

France

 

45,295,088

 

1.8

 

South Korea

 

43,934,492

 

1.7

 

Denmark

 

14,054,691

 

0.6

 

Ireland

 

8,831,909

 

0.4

 
      
      

Total

 

$2,523,489,422

 

100.0

%

 

Schedules of Affiliated Investments – (% of Net Assets)

           
 

Dividend

Income

Realized

Gain/(Loss)

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation/

Depreciation

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - 1.2%

Money Markets - 1.2%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

$

26,073

$

230

$

(32)

$

30,836,984

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - N/A

Investment Companies - N/A

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

16,361

 

-

 

-

 

-

Total Affiliated Investments - 1.2%

$

42,434

$

230

$

(32)

$

30,836,984

           
 

Value

at 9/30/20

Purchases

Sales Proceeds

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - 1.2%

Money Markets - 1.2%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

28,092,313

 

356,605,566

 

(353,861,093)

 

30,836,984

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - N/A

Investment Companies - N/A

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

218,530

 

179,069,118

 

(179,287,648)

 

-

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Select Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

  

MSCI All Country World IndexSM

MSCI All Country World IndexSM reflects the equity market performance of global developed and emerging markets.

  

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

LLC

Limited Liability Company

PLC

Public Limited Company

PP

Private Placement

  

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. Unless otherwise noted, these securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The total value of 144A securities as of the year ended September 30, 2021 is $35,253,495, which represents 1.4% of net assets.

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

ž

Issued by the same entity and traded on separate exchanges.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of September 30, 2021.

  

¢

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs. The total value of Level 3 securities as of the year ended September 30, 2021 is $0, which represents 0.0% of net assets.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control.

  

Net of income paid to the securities lending agent and rebates paid to the borrowing counterparties.

           

§

Schedule of Restricted Securities (as of September 30, 2021)

       

Value as a

 
 

Acquisition

     

% of Net

 
 

Date

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Assets

 

Magic Leap Inc PP - Series D

10/5/17

$

9,254,547

$

0

 

0.0

%

         
         

The Fund has registration rights for certain restricted securities held as of September 30, 2021. The issuer incurs all registration costs.

 
  

Janus Investment Fund

11


Janus Henderson Global Select Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

             

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 September 30, 2021. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

Valuation Inputs Summary

       
    

Level 2 -

 

Level 3 -

  

Level 1 -

 

Other Significant

 

Significant

  

Quoted Prices

 

Observable Inputs

 

Unobservable Inputs

       

Assets

      

Investments In Securities:

      

Common Stocks

      

Aerospace & Defense

$

36,361,184

$

45,295,088

$

-

Banks

 

98,647,394

 

46,676,155

 

-

Beverages

 

38,421,107

 

39,822,705

 

-

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

 

-

 

49,007,545

 

-

Entertainment

 

63,556,567

 

25,834,450

 

-

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

 

51,466,570

 

65,059,780

 

-

Insurance

 

51,769,894

 

103,403,774

 

-

Interactive Media & Services

 

47,877,396

 

58,358,651

 

-

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

 

53,999,488

 

30,986,457

 

-

Pharmaceuticals

 

65,839,630

 

74,701,416

 

-

Road & Rail

 

-

 

43,511,917

 

-

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment

 

-

 

102,436,872

 

-

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

 

-

 

21,062,410

 

-

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

 

84,409,030

 

35,253,495

 

-

Trading Companies & Distributors

 

-

 

58,022,946

 

-

All Other

 

1,100,870,517

 

-

 

-

Convertible Preferred Stocks

 

-

 

-

 

0

Investment Companies

 

-

 

30,836,984

 

-

Total Assets

$

1,693,218,777

$

830,270,645

$

0

       
  

12

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Select Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated investments, at value (cost $1,729,870,409)

 

$

2,492,652,438

 

 

Affiliated investments, at value (cost $30,836,984)

 

 

30,836,984

 

 

Cash

 

 

3,969

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

 

 

62,853

 

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

1,972,047

 

 

 

Fund shares sold

 

 

898,060

 

 

 

Foreign tax reclaims

 

 

564,585

 

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

 

1,979

 

 

Other assets

 

 

10,780

 

Total Assets

 

 

2,527,003,695

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Payables:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments purchased

 

 

3,854,892

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

 

1,368,323

 

 

 

Fund shares repurchased

 

 

1,146,491

 

 

 

Transfer agent fees and expenses

 

 

373,613

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

 

 

62,853

 

 

 

Professional fees

 

 

52,327

 

 

 

Custodian fees

 

 

22,709

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

 

 

18,319

 

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees payable

 

 

5,347

 

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

 

 

2,073

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other payables

 

 

201,094

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

7,108,041

 

Net Assets

 

$

2,519,895,654

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

13


Janus Henderson Global Select Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

1,479,353,068

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

 

 

1,040,542,586

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

2,519,895,654

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

7,038,679

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

357,248

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

19.70

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(2)

 

$

20.90

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

585,814

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

31,134

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

18.82

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

1,876,373,781

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

95,742,209

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

19.60

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

22,346,931

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

1,135,732

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

19.68

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

26,129,707

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

1,330,760

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

19.64

 

Net Assets - Class R Shares

 

$

122,877

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

6,346

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

19.36

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

138,797

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

7,042

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

19.71

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

587,159,068

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

29,916,573

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

19.63

 

 

             

(1) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(2) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Select Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 
 
      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

40,357,189

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

26,073

 

 

Affiliated securities lending income, net

 

16,361

 

 

Unaffiliated securities lending income, net

 

317

 

 

Other income

 

19

 

 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(1,968,066)

 

Total Investment Income

 

38,431,893

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

15,487,472

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

16,814

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

6,138

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

561

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

472

 

 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

2,031,735

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

295

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

474

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

1,404,042

 

 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

4,327

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

410

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

16,371

 

 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

429

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

47

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

381,764

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

876

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

824

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

17

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

18

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

7,306

 

 

Shareholder reports expense

 

425,301

 

 

Registration fees

 

122,820

 

 

Custodian fees

 

96,552

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees

 

68,037

 

 

Professional fees

 

67,032

 

 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

37,696

 

 

Other expenses

 

187,867

 

Total Expenses

 

20,365,697

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers

 

(61,737)

 

Net Expenses

 

20,303,960

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

18,127,933

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


Janus Henderson Global Select Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

 

 

 

 

Investments and foreign currency transactions (net of foreign taxes of $2,915)

$

270,669,200

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

230

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

270,669,430

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

 

 

 

 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation (net of decrease in deferred foreign taxes of $32)

 

363,289,909

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

(32)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

363,289,877

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

652,087,240

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Select Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended
September 30, 2021

 

Year ended
September 30, 2020

 

         

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

18,127,933

 

$

17,563,430

 

 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

270,669,430

 

 

98,279,715

 

 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

363,289,877

 

 

35,956,057

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

652,087,240

 

 

151,799,202

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(314,417)

 

 

(233,534)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(33,972)

 

 

(42,035)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(84,743,417)

 

 

(68,239,377)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(862,095)

 

 

(912,093)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(1,453,322)

 

 

(1,831,246)

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

(4,979)

 

 

(7,407)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(12,027)

 

 

(9,338)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(26,126,702)

 

 

(21,685,206)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(113,550,931)

 

 

(92,960,236)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(246,769)

 

 

230,754

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(251,299)

 

 

(522,190)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(19,243,397)

 

 

(46,025,751)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

3,345,265

 

 

(1,915,639)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(4,477,743)

 

 

(14,378,964)

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

(10,727)

 

 

(74,442)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(141,920)

 

 

(26,146)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(2,542,605)

 

 

(30,635,919)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

(23,569,195)

 

 

(93,348,297)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

514,967,114

 

 

(34,509,331)

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

2,004,928,540

 

 

2,039,437,871

 

 

End of period

$

2,519,895,654

 

$

2,004,928,540

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class A Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$15.56

 

 

$15.01

 

 

$17.64

 

 

$16.16

 

 

$12.97

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.10

 

 

0.10

 

 

0.14

 

 

0.09

 

 

0.10

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

4.91

 

 

1.10

 

 

(0.58)

 

 

1.52

 

 

3.21

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

5.01

 

 

1.20

 

 

(0.44)

 

 

1.61

 

 

3.31

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.12)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

(0.06)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.75)

 

 

(0.52)

 

 

(2.13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.87)

 

 

(0.65)

 

 

(2.19)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$19.70

 

 

$15.56

 

 

$15.01

 

 

$17.64

 

 

$16.16

 

 

Total Return*

 

32.96%

 

 

7.96%

 

 

(0.72)%

 

 

9.99%

 

 

25.74%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$7,039

 

 

$5,788

 

 

$5,380

 

 

$4,666

 

 

$3,951

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$6,717

 

 

$5,354

 

 

$4,885

 

 

$4,885

 

 

$4,294

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.03%

 

 

1.06%

 

 

1.08%

 

 

1.03%

 

 

1.03%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.03%

 

 

1.06%

 

 

1.08%

 

 

1.03%

 

 

1.03%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.56%

 

 

0.70%

 

 

0.97%

 

 

0.54%

 

 

0.67%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

 

 

31%

 

 

30%

 

 

41%

 

 

42%

 

                   
                   

Class C Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$14.92

 

 

$14.42

 

 

$17.10

 

 

$15.69

 

 

$12.59

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.06)

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(2) 

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

(0.02)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

4.71

 

 

1.06

 

 

(0.55)

 

 

1.49

 

 

3.13

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

4.65

 

 

1.02

 

 

(0.55)

 

 

1.44

 

 

3.11

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.75)

 

 

(0.52)

 

 

(2.13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.75)

 

 

(0.52)

 

 

(2.13)

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$18.82

 

 

$14.92

 

 

$14.42

 

 

$17.10

 

 

$15.69

 

 

Total Return*

 

31.84%

 

 

7.00%

 

 

(1.55)%

 

 

9.15%

 

 

24.76%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$586

 

 

$676

 

 

$1,197

 

 

$2,229

 

 

$2,521

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$650

 

 

$1,005

 

 

$1,534

 

 

$2,591

 

 

$2,738

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.14%

 

 

2.01%

 

 

1.94%

 

 

1.84%

 

 

1.82%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.88%

 

 

1.91%

 

 

1.94%

 

 

1.84%

 

 

1.82%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.33)%

 

 

(0.26)%

 

 

(0.01)%

 

 

(0.27)%

 

 

(0.13)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

 

 

31%

 

 

30%

 

 

41%

 

 

42%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class D Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$15.47

 

 

$14.93

 

 

$17.55

 

 

$16.06

 

 

$12.90

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.14

 

 

0.13

 

 

0.17

 

 

0.13

 

 

0.12

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

4.88

 

 

1.10

 

 

(0.57)

 

 

1.51

 

 

3.19

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

5.02

 

 

1.23

 

 

(0.40)

 

 

1.64

 

 

3.31

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.75)

 

 

(0.52)

 

 

(2.13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.89)

 

 

(0.69)

 

 

(2.22)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$19.60

 

 

$15.47

 

 

$14.93

 

 

$17.55

 

 

$16.06

 

 

Total Return*

 

33.28%

 

 

8.18%

 

 

(0.51)%

 

 

10.22%

 

 

25.91%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,876,374

 

 

$1,494,051

 

 

$1,493,415

 

 

$1,615,089

 

 

$1,560,200

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,803,402

 

 

$1,455,934

 

 

$1,479,323

 

 

$1,629,405

 

 

$1,427,056

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.82%

 

 

0.84%

 

 

0.85%

 

 

0.84%

 

 

0.86%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.82%

 

 

0.84%

 

 

0.85%

 

 

0.84%

 

 

0.86%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.77%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

1.15%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

0.87%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

 

 

31%

 

 

30%

 

 

41%

 

 

42%

 

                   
                   

Class I Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$15.53

 

 

$14.99

 

 

$17.61

 

 

$16.12

 

 

$12.94

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.16

 

 

0.14

 

 

0.19

 

 

0.15

 

 

0.16

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

4.89

 

 

1.10

 

 

(0.58)

 

 

1.49

 

 

3.18

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

5.05

 

 

1.24

 

 

(0.39)

 

 

1.64

 

 

3.34

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.15)

 

 

(0.18)

 

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.75)

 

 

(0.52)

 

 

(2.13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.90)

 

 

(0.70)

 

 

(2.23)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$19.68

 

 

$15.53

 

 

$14.99

 

 

$17.61

 

 

$16.12

 

 

Total Return*

 

33.31%

 

 

8.25%

 

 

(0.39)%

 

 

10.22%

 

 

26.13%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$22,347

 

 

$14,853

 

 

$17,024

 

 

$17,043

 

 

$16,745

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$19,681

 

 

$16,194

 

 

$16,875

 

 

$15,444

 

 

$28,860

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.77%

 

 

0.78%

 

 

0.80%

 

 

0.77%

 

 

0.73%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.77%

 

 

0.78%

 

 

0.80%

 

 

0.77%

 

 

0.73%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.83%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

1.27%

 

 

0.86%

 

 

1.09%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

 

 

31%

 

 

30%

 

 

41%

 

 

42%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class N Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$15.50

 

 

$14.96

 

 

$17.58

 

 

$16.09

 

 

$15.60

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.17

 

 

0.14

 

 

0.19

 

 

0.16

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

4.88

 

 

1.12

 

 

(0.56)

 

 

1.50

 

 

0.45

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

5.05

 

 

1.26

 

 

(0.37)

 

 

1.66

 

 

0.49

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.16)

 

 

(0.20)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.75)

 

 

(0.52)

 

 

(2.13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.91)

 

 

(0.72)

 

 

(2.25)

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$19.64

 

 

$15.50

 

 

$14.96

 

 

$17.58

 

 

$16.09

 

 

Total Return*

 

33.41%

 

 

8.38%

 

 

(0.28)%

 

 

10.34%

 

 

3.14%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$26,130

 

 

$24,271

 

 

$37,810

 

 

$33,278

 

 

$29,133

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$27,543

 

 

$29,294

 

 

$31,647

 

 

$33,126

 

 

$18,338

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.68%

 

 

0.68%

 

 

0.69%

 

 

0.68%

 

 

0.74%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.68%

 

 

0.68%

 

 

0.69%

 

 

0.68%

 

 

0.74%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.90%

 

 

0.97%

 

 

1.32%

 

 

0.92%

 

 

1.61%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

 

 

31%

 

 

30%

 

 

41%

 

 

42%

 

                   
                   

Class R Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$15.29

 

 

$14.76

 

 

$17.39

 

 

$15.99

 

 

$12.84

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

(3) 

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.05

 

 

(3) 

 

 

0.05

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

4.82

 

 

1.08

 

 

(0.55)

 

 

1.49

 

 

3.18

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

4.82

 

 

1.09

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

1.49

 

 

3.23

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.75)

 

 

(0.52)

 

 

(2.13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.75)

 

 

(0.56)

 

 

(2.13)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$19.36

 

 

$15.29

 

 

$14.76

 

 

$17.39

 

 

$15.99

 

 

Total Return*

 

32.19%

 

 

7.29%

 

 

(1.21)%

 

 

9.32%

 

 

25.25%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$123

 

 

$107

 

 

$188

 

 

$230

 

 

$484

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$118

 

 

$170

 

 

$198

 

 

$459

 

 

$366

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

3.94%

 

 

3.20%

 

 

2.95%

 

 

1.76%

 

 

1.45%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.60%

 

 

1.63%

 

 

1.63%

 

 

1.56%

 

 

1.45%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.02)%

 

 

0.05%

 

 

0.37%

 

 

0.01%

 

 

0.35%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

 

 

31%

 

 

30%

 

 

41%

 

 

42%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from August 4, 2017 (inception date) through September 30, 2017.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class S Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$15.57

 

 

$15.02

 

 

$17.74

 

 

$16.24

 

 

$13.04

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.03

 

 

0.06

 

 

0.10

 

 

0.04

 

 

0.09

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

4.93

 

 

1.09

 

 

(0.58)

 

 

1.53

 

 

3.21

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

4.96

 

 

1.15

 

 

(0.48)

 

 

1.57

 

 

3.30

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.10)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.75)

 

 

(0.52)

 

 

(2.13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.82)

 

 

(0.60)

 

 

(2.24)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.10)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$19.71

 

 

$15.57

 

 

$15.02

 

 

$17.74

 

 

$16.24

 

 

Total Return*

 

32.57%

 

 

7.61%

 

 

(0.97)%

 

 

9.69%

 

 

25.51%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$139

 

 

$227

 

 

$248

 

 

$251

 

 

$379

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$189

 

 

$231

 

 

$234

 

 

$259

 

 

$349

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.76%

 

 

2.48%

 

 

2.47%

 

 

1.75%

 

 

1.19%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.36%

 

 

1.37%

 

 

1.36%

 

 

1.29%

 

 

1.16%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.16%

 

 

0.38%

 

 

0.66%

 

 

0.25%

 

 

0.60%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

 

 

31%

 

 

30%

 

 

41%

 

 

42%

 

                   
                   

Class T Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$15.50

 

 

$14.96

 

 

$17.57

 

 

$16.08

 

 

$12.91

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.13

 

 

0.12

 

 

0.16

 

 

0.12

 

 

0.12

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

4.88

 

 

1.10

 

 

(0.57)

 

 

1.51

 

 

3.19

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

5.01

 

 

1.22

 

 

(0.41)

 

 

1.63

 

 

3.31

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.13)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.75)

 

 

(0.52)

 

 

(2.13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.88)

 

 

(0.68)

 

 

(2.20)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$19.63

 

 

$15.50

 

 

$14.96

 

 

$17.57

 

 

$16.08

 

 

Total Return*

 

33.15%

 

 

8.08%

 

 

(0.54)%

 

 

10.17%

 

 

25.89%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$587,159

 

 

$464,956

 

 

$484,175

 

 

$533,974

 

 

$518,679

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$561,617

 

 

$464,019

 

 

$481,731

 

 

$539,796

 

 

$478,930

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.92%

 

 

0.92%

 

 

0.93%

 

 

0.92%

 

 

0.93%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.91%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.92%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.92%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.68%

 

 

0.83%

 

 

1.08%

 

 

0.68%

 

 

0.81%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

 

 

31%

 

 

30%

 

 

41%

 

 

42%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Henderson Global Select Fund (the “Fund”) is a series of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers 41 funds, each of which offers multiple share classes, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Class A Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class C Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, and bank trust platforms.

Class C Shares are closed to investments by new employer-sponsored retirement plans and existing employer-sponsored retirement plans are no longer able to make additional purchases or exchanges into Class C Shares.

The Funds currently implement an automatic conversion feature pursuant to which Class C Shares that have been held for eight years are automatically converted to Class A Shares without the imposition of any sales charge, fee or other charge. The conversion will generally occur no later than ten business days in the month following the month of the eighth anniversary of the date of purchase. Class C Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions on Class C Shares will convert to Class A Shares at the same time as the original Class C Shares with respect to which they were purchased. For Class C Shares held in omnibus accounts on intermediary platforms, the Fund will rely on these intermediaries to implement this conversion feature. Your financial intermediary may have separate policies and procedures as to when and how Class C Shares may be converted to Class A Shares. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Effective July 6, 2020, Class D Shares are available to new investors, subject to any closed fund policies for a Fund, as applicable. Previously, Class D Shares were only available to investors who already had a direct account with the Janus Henderson funds; immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor; and existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus Henderson funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments, who established Class I Share accounts before August 4, 2017.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of: 1) certain adviser-assisted, employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and certain welfare benefit plans, such as health savings accounts, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans; and 2) retail investors purchasing in qualified or nonqualified accounts, whose accounts are held through an omnibus account at their financial intermediary, and where the financial intermediary requires no payment or reimbursement from the Fund, Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”), or its affiliates. Class N Shares are also available to Janus Henderson proprietary products and to certain direct institutional investors approved by Janus Distributors LLC dba Janus Henderson Distributors (“Janus Henderson Distributors”) including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations and endowments, subject to minimum investment requirements.

Class R Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms.

  

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Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP").

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets

  

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and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of September 30, 2021 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

The Fund did not hold a significant amount of Level 3 securities as of September 30, 2021.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Interest income is recorded daily on an accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. The Fund classifies gains and losses on prepayments received as an adjustment to interest income. Debt securities may be placed in non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivables when collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date

  

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of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Fund's equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve, as well as certain foreign governments and central banks, have taken extraordinary actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets, including reducing interest rates to record-low levels. Extremely low or negative interest rates may become more prevalent or may not work as intended. As there is little precedent for this situation, the impact on various markets that interest rate or other significant policy changes may have is unknown. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place in response to such economic uncertainty, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation.

Widespread disease, including pandemics and epidemics, and natural or environmental disasters, including those which may be attributable to global climate change, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis and weather-related phenomena generally, have been and can be highly disruptive to economies and markets, adversely impacting individual companies, sectors, industries, markets, currencies, interest and inflation rates, credit ratings, investor sentiment, and other factors affecting the value of a Fund’s investments. Economies and financial markets throughout the world have become increasingly interconnected, which increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or country will adversely affect markets or issuers in other regions or countries, including the United States. These disruptions could prevent a Fund from executing advantageous investment decisions in a timely manner and negatively impact a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective(s). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value of a Fund. In addition, these disruptions could also impair the information technology and other operational systems upon which the Fund’s service providers, including Janus Capital or the subadviser (as applicable), rely, and could otherwise disrupt the ability of employees of the Fund’s service providers to perform

  

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essential tasks on behalf of the Fund. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance and reinsurance companies that insure or reinsure against the impact of natural disasters.

A number of countries in the European Union (the “EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU have experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. These difficulties may continue, worsen, or spread further within the EU. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. The risk of investing in securities in the European markets may also be heightened due to the referendum in which the United Kingdom voted to exit the EU, commonly known as “Brexit,” which immediately led to significant market volatility around the world, as well as political, economic and legal uncertainty. The United Kingdom formally left the EU on January 31, 2020 and entered into an eleven-month transition period, which expired on December 31, 2020. The negative impact on not only the United Kingdom and European economies could be significant, potentially resulting in increased volatility and illiquidity and lower economic growth for companies that rely significantly on the United Kingdom and/or Europe for their business activities and revenues. Any further exits from the EU, or an increase in the belief that such exits are likely or possible, would likely cause additional market disruption globally and introduce new legal and regulatory uncertainties.

Emerging Market Investing

Within the parameters of its specific investment policies, the Fund may invest in securities of issuers or companies from or with exposure to one or more “developing countries” or “emerging market countries.” Such countries include but are not limited to countries included in the MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant amount of its assets in one or more of these countries, its returns and net asset value may be affected to a large degree by events and economic conditions in such countries. The risks of foreign investing are heightened when investing in emerging markets, which may result in the price of investments in emerging markets experiencing sudden and sharp price swings. In many developing markets, there is less government supervision and regulation of stock exchanges, brokers, and listed companies, making these investments potentially more volatile in price and less liquid than investments in developed securities markets, resulting in greater risk to investors. Similarly, issuers in such markets may not be subject to regulatory, accounting, auditing, and financial reporting and recordkeeping standards comparable to those to which U.S. companies are subject. There is a risk in developing countries that a current or future economic or political crisis could lead to price controls, forced mergers of companies, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, seizure, nationalization, sanctions or imposition of restrictions by various governmental entities on investment and trading, or creation of government monopolies, any of which may have a detrimental effect on the Fund’s investments. In addition, the Fund’s investments may be denominated in foreign currencies and therefore, changes in the value of a country’s currency compared to the U.S. dollar may affect the value of the Fund’s investments. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in the securities of issuers in or companies of a single country or region, it is more likely to be impacted by events or conditions affecting that country or region, which could have a negative impact on the Fund’s performance. Developing countries may also experience a higher level of exposure and vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change. This can be attributed to both the geographic location of emerging market countries and/or a country’s lack of access to technology or resources to adjust and adapt to its effects. An increased occurrence and severity of natural disasters and extreme weather events such as droughts and decreased crop yields, heat waves, flooding and rising sea levels, and increased spread of disease, could cause harmful effects to the performance of affected economies. Additionally, foreign and emerging market risks, including, but not limited to, price controls, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, nationalization, and restrictions on repatriation of assets may be heightened to the extent the Fund invests in Chinese local market securities.

Restricted Security Transactions

Restricted securities held by the Fund may not be sold except in exempt transactions or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The risk of investing in such securities is generally greater than the risk of investing in the securities of widely held, publicly traded companies. Lack of a secondary market and resale

  

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restrictions may result in the inability of the Fund to sell a security at a fair price and may substantially delay the sale of the security. In addition, these securities may exhibit greater price volatility than securities for which secondary markets exist.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

Securities Lending

Under procedures adopted by the Trustees, the Fund may seek to earn additional income by lending securities to certain qualified broker-dealers and institutions. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodial functions in accordance with the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement. The Fund may lend fund securities in an amount equal to up to 1/3 of its total assets as determined at the time of the loan origination. There is the risk of delay in recovering a loaned security or the risk of loss in collateral rights if the borrower fails financially. In addition, Janus Capital makes efforts to balance the benefits and risks from granting such loans. All loans will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). If the Fund is unable to recover a security on loan, the Fund may use the collateral to purchase replacement securities in the market. There is a risk that the value of the collateral could decrease below the cost of the replacement security by the time the replacement investment is made, resulting in a loss to the Fund. In certain circumstances individual loan transactions could yield negative returns.

Upon receipt of cash collateral, Janus Capital may invest it in affiliated or non-affiliated cash management vehicles, whether registered or unregistered entities, as permitted by the 1940 Act and rules promulgated thereunder. Janus Capital currently intends to primarily invest the cash collateral in a cash management vehicle for which Janus Capital serves as investment adviser, Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, or in time deposits. An investment in Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC is generally subject to the same risks that shareholders experience when investing in similarly structured vehicles, such as the potential for significant fluctuations in assets as a result of the purchase and redemption activity of the securities lending program, a decline in the value of the collateral, and possible liquidity issues. Such risks may delay the return of the cash collateral and cause the Fund to violate its agreement to return the cash collateral to a borrower in a timely manner. As adviser to the Fund and Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest as a result of its fiduciary duties to both the Fund and Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC. Additionally, Janus Capital receives an investment advisory fee of 0.05% for managing Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, but it may not receive a fee for managing certain other affiliated cash management vehicles in which the Fund may invest, and therefore may have an incentive to allocate preferred investment opportunities to investment vehicles for which it is receiving a fee.

The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars and 105% of the market value of the loaned securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Loaned securities and related collateral are marked-to-market each business day based upon the market value of the loaned securities at the close of business, employing the most recent available pricing information. Collateral levels are then

  

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adjusted based on this mark-to-market evaluation. Additional required collateral, or excess collateral returned, is delivered on the next business day. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than 102% or 105% value of the securities on loan. The cash collateral invested by Janus Capital is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Income earned from the investment of the cash collateral, net of rebates paid to, or fees paid by, borrowers and less the fees paid to the lending agent are included as “Affiliated securities lending income, net” on the Statement of Operations.

There were no securities on loan as of September 30, 2021.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.64% of its average daily net assets.

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the investment advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, shareholder servicing fees, such as transfer agency fees (including out-of-pocket costs), administrative services fees and any networking/omnibus/administrative fees payable by any share class, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.87% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waivers for at least a one-year period commencing January 28, 2021. If applicable, amounts waived and/or reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund pays an annual administrative services fee based on the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services, as detailed below.

  

Average Daily Net Assets of Class D Shares of the Janus Henderson funds

Administrative Services Fee

Under $40 billion

0.12%

$40 billion – $49.9 billion

0.10%

Over $49.9 billion

0.08%

The Fund’s actual Class D administrative fee rate was 0.11% for the reporting period.

Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a

  

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significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital. For all share classes, Janus Services also seeks reimbursement for costs it incurs as transfer agent and for providing servicing.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Henderson Distributors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 0.50% of the Class R Shares' average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Henderson Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital serves as administrator to the Fund pursuant to an administration agreement between Janus Capital and the Trust. Under the administration agreement, Janus Capital is obligated to provide or arrange for the provision of certain administration, compliance, and accounting services to the Fund, including providing office space for the Fund, and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing these services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. The Fund pays for some or all of the salaries, fees, and expenses of Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or any subadvisor, as applicable) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Affiliated fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff, all of whom are employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates, are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $339,713 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the year ended September 30, 2021. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus Henderson funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of

  

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September 30, 2021 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Total distributable earnings (loss)” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the year ended September 30, 2021 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $520,763 were paid by the Trust to the Trustees under the Deferred Plan during the year ended September 30, 2021.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles that operate as money market funds. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC (the “Sweep Vehicle”) is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. The Sweep Vehicle operates pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act that govern the operation of money market funds and prices its shares at NAV reflecting market-based values of its portfolio securities (i.e., a “floating” NAV) rounded to the fourth decimal place (e.g., $1.0000). The Sweep Vehicle is permitted to impose a liquidity fee (of up to 2%) on redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle or a redemption gate that temporarily suspends redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from the Sweep Vehicle at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to the Sweep Vehicle. The Sweep Vehicle does not charge any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the year ended September 30, 2021 can be found in the “Schedules of Affiliated Investments” located in the Schedule of Investments.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Henderson Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the year ended September 30, 2021, Janus Henderson Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $280.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Henderson Distributors during the year ended September 30, 2021.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $5.

As of September 30, 2021, shares of the Fund were owned by affiliates of Janus Henderson Investors, and/or other funds advised by Janus Henderson, as indicated in the table below:

      

Class

% of Class Owned

 

% of Fund Owned

 

 

Class A Shares

-

%

-

%

 

Class C Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class D Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class I Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class N Shares

80

 

1

 

 

Class R Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class S Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class T Shares

-

 

-

 

 

      
  

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In addition, other shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with US GAAP).

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities (“cross-trade”) between itself and other funds or accounts managed by Janus Capital in accordance with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Rule 17a-7”), when the transaction is consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Fund and in accordance with the Internal Cross Trade Procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. These procedures have been designed to ensure that any cross-trade of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or account that is or could be considered an affiliate of the Fund under certain limited circumstances by virtue of having a common investment adviser, common Officer, or common Trustee complies with Rule 17a-7. Under these procedures, each cross-trade is effected at the current market price to save costs where allowed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, the Fund engaged in cross trades amounting to $7,061,430 in sales, resulting in a net realized gain of $1,425,224. The net realized gain is included within the “Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” section of the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

4. Federal Income Tax

The tax components of capital shown in the table below represent: (1) distribution requirements the Fund must satisfy under the income tax regulations; (2) losses or deductions the Fund may be able to offset against income and gains realized in future years; and (3) unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes.

Other book to tax differences primarily consist of deferred compensation. The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

        

 

 

 

Loss Deferrals

Other Book

Net Tax

 

Undistributed
Ordinary Income

Undistributed
Long-Term Gains

Accumulated
Capital Losses

Late-Year
Ordinary Loss

Post-October
Capital Loss

to Tax
Differences

Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

 

$ 31,483,871

$ 252,772,200

$ -

$ -

$ -

$ (58,002)

$756,344,517

 

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of September 30, 2021 are noted below. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals, investments in partnerships, and straddle loss deferrals.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 1,767,144,905

$ 805,841,410

$ (49,496,893)

$ 756,344,517

  

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Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from US GAAP. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, and capital loss carryovers. Certain permanent differences such as tax returns of capital and net investment losses noted below have been reclassified to capital.

     

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 36,610,566

$ 76,940,365

$ -

$ -

 

     

For the year ended September 30, 2020

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 22,619,954

$ 70,340,282

$ -

$ -

 

Permanent book to tax basis differences may result in reclassifications between the components of net assets. These differences have no impact on the results of operations or net assets. The following reclassifications have been made to the Fund:

   

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) to Capital

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Investment Income/Loss

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Realized Gain/Loss

$ -

$ (461,740)

$ 461,740

  

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5. Capital Share Transactions

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended September 30, 2021

 

Year ended September 30, 2020

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

       

Class A Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

26,042

$ 483,191

 

51,250

$ 760,683

Reinvested dividends and distributions

16,436

285,002

 

14,168

224,284

Shares repurchased

(57,117)

(1,014,962)

 

(51,864)

(754,213)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(14,639)

$ (246,769)

 

13,554

$ 230,754

Class C Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

3,454

$ 64,583

 

4,248

$ 65,312

Reinvested dividends and distributions

2,038

33,972

 

2,042

31,209

Shares repurchased

(19,642)

(349,854)

 

(44,037)

(618,711)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(14,150)

$ (251,299)

 

(37,747)

$ (522,190)

Class D Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

2,203,328

$ 41,284,931

 

1,882,542

$ 26,742,488

Reinvested dividends and distributions

4,780,532

82,320,764

 

4,226,826

66,403,429

Shares repurchased

(7,797,820)

(142,849,092)

 

(9,564,305)

(139,171,668)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(813,960)

$(19,243,397)

 

(3,454,937)

$(46,025,751)

Class I Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

273,675

$ 5,140,916

 

489,207

$ 7,375,578

Reinvested dividends and distributions

47,200

815,610

 

55,162

869,356

Shares repurchased

(141,642)

(2,611,261)

 

(723,653)

(10,160,573)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

179,233

$ 3,345,265

 

(179,284)

$ (1,915,639)

Class N Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

193,821

$ 3,594,074

 

152,770

$ 2,254,051

Reinvested dividends and distributions

84,348

1,453,322

 

116,491

1,831,246

Shares repurchased

(513,747)

(9,525,139)

 

(1,230,553)

(18,464,261)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(235,578)

$ (4,477,743)

 

(961,292)

$(14,378,964)

Class R Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

255

$ 4,687

 

2,962

$ 43,213

Reinvested dividends and distributions

287

4,911

 

367

5,740

Shares repurchased

(1,204)

(20,325)

 

(9,059)

(123,395)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(662)

$ (10,727)

 

(5,730)

$ (74,442)

Class S Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

248

$ 4,464

 

1,002

$ 15,341

Reinvested dividends and distributions

692

12,027

 

588

9,338

Shares repurchased

(8,458)

(158,411)

 

(3,566)

(50,825)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(7,518)

$ (141,920)

 

(1,976)

$ (26,146)

Class T Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,900,455

$ 35,428,430

 

1,827,681

$ 27,288,925

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,481,771

25,560,543

 

1,345,180

21,186,591

Shares repurchased

(3,460,887)

(63,531,578)

 

(5,549,772)

(79,111,435)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(78,661)

$ (2,542,605)

 

(2,376,911)

$(30,635,919)

6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the year ended September 30, 2021, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, TBAs, and in-kind transactions, as applicable) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$859,004,929

$ 979,097,878

$ -

$ -

  

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7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to September 30, 2021 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Shareholders of Janus Henderson Global Select Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Janus Henderson Global Select Fund (one of the funds constituting Janus Investment Fund, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of September 30, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2021, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of September 30, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and broker; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Denver, Colorado

November 17, 2021

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Janus Henderson Funds since 1990.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-1093; (ii) on the Fund’s website at janushenderson.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janushenderson.com/proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Full Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC as an exhibit to Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of the first and third fiscal quarters, and in the annual report and semiannual report to shareholders. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings and annual and semiannual reports: (i) are 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) are available without charge, upon request, by calling a Janus Henderson representative at 1-877-335-2687 (toll free) (or 1-800-525-3713 if you hold Class D Shares). Portfolio holdings consisting of at least the names of the holdings are generally available on a monthly basis with a 30-day lag under Full Holdings for the Fund at janushenderson.com/info (or janushenderson.com/reports if you hold Class D Shares).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “VIT Portfolio,” and collectively, the “VIT Portfolios”), as well as each Fund of Janus Investment Fund (together with the VIT Portfolios, the “Janus Henderson Funds,” and each, a “Janus Henderson Fund”). As required by law, the Trustees determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Janus Henderson Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the Janus Henderson Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Janus Henderson Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2020, 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 Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Janus Henderson Fund, for the period from February 1, 2021 through February 1, 2022, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and, for the purpose of peer comparisons any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers, paid by a fund as a percentage of average net assets.

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 Janus Henderson Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Janus

  

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Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Janus Henderson Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Janus Henderson Funds, noting that Janus Capital generally does not receive a fee for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Janus Henderson Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Janus Henderson Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Janus Henderson Funds and fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its view, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Janus Henderson Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Janus Henderson Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Janus Henderson Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Janus Henderson Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Janus Henderson Funds’ performance has been reasonable: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 75% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 62% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Intech had taken or were taking to improve performance.

  

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· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Janus Henderson Fund’s performance warranted continuation of such Janus Henderson Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Janus Henderson Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management fees (investment advisory fees and any administration fees but excluding out-of-pocket costs) for many of the Janus Henderson Funds, after applicable waivers, was below the average management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Janus Henderson Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Janus Henderson Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Janus Henderson Funds to be reasonable relative to other comparable mutual funds; (2) the total expenses, on average, were 10% under the average total expenses of the respective Broadridge Expense Group peers; and (3) and the management fees for the Janus Henderson Funds, on average, were 9% under the average management fees for the respective Broadridge Expense Group. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Janus Henderson Fund compared to the average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group and to average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

For certain Janus Henderson Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses which assessed fund fees in the context of fund performance being delivered. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Janus Henderson Funds was reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and/or expense waivers on such Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Janus Henderson Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Janus Henderson Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Janus Henderson Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Janus Henderson Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to funds subadvised by Janus Capital and to the fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional separate account clients; (2) these subadvised and institutional separate accounts have different service and infrastructure needs and operate in markets very distinct relative to retail funds; and (3) Janus Henderson mutual fund investors enjoy reasonable fees relative to the fees charged to Janus Henderson subadvised fund and separate account investors; (4) 9 of 10 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar funds subadvised by Janus Capital; and (5) 5 of 8 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar separate accounts managed by Janus Capital. 

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2019, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

  

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· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for both share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

The Trustees reviewed information on the overall profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds, and considered profitability data of other publicly traded mutual fund advisers. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because of the variation in the type of comparative information that is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, differences in complex size, difference in product mix, difference in types of business (mutual fund, institutional and other), differences in 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.

Additionally, the Trustees considered the estimated profitability to Janus Capital from the investment management services it provided to each Janus Henderson Fund. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Janus Henderson Funds effectively. In reviewing profitability, the Trustees noted that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund is necessarily a product of the allocation methodology utilized by Janus Capital to allocate its expenses as part of the estimated profitability calculation. In this regard, the Trustees noted that the independent fee consultant found that (1) the expense allocation methodology and rationales utilized by Janus Capital were reasonable and (2) no clear correlation exists between expense allocations and operating margins. The Trustees also considered that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund was influenced by a number of factors, including not only the allocation methodology selected, but also the presence of fee waivers and expense caps, and whether the Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management agreement contained breakpoints or a performance fee component. The Trustees determined, after taking into account these factors, among others, that Janus Capital’s estimated profitability with respect to each Janus Henderson Fund was not unreasonable in relation to the services provided, and that the variation in the range of such estimated profitability among the Janus Henderson Funds was not a material factor in the Board’s approval of the reasonableness of any Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management fees.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Janus Henderson Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Janus Henderson Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Janus Henderson Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Janus Henderson Fund, the quality of services provided by Janus Capital

  

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and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Janus Henderson Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant published a report to the Trustees in November 2019 which provided its research and analysis into economies of scale. They also noted that, although many Janus Henderson Funds pay advisory fees at a fixed base rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints or performance fees, their independent fee consultant concluded that 73% of these Janus Henderson Funds’ have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge Expense Group averages. They also noted the following: (1) that for those Janus Henderson Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing certain of these Janus Henderson Funds because they have not reached adequate scale; (2) as the assets of some of the Janus Henderson Funds have declined in the past few years, certain of those Janus Henderson Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined; (3) performance fee structures have been implemented for various Janus Henderson Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such Janus Henderson Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and (4) a few Janus Henderson Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Janus Henderson Funds share directly in economies of scale through the significant investments made by Janus Capital and its affiliates related to services provided to the Funds and the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Janus Henderson Funds.

The Trustees also considered the independent fee consultant’s conclusion that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale and their conflicting results, it is difficult to analytically confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus Henderson complex. In this regard, the independent consultant concluded that (1) to the extent there were economies of scale at Janus Capital, Janus Capital’s general strategy of setting fixed management fees below peers appeared to share any such economies with investors even on smaller Janus Henderson Funds which have not yet achieved those economies and (2) by setting lower fixed fees from the start on these Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital appeared to be investing to increase the likelihood that these Janus Henderson Funds will grow to a level to achieve any economies of scale that may exist. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Janus Henderson Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Janus Henderson Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Based on all of the information reviewed, including the recent and past research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Janus Henderson Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Janus Henderson Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Janus Henderson Fund.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Janus Henderson Funds from their relationships with the Janus Henderson Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Janus Henderson Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided, and that such compensation contributes to the overall profitability of Janus Capital and its affiliates that results from their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Janus Henderson Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Janus Henderson Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Janus Henderson Fund therefor, the Janus Henderson Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their

  

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relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 the Janus Henderson Funds and other clients serviced by Janus Capital and its affiliates. They also concluded that Janus Capital and the subadvisers benefit from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Janus Henderson Funds and that the Janus Henderson Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Janus Henderson Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus Henderson funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was September 30, 2021. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus Henderson in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Bloomberg and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, swaptions, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

  

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The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Designation Requirements (unaudited)

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund designated the following for the year ended September 30, 2021:

  
 

 

Capital Gain Distributions

$76,940,365

Dividends Received Deduction Percentage

62%

Qualified Dividend Income Percentage

100%

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

The following are the Trustees and officers of the Trust, together with a brief description of their principal occupations during the last five years (principal occupations for certain Trustees may include periods over five years). The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and officers and is available, without charge, by calling 1-877-335-2687.

Each Trustee has served in that capacity since he or she was originally elected or appointed. The Trustees do not serve a specified term of office. Each Trustee will hold office until the termination of the Trust or his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, incapacity, or removal. Under the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines, the policy is for Trustees to retire no later than the end of the calendar year in which the Trustee turns 75. The Trustees review the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines from time to time and may make changes they deem appropriate. The Fund’s Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominees for the position of Trustee recommended by shareholders. Shareholders may submit the name of a candidate for consideration by the Committee by submitting their recommendations to the Trust’s Secretary. Each Trustee is currently a Trustee of one other registered investment company advised by Janus Capital: Janus Aspen Series. Collectively, these two registered investment companies consist of 51 series or funds referred to herein as the Fund Complex.

The Trust’s officers are elected annually by the Trustees for a one-year term. Certain officers also serve as officers of Janus Aspen Series. Certain officers of the Fund may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Except as otherwise disclosed, Fund officers receive no compensation from the Fund, except for the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer, as authorized by the Trustees.

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William F. McCalpin
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1957

Chairman


Trustee

1/08-Present

6/02-Present

Independent Consultant (since 2019) and Chief Operating Officer, muun chi LLC (organic food business) (since 2020). Formerly, Managing Partner, Impact Investments, Athena Capital Advisors LLC (independent registered investment advisor) (2016-2019), Managing Director, Holos Consulting LLC (provides consulting services to foundations and other nonprofit organizations) (2009-2016), Chief Executive Officer, Imprint Capital Advisors (impact investment firm) (2013-2015), and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (a private family foundation) (1998-2006).

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Director of Mutual Fund Directors Forum (a non-profit organization serving independent directors of U.S. mutual funds) (since 2016), Chairman of the Board and Trustee of The Investment Fund for Foundations Investment Program (TIP) (consisting of 1 fund) (since 2008), and Director of the F.B. Heron Foundation (a private grantmaking foundation) (since 2006).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Alan A. Brown
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Trustee

1/13-Present

Principal, Curam Holdings LLC (since 2018). Formerly, Executive Vice President, Institutional Markets, of Black Creek Group (private equity real estate investment management firm) (2012-2018), Executive Vice President and Co-Head, Global Private Client Group (2007-2010), Executive Vice President, Mutual Funds (2005-2007), and Chief Marketing Officer (2001-2005) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (asset management).

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Advisory Board Member of AEW Core Property Trust (open-end property fund) (since 2020), and Director of WTTW (PBS affiliate) (since 2003). Formerly, Director of MotiveQuest LLC (strategic social market research company) (2003-2016), Director of Nuveen Global Investors LLC (2007-2011), Director of Communities in Schools (2004-2010), and Director of Mutual Fund Education Alliance (until 2010).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William D. Cvengros
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1948

Trustee

1/11-Present

Chief Executive Officer of SJC Capital, LLC (a personal investment company and consulting firm) (since 2002). Formerly, Chief Executive Officer and President of PIMCO Advisors Holdings L.P. (a publicly traded investment management firm) (1994-2000), and Chief Investment Officer (1987-1994) and Vice Chairman and Director (1990-1994) of Pacific Life Insurance Company (a mutual life insurance and annuity company) (1987-1994).

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Member of the Investment Committee for the Orange County Community Foundation (since 2020), Advisory Board Member, RevOZ Fund LP and related funds (real estate investments for opportunity zones) (since 2020), and Advisory Board Member, Innovate Partners Emerging Growth and Equity Fund I (early stage venture capital fund) (since 2014). Formerly, Managing Trustee of National Retirement Partners Liquidating Trust (2013-2016), Chairman, National Retirement Partners, Inc. (formerly a network of advisors to 401(k) plans) (2005-2013), Director of Prospect Acquisition Corp. (a special purpose acquisition corporation) (2007-2009), Director of RemedyTemp, Inc. (temporary help services company) (1996-2006), and Trustee of PIMCO Funds Multi-Manager Series (1990-2000) and Pacific Life Variable Life & Annuity Trusts (1987-1994).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Raudline Etienne
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1965

Trustee

6/16-Present

Founder, Daraja Capital (advisory and investment firm) (since 2016), and Senior Advisor, Albright Stonebridge Group LLC (global strategy firm) (since 2016). Formerly, Senior Vice President (2011-2015), Albright Stonebridge Group LLC, and Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer, New York State Common Retirement Fund (public pension fund) (2008-2011).

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Member of the Investment Committee for Cooper Union (since 2021), Board Member, Van Alen Institute (nonprofit architectural and design organization) (since 2019), and Director of Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC (since 2014).

Gary A. Poliner
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1953

Trustee

6/16-Present

Retired. Formerly, President (2010-2013) of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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Director of MGIC Investment Corporation (private mortgage insurance) (since 2013). Formerly, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company (property/casualty insurance) (2013-2021), Trustee of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (2010-2013), and Director of Frank Russell Company (global asset management firm) (2008-2013).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Diane L. Wallace
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1958

Trustee

6/17-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President-Operations, and Chief Financial Officer for Driehaus Capital Management, LLC (1988-2006) and Treasurer for Driehaus Mutual Funds (1996-2002).

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Formerly, Director of Family Service of Lake County (2019-2021), Independent Trustee, Henderson Global Funds (13 portfolios) (2015-2017), Independent Trustee, State Farm Associates' Funds Trust, State Farm Mutual Fund Trust, and State Farm Variable Product Trust (28 portfolios) (2013-2017).

Linda S. Wolf
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1947

Trustee

11/05-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leo Burnett (Worldwide) (advertising agency) (2001-2005).

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Director of Chicago Community Trust (Regional Community Foundation), Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago, IL), Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Wrapports, LLC (digital communications company). Formerly, Director of Chicago Council on Global Affairs (until 2019), InnerWorkings (until 2019), and Director of Walmart (until 2017).

  

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OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

George P. Maris 151 Detroit Street Denver, CO 80206 DOB: 1968

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager
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8/12-Present

Co-Head of Equities - Americas of Janus Henderson Investors and Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts.

Julian McManus 151 Detroit Street Denver, CO 80206 DOB: 1970

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager
Janus Henderson Global Select Fund

1/18-Present

Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts and Analyst for Janus Capital.

Bruce L. Koepfgen
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1952

President and Chief Executive Officer

7/14-Present

Executive Vice President, Head of North America at Janus Henderson Investors (since 2017), President and Head of North America at Janus Capital Management LLC (since 2013 and 2017, respectively), President at Janus Capital Group Inc. (since 2013), President and Director at Janus International Holding LLC (since 2019 and 2011, respectively), President at Janus Holdings LLC (since 2019), President and Director at Janus Management Holdings Corporation (since 2017 and 2012, respectively), Executive Vice President and Head of North America at Janus Distributors LLC (since 2011 and 2019, respectively), Vice President and Director at Intech Investment Management LLC (since 2012), and Executive Vice President at Perkins Investment Management LLC (since 2011). Formerly, Executive Vice President at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus International Holding LLC, and Janus Management Holdings Corporation (2011-2019), Director at Perkins Investment Managment LLC (2011-2019), and Chief Financial Officer at Janus Capital Group Inc. (2011-2013).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

 
  

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OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Kristin Mariani
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1966

Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

7/20-Present

Head of Compliance, North America for Janus Henderson Investors (since September 2020) and Chief Compliance Officer for Janus Capital Management LLC (since September 2017). Formerly, Global Head of Investment Management Compliance for Janus Henderson Investors (February 2019 - August 2020), Vice President, Head of Global Distribution Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer of Janus Henderson Distributors (May 2017 – September 2017), Vice President, Compliance at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus Capital Management LLC, and Janus Distributors LLC (2009-2017).

Jesper Nergaard
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Chief Financial Officer

Vice President, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer

3/05-Present

2/05-Present

Head of U.S. Fund Administration, Janus Henderson Investors and Janus Sevices LLC.

Abigail J. Murray
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1975

Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, and Secretary

12/20-Present

Managing Counsel (2020-present). Formerly, Senior Counsel for Invesco Ltd. (2017-2020), and Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. and Assistant General Counsel, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (2015-2017).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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ANNUAL REPORT

September 30, 2021

  
 

Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

 
  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

12

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

13

Statement of Operations

15

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

17

Financial Highlights

18

Notes to Financial Statements

22

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

33

Additional Information

34

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

38

Designation Requirements

41

Trustees and Officers

42


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FUND SNAPSHOT

 We believe there is a strong link between sustainable development, innovation and long-term compounding growth. Our investment framework focuses on companies that have a positive impact on the environment and society, while at the same time helping us stay on the right side of disruption. We believe this approach will provide clients with a persistent return source, deliver future compound growth and help mitigate downside risk.

   

Aaron Scully

co-portfolio manager

Hamish Chamberlayne

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE

The Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund I Shares returned 27.25% for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2021, underperforming its benchmark, the MSCI World IndexSM, which returned 28.82%.

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

There was plenty to drive stock markets higher over the 12-month period. Monetary and fiscal stimulus was plentiful and designed to keep both consumers and businesses solvent through the lockdown measures. We witnessed an impressive ability of many companies to adapt to this new world and transition physical business models to digital and virtual ones. With the travel and dining industries locked down, spending on experiences shifted for many consumers toward spending on things, driving earnings growth where we may not have expected it. As societies and economies reopened over the course of the year, improved demand was coupled with a tight control on corporate expenses, leading to impressive operating leverage and strong overall market earnings growth. This all came with a backdrop of "lower-for-longer" interest rate expectations.

Investors may have had ample cause for enthusiasm, but as is often the case, the positives did not come without unintended consequences. Perhaps it was this realization that led to the weaker stock market conditions we saw toward period end. What were once highly efficient global supply chains were not quite so efficient amid sharp spikes in demand: There were severe shipping bottlenecks and factory closures as COVID-19 measures took a toll on worker availability. These frictions in turn led to price inflation, higher interest rate expectations and concerns over companies' ability to deliver the volumes previously expected. In addition, uncertainty increased due to the concerns over the leverage of the property development sector in China, and the path of public policy pronouncements there. At period end, equity markets began digesting what these conditions could mean for the second half of 2021's corporate earnings, and what it may ultimately mean for longer-term interest rates and discount rates.

From a sustainability perspective, stark warnings came from two clear directions – the publication of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) sixth assessment report (AR6), and the tangible and dramatic effects of climate change on global food supply. One of the most striking findings from the IPCC report was that even under its most ambitious emission reduction scenarios there is an estimate of a less than 50% chance of staying below the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C warming target. Less scientific but more anecdotal evidence of the dangers of climate change was in the numerous cases of agricultural destruction that hit the global headlines this quarter: crippling frosts in Brazil, devastating floods in China and Germany, droughts and wildfires across the U.S. and Canadian plains. The damage to harvests and the consequent food shortages and dramatic price rises were another warning that climate change is hurting our economy and societies in the present moment, not in some distant future.

Encouragingly, we have seen high-profile policy announcements from the world’s most influential governments with regard to low-carbon initiatives. In the U.S., the Biden administration stated its aim to reduce U.S. emissions by 50%-52% by 2030 based on 2005 levels, while Chinese President Xi Jinping announced intentions to phase out coal use over a five-year period beginning in 2026 and strictly limit the increase in coal consumption until then. Elsewhere, the UK government announced the world’s most ambitious climate change target – to cut emissions by 78% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels. The European Union’s (EU) “Fit for 55” package of detailed legislation aimed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, and in Japan, the government announced an energy plan to reduce the mix of fossil

  

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fuels in the country's electricity generation mix from 75% in 2020 to 41% by 2030.

A report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) explored how to transition to a net-zero energy system by 2050 while ensuring stable and affordable energy supplies, providing universal energy access and enabling robust economic growth. A step change in investment in clean technologies is required this decade, with a fourfold increase in annual renewable energy investment and a twentyfold increase in electric car production. Overall, the IEA sees a requirement for $100 trillion in total clean energy investment over the next three decades. Whether net zero is achievable or not by 2050, one thing is certain: an enormous investment opportunity lies ahead of us. The investment logic for low carbon investing has never been stronger.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

One of the largest detractors to our relative performance over the period came from outside the portfolio, given strong performance in certain technology names that we do not own. Within our portfolio, underperformance came from Japanese consumer electronics and video game company Nintendo, health insurance provider Humana and cloud-based software company Salesforce.

Nintendo’s announcement in July of a new Nintendo SwitchTM model with only modest upgrades was regarded as disappointing in the face of investor expectations of a high-performance Switch Pro model. Nintendo’s products aim to improve quality of life across a range of demographics, helping gamers to stay fit, entertained and engaged. We believed that with its large established base of users, Nintendo’s continued shift to digital and mobile content potentially could enable the company to realize more value from its unique and under-monetized intellectual property.

While Humana reported robust revenue growth in the third quarter of 2021, the market was underwhelmed by a lack of near-term upside due to COVID-19-related headwinds and higher-than-expected non-COVID-19 utilizations for the second half of 2021. We viewed these issues as likely transitory in nature, and the fact that Humana maintained its full-year guidance in the face of these headwinds was, we believed, a good indicator of the strength of its core operations.

Salesforce lost some previous gains upon the announcement of its intended acquisition of software communications provider Slack. Salesforce’s business strategy is shaped by the vision of the “Social Enterprise” and this acquisition might play a key part in realizing that. However, the market reacted negatively to the high valuation of the deal.

The Fund’s biggest contributors to relative performance were semiconductor equipment manufacturer Lam Research, commercial real estate financing company Walker & Dunlop and semiconductor manufacturer NVIDIA.

One of the most notable global economic dynamics in the first quarter of 2021 was the shortage in availability of semiconductors, curtailing production of automobiles, white goods, computers and smartphones. Thanks to the accelerated adoption of economic digitalization throughout the pandemic, there was a massive increase in demand for semiconductors over the period. Data center buildouts, demand for mobile computing and gaming devices and rising digitalization of the auto vehicle fleet all contributed to higher demand. Meanwhile, production shortfalls caused by natural disasters that impacted manufacturing plants in both Japan and Texas were further exacerbated by sanctions imposed against some Chinese manufacturers. This led to several of the biggest semiconductor manufacturers stepping up capital expenditure plans along with policy support in the U.S. for the building of more domestic production. As a result, stock prices of many semiconductor-related companies strengthened. Lam Research was a clear beneficiary. Growing optimism around the strength and duration of the memory cycle and an expectation that President Biden may adopt a softer approach toward U.S.-China relations also benefited the stock.

Walker & Dunlop has successfully positioned itself as a leader in the multi-family, green building and affordable housing lending space. At the end of 2020, Walker & Dunlop rose by more than 60% after reporting results that demonstrated better-than-expected resilience and holding a well-received investor day at which the company’s growth strategy and five-year objectives were elucidated. Then, toward period end, shares responded positively to the news of the company’s acquisition of Alliant Capital, an asset manager focused on the affordable housing sector. We believed that, as well as potentially improving Walker & Dunlop’s growth prospects, the transaction could enhance financial resilience by potentially increasing the proportion of recurring revenue.

NVIDIA is a key platform for next-generation computing and its products enable customers to access the power of

  

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artificial intelligence as well as improve the energy efficiency of computing. The company delivered strong earnings in May, reporting an 84% increase in revenue year-over-year. It saw great support for its proposed $40 billion acquisition of SoftBank Group's Arm Holdings, a semiconductor and software design company. NVIDIA already has a strong presence in the data center hardware space, and this deal potentially could expand NVIDIA's presence into software solutions in markets where Arm Holdings is already dominant. We anticipated that this deal could also bring about new and innovative ideas while driving down costs.

During the period, we initiated a new position in a financial technology company that provides Software as a Service, cloud-based payments products. The company’s mission is to make it simple to connect and do business, and it does this by providing tools to help small- and medium-size enterprises make paper-based manual transaction processing paperless. NVIDIA, one of our top performers, was also added to the portfolio during the period.

Other new positions included a home improvement retailer, a health care benefits manager, a Chinese supply chain finance technology provider, a logistics real estate operator and a clinical research organization company.

OUTLOOK

On our near-term radar is the upcoming 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, which will encompass 12 days of talks on tackling climate change, with leadership delegations from over 190 countries in attendance. We expect to see further commitments and action plans put into place to tackle climate change head-on. Keeping warming to 1.5°C is of fundamental importance and we hope to see further consensus on a way to achieve this.

Regarding the market environment, we are paying close attention to signs of more persistent inflation. After such a long period of relative calmness in global stock markets, we are long overdue a period of higher volatility. We expect further gyrations as the global economy digests supply chain dislocations and businesses navigate inflationary pressures. We always keep in mind, however, that higher prices contain the seeds of their own destruction, since this incentivizes businesses to invest in efficiency or substitution. Ultimately, we view an inflationary environment as being supportive for the growth of many of the companies that we invest in.

We remain focused on the digitalization, electrification and decarbonization trends as they become the driving features of our global economy, and this continues to drive our investment decisions and portfolio construction. Our investment approach is all about identifying the companies that are on the right side of these long-duration sustainability themes, and that are playing a positive role in the transformation of the global economy toward a more sustainable one. We spend our time looking for the companies that could see exciting growth opportunities as a result of this transformation, and that have cultures of innovation and built-in financial resilience. We are excited by the diverse range of opportunities we see, and our portfolio holdings reflect this.

Thank you for investing in the Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Contributors - Holdings

5 Top Detractors - Holdings

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

Lam Research Corp

3.22%

 

1.48%

 

Nintendo Co Ltd

2.29%

 

-0.99%

 

Walker & Dunlop Inc

1.81%

 

1.10%

 

Humana Inc

2.59%

 

-0.96%

 

NVIDIA Corp

1.39%

 

0.99%

 

salesforce.com Inc

1.03%

 

-0.85%

 

Evoqua Water Technologies Corp

2.11%

 

0.92%

 

SAP SE

0.67%

 

-0.77%

 

Atlassian Corp PLC - Class A

1.25%

 

0.88%

 

IPG Photonics Corp

1.82%

 

-0.76%

       

 

5 Top Contributors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

MSCI World Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Information Technology

 

2.55%

 

42.78%

21.90%

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

1.56%

 

7.93%

12.00%

 

Consumer Staples

 

1.22%

 

0.61%

7.30%

 

Industrials

 

0.87%

 

13.34%

10.59%

 

Materials

 

0.76%

 

2.55%

4.49%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Detractors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

MSCI World Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Financials

 

-2.67%

 

11.97%

13.25%

 

Communication Services

 

-1.65%

 

2.71%

9.05%

 

Other**

 

-1.24%

 

3.60%

0.00%

 

Energy

 

-1.08%

 

0.00%

2.94%

 

Real Estate

 

-1.00%

 

4.29%

2.71%

       

 

Relative contribution reflects how the portolio's holdings impacted return relative to the benchmark. Cash and securities not held in the portfolio are not shown. For equity portfolios, relative contribution compares the performance of a security in the portfolio to the benchmark's total return, factoring in the difference in weight of that security in the benchmark. Returns are calculated using daily returns and previous day ending weights rolled up by ticker, excluding fixed income securities, gross of advisory fees, may exclude certain derivatives and will differ from actual performance.
Performance attribution reflects returns gross of advisory fees and may differ from actual returns as they are based on end of day holdings. Attribution is calculated by geometrically linking daily returns for the portfolio and index.

*

Based on sector classification according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) codes, which are the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

**

Not a GICS classified sector.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

Microsoft Corp

 

Software

5.6%

Autodesk Inc

 

Software

3.6%

Adobe Inc

 

Software

3.1%

NVIDIA Corp

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment

2.9%

Evoqua Water Technologies Corp

 

Machinery

2.8%

 

18.0%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

 

Common Stocks

 

97.1%

 

Investment Companies

 

4.6%

 

Other

 

(1.7)%

  

100.0%

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of September 30, 2021

As of September 30, 2020

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended September 30, 2021

 

 

Prospectus Expense Ratios

 

 

One
Year

Since
Inception*

 

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Net Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

27.05%

31.95%

 

 

1.47%

1.16%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

19.76%

25.92%

 

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

26.91%

31.65%

 

 

2.26%

1.95%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

25.91%

31.65%

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

27.15%

32.03%

 

 

1.37%

1.00%

Class I Shares

 

27.25%

32.21%

 

 

1.22%

0.91%

Class N Shares

 

27.30%

32.25%

 

 

1.17%

0.86%

Class R Shares

 

26.43%

31.34%

 

 

1.91%

1.60%

Class S Shares

 

27.05%

31.86%

 

 

1.66%

1.35%

Class T Shares

 

27.02%

31.93%

 

 

1.41%

1.10%

MSCI World Index

 

28.82%

30.17%

 

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class I Shares

 

2nd

2nd

 

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for World Large Stock Funds

 

124/354

117/352

 

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 800.668.0434 (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson) or visit janushenderson.com/performance (or janushenderson.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, contractually agreed to for at least a one-year period commencing on January 28, 2021.

 
 

The expense ratios shown are estimated.

  

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Performance

Until the earlier of three years from inception or the Fund’s assets meeting the first fee breakpoint, expenses previously waived or reimbursed may be recovered if the expense ratio falls below certain limits.

Performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with foreign and emerging markets, fixed income securities, high-yield and high-risk securities, undervalued, overlooked and smaller capitalization companies, real estate related securities including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), non-diversification, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, portfolio turnover, derivatives, short sales, initial public offerings (IPOs) and potential conflicts of interest. Each product has different risks. Please see the prospectus for more information about risks, holdings and other details.

High absolute short-term performance is not typical and may not be achieved in the future. Such results should not be the sole basis for evaluating material facts in making an investment decision.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class R Shares commenced operations on January 28, 2021. Performance shown for periods prior to January 28, 2021, reflects the historical performance of the Funds’s Class I Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class R Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If Class R Shares of the Fund had been available during periods prior to January 28, 2021, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund's commencement of Class R Shares reflects the fees and expenses of Class R Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2021 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

Index performance does not reflect the expenses of managing a portfolio as an index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

*The Fund’s inception date – June 25, 2020

‡ As stated in the prospectus. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios during the reporting period.

  

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Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$1,079.30

$5.73

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.55

$5.57

1.10%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$1,078.60

$7.24

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.10

$7.03

1.39%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$1,080.70

$5.16

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.10

$5.01

0.99%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$1,080.70

$4.54

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.71

$4.41

0.87%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$1,081.30

$4.49

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.76

$4.36

0.86%

Class R Shares

$1,000.00

$1,077.80

$7.34

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.00

$7.13

1.41%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$1,080.20

$6.10

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.20

$5.92

1.17%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$1,080.00

$5.68

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.60

$5.52

1.09%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

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Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– 97.1%

   

Auto Components – 2.0%

   
 

Aptiv PLC*

 

5,039

  

$750,660

 

Automobiles – 0.4%

   
 

Tesla Inc*

 

190

  

147,341

 

Containers & Packaging – 2.7%

   
 

Avery Dennison Corp

 

2,162

  

447,988

 
 

DS Smith PLC

 

102,734

  

567,130

 
  

1,015,118

 

Diversified Financial Services – 0.4%

   
 

Linklogis Inc - Class B*

 

87,492

  

89,280

 
 

Linklogis Inc - Class B (144A)*

 

59,500

  

60,716

 
  

149,996

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.4%

   
 

Orange SA

 

12,305

  

133,287

 

Electric Utilities – 1.5%

   
 

SSE PLC

 

27,588

  

579,222

 

Electrical Equipment – 5.1%

   
 

Legrand SA

 

7,207

  

772,874

 
 

Nidec Corp

 

3,200

  

355,041

 
 

Schneider Electric SE

 

4,929

  

819,389

 
  

1,947,304

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 7.5%

   
 

IPG Photonics Corp*

 

3,897

  

617,285

 
 

Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd

 

8,400

  

747,825

 
 

Shimadzu Corp

 

15,500

  

680,950

 
 

TE Connectivity Ltd

 

5,806

  

796,699

 
  

2,842,759

 

Entertainment – 2.3%

   
 

Nintendo Co Ltd

 

1,800

  

875,744

 

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 3.8%

   
 

Crown Castle International Corp

 

2,787

  

483,043

 
 

Equinix Inc

 

707

  

558,622

 
 

Prologis Inc

 

3,050

  

382,562

 
  

1,424,227

 

Food Products – 0.4%

   
 

McCormick & Co Inc/MD

 

1,868

  

151,364

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 0.4%

   
 

Nanosonics Ltd*

 

32,750

  

147,266

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 4.0%

   
 

Encompass Health Corp

 

8,329

  

625,008

 
 

Humana Inc

 

2,262

  

880,257

 
  

1,505,265

 

Health Care Technology – 0.5%

   
 

Accolade Inc*

 

4,195

  

176,903

 

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers – 2.7%

   
 

Boralex Inc - Class A

 

17,104

  

505,124

 
 

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc

 

33,168

  

531,548

 
  

1,036,672

 

Information Technology Services – 1.7%

   
 

Mastercard Inc

 

1,841

  

640,079

 

Insurance – 10.1%

   
 

AIA Group Ltd

 

63,400

  

730,020

 
 

Aon PLC - Class A

 

3,640

  

1,040,203

 
 

Intact Financial Corp

 

6,043

  

799,180

 
 

Marsh & McLennan Cos Inc

 

5,082

  

769,567

 
 

Progressive Corp

 

5,392

  

487,383

 
  

3,826,353

 

Leisure Products – 2.0%

   
 

Shimano Inc

 

2,600

  

757,534

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 1.7%

   
 

ICON PLC*

 

2,442

  

$639,853

 

Machinery – 7.4%

   
 

Evoqua Water Technologies Corp*

 

27,960

  

1,050,178

 
 

Knorr-Bremse AG

 

5,715

  

613,194

 
 

Wabtec Corp

 

6,383

  

550,278

 
 

Xylem Inc/NY

 

4,711

  

582,657

 
  

2,796,307

 

Professional Services – 1.4%

   
 

Wolters Kluwer NV

 

5,063

  

535,104

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 13.4%

   
 

ASML Holding NV

 

984

  

725,775

 
 

Lam Research Corp

 

1,447

  

823,560

 
 

Microchip Technology Inc

 

4,359

  

669,063

 
 

NVIDIA Corp

 

5,363

  

1,110,999

 
 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd

 

47,000

  

969,276

 
 

Texas Instruments Inc

 

3,897

  

749,042

 
  

5,047,715

 

Software – 20.1%

   
 

Adobe Inc*

 

2,004

  

1,153,743

 
 

Atlassian Corp PLC - Class A*

 

1,689

  

661,108

 
 

Autodesk Inc*

 

4,791

  

1,366,249

 
 

Avalara Inc*

 

4,407

  

770,211

 
 

Bill.com Holdings Inc*

 

1,575

  

420,446

 
 

Cadence Design Systems Inc*

 

3,523

  

533,523

 
 

Microsoft Corp

 

7,535

  

2,124,267

 
 

Zendesk Inc*

 

4,887

  

568,798

 
  

7,598,345

 

Specialty Retail – 0.9%

   
 

Home Depot Inc

 

1,050

  

344,673

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 2.4%

   
 

adidas AG

 

1,695

  

534,036

 
 

NIKE Inc - Class B

 

2,612

  

379,341

 
  

913,377

 

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 1.9%

   
 

Walker & Dunlop Inc

 

6,441

  

731,054

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $31,557,600)

 

36,713,522

 

Investment Companies– 4.6%

   

Money Markets – 4.6%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº,£((cost $1,726,176)

 

1,726,041

  

1,726,214

 

Total Investments (total cost $33,283,776) – 101.7%

 

38,439,736

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (1.7)%

 

(637,559)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$37,802,177

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$24,609,260

 

64.0

%

Japan

 

3,417,094

 

8.9

 

Canada

 

1,835,852

 

4.8

 

France

 

1,725,550

 

4.5

 

Netherlands

 

1,260,879

 

3.3

 

Germany

 

1,147,230

 

3.0

 

United Kingdom

 

1,146,352

 

3.0

 

Taiwan

 

969,276

 

2.5

 

Australia

 

808,374

 

2.1

 

Hong Kong

 

730,020

 

1.9

 

Ireland

 

639,853

 

1.6

 

China

 

149,996

 

0.4

 
      
      

Total

 

$38,439,736

 

100.0

%

 

Schedules of Affiliated Investments – (% of Net Assets)

           
 

Dividend

Income

Realized

Gain/(Loss)

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation/

Depreciation

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - 4.6%

Money Markets - 4.6%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

$

887

$

(51)

$

1

$

1,726,214

 
           
 

Value

at 9/30/20

Purchases

Sales Proceeds

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - 4.6%

Money Markets - 4.6%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

545,997

 

23,956,638

 

(22,776,371)

 

1,726,214

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

  

MSCI World IndexSM

MSCI World IndexSM reflects the equity market performance of global developed markets.

  

LLC

Limited Liability Company

PLC

Public Limited Company

  

144A

Securities sold under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are subject to legal and/or contractual restrictions on resale and may not be publicly sold without registration under the 1933 Act. Unless otherwise noted, these securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The total value of 144A securities as of the year ended September 30, 2021 is $60,716, which represents 0.2% of net assets.

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of September 30, 2021.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control.

             

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments as of September 30, 2021. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

Valuation Inputs Summary

       
    

Level 2 -

 

Level 3 -

  

Level 1 -

 

Other Significant

 

Significant

  

Quoted Prices

 

Observable Inputs

 

Unobservable Inputs

       

Assets

      

Investments In Securities:

      

Common Stocks

      

Containers & Packaging

$

447,988

$

567,130

$

-

Diversified Financial Services

 

89,280

 

60,716

 

-

Diversified Telecommunication Services

 

-

 

133,287

 

-

Electric Utilities

 

-

 

579,222

 

-

Electrical Equipment

 

-

 

1,947,304

 

-

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

 

1,413,984

 

1,428,775

 

-

Entertainment

 

-

 

875,744

 

-

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

 

-

 

147,266

 

-

Insurance

 

3,096,333

 

730,020

 

-

Leisure Products

 

-

 

757,534

 

-

Professional Services

 

-

 

535,104

 

-

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment

 

3,352,664

 

1,695,051

 

-

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

 

379,341

 

534,036

 

-

All Other

 

17,942,743

 

-

 

-

Investment Companies

 

-

 

1,726,214

 

-

Total Assets

$

26,722,333

$

11,717,403

$

-

       
  

12

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated investments, at value (cost $31,557,600)

 

$

36,713,522

 

 

Affiliated investments, at value (cost $1,726,176)

 

 

1,726,214

 

 

Cash denominated in foreign currency (cost $3,470)

 

 

3,470

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

 

 

942

 

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due from adviser

 

 

41,971

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

25,746

 

 

 

Fund shares sold

 

 

22,538

 

 

 

Foreign tax reclaims

 

 

6,661

 

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

 

122

 

 

Other assets

 

 

544

 

Total Assets

 

 

38,541,730

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Due to custodian

 

 

494

 

 

Payables:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments purchased

 

 

621,012

 

 

 

Professional fees

 

 

47,949

 

 

 

Non-affiliated fund administration fees payable

 

 

36,679

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

 

23,776

 

 

 

Transfer agent fees and expenses

 

 

3,681

 

 

 

Custodian fees

 

 

3,058

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

 

 

942

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

 

 

167

 

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

 

 

139

 

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees payable

 

 

79

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other payables

 

 

1,577

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

739,553

 

Net Assets

 

$

37,802,177

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

32,369,794

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

 

 

5,432,383

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

37,802,177

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

180,946

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

12,777

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

14.16

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(2)

 

$

15.02

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

76,575

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

5,421

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

14.13

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

23,920,688

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

1,684,808

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

14.20

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

11,353,207

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

800,117

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

14.19

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

1,448,585

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

101,814

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

14.23

 

Net Assets - Class R Shares

 

$

54,489

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

3,855

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

14.13

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

70,934

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

5,014

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

14.15

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

696,753

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

49,136

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

14.18

 

 

             

(1) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(2) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 
 
      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

324,731

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

887

 

 

Other income

 

81

 

 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(20,313)

 

Total Investment Income

 

305,386

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

195,716

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

188

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

210

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

136

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

52

 

 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

18,850

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

90

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

167

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

968

 

 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

50

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

880

 

 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

18

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

14

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

5,536

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

589

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

52

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

4

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

11

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

29

 

 

Registration fees

 

143,680

 

 

Non-affiliated fund administration fees

 

73,385

 

 

Professional fees

 

49,887

 

 

Custodian fees

 

15,422

 

 

Shareholder reports expense

 

9,452

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees

 

746

 

 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

351

 

 

Other expenses

 

5,705

 

Total Expenses

 

522,188

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers

 

(272,655)

 

Net Expenses

 

249,533

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

55,853

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

 

 

 

 

Investments and foreign currency transactions

$

234,224

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

(51)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

234,173

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

 

 

 

 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

4,375,105

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

1

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

4,375,106

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

4,665,132

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended
September 30, 2021(1)

 

Period ended
September 30, 2020(2)

 

         

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

55,853

 

$

11,002

 

 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

234,173

 

 

15,298

 

 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

4,375,106

 

 

780,372

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

4,665,132

 

 

806,672

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(237)

 

 

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(149)

 

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(12,247)

 

 

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(21,225)

 

 

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(466)

 

 

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(186)

 

 

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(251)

 

 

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(34,761)

 

 

 

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

91,700

 

 

60,093

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

6,149

 

 

50,078

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

15,901,862

 

 

5,005,667

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

4,421,540

 

 

4,764,212

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

1,137,369

 

 

185,015

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

50,000

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

186

 

 

50,078

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

550,080

 

 

91,105

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

22,158,886

 

 

10,206,248

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

26,789,257

 

 

11,012,920

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

11,012,920

 

 

 

 

End of period

$

37,802,177

 

$

11,012,920

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Period from January 28, 2021 (inception date) through September 30, 2021 for Class R Shares.

(2) Period from June 25, 2020 (inception date) through September 30, 2020.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund

Financial Highlights

          

Class A Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$11.18

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.02

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

3.00

 

 

1.17

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

3.02

 

 

1.18

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.03)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.01)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.04)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$14.16

 

 

$11.18

 

 

Total Return*

 

27.05%

 

 

11.80%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$181

 

 

$67

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$123

 

 

$63

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

4.43%

 

 

15.65%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.06%

 

 

1.13%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.12%

 

 

0.27%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

12%

 

 

11%

 

          
          

Class C Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$11.16

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

3.01

 

 

1.17

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

3.00

 

 

1.16

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.02)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.01)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.03)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$14.13

 

 

$11.16

 

 

Total Return*

 

26.91%

 

 

11.60%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$77

 

 

$56

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$67

 

 

$54

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

6.64%

 

 

17.28%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.19%

 

 

1.87%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.04)%

 

 

(0.46)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

12%

 

 

11%

 

          
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from June 25, 2020 (inception date) through September 30, 2020.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund

Financial Highlights

          

Class D Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$11.18

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.02

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

3.01

 

 

1.17

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

3.03

 

 

1.18

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.01)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.01)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$14.20

 

 

$11.18

 

 

Total Return*

 

27.15%

 

 

11.80%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$23,921

 

 

$5,226

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$16,804

 

 

$2,485

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.97%

 

 

10.52%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.00%

 

 

0.98%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.18%

 

 

0.50%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

12%

 

 

11%

 

          
          

Class I Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$11.19

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.04

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

3.00

 

 

1.17

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

3.04

 

 

1.19

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.03)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.01)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.04)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$14.19

 

 

$11.19

 

 

Total Return*

 

27.25%

 

 

11.90%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$11,353

 

 

$5,317

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$7,780

 

 

$5,071

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.86%

 

 

10.72%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.87%

 

 

0.86%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.29%

 

 

0.55%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

12%

 

 

11%

 

          
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from June 25, 2020 (inception date) through September 30, 2020.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

          

Class N Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$11.19

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.05

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

3.00

 

 

1.17

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

3.05

 

 

1.19

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.01)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.01)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$14.23

 

 

$11.19

 

 

Total Return*

 

27.30%

 

 

11.90%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,449

 

 

$192

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$831

 

 

$83

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.14%

 

 

14.24%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.86%

 

 

0.86%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.33%

 

 

0.73%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

12%

 

 

11%

 

          
       

Class R Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the period ended September 30

 

2021(3)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$13.08

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

(0.03)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

1.08

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

1.05

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$14.13

 

 

Total Return*

 

8.03%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$54

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$53

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

7.99%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.46%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.27)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

12%

 

       
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from June 25, 2020 (inception date) through September 30, 2020.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Period from January 28, 2021 (inception date) through September 30, 2021.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

          

Class S Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$11.17

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

(3) 

 

 

(3) 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

3.01

 

 

1.17

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

3.01

 

 

1.17

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.02)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.01)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.03)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$14.15

 

 

$11.17

 

 

Total Return*

 

27.05%

 

 

11.70%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$71

 

 

$56

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$67

 

 

$54

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

6.65%

 

 

16.77%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.11%

 

 

1.37%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.03%

 

 

0.04%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

12%

 

 

11%

 

          
          

Class T Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020(3)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$11.18

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.01

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

3.01

 

 

1.17

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

3.02

 

 

1.18

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.01)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.01)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.02)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$14.18

 

 

$11.18

 

 

Total Return*

 

27.02%

 

 

11.80%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$697

 

 

$99

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$387

 

 

$77

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.82%

 

 

14.65%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.09%

 

 

1.11%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.10%

 

 

0.33%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

12%

 

 

11%

 

          
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from June 25, 2020 (inception date) through September 30, 2020.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund (the “Fund”) is a series of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers 41 funds, each of which offers multiple share classes, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Class A Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class C Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, and bank trust platforms.

Class C Shares are closed to investments by new employer-sponsored retirement plans and existing employer-sponsored retirement plans are no longer able to make additional purchases or exchanges into Class C Shares.

The Funds currently implement an automatic conversion feature pursuant to which Class C Shares that have been held for eight years are automatically converted to Class A Shares without the imposition of any sales charge, fee or other charge. The conversion will generally occur no later than ten business days in the month following the month of the eighth anniversary of the date of purchase. Class C Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions on Class C Shares will convert to Class A Shares at the same time as the original Class C Shares with respect to which they were purchased. For Class C Shares held in omnibus accounts on intermediary platforms, the Fund will rely on these intermediaries to implement this conversion feature. Your financial intermediary may have separate policies and procedures as to when and how Class C Shares may be converted to Class A Shares. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Effective July 6, 2020, Class D Shares are available to new investors, subject to any closed fund policies for a Fund, as applicable. Previously, Class D Shares were only available to investors who already had a direct account with the Janus Henderson funds; immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor; and existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus Henderson funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments, who established Class I Share accounts before August 4, 2017.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of: 1) certain adviser-assisted, employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and certain welfare benefit plans, such as health savings accounts, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans; and 2) retail investors purchasing in qualified or nonqualified accounts, whose accounts are held through an omnibus account at their financial intermediary, and where the financial intermediary requires no payment or reimbursement from the Fund, Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”), or its affiliates. Class N Shares are also available to Janus Henderson proprietary products and to certain direct institutional investors approved by Janus Distributors LLC dba Janus Henderson Distributors (“Janus Henderson Distributors”) including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations and endowments, subject to minimum investment requirements.

Class R Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms.

  

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Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP").

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets

  

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and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal period.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of September 30, 2021 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Interest income is recorded daily on an accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. The Fund classifies gains and losses on prepayments received as an adjustment to interest income. Debt securities may be placed in non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivables when collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP 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.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Fund's equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve, as well as certain foreign governments and central banks, have taken extraordinary actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets, including reducing interest rates to record-low levels. Extremely low or negative interest rates may become more prevalent or may not work as intended. As there is little precedent for this situation, the impact on various markets that interest rate or other significant policy changes may have is unknown. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place in response to such economic uncertainty, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation.

Widespread disease, including pandemics and epidemics, and natural or environmental disasters, including those which may be attributable to global climate change, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis and weather-related phenomena generally, have been and can be highly disruptive to economies and markets, adversely impacting individual companies, sectors, industries, markets, currencies, interest and inflation rates, credit ratings, investor sentiment, and other factors affecting the value of a Fund’s investments. Economies and financial markets throughout the world have become increasingly interconnected, which increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or country will adversely affect markets or issuers in other regions or countries, including the United States. These disruptions could prevent a Fund from executing advantageous investment decisions in a timely manner and negatively impact a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective(s). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value of a Fund. In addition, these disruptions could also impair the information technology and other operational systems upon which the Fund’s service providers, including Janus Capital or the subadviser (as applicable), rely, and could otherwise disrupt the ability of employees of the Fund’s service providers to perform essential tasks on behalf of the Fund. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance and reinsurance companies that insure or reinsure against the impact of natural disasters.

A number of countries in the European Union (the “EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high

  

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levels of debt. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU have experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. These difficulties may continue, worsen, or spread further within the EU. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. The risk of investing in securities in the European markets may also be heightened due to the referendum in which the United Kingdom voted to exit the EU, commonly known as “Brexit,” which immediately led to significant market volatility around the world, as well as political, economic and legal uncertainty. The United Kingdom formally left the EU on January 31, 2020 and entered into an eleven-month transition period, which expired on December 31, 2020. The negative impact on not only the United Kingdom and European economies could be significant, potentially resulting in increased volatility and illiquidity and lower economic growth for companies that rely significantly on the United Kingdom and/or Europe for their business activities and revenues. Any further exits from the EU, or an increase in the belief that such exits are likely or possible, would likely cause additional market disruption globally and introduce new legal and regulatory uncertainties.

Real Estate Investing

The Fund may invest in equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The following table reflects the Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate).

  

Average Daily Net

Assets of the Fund

Contractual Investment

Advisory Fee (%)

First $2 Billion

0.75

Over $2 Billion

0.70

The Fund’s actual investment advisory fee rate for the reporting period was 0.75% of average annual net assets before any applicable waivers.

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the investment advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, shareholder servicing fees, such as transfer agency fees (including out-of-pocket costs), administrative services fees and any networking/omnibus/administrative fees payable by any share class, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.85% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waivers for at least a one-year period commencing January 28, 2021. If applicable, amounts waived and/or reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers” on the Statement of Operations.

For the period of three years subsequent to the Fund’s commencement of operations, or until the Fund’s assets exceed the first breakpoint in the investment advisory fee schedule, whichever occurs first, Janus Capital may recover from the Fund fees and expenses previously waived or reimbursed, which could then be considered a deferral, if the Fund’s expense ratio including recovered expenses, falls below the expense limit. If applicable, this amount is disclosed as “Recoupment expense” on the Statement of Operations. During the year ended September 30, 2021, Janus Capital reimbursed the Fund $272,511 of fees and expense that are eligible for recoupment. As of September 30, 2021, the aggregate amount of recoupment that may potentially be made to Janus Capital is $482,558. The recoupment of such reimbursements expires at the latest June 25, 2023.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund pays an annual administrative services fee based on the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services, as detailed below.

  

Average Daily Net Assets of Class D Shares of the Janus Henderson funds

Administrative Services Fee

Under $40 billion

0.12%

$40 billion – $49.9 billion

0.10%

Over $49.9 billion

0.08%

The Fund’s actual Class D administrative fee rate was 0.11% for the reporting period.

Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital. For all share classes, Janus Services also seeks reimbursement for costs it incurs as transfer agent and for providing servicing.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Henderson Distributors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Henderson Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank

  

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trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital serves as administrator to the Fund pursuant to an administration agreement between Janus Capital and the Trust. Under the administration agreement, Janus Capital is obligated to provide or arrange for the provision of certain administration, compliance, and accounting services to the Fund, including providing office space for the Fund, and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing these services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. The Fund pays for some or all of the salaries, fees, and expenses of Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or any subadvisor, as applicable) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Affiliated fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff, all of whom are employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates, are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $339,713 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the year ended September 30, 2021. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus Henderson funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of September 30, 2021 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Total distributable earnings (loss)” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the year ended September 30, 2021 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $520,763 were paid by the Trust to the Trustees under the Deferred Plan during the year ended September 30, 2021.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles that operate as money market funds. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC (the “Sweep Vehicle”) is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. The Sweep Vehicle operates pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act that govern the operation of money market funds and prices its shares at NAV reflecting market-based values of its portfolio securities (i.e., a “floating” NAV) rounded to the fourth decimal place (e.g., $1.0000). The Sweep Vehicle is permitted to impose a liquidity fee (of up to 2%) on redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle or a redemption gate that temporarily suspends redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from the Sweep Vehicle at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to the Sweep Vehicle. The Sweep Vehicle does not charge any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the year ended September 30, 2021 can be found in the “Schedules of Affiliated Investments” located in the Schedule of Investments.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Henderson Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the year ended September 30, 2021, Janus Henderson Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $330.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Henderson Distributors during the year ended September 30, 2021.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares during the year ended September 30, 2021.

As of September 30, 2021, shares of the Fund were owned by affiliates of Janus Henderson Investors, and/or other funds advised by Janus Henderson, as indicated in the table below:

       

Class

% of Class Owned

 

% of Fund Owned

 

 

Class A Shares

39

%

-

%*

 

Class C Shares

92

 

-*

 

 

Class D Shares

-*

 

-*

 

 

Class I Shares

59

 

18

 

 

Class N Shares

5

 

-*

 

 

Class R Shares

100

 

-*

 

 

Class S Shares

100

 

-*

 

 

Class T Shares

10

 

-*

 

 

      

*

Less than 0.50%

     

In addition, other shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with US GAAP).

4. Federal Income Tax

The tax components of capital shown in the table below represent: (1) distribution requirements the Fund must satisfy under the income tax regulations; (2) losses or deductions the Fund may be able to offset against income and gains realized in future years; and (3) unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes.

Other book to tax differences primarily consist of deferred compensation. The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

        

 

 

 

Loss Deferrals

Other Book

Net Tax

 

Undistributed
Ordinary Income

Undistributed
Long-Term Gains

Accumulated
Capital Losses

Late-Year
Ordinary Loss

Post-October
Capital Loss

to Tax
Differences

Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

 

$ 291,108

$ -

$ -

$ -

$ -

$ (1,424)

$ 5,142,699

 

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of September 30, 2021 are noted below. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 33,297,037

$ 5,762,325

$ (619,626)

$ 5,142,699

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from US GAAP. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, and capital loss carryovers. Certain permanent differences such as tax returns of capital and net investment losses noted below have been reclassified to capital.

     

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 34,761

$ -

$ -

$ -

 

Permanent book to tax basis differences may result in reclassifications between the components of net assets. These differences have no impact on the results of operations or net assets. The following reclassifications have been made to the Fund:

   

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) to Capital

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Investment Income/Loss

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Realized Gain/Loss

$ 4,660

$ (7,372)

$ 2,712

Capital has been adjusted by $4,660, none of which is long-term capital gain, for distributions in connection with Fund share redemptions (tax equalization).

  

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5. Capital Share Transactions

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended September 30, 2021(1)

 

Period ended September 30, 2020(2)

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

       

Class A Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

6,778

$ 91,463

 

5,981

$ 60,093

Reinvested dividends and distributions

18

237

 

-

-

Shares repurchased

-

-

 

-

-

Net Increase/(Decrease)

6,796

$ 91,700

 

5,981

$ 60,093

Class C Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

409

$ 6,000

 

5,000

$ 50,078

Reinvested dividends and distributions

12

149

 

-

-

Shares repurchased

-

-

 

-

-

Net Increase/(Decrease)

421

$ 6,149

 

5,000

$ 50,078

Class D Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,554,605

$20,408,231

 

474,383

$5,082,293

Reinvested dividends and distributions

932

11,975

 

-

-

Shares repurchased

(338,219)

(4,518,344)

 

(6,893)

(76,626)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

1,217,318

$15,901,862

 

467,490

$5,005,667

Class I Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

329,386

$ 4,483,536

 

475,247

$4,764,212

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,654

21,224

 

-

-

Shares repurchased

(6,170)

(83,220)

 

-

-

Net Increase/(Decrease)

324,870

$ 4,421,540

 

475,247

$4,764,212

Class N Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

92,900

$ 1,247,113

 

17,169

$ 185,015

Reinvested dividends and distributions

36

466

 

-

-

Shares repurchased

(8,291)

(110,210)

 

-

-

Net Increase/(Decrease)

84,645

$ 1,137,369

 

17,169

$ 185,015

Class R Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

3,855

$ 50,000

 

-

$ -

Reinvested dividends and distributions

-

-

 

-

-

Shares repurchased

-

-

 

-

-

Net Increase/(Decrease)

3,855

$ 50,000

 

-

$ -

Class S Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

-

$ -

 

5,000

$ 50,078

Reinvested dividends and distributions

14

186

 

-

-

Shares repurchased

-

-

 

-

-

Net Increase/(Decrease)

14

$ 186

 

5,000

$ 50,078

Class T Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

51,435

$ 699,859

 

8,872

$ 91,105

Reinvested dividends and distributions

19

250

 

-

-

Shares repurchased

(11,190)

(150,029)

 

-

-

Net Increase/(Decrease)

40,264

$ 550,080

 

8,872

$ 91,105

(1)

Period from January 28, 2021 (inception date) through September 30, 2021 for Class R Shares.

(2)

Period from June 25, 2020 (inception date) through September 30, 2020.

  

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6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the year ended September 30, 2021, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, TBAs, and in-kind transactions, as applicable) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$24,632,434

$ 3,006,127

$ -

$ -

7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to September 30, 2021 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Shareholders of Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund (one of the funds constituting Janus Investment Fund, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of September 30, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2021 and the statement of changes in net assets for the year ended September 30, 2021 and for the period June 25, 2020 (commencement of operations) through September 30, 2020, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of September 30, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for the year ended September 30, 2021 and for the period June 25, 2020 (commencement of operations) through September 30, 2020 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Denver, Colorado

November 17, 2021

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Janus Henderson Funds since 1990.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-1093; (ii) on the Fund’s website at janushenderson.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janushenderson.com/proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Full Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC as an exhibit to Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of the first and third fiscal quarters, and in the annual report and semiannual report to shareholders. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings and annual and semiannual reports: (i) are 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) are available without charge, upon request, by calling a Janus Henderson representative at 1-877-335-2687 (toll free) (or 1-800-525-3713 if you hold Class D Shares). Portfolio holdings consisting of at least the names of the holdings are generally available on a monthly basis with a 30-day lag under Full Holdings for the Fund at janushenderson.com/info (or janushenderson.com/reports if you hold Class D Shares).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

FOR JANUS HENDERSON GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE EQUITY FUND

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), and none of whom is affiliated with Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”), the investment adviser of Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund (the “GSE Fund”), met by videoconference and telephone in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and related government directives, on March 18, 2020 to consider the proposed investment advisory agreement for the GSE Fund. In the course of their consideration of this agreement, the Trustees met in executive session and were advised by their independent legal counsel. In this regard, prior to the meeting and at earlier meetings, the Trustees received and reviewed extensive information provided by Janus Capital. The Trustees also had been provided and had considered various data and information in connection with their annual consideration of the investment advisory agreements in place with Janus Capital, including information provided by their independent fee consultant, and certain of that data was relevant to their consideration of the proposed agreement with Janus Capital for the GSE Fund. Based on their evaluation of the information available to them, the Trustees unanimously approved the investment advisory agreement for the GSE Fund for an initial term through February 2022, subject to earlier termination as provided for in the agreement.

In considering the agreement and reaching their conclusions, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by Janus Capital to the GSE Fund, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of the 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 Janus Henderson Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital, particularly noting those employees who were expected to provide investment and risk management services to the Fund. The Trustees also considered other services to be provided to the GSE Fund by Janus Capital, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the GSE Fund, noting that Janus Capital generally does not receive a fee for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the GSE Fund’s investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Janus Henderson Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant to the Trustees noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Janus Henderson Funds, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its view, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services expected to be provided to the GSE Fund by Janus Capital were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement. They also concluded that Janus Capital had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the GSE Fund effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the GSE Fund

The Trustees noted that while the GSE Fund did not have performance results, Janus Capital provided performance results for the proposed portfolio managers of the GSE Fund with respect to their management of an investment strategy comparable to the GSE Fund’s investment strategy. The Trustees considered these performance results over various time periods.

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the proposed fees and expenses of the GSE Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Janus Capital. The Trustees also considered the methodology used by Janus Capital in determining compensation payable to GSE Funds’ portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by other mutual funds with comparable investment strategies and the fees charged by Janus Capital to a separate account client with a comparable investment strategy. Although the separate account fee rate for the investment strategy to be utilized by GSE was lower than the management fee rate for GSE Fund, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the proposed investment advisory agreement with GSE Fund, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Fund that it does not provide to this other client, including administration services, oversight of the Janus Henderson Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients.

As part of the annual 15c process, the Trustees reviewed information on the overall profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds, and considered profitability data of other publicly traded mutual fund advisers. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because of the variation in the type of comparative information that is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, differences in complex size, difference in product mix, difference in types of business (mutual fund, institutional and other), differences in 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.

Additionally, while the Trustees did not consider the estimated profitability of the GSE Fund to Janus Capital, as the Fund had not yet commenced operations, as part of the annual 15c process the Trustees considered the estimated profitability to Janus Capital from the investment management services it provided to each Janus Henderson Fund. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital receives adequate incentives and resources to manage the Janus Henderson Funds effectively. In reviewing profitability, the Trustees noted that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund is necessarily a product of the allocation methodology utilized by Janus Capital to allocate its expenses as part of the estimated profitability calculation. In this regard, the Trustees noted that the independent fee consultant found that (1) the expense allocation methodology and rationales utilized by Janus Capital were reasonable and (2) no clear correlation between expense allocations and operating margins. The Trustees also considered that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund was influenced by a number of factors, including not only the allocation methodology selected, but also the presence of fee waivers and expense caps, and whether the Janus Henderson Fund’s investment advisory agreement contained breakpoints or a performance fee component. The Trustees determined, after taking into account these factors, among others, that Janus Capital’s estimated profitability with respect to each Janus Henderson Fund was not unreasonable in relation to the services provided, and that the variation in the range of such estimated profitability among the Janus Henderson Funds was not a material factor in the Board’s approval of the reasonableness of any Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management fees.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by GSE Fund to Janus Capital was reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies and the fees Janus Capital charges to other clients with comparable investment strategies. The Trustees also concluded that GSE Fund’s estimated total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, quality of services expected to be provided by Janus Capital, the investment performance of Janus Capital managing a similar strategy for another client, and the expense limitation agreed to and provided by Janus Capital to the Fund.

Economies of Scale

As part of the annual 15c process, the Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Janus Henderson Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant published a report to the Trustees in November 2019 which provided its research and analysis into economies of scale. They also noted that, although many Janus Henderson Funds pay advisory fees at a base fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints or performance fees, their independent fee consultant concluded that 64% of these Janus Henderson Funds’ share classes have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge expense group averages. They also noted the following: (1) that for those Janus Henderson Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing certain of these Janus Henderson Funds because they have not reached adequate scale; (2) as the assets of some of the Janus Henderson Funds have declined in the past few years, certain Janus Henderson Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined; (3) performance fee structures have been implemented for various Janus Henderson Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such a Janus Henderson Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and (4) a few Janus Henderson Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds.

The Trustees also considered the independent fee consultant’s conclusion that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale and their conflicting results, it is difficult to analytically confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus Henderson complex. In this regard, the independent consultant concluded that (1) to the extent there were economies of scale at Janus Capital, Janus Capital’s general strategy of setting fixed management fees below peers appeared to share any such economies with investors even on smaller Janus Henderson Funds which have not yet achieved those economies and (2) by setting lower fixed fees from the start on these Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital appeared to be investing to increase the likelihood that these Janus Henderson Funds will grow to a level to achieve any scale economies that may exist. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Janus Henderson Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Janus Henderson Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital. With respect the GSE Fund, the Trustees noted that the proposed management agreement with Janus Capital included a fee schedule with a breakpoint.

Based on all of the information reviewed, including the recent and past research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the proposed fee structure of GSE Fund was reasonable and that the proposed rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Janus Henderson Fund of any potential economies of scale that may be initially be present for the GSE Fund.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

As part of the annual 15c process, the Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates from their relationships with the Janus Henderson Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Janus Henderson Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided, and that such compensation contributes to the overall profitability of Janus Capital and its affiliates that results from their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Janus Henderson Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Janus Henderson Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or 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

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

benefit each Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Fund therefor, the Janus Henderson Funds and Janus Capital may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 the Janus Henderson Funds and other clients serviced by Janus Capital and its affiliates. They also concluded that Janus Capital benefits from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Janus Henderson Funds and that the Janus Henderson 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 the success of any Janus Henderson Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital or other Janus Henderson funds, and that the success of Janus Capital could enhance Janus Capital’s ability to serve the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital was likely to enjoy similar benefits in connection with its management of the GSE Fund.

After full consideration of the above factors, as well as other factors, the Trustees, all of whom are independent Trustees, determined to approve the investment advisory agreement for the GSE Fund.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was September 30, 2021. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus Henderson in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Bloomberg and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, swaptions, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

  

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Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund

Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Designation Requirements (unaudited)

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund designated the following for the year ended September 30, 2021:

  
 

 

Dividends Received Deduction Percentage

36%

Qualified Dividend Income Percentage

92%

  

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Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund

Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

The following are the Trustees and officers of the Trust, together with a brief description of their principal occupations during the last five years (principal occupations for certain Trustees may include periods over five years). The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and officers and is available, without charge, by calling 1-877-335-2687.

Each Trustee has served in that capacity since he or she was originally elected or appointed. The Trustees do not serve a specified term of office. Each Trustee will hold office until the termination of the Trust or his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, incapacity, or removal. Under the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines, the policy is for Trustees to retire no later than the end of the calendar year in which the Trustee turns 75. The Trustees review the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines from time to time and may make changes they deem appropriate. The Fund’s Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominees for the position of Trustee recommended by shareholders. Shareholders may submit the name of a candidate for consideration by the Committee by submitting their recommendations to the Trust’s Secretary. Each Trustee is currently a Trustee of one other registered investment company advised by Janus Capital: Janus Aspen Series. Collectively, these two registered investment companies consist of 51 series or funds referred to herein as the Fund Complex.

The Trust’s officers are elected annually by the Trustees for a one-year term. Certain officers also serve as officers of Janus Aspen Series. Certain officers of the Fund may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Except as otherwise disclosed, Fund officers receive no compensation from the Fund, except for the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer, as authorized by the Trustees.

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William F. McCalpin
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1957

Chairman


Trustee

1/08-Present

6/02-Present

Independent Consultant (since 2019) and Chief Operating Officer, muun chi LLC (organic food business) (since 2020). Formerly, Managing Partner, Impact Investments, Athena Capital Advisors LLC (independent registered investment advisor) (2016-2019), Managing Director, Holos Consulting LLC (provides consulting services to foundations and other nonprofit organizations) (2009-2016), Chief Executive Officer, Imprint Capital Advisors (impact investment firm) (2013-2015), and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (a private family foundation) (1998-2006).

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Director of Mutual Fund Directors Forum (a non-profit organization serving independent directors of U.S. mutual funds) (since 2016), Chairman of the Board and Trustee of The Investment Fund for Foundations Investment Program (TIP) (consisting of 1 fund) (since 2008), and Director of the F.B. Heron Foundation (a private grantmaking foundation) (since 2006).

  

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Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund

Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Alan A. Brown
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Trustee

1/13-Present

Principal, Curam Holdings LLC (since 2018). Formerly, Executive Vice President, Institutional Markets, of Black Creek Group (private equity real estate investment management firm) (2012-2018), Executive Vice President and Co-Head, Global Private Client Group (2007-2010), Executive Vice President, Mutual Funds (2005-2007), and Chief Marketing Officer (2001-2005) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (asset management).

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Advisory Board Member of AEW Core Property Trust (open-end property fund) (since 2020), and Director of WTTW (PBS affiliate) (since 2003). Formerly, Director of MotiveQuest LLC (strategic social market research company) (2003-2016), Director of Nuveen Global Investors LLC (2007-2011), Director of Communities in Schools (2004-2010), and Director of Mutual Fund Education Alliance (until 2010).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William D. Cvengros
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1948

Trustee

1/11-Present

Chief Executive Officer of SJC Capital, LLC (a personal investment company and consulting firm) (since 2002). Formerly, Chief Executive Officer and President of PIMCO Advisors Holdings L.P. (a publicly traded investment management firm) (1994-2000), and Chief Investment Officer (1987-1994) and Vice Chairman and Director (1990-1994) of Pacific Life Insurance Company (a mutual life insurance and annuity company) (1987-1994).

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Member of the Investment Committee for the Orange County Community Foundation (since 2020), Advisory Board Member, RevOZ Fund LP and related funds (real estate investments for opportunity zones) (since 2020), and Advisory Board Member, Innovate Partners Emerging Growth and Equity Fund I (early stage venture capital fund) (since 2014). Formerly, Managing Trustee of National Retirement Partners Liquidating Trust (2013-2016), Chairman, National Retirement Partners, Inc. (formerly a network of advisors to 401(k) plans) (2005-2013), Director of Prospect Acquisition Corp. (a special purpose acquisition corporation) (2007-2009), Director of RemedyTemp, Inc. (temporary help services company) (1996-2006), and Trustee of PIMCO Funds Multi-Manager Series (1990-2000) and Pacific Life Variable Life & Annuity Trusts (1987-1994).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Raudline Etienne
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1965

Trustee

6/16-Present

Founder, Daraja Capital (advisory and investment firm) (since 2016), and Senior Advisor, Albright Stonebridge Group LLC (global strategy firm) (since 2016). Formerly, Senior Vice President (2011-2015), Albright Stonebridge Group LLC, and Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer, New York State Common Retirement Fund (public pension fund) (2008-2011).

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Member of the Investment Committee for Cooper Union (since 2021), Board Member, Van Alen Institute (nonprofit architectural and design organization) (since 2019), and Director of Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC (since 2014).

Gary A. Poliner
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1953

Trustee

6/16-Present

Retired. Formerly, President (2010-2013) of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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Director of MGIC Investment Corporation (private mortgage insurance) (since 2013). Formerly, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company (property/casualty insurance) (2013-2021), Trustee of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (2010-2013), and Director of Frank Russell Company (global asset management firm) (2008-2013).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Diane L. Wallace
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1958

Trustee

6/17-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President-Operations, and Chief Financial Officer for Driehaus Capital Management, LLC (1988-2006) and Treasurer for Driehaus Mutual Funds (1996-2002).

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Formerly, Director of Family Service of Lake County (2019-2021), Independent Trustee, Henderson Global Funds (13 portfolios) (2015-2017), Independent Trustee, State Farm Associates' Funds Trust, State Farm Mutual Fund Trust, and State Farm Variable Product Trust (28 portfolios) (2013-2017).

Linda S. Wolf
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1947

Trustee

11/05-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leo Burnett (Worldwide) (advertising agency) (2001-2005).

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Director of Chicago Community Trust (Regional Community Foundation), Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago, IL), Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Wrapports, LLC (digital communications company). Formerly, Director of Chicago Council on Global Affairs (until 2019), InnerWorkings (until 2019), and Director of Walmart (until 2017).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

    

OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Hamish Chamberlayne
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1980

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager
Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund

6/20-Present

Head of Global Sustainable Equities of Janus Henderson Investors and Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts.

Aaron Scully
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1976

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager
Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund

6/20-Present

Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts.

Bruce L. Koepfgen
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1952

President and Chief Executive Officer

7/14-Present

Executive Vice President, Head of North America at Janus Henderson Investors (since 2017), President and Head of North America at Janus Capital Management LLC (since 2013 and 2017, respectively), President at Janus Capital Group Inc. (since 2013), President and Director at Janus International Holding LLC (since 2019 and 2011, respectively), President at Janus Holdings LLC (since 2019), President and Director at Janus Management Holdings Corporation (since 2017 and 2012, respectively), Executive Vice President and Head of North America at Janus Distributors LLC (since 2011 and 2019, respectively), Vice President and Director at Intech Investment Management LLC (since 2012), and Executive Vice President at Perkins Investment Management LLC (since 2011). Formerly, Executive Vice President at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus International Holding LLC, and Janus Management Holdings Corporation (2011-2019), Director at Perkins Investment Managment LLC (2011-2019), and Chief Financial Officer at Janus Capital Group Inc. (2011-2013).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Kristin Mariani
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1966

Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

7/20-Present

Head of Compliance, North America for Janus Henderson Investors (since September 2020) and Chief Compliance Officer for Janus Capital Management LLC (since September 2017). Formerly, Global Head of Investment Management Compliance for Janus Henderson Investors (February 2019 - August 2020), Vice President, Head of Global Distribution Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer of Janus Henderson Distributors (May 2017 – September 2017), Vice President, Compliance at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus Capital Management LLC, and Janus Distributors LLC (2009-2017).

Jesper Nergaard
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Chief Financial Officer

Vice President, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer

3/05-Present

2/05-Present

Head of U.S. Fund Administration, Janus Henderson Investors and Janus Sevices LLC.

Abigail J. Murray
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1975

Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, and Secretary

12/20-Present

Managing Counsel (2020-present). Formerly, Senior Counsel for Invesco Ltd. (2017-2020), and Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. and Assistant General Counsel, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (2015-2017).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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ANNUAL REPORT

September 30, 2021

  
 

Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

 
  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Fund At A Glance and Schedule of Investments

3

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

13

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

15

Statement of Operations

17

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

19

Financial Highlights

20

Notes to Financial Statements

24

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

38

Additional Information

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report

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Designation Requirements

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Trustees and Officers

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Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund (unaudited)

      

FUND SNAPSHOT

 This global growth fund invests in companies that create and benefit from advances in technology. We invest in companies we believe to be resilient and also take smaller positions in companies that have optionality – meaning large potential upside under a specific scenario. The Fund seeks to provide strong long-term returns with volatility characteristics on par with its peers.

    

Denny Fish

portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

For the 12 months ended September 30, 2021, Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund Class I Shares returned 28.46%. By comparison, the Fund’s primary benchmark, the S&P 500® Index, returned 30.00% while the Fund’s secondary benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Information Technology IndexSM, returned 30.26%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The global technology sector gained ground during the period, fueled by continued demand for the products and services that became essential during the depths of the pandemic to help businesses and households adopt to a more digital global economy. During the middle of the period tech stocks began to fall behind gains registered in broader equities as investors shifted toward more value-oriented names in expectation of the continued reopening of the global economy. Later in the period, the specter of higher interest rates weighed on the valuations of secular-growth, tech stocks. Despite these two episodes, returns in the tech sector modestly outpaced those of broader equities.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

The Fund underperformed its primary benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, and also its secondary benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Information Technology Index, for the period. Since we believe technology markets are complex, we construct a portfolio with special attention to downside risk that seeks to balance resilience and optionality. We believe our focus on companies that we expect to be less volatile than the benchmark’s holdings and those that can benefit from the high pace of technological change can provide better performance long term.

The period proved to be a study in the crosscurrents capable of impacting the sector’s trajectory. On one hand, the digitization of the global economy continued, exemplified by the growth in cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G connectivity. These technologies, in our view, are the secular forces that will not only drive tech earnings growth in years to come, but also enable technology companies to increase their share of overall corporate earnings.

In contrast, other factors acted as headwinds for tech stocks: Supply chain constraints late in the period – especially within semiconductors – limited production capacity in tech and other sectors; the Chinese government increased regulatory scrutiny of consumer-facing tech companies; the COVID Delta variant has resulted in an uneven economic reopening – a development particularly felt by global payment processors; and lastly, the specter of higher interest rates weighed on the valuations of many longer-duration growth stocks.

The confluence of these forces resulted in one of the more complex environments for the sector in recent years. It also reaffirmed our philosophy of focusing on what we consider the “North Star” of tech investing: the potential for compounding earnings growth by companies associated with our favored secular themes.

Much of the Fund’s underperformance is a result of some companies not meeting high growth expectations. Companies that were able to maintain momentum by building on already impressive earnings results were rewarded. Those that fell short were largely punished despite impressive two-year growth rates. Two individual, relative detractors impacted by this phenomenon were Amazon and Wix. In the case of the latter, seasonality also played a role as web engagement tends to dip during warmer months which resulted in poorly received, late-period earnings results. Conversely, cloud computing company Atlassian was a leading contributor due, in part, to its ability to beat consensus earnings estimates.

Also detracting was our exposure to Chinese Internet stocks. We’ve followed developments in the regulatory

  

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Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund (unaudited)

landscape for the country’s customer-facing tech companies. With the range of potential outcomes having broadened in light of government policy possibly having a greater role in determining industry structure and corporate priorities, we reduced our exposure to Chinese technology, ultimately reaching 0%. While we believe this positioning should lower portfolio volatility in future quarters, the period’s residual exposure in names such as food-delivery company Meituan weighed on performance.

Two other contributors were semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML Holding and Lam Research. Both companies are semiconductor capital equipment producers and benefited from the need to increase semi-chip capacity.

OUTLOOK

Much of the complexity facing the sector centers on which of the sources of volatility prove transient and which are structural. We believe the semiconductor shortage should normalize as global capacity is added. The path likely won’t be smooth, and we believe near-term bottlenecks will continue to impact multiple industries. Longer-term, the demand for capacity should be supportive of the technologies that enable chip production, especially as IoT is further deployed.

The shift in China’s approach toward the sector requires further observation. While we are comfortable with our zero weight, we believe that the government still recognizes the power of innovative technologies to drive economic growth and achieve certain desired social outcomes.

Much ink has been spilled on whether the recent rise in inflation is sticky or fleeting. This impacts the tech sector insofar as to how it influences interest rates. Higher rates tend to compress valuations of longer-duration assets, including secular growth stocks. Multiple compression, however, may present attractive entry points to secular growers previously deemed overpriced.

Given these crosscurrents, we anticipate additional choppiness in coming months. Longer term, we are positive on the sector. Secular themes remain intact and continued economic reopening should buttress cyclical growth stocks. The market must always contend with exogenous forces, but we firmly believe that long-term tech returns will ultimately be dictated by financial performance.

Thank you for your investment in Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund.

  

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund (unaudited)

Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Contributors - Holdings

5 Top Detractors - Holdings

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

Alphabet Inc - Class C

3.41%

 

1.32%

 

Amazon.com Inc

4.93%

 

-1.46%

 

ASML Holding NV

4.18%

 

1.23%

 

Wix.com Ltd

1.09%

 

-0.88%

 

Lam Research Corp

2.84%

 

0.97%

 

salesforce.com Inc

1.28%

 

-0.73%

 

Snap Inc

1.11%

 

0.91%

 

Tencent Holdings Ltd

1.36%

 

-0.69%

 

Atlassian Corp PLC – Class A

1.13%

 

0.84%

 

Meituan Dianping

0.51%

 

-0.58%

       

 

2 Top Contributors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

MSCI All Country World Information Technology Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Communication Services

 

1.72%

 

13.64%

0.00%

 

Information Technology

 

1.35%

 

70.04%

100.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Detractors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

MSCI All Country World Information Technology Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

-1.56%

 

8.89%

0.00%

 

Real Estate

 

-1.19%

 

2.22%

0.00%

 

Other**

 

-0.85%

 

2.33%

0.00%

 

Industrials

 

-0.84%

 

2.54%

0.00%

 

Financials

 

-0.07%

 

0.34%

0.00%

       

 

Relative contribution reflects how the portolio's holdings impacted return relative to the benchmark. Cash and securities not held in the portfolio are not shown. For equity portfolios, relative contribution compares the performance of a security in the portfolio to the benchmark's total return, factoring in the difference in weight of that security in the benchmark. Returns are calculated using daily returns and previous day ending weights rolled up by ticker, excluding fixed income securities, gross of advisory fees, may exclude certain derivatives and will differ from actual performance.
Performance attribution reflects returns gross of advisory fees and may differ from actual returns as they are based on end of day holdings. Attribution is calculated by geometrically linking daily returns for the portfolio and index.

*

Based on sector classification according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) codes, which are the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

**

Not a GICS classified sector.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund (unaudited)

Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

Microsoft Corp

 

Software

9.6%

Amazon.com Inc

 

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

5.2%

ASML Holding NV

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment

4.9%

NVIDIA Corp

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment

4.4%

Mastercard Inc

 

Information Technology Services

4.4%

 

28.5%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

 

Common Stocks

 

97.3%

 

Investment Companies

 

2.4%

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending

 

0.9%

 

Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPES)

 

0.6%

 

Preferred Stocks

 

0.2%

 

Warrants

 

0.1%

 

Convertible Preferred Stocks

 

0.0%

 

Other

 

(1.5)%

  

100.0%

Emerging markets comprised 6.6% of total net assets.

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of September 30, 2021

As of September 30, 2020

  

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund (unaudited)

Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended September 30, 2021

 

 

Prospectus Expense Ratios

 

 

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

28.17%

28.69%

22.85%

11.52%

 

 

0.99%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

20.79%

27.18%

22.13%

11.23%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

27.35%

27.81%

22.03%

10.73%

 

 

1.74%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

26.35%

27.81%

22.03%

10.73%

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

28.43%

28.94%

23.11%

11.70%

 

 

0.81%

Class I Shares

 

28.46%

29.02%

23.19%

11.75%

 

 

0.75%

Class N Shares

 

28.59%

29.10%

23.15%

11.72%

 

 

0.67%

Class S Shares

 

27.93%

28.45%

22.69%

11.36%

 

 

1.19%

Class T Shares

 

28.26%

28.81%

23.02%

11.66%

 

 

0.92%

S&P 500 Index

 

30.00%

16.90%

16.63%

7.68%

 

 

 

MSCI All Country World Information Technology Index

 

30.26%

26.21%

20.99%

8.36%

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class T Shares

 

3rd

1st

1st

1st

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Technology Funds

 

158/246

37/195

41/177

30/98

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 800.668.0434 (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson) or visit janushenderson.com/performance (or janushenderson.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

 
 

Performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with foreign and emerging markets, fixed income securities, high-yield and high-risk securities, undervalued, overlooked and smaller capitalization companies, real estate related securities including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), non-diversification, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, portfolio turnover, derivatives, short sales, initial public offerings (IPOs) and potential conflicts of interest. Each product has different risks. Please see the prospectus for more information about risks, holdings and other details.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund (unaudited)

Performance

High absolute short-term performance is not typical and may not be achieved in the future. Such results should not be the sole basis for evaluating material facts in making an investment decision.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for each class for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class J Shares, the initial share class (renamed Class T Shares effective February 16, 2010), calculated using the fees and expenses of each respective class, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on February 16, 2010. Performance shown for periods prior to February 16, 2010, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class I Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class N Shares commenced operations on January 27, 2017. Performance shown for periods prior to January 27, 2017, reflects the historical performance of the Fund’s Class T Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class T Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund's commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund's prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

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There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

Index performance does not reflect the expenses of managing a portfolio as an index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

*The Fund’s inception date – December 31, 1998.

‡ As stated in the prospectus. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios during the reporting period.

  

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund (unaudited)

Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$1,109.00

$5.18

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.16

$4.96

0.98%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$1,105.30

$8.87

 

$1,000.00

$1,016.65

$8.49

1.68%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$1,110.10

$4.18

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.11

$4.00

0.79%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$1,110.20

$3.97

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.31

$3.80

0.75%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$1,110.80

$3.55

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.71

$3.40

0.67%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$1,107.90

$6.18

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.20

$5.92

1.17%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$1,109.40

$4.81

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.51

$4.61

0.91%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– 97.3%

   

Aerospace & Defense – 0.3%

   
 

Axon Enterprise Inc*

 

103,374

  

$18,092,517

 

Diversified Consumer Services – 0.3%

   
 

Courser Inc*

 

594,183

  

18,805,892

 

Diversified Financial Services – 0.3%

   
 

Altimeter Growth Corp - Class A*,#

 

1,687,095

  

17,242,111

 

Entertainment – 1.7%

   
 

Netflix Inc*

 

70,356

  

42,941,081

 
 

Sea Ltd (ADR)*

 

239,520

  

76,342,210

 
  

119,283,291

 

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 1.2%

   
 

Equinix Inc

 

106,848

  

84,423,810

 

Information Technology Services – 14.1%

   
 

Adyen NV (144A)*

 

12,760

  

35,475,310

 
 

Marqeta Inc - Class A*,#

 

540,408

  

11,953,825

 
 

Mastercard Inc

 

862,263

  

299,791,600

 
 

Okta Inc*

 

143,471

  

34,051,407

 
 

Remitly Global Inc*,#

 

282,144

  

10,354,685

 
 

Shopify Inc*

 

33,329

  

45,186,792

 
 

Snowflake Inc - Class A*

 

224,347

  

67,849,263

 
 

Square Inc*

 

132,827

  

31,857,228

 
 

Toast Inc - Class A*,#

 

266,282

  

13,300,786

 
 

Twilio Inc*

 

247,834

  

79,071,438

 
 

Visa Inc

 

1,149,890

  

256,137,997

 
 

Wix.com Ltd*

 

406,494

  

79,660,629

 
  

964,690,960

 

Interactive Media & Services – 11.0%

   
 

Alphabet Inc - Class C*

 

103,535

  

275,952,871

 
 

Facebook Inc*

 

835,884

  

283,690,671

 
 

Match Group Inc*

 

480,492

  

75,432,439

 
 

Snap Inc*

 

1,227,237

  

90,655,997

 
 

Thinkific Labs Inc*,#

 

402,610

  

4,530,316

 
 

Twitter Inc*

 

401,884

  

24,269,775

 
  

754,532,069

 

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail – 9.0%

   
 

Amazon.com Inc*

 

108,977

  

357,993,804

 
 

Booking Holdings Inc*

 

15,328

  

36,386,679

 
 

Coupang Inc*

 

846,869

  

23,585,302

 
 

DoorDash Inc - Class A*

 

132,372

  

27,265,985

 
 

Farfetch Ltd - Class A*

 

742,158

  

27,816,082

 
 

Global-E Online Ltd*,#

 

1,054,315

  

75,699,817

 
 

MercadoLibre Inc*

 

40,001

  

67,177,679

 
  

615,925,348

 

Leisure Products – 0.3%

   
 

Peloton Interactive Inc - Class A*

 

243,877

  

21,229,493

 

Professional Services – 1.5%

   
 

CoStar Group Inc*

 

1,168,350

  

100,548,201

 

Real Estate Management & Development – 0.4%

   
 

Doma Holdings Inc*,#

 

1,706,117

  

12,625,266

 
 

Redfin Corp*

 

299,186

  

14,989,219

 
  

27,614,485

 

Road & Rail – 1.0%

   
 

Uber Technologies Inc*

 

1,580,948

  

70,826,470

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 23.0%

   
 

Advanced Micro Devices Inc*

 

326,932

  

33,641,303

 
 

Analog Devices Inc

 

318,811

  

53,394,466

 
 

ASML Holding NV

 

450,476

  

332,260,170

 
 

KLA Corp

 

277,069

  

92,682,351

 
 

Lam Research Corp

 

266,664

  

151,771,816

 
 

Marvell Technology Inc

 

463,022

  

27,924,857

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment– (continued)

   
 

NVIDIA Corp

 

1,457,292

  

$301,892,611

 
 

NXP Semiconductors NV

 

289,077

  

56,621,512

 
 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd

 

13,779,000

  

284,162,876

 
 

Texas Instruments Inc

 

1,112,914

  

213,913,200

 
 

Xilinx Inc

 

150,398

  

22,708,594

 
  

1,570,973,756

 

Software – 29.8%

   
 

Adobe Inc*

 

491,373

  

282,893,264

 
 

Atlassian Corp PLC - Class A*

 

292,773

  

114,597,208

 
 

Autodesk Inc*

 

321,203

  

91,597,459

 
 

Avalara Inc*

 

393,591

  

68,787,899

 
 

Cadence Design Systems Inc*

 

919,865

  

139,304,356

 
 

CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc*,#

 

4,508,713

  

47,386,574

 
 

Ceridian HCM Holding Inc*

 

606,145

  

68,264,050

 
 

DocuSign Inc*

 

121,703

  

31,330,003

 
 

Dynatrace Inc*

 

1,027,346

  

72,910,746

 
 

HubSpot Inc*

 

20,971

  

14,178,283

 
 

Microsoft Corp

 

2,336,351

  

658,664,074

 
 

Nice Ltd (ADR)*

 

147,260

  

41,827,730

 
 

Olo Inc - Class A*

 

164,884

  

4,951,466

 
 

Paylocity Holding Corp*

 

34,551

  

9,688,100

 
 

RingCentral Inc*

 

127,514

  

27,734,295

 
 

SailPoint Technologies Holding Inc*

 

322,885

  

13,845,309

 
 

Synopsys Inc*

 

55,355

  

16,573,841

 
 

Tyler Technologies Inc*

 

79,658

  

36,535,142

 
 

Unity Software Inc*

 

344,829

  

43,534,661

 
 

Workday Inc - Class A*

 

571,825

  

142,893,349

 
 

Zendesk Inc*

 

910,366

  

105,957,499

 
  

2,033,455,308

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 3.4%

   
 

Apple Inc

 

1,631,595

  

230,870,692

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $3,699,420,235)

 

6,648,514,403

 

Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPES)– 0.6%

   

Diversified Financial Services – 0.6%

   
 

Altimeter Growth Corp*

 

3,269,751

  

33,416,855

 
 

CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc*

 

887,637

  

9,329,065

 

Total Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPES) (cost $41,573,880)

 

42,745,920

 

Preferred Stocks– 0.2%

   

Professional Services – 0.2%

   
 

Apartment List Inc PP*,¢,§((cost $13,821,757)

 

3,783,673

  

13,821,757

 

Convertible Preferred Stocks– 0%

   

Software – 0%

   
 

Magic Leap Inc PP - Series D*,¢,§((cost $9,160,263)

 

339,269

  

0

 

Warrants– 0.1%

   

Diversified Financial Services – 0%

   
 

Altimeter Growth Corp, expires 9/30/25*

 

337,419

  

745,696

 

Software – 0.1%

   
 

CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc, expires 8/14/25*

 

912,131

  

2,116,144

 

Total Warrants (cost $2,957,617)

 

2,861,840

 

Investment Companies– 2.4%

   

Money Markets – 2.4%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº,£((cost $161,739,830)

 

161,724,386

  

161,740,558

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending– 0.9%

   

Investment Companies – 0.5%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº,£

 

36,541,524

  

36,541,524

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending– (continued)

   

Time Deposits – 0.4%

   
 

Royal Bank of Canada, 0.0400%, 10/1/21

 

$26,752,544

  

$26,752,544

 

Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending (cost $63,294,068)

 

63,294,068

 

Total Investments (total cost $3,991,967,650) – 101.5%

 

6,932,978,546

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (1.5)%

 

(102,446,347)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$6,830,532,199

 
      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$5,724,656,425

 

82.6

%

Netherlands

 

367,735,480

 

5.3

 

Taiwan

 

360,505,086

 

5.2

 

Israel

 

197,188,176

 

2.8

 

Australia

 

114,597,208

 

1.7

 

Argentina

 

67,177,679

 

1.0

 

Canada

 

49,717,108

 

0.7

 

United Kingdom

 

27,816,082

 

0.4

 

South Korea

 

23,585,302

 

0.3

 
      
      

Total

 

$6,932,978,546

 

100.0

%

 

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

Schedules of Affiliated Investments – (% of Net Assets)

           
 

Dividend

Income(1)

Realized

Gain/(Loss)(1)

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation/

Depreciation(1)

Value

at 9/30/21

Common Stocks - N/A

Diversified Financial Services – N/A

 
 

Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp*

$

-

$

31,864

$

(10,291,613)

$

-

 

Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp - Class A*

 

-

 

32,262

 

-

 

-

Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPES) - N/A

Diversified Financial Services - N/A

 
 

Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp*

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Warrants - N/A

Diversified Financial Services - N/A

 
 

Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp, expires 8/14/25*

 

-

 

(418)

 

-

 

-

Investment Companies - 2.4%

Money Markets - 2.4%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

113,387

 

76

 

(3,657)

 

161,740,558

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - 0.5%

Investment Companies - 0.5%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

2,031,052

 

-

 

-

 

36,541,524

Total Affiliated Investments - 2.9%

$

2,144,439

$

63,784

$

(10,295,270)

$

198,282,082

(1) For securities that were affiliated for a portion of the year ended September 30, 2021, this column reflects amounts for the entire year ended September 30, 2021 and not just the period in which the security was affiliated.

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

           
 

Value

at 9/30/20

Purchases

Sales Proceeds

Value

at 9/30/21

Common Stocks - N/A

Diversified Financial Services – N/A

 
 

Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp*

 

56,032,113

 

-

 

(45,772,364)Ð

 

-

 

Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp - Class A*

 

-

 

43,707,047Ð

 

(43,739,309)Ð

 

-

Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPES) - N/A

Diversified Financial Services - N/A

 
 

Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp*

 

-

 

8,876,370

 

(8,876,370) Ð

 

-

Warrants - N/A

Diversified Financial Services - N/A

 
 

Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp, expires 8/14/25*

 

-

 

1,961,850

 

(1,961,432)Ð

 

-

Investment Companies - 2.4%

Money Markets - 2.4%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

183,716,029

 

1,351,224,721

 

(1,373,196,611)

 

161,740,558

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - 0.5%

Investment Companies - 0.5%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

8,532,308

 

464,867,065

 

(436,857,849)

 

36,541,524

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

12

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

  

MSCI All Country World Information Technology IndexSM

MSCI All Country World Information Technology IndexSM reflects the performance of information technology stocks from developed and emerging markets.

S&P 500® Index

S&P 500® Index reflects U.S. large-cap equity performance and represents broad U.S. equity market performance.

  

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

LLC

Limited Liability Company

PLC

Public Limited Company

PP

Private Placement

  

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. Unless otherwise noted, these securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The total value of 144A securities as of the year ended September 30, 2021 is $35,475,310, which represents 0.5% of net assets.

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of September 30, 2021.

  

#

Loaned security; a portion of the security is on loan at September 30, 2021.

  

¢

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs. The total value of Level 3 securities as of the year ended September 30, 2021 is $13,821,757, which represents 0.2% of net assets.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control.

  

Net of income paid to the securities lending agent and rebates paid to the borrowing counterparties.

  

Ð

All or a portion is the result of a corporate action.

           

§

Schedule of Restricted Securities (as of September 30, 2021)

       

Value as a

 
 

Acquisition

     

% of Net

 
 

Date

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Assets

 

Altimeter Growth Corp

4/30/21

$

32,697,510

$

33,416,855

 

0.5

%

Apartment List Inc PP

11/2/21

 

13,821,757

 

13,821,757

 

0.2

 

CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc

2/3/21

 

8,876,370

 

9,329,065

 

0.1

 

Magic Leap Inc PP - Series D

10/5/17

 

9,160,263

 

0

 

0.0

 

Total

 

$

64,555,900

$

56,567,677

 

0.8

%

         

The Fund has registration rights for certain restricted securities held as of September 30, 2021. The issuer incurs all registration costs.

 
  

Janus Investment Fund

13


Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

             

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 September 30, 2021. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

Valuation Inputs Summary

       
    

Level 2 -

 

Level 3 -

  

Level 1 -

 

Other Significant

 

Significant

  

Quoted Prices

 

Observable Inputs

 

Unobservable Inputs

       

Assets

      

Investments In Securities:

      

Common Stocks

      

Information Technology Services

$

929,215,650

$

35,475,310

$

-

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment

 

954,550,710

 

616,423,046

 

-

All Other

 

4,112,849,687

 

-

 

-

Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPES)

 

-

 

42,745,920

 

-

Preferred Stocks

 

-

 

-

 

13,821,757

Convertible Preferred Stocks

 

-

 

-

 

0

Warrants

 

2,861,840

 

-

 

-

Investment Companies

 

-

 

161,740,558

 

-

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending

 

-

 

63,294,068

 

-

Total Assets

$

5,999,477,887

$

919,678,902

$

13,821,757

       
  

14

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

 
 
       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated investments, at value (cost $3,793,686,296)(1)

 

$

6,734,696,464

 

 

Affiliated investments, at value (cost $198,281,354)

 

 

198,282,082

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

 

 

170,421

 

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fund shares sold

 

 

8,278,188

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

1,620,456

 

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

 

6,852

 

 

 

Foreign tax reclaims

 

 

4,834

 

 

Other assets

 

 

552,627

 

Total Assets

 

 

6,943,611,924

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Due to custodian

 

 

16

 

 

Collateral for securities loaned (Note 2)

 

 

63,294,068

 

 

Payables:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments purchased

 

 

32,697,510

 

 

 

Fund shares repurchased

 

 

11,537,950

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

 

3,801,587

 

 

 

Transfer agent fees and expenses

 

 

933,354

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

 

 

170,421

 

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

 

 

163,797

 

 

 

Professional fees

 

 

56,620

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

 

 

47,607

 

 

 

Custodian fees

 

 

35,997

 

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees payable

 

 

14,850

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other payables

 

 

325,948

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

113,079,725

 

Net Assets

 

$

6,830,532,199

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

2,968,563,026

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

 

 

3,861,969,173

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

6,830,532,199

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

319,194,448

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

5,391,077

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

59.21

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(3)

 

$

62.82

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

101,859,746

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

1,967,718

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

51.77

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

3,058,181,970

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

50,043,214

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

61.11

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

1,189,917,062

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

19,267,188

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

61.76

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

175,739,859

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

2,879,450

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

61.03

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

27,069,123

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

468,908

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

57.73

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

1,958,569,991

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

32,355,319

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

60.53

 

 

             

(1) Includes $61,615,775 of securities on loan. See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(2) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(3) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 
 
      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

31,644,326

 

 

Affiliated securities lending income, net

 

2,031,052

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

113,387

 

 

Unaffiliated securities lending income, net

 

4,044

 

 

Other income

 

6,677

 

 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(1,423,064)

 

Total Investment Income

 

32,376,422

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

40,926,833

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

749,451

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

885,326

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

64,938

 

 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

3,242,370

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

64,903

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

4,650,897

 

 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

191,740

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

66,752

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

904,435

 

 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

17,233

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

4,669

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

269,727

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

43,478

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

4,580

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

240

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

15,347

 

 

Shareholder reports expense

 

424,083

 

 

Registration fees

 

306,100

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees

 

178,743

 

 

Custodian fees

 

159,534

 

 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

100,919

 

 

Professional fees

 

84,854

 

 

Other expenses

 

345,904

 

Total Expenses

 

53,703,056

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers

 

(108,416)

 

Net Expenses

 

53,594,640

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(21,218,218)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

17


Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

 

 

 

 

Investments and foreign currency transactions

$

957,648,351

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

63,784

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

957,712,135

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

 

 

 

 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

589,738,451

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

(10,295,270)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

579,443,181

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

1,515,937,098

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended
September 30, 2021

 

Year ended
September 30, 2020

 

         

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

(21,218,218)

 

$

(5,135,047)

 

 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

957,712,135

 

 

504,731,259

 

 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

579,443,181

 

 

1,188,404,036

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

1,515,937,098

 

 

1,688,000,248

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(24,126,815)

 

 

(15,779,816)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(9,512,616)

 

 

(6,310,449)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(228,155,423)

 

 

(141,340,841)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(84,659,567)

 

 

(39,002,202)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(11,937,362)

 

 

(4,258,121)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(2,161,126)

 

 

(1,103,803)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(150,400,901)

 

 

(85,139,222)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(510,953,810)

 

 

(292,934,454)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

20,777,355

 

 

10,980,078

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(959,381)

 

 

710,754

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

174,903,766

 

 

178,670,648

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

129,009,173

 

 

252,062,397

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

34,445,636

 

 

51,341,200

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

2,232,031

 

 

6,962,642

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

66,730,556

 

 

256,738,549

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

427,139,136

 

 

757,466,268

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

1,432,122,424

 

 

2,152,532,062

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

5,398,409,775

 

 

3,245,877,713

 

 

End of period

$

6,830,532,199

 

$

5,398,409,775

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

19


Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class A Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$50.45

 

 

$36.72

 

 

$36.33

 

 

$29.11

 

 

$24.11

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.27)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

13.83

 

 

17.17

 

 

2.33

 

 

8.45

 

 

7.29

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

13.56

 

 

17.06

 

 

2.28

 

 

8.40

 

 

7.24

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

(2) 

 

 

(2) 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(4.80)

 

 

(3.33)

 

 

(1.89)

 

 

(1.18)

 

 

(2.24)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(4.80)

 

 

(3.33)

 

 

(1.89)

 

 

(1.18)

 

 

(2.24)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$59.21

 

 

$50.45

 

 

$36.72

 

 

$36.33

 

 

$29.11

 

 

Total Return*

 

28.19%

 

 

49.64%

 

 

7.70%

 

 

29.63%

 

 

31.84%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$319,194

 

 

$252,037

 

 

$172,237

 

 

$136,689

 

 

$107,783

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$299,780

 

 

$204,220

 

 

$151,979

 

 

$125,207

 

 

$44,671

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.98%

 

 

0.99%

 

 

1.01%

 

 

1.00%

 

 

1.03%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.98%

 

 

0.99%

 

 

1.01%

 

 

1.00%

 

 

1.03%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.47)%

 

 

(0.26)%

 

 

(0.14)%

 

 

(0.16)%

 

 

(0.18)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

43%

 

 

37%

 

 

36%

 

 

20%

 

 

30%

 

                   
                   

Class C Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$44.91

 

 

$33.24

 

 

$33.31

 

 

$26.96

 

 

$22.63

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.56)

 

 

(0.36)

 

 

(0.26)

 

 

(0.27)

 

 

(0.23)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

12.22

 

 

15.36

 

 

2.08

 

 

7.80

 

 

6.80

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

11.66

 

 

15.00

 

 

1.82

 

 

7.53

 

 

6.57

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(4.80)

 

 

(3.33)

 

 

(1.89)

 

 

(1.18)

 

 

(2.24)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(4.80)

 

 

(3.33)

 

 

(1.89)

 

 

(1.18)

 

 

(2.24)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$51.77

 

 

$44.91

 

 

$33.24

 

 

$33.31

 

 

$26.96

 

 

Total Return*

 

27.37%

 

 

48.56%

 

 

6.97%

 

 

28.73%

 

 

30.91%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$101,860

 

 

$89,141

 

 

$64,636

 

 

$89,817

 

 

$70,002

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$98,033

 

 

$75,085

 

 

$66,888

 

 

$79,328

 

 

$27,163

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.64%

 

 

1.69%

 

 

1.70%

 

 

1.72%

 

 

1.77%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.64%

 

 

1.69%

 

 

1.70%

 

 

1.72%

 

 

1.77%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(1.13)%

 

 

(0.96)%

 

 

(0.85)%

 

 

(0.88)%

 

 

(0.91)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

43%

 

 

37%

 

 

36%

 

 

20%

 

 

30%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

                   

Class D Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$51.89

 

 

$37.62

 

 

$37.14

 

 

$29.69

 

 

$24.50

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.16)

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

0.01

 

 

(2) 

 

 

(2) 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

14.23

 

 

17.63

 

 

2.40

 

 

8.63

 

 

7.43

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

14.07

 

 

17.60

 

 

2.41

 

 

8.63

 

 

7.43

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.05)

 

 

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(2) 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(4.80)

 

 

(3.33)

 

 

(1.89)

 

 

(1.18)

 

 

(2.24)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(4.85)

 

 

(3.33)

 

 

(1.93)

 

 

(1.18)

 

 

(2.24)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$61.11

 

 

$51.89

 

 

$37.62

 

 

$37.14

 

 

$29.69

 

 

Total Return*

 

28.43%

 

 

49.90%

 

 

7.91%

 

 

29.84%

 

 

32.12%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$3,058,182

 

 

$2,426,380

 

 

$1,603,112

 

 

$1,570,846

 

 

$1,147,818

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,878,436

 

 

$1,911,725

 

 

$1,501,953

 

 

$1,400,342

 

 

$958,246

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.79%

 

 

0.80%

 

 

0.83%

 

 

0.83%

 

 

0.85%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.79%

 

 

0.80%

 

 

0.83%

 

 

0.83%

 

 

0.85%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.29)%

 

 

(0.08)%

 

 

0.03%

 

 

0.01%

 

 

(0.01)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

43%

 

 

37%

 

 

36%

 

 

20%

 

 

30%

 

                   
                   

Class I Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$52.40

 

 

$37.94

 

 

$37.45

 

 

$29.91

 

 

$24.65

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

0.04

 

 

0.04

 

 

0.03

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

14.38

 

 

17.80

 

 

2.41

 

 

8.69

 

 

7.47

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

14.24

 

 

17.79

 

 

2.45

 

 

8.73

 

 

7.50

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.08)

 

 

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(4.80)

 

 

(3.33)

 

 

(1.89)

 

 

(1.18)

 

 

(2.24)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(4.88)

 

 

(3.33)

 

 

(1.96)

 

 

(1.19)

 

 

(2.24)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$61.76

 

 

$52.40

 

 

$37.94

 

 

$37.45

 

 

$29.91

 

 

Total Return*

 

28.48%

 

 

49.99%

 

 

7.97%

 

 

29.97%

 

 

32.21%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,189,917

 

 

$890,656

 

 

$418,834

 

 

$353,236

 

 

$176,639

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,074,031

 

 

$606,085

 

 

$356,404

 

 

$248,537

 

 

$85,627

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.75%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

0.76%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.75%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

0.76%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.24)%

 

 

(0.02)%

 

 

0.11%

 

 

0.10%

 

 

0.10%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

43%

 

 

37%

 

 

36%

 

 

20%

 

 

30%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

                   

Class N Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$51.81

 

 

$37.52

 

 

$37.05

 

 

$29.59

 

 

$24.62

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

(0.09)

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.07

 

 

0.06

 

 

0.05

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

14.21

 

 

17.60

 

 

2.37

 

 

8.60

 

 

6.04

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

14.12

 

 

17.62

 

 

2.44

 

 

8.66

 

 

6.09

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.10)

 

 

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.02)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(4.80)

 

 

(3.33)

 

 

(1.89)

 

 

(1.18)

 

 

(1.12)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(4.90)

 

 

(3.33)

 

 

(1.97)

 

 

(1.20)

 

 

(1.12)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$61.03

 

 

$51.81

 

 

$37.52

 

 

$37.05

 

 

$29.59

 

 

Total Return*

 

28.59%

 

 

50.10%

 

 

8.06%

 

 

30.04%

 

 

25.10%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$175,740

 

 

$117,541

 

 

$41,043

 

 

$20,522

 

 

$6,091

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$158,218

 

 

$70,265

 

 

$28,002

 

 

$11,360

 

 

$3,349

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.67%

 

 

0.67%

 

 

0.69%

 

 

0.69%

 

 

0.69%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.67%

 

 

0.67%

 

 

0.69%

 

 

0.69%

 

 

0.69%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.16)%

 

 

0.06%

 

 

0.19%

 

 

0.17%

 

 

0.28%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

43%

 

 

37%

 

 

36%

 

 

20%

 

 

30%

 

                   
                   

Class S Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$49.38

 

 

$36.07

 

 

$35.79

 

 

$28.75

 

 

$23.87

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

(0.36)

 

 

(0.19)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

13.51

 

 

16.83

 

 

2.29

 

 

8.34

 

 

7.20

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

13.15

 

 

16.64

 

 

2.17

 

 

8.22

 

 

7.12

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(4.80)

 

 

(3.33)

 

 

(1.89)

 

 

(1.18)

 

 

(2.24)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(4.80)

 

 

(3.33)

 

 

(1.89)

 

 

(1.18)

 

 

(2.24)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$57.73

 

 

$49.38

 

 

$36.07

 

 

$35.79

 

 

$28.75

 

 

Total Return*

 

27.95%

 

 

49.35%

 

 

7.49%

 

 

29.36%

 

 

31.65%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$27,069

 

 

$21,002

 

 

$9,084

 

 

$6,628

 

 

$4,951

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$25,961

 

 

$14,529

 

 

$7,654

 

 

$6,405

 

 

$6,495

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.17%

 

 

1.19%

 

 

1.22%

 

 

1.20%

 

 

1.18%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.17%

 

 

1.18%

 

 

1.22%

 

 

1.19%

 

 

1.18%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.66)%

 

 

(0.46)%

 

 

(0.35)%

 

 

(0.36)%

 

 

(0.32)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

43%

 

 

37%

 

 

36%

 

 

20%

 

 

30%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from January 27, 2017 (inception date) through September 30, 2017.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

                   

Class T Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$51.47

 

 

$37.37

 

 

$36.91

 

 

$29.54

 

 

$24.41

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.23)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.02)

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

(0.02)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

14.11

 

 

17.51

 

 

2.39

 

 

8.58

 

 

7.39

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

13.88

 

 

17.43

 

 

2.37

 

 

8.55

 

 

7.37

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.02)

 

 

 

 

(0.02)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(4.80)

 

 

(3.33)

 

 

(1.89)

 

 

(1.18)

 

 

(2.24)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(4.82)

 

 

(3.33)

 

 

(1.91)

 

 

(1.18)

 

 

(2.24)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$60.53

 

 

$51.47

 

 

$37.37

 

 

$36.91

 

 

$29.54

 

 

Total Return*

 

28.26%

 

 

49.77%

 

 

7.82%

 

 

29.70%

 

 

31.99%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,958,570

 

 

$1,601,653

 

 

$936,931

 

 

$961,794

 

 

$601,485

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,860,359

 

 

$1,210,097

 

 

$869,267

 

 

$812,197

 

 

$477,426

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.91%

 

 

0.92%

 

 

0.93%

 

 

0.92%

 

 

0.93%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.91%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.92%

 

 

0.92%

 

 

0.93%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.40)%

 

 

(0.18)%

 

 

(0.06)%

 

 

(0.08)%

 

 

(0.09)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

43%

 

 

37%

 

 

36%

 

 

20%

 

 

30%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund

Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund (the “Fund”) is a series of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers 41 funds, each of which offers multiple share classes, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP")).

Class A Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class C Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, and bank trust platforms.

Class C Shares are closed to investments by new employer-sponsored retirement plans and existing employer-sponsored retirement plans are no longer able to make additional purchases or exchanges into Class C Shares.

The Funds currently implement an automatic conversion feature pursuant to which Class C Shares that have been held for eight years are automatically converted to Class A Shares without the imposition of any sales charge, fee or other charge. The conversion will generally occur no later than ten business days in the month following the month of the eighth anniversary of the date of purchase. Class C Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions on Class C Shares will convert to Class A Shares at the same time as the original Class C Shares with respect to which they were purchased. For Class C Shares held in omnibus accounts on intermediary platforms, the Fund will rely on these intermediaries to implement this conversion feature. Your financial intermediary may have separate policies and procedures as to when and how Class C Shares may be converted to Class A Shares. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Effective July 6, 2020, Class D Shares are available to new investors, subject to any closed fund policies for a Fund, as applicable. Previously, Class D Shares were only available to investors who already had a direct account with the Janus Henderson funds; immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor; and existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus Henderson funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments, who established Class I Share accounts before August 4, 2017.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of: 1) certain adviser-assisted, employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and certain welfare benefit plans, such as health savings accounts, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans; and 2) retail investors purchasing in qualified or nonqualified accounts, whose accounts are held through an omnibus account at their financial intermediary, and where the financial intermediary requires no payment or reimbursement from the Fund, Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”), or its affiliates. Class N Shares are also available to Janus Henderson proprietary products and to certain direct institutional investors approved by Janus Distributors LLC dba Janus Henderson

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Distributors (“Janus Henderson Distributors”) including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations and endowments, subject to minimum investment requirements.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with US GAAP.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

  

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Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of September 30, 2021 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

The Fund did not hold a significant amount of Level 3 securities as of September 30, 2021.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Interest income is recorded daily on an accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. The Fund classifies gains and losses on prepayments received as an adjustment to interest income. Debt securities may be placed in non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivables when collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the

  

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date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Fund's equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve, as well as certain foreign governments and central banks, have taken extraordinary actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets, including reducing interest rates to record-low levels. Extremely low or negative interest rates may become more prevalent or may not work as intended. As there is little precedent for this situation, the impact on various markets that interest rate or other significant policy changes may have is unknown. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place in response to such economic uncertainty, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation.

Widespread disease, including pandemics and epidemics, and natural or environmental disasters, including those which may be attributable to global climate change, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis and weather-related phenomena generally, have been and can be highly disruptive to economies and markets, adversely impacting individual companies, sectors, industries, markets, currencies, interest and inflation rates, credit ratings, investor sentiment, and other factors affecting the value of a Fund’s investments. Economies and financial markets throughout the world have become increasingly interconnected, which increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or country will adversely affect markets or issuers in other regions or countries, including the United States. These disruptions could prevent a Fund from executing advantageous investment decisions in a timely manner and negatively impact a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective(s). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value of a Fund. In addition, these disruptions could also impair the information technology and

  

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other operational systems upon which the Fund’s service providers, including Janus Capital or the subadviser (as applicable), rely, and could otherwise disrupt the ability of employees of the Fund’s service providers to perform essential tasks on behalf of the Fund. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance and reinsurance companies that insure or reinsure against the impact of natural disasters.

A number of countries in the European Union (the “EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU have experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. These difficulties may continue, worsen, or spread further within the EU. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. The risk of investing in securities in the European markets may also be heightened due to the referendum in which the United Kingdom voted to exit the EU, commonly known as “Brexit,” which immediately led to significant market volatility around the world, as well as political, economic and legal uncertainty. The United Kingdom formally left the EU on January 31, 2020 and entered into an eleven-month transition period, which expired on December 31, 2020. The negative impact on not only the United Kingdom and European economies could be significant, potentially resulting in increased volatility and illiquidity and lower economic growth for companies that rely significantly on the United Kingdom and/or Europe for their business activities and revenues. Any further exits from the EU, or an increase in the belief that such exits are likely or possible, would likely cause additional market disruption globally and introduce new legal and regulatory uncertainties.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

Emerging Market Investing

Within the parameters of its specific investment policies, the Fund may invest in securities of issuers or companies from or with exposure to one or more “developing countries” or “emerging market countries.” Such countries include but are not limited to countries included in the MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant amount of its assets in one or more of these countries, its returns and net asset value may be affected to a large degree by events and economic conditions in such countries. The risks of foreign investing are heightened when investing in emerging markets, which may result in the price of investments in emerging markets experiencing sudden and sharp price swings. In many developing markets, there is less government supervision and regulation of stock exchanges, brokers, and listed companies, making these investments potentially more volatile in price and less liquid than investments in developed securities markets, resulting in greater risk to investors. Similarly, issuers in such markets may not be subject to regulatory, accounting, auditing, and financial reporting and recordkeeping standards comparable to those to which U.S. companies are subject. There is a risk in developing countries that a current or future economic or political crisis could lead to price controls, forced mergers of companies, expropriation or confiscatory taxation,

  

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imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, seizure, nationalization, sanctions or imposition of restrictions by various governmental entities on investment and trading, or creation of government monopolies, any of which may have a detrimental effect on the Fund’s investments. In addition, the Fund’s investments may be denominated in foreign currencies and therefore, changes in the value of a country’s currency compared to the U.S. dollar may affect the value of the Fund’s investments. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in the securities of issuers in or companies of a single country or region, it is more likely to be impacted by events or conditions affecting that country or region, which could have a negative impact on the Fund’s performance. Developing countries may also experience a higher level of exposure and vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change. This can be attributed to both the geographic location of emerging market countries and/or a country’s lack of access to technology or resources to adjust and adapt to its effects. An increased occurrence and severity of natural disasters and extreme weather events such as droughts and decreased crop yields, heat waves, flooding and rising sea levels, and increased spread of disease, could cause harmful effects to the performance of affected economies. Additionally, foreign and emerging market risks, including, but not limited to, price controls, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, nationalization, and restrictions on repatriation of assets may be heightened to the extent the Fund invests in Chinese local market securities.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table presents gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

          

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

 
  

Gross Amounts

      
  

of Recognized

 

Offsetting Asset

 

Collateral

  

Counterparty

 

Assets

 

or Liability(a)

 

Pledged(b)

 

Net Amount

         

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

$

61,615,775

$

$

(61,615,775)

$

         

(a)

Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b)

Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodial functions in accordance with the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Securities on loan will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). See “Securities Lending” in the “Notes to Financial Statements” for additional information.

Real Estate Investing

The Fund may invest in equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

  

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Restricted Security Transactions

Restricted securities held by the Fund may not be sold except in exempt transactions or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The risk of investing in such securities is generally greater than the risk of investing in the securities of widely held, publicly traded companies. Lack of a secondary market and resale restrictions may result in the inability of the Fund to sell a security at a fair price and may substantially delay the sale of the security. In addition, these securities may exhibit greater price volatility than securities for which secondary markets exist.

Private Investment in Public Equity

Private investments in public equity (“PIPEs”) are equity securities privately purchased from public companies (including special purpose acquisition companies) at a specified price. PIPEs generally are not registered with the SEC until after a certain time period from the date the private sale is completed. Until the public registration process is completed, PIPEs are restricted as to resale and the Fund cannot freely trade the securities. Generally, such restrictions cause the PIPEs to be illiquid during this time. PIPEs may contain provisions that the issuer will pay specified financial penalties to the holder if the issuer does not publicly register the restricted equity securities within a specified period of time, but there is no assurance that the restricted equity securities will be publicly registered, or that the registration will remain in effect. To the extent that they increase the supply of a company’s stock in the market, PIPEs can potentially dilute the value of existing shares.

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPAC)

The Fund may invest in stock, warrants, and other securities of special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”) or similar entities that pool funds to seek potential acquisition opportunities. Unless and until an acquisition is completed, a SPAC typically invests its assets (less a portion retained to cover expenses) in U.S. Government securities, money market fund securities, and cash. If an acquisition that meets the requirements for the SPAC is not completed within a pre-established period of time (typically two years), the invested funds are returned to the SPAC’s shareholders. Because SPACs and similar entities are in essence blank check companies without an operating history or ongoing business other than seeking acquisitions, the value of a SPAC’s securities is particularly dependent on the ability of the SPAC’s management to timely identify and complete a profitable acquisition. Some SPACs may pursue acquisitions only within certain industries or regions, which may increase the volatility of their prices. To the extent the SPAC is invested in cash or similar securities while awaiting an acquisition opportunity, a Fund’s ability to meet its investment objective may be negatively impacted. In addition, some SPACs may be traded in the over-the-counter market and may be considered illiquid and/or be subject to restrictions on resale.

Securities Lending

Under procedures adopted by the Trustees, the Fund may seek to earn additional income by lending securities to certain qualified broker-dealers and institutions. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodial functions in accordance with the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement. The Fund may lend fund securities in an amount equal to up to 1/3 of its total assets as determined at the time of the loan origination. There is the risk of delay in recovering a loaned security or the risk of loss in collateral rights if the borrower fails financially. In addition, Janus Capital makes efforts to balance the benefits and risks from granting such loans. All loans will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the SEC. If the Fund is unable to recover a security on loan, the Fund may use the collateral to purchase replacement securities in the market. There is a risk that the value of the collateral could decrease below the cost of the replacement security by the time the replacement investment is made, resulting in a loss to the Fund. In certain circumstances individual loan transactions could yield negative returns.

Upon receipt of cash collateral, Janus Capital may invest it in affiliated or non-affiliated cash management vehicles, whether registered or unregistered entities, as permitted by the 1940 Act and rules promulgated thereunder. Janus Capital currently intends to primarily invest the cash collateral in a cash management vehicle for which Janus Capital serves as investment adviser, Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, or in time deposits. An investment in Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC is generally subject to the same risks that shareholders experience when investing in similarly structured vehicles, such as the potential for significant fluctuations in assets as a result of the purchase and redemption activity of the securities lending program, a decline in the value of the collateral, and possible

  

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liquidity issues. Such risks may delay the return of the cash collateral and cause the Fund to violate its agreement to return the cash collateral to a borrower in a timely manner. As adviser to the Fund and Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest as a result of its fiduciary duties to both the Fund and Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC. Additionally, Janus Capital receives an investment advisory fee of 0.05% for managing Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, but it may not receive a fee for managing certain other affiliated cash management vehicles in which the Fund may invest, and therefore may have an incentive to allocate preferred investment opportunities to investment vehicles for which it is receiving a fee.

The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars and 105% of the market value of the loaned securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Loaned securities and related collateral are marked-to-market each business day based upon the market value of the loaned securities at the close of business, employing the most recent available pricing information. Collateral levels are then adjusted based on this mark-to-market evaluation. Additional required collateral, or excess collateral returned, is delivered on the next business day. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than 102% or 105% value of the securities on loan. The cash collateral invested by Janus Capital is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Income earned from the investment of the cash collateral, net of rebates paid to, or fees paid by, borrowers and less the fees paid to the lending agent are included as “Affiliated securities lending income, net” on the Statement of Operations. As of September 30, 2021, securities lending transactions accounted for as secured borrowings with an overnight and continuous contractual maturity are $61,615,775. Gross amounts of recognized liabilities for securities lending (collateral received) as of September 30, 2021 is $63,294,068, resulting in the net amount due to the counterparty of $1,678,293.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.64% of its average daily net assets.

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the investment advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, shareholder servicing fees, such as transfer agency fees (including out-of-pocket costs), administrative services fees and any networking/omnibus/administrative fees payable by any share class, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.71% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waivers for at least a one-year period commencing January 28, 2021. If applicable, amounts waived and/or reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund pays an annual administrative services fee based on the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services, as detailed below.

  

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Average Daily Net Assets of Class D Shares of the Janus Henderson funds

Administrative Services Fee

Under $40 billion

0.12%

$40 billion – $49.9 billion

0.10%

Over $49.9 billion

0.08%

The Fund’s actual Class D administrative fee rate was 0.11% for the reporting period.

Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital. For all share classes, Janus Services also seeks reimbursement for costs it incurs as transfer agent and for providing servicing.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Henderson Distributors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Henderson Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital serves as administrator to the Fund pursuant to an administration agreement between Janus Capital and the Trust. Under the administration agreement, Janus Capital is obligated to provide or arrange for the provision of certain administration, compliance, and accounting services to the Fund, including providing office space for the Fund, and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing these services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. The Fund pays for some or all of the salaries, fees, and expenses of Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or any subadvisor, as applicable) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Affiliated fund

  

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administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff, all of whom are employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates, are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $339,713 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the year ended September 30, 2021. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus Henderson funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of September 30, 2021 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Total distributable earnings (loss)” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the year ended September 30, 2021 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $520,763 were paid by the Trust to the Trustees under the Deferred Plan during the year ended September 30, 2021.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles that operate as money market funds. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC (the “Sweep Vehicle”) is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. The Sweep Vehicle operates pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act that govern the operation of money market funds and prices its shares at NAV reflecting market-based values of its portfolio securities (i.e., a “floating” NAV) rounded to the fourth decimal place (e.g., $1.0000). The Sweep Vehicle is permitted to impose a liquidity fee (of up to 2%) on redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle or a redemption gate that temporarily suspends redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from the Sweep Vehicle at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to the Sweep Vehicle. The Sweep Vehicle does not charge any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the year ended September 30, 2021 can be found in the “Schedules of Affiliated Investments” located in the Schedule of Investments.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Henderson Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the year ended September 30, 2021, Janus Henderson Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $92,967.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares paid CDSCs of $1,104 to Janus Henderson Distributors.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $16,496.

  

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The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities (“cross-trade”) between itself and other funds or accounts managed by Janus Capital in accordance with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Rule 17a-7”), when the transaction is consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Fund and in accordance with the Internal Cross Trade Procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. These procedures have been designed to ensure that any cross-trade of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or account that is or could be considered an affiliate of the Fund under certain limited circumstances by virtue of having a common investment adviser, common Officer, or common Trustee complies with Rule 17a-7. Under these procedures, each cross-trade is effected at the current market price to save costs where allowed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, the Fund engaged in cross trades amounting to $4,709,567 in sales, resulting in a net realized loss of $2,522,601. The net realized loss is included within the “Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” section of the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

4. Federal Income Tax

The tax components of capital shown in the table below represent: (1) distribution requirements the Fund must satisfy under the income tax regulations; (2) losses or deductions the Fund may be able to offset against income and gains realized in future years; and (3) unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes.

Other book to tax differences primarily consist of deferred compensation. The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

        

 

 

 

Loss Deferrals

Other Book

Net Tax

 

Undistributed
Ordinary Income

Undistributed
Long-Term Gains

Accumulated
Capital Losses

Late-Year
Ordinary Loss

Post-October
Capital Loss

to Tax
Differences

Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

 

$ 34,402,388

$ 896,444,458

$ -

$ -

$ -

$ (174,249)

$2,931,296,576

 

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of September 30, 2021 are noted below. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals, investments in partnerships, and investments in passive foreign investment companies.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 4,001,681,970

$ 2,996,948,113

$ (65,651,537)

$ 2,931,296,576

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from US GAAP. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies, and capital loss carryovers. Certain permanent differences such as tax returns of capital and net investment losses noted below have been reclassified to capital.

     

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 4,793,039

$ 506,160,771

$ -

$ -

 

     

For the year ended September 30, 2020

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ -

$ 292,934,454

$ -

$ -

 

Permanent book to tax basis differences may result in reclassifications between the components of net assets. These differences have no impact on the results of operations or net assets. The following reclassifications have been made to the Fund:

   

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) to Capital

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Investment Income/Loss

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Realized Gain/Loss

$ 3,638,498

$ 30,173,816

$ (33,812,314)

Capital has been adjusted by $3,638,498, including $3,504,026 of long-term capital gain, for distributions in connection with Fund share redemptions (tax equalization).

  

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5. Capital Share Transactions

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended September 30, 2021

 

Year ended September 30, 2020

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

       

Class A Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,549,800

$ 87,810,243

 

1,765,691

$ 73,165,753

Reinvested dividends and distributions

391,837

20,391,219

 

376,220

14,074,375

Shares repurchased

(1,546,340)

(87,424,107)

 

(1,836,385)

(76,260,050)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

395,297

$ 20,777,355

 

305,526

$ 10,980,078

Class C Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

392,494

$ 19,087,641

 

1,097,388

$ 40,527,547

Reinvested dividends and distributions

195,550

8,944,446

 

156,212

5,231,530

Shares repurchased

(605,073)

(28,991,468)

 

(1,213,508)

(45,048,323)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(17,029)

$ (959,381)

 

40,092

$ 710,754

Class D Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

5,633,990

$321,381,945

 

8,712,907

$373,337,113

Reinvested dividends and distributions

4,146,186

222,359,993

 

3,594,157

138,087,523

Shares repurchased

(6,496,952)

(368,838,172)

 

(8,160,734)

(332,753,988)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

3,283,224

$174,903,766

 

4,146,330

$178,670,648

Class I Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

7,875,296

$456,468,434

 

10,774,187

$454,878,831

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,369,659

74,208,117

 

868,550

33,682,364

Shares repurchased

(6,975,855)

(401,667,378)

 

(5,684,513)

(236,498,798)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

2,269,100

$129,009,173

 

5,958,224

$252,062,397

Class N Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,460,792

$ 83,346,222

 

1,699,320

$ 73,477,315

Reinvested dividends and distributions

223,087

11,937,362

 

111,091

4,258,121

Shares repurchased

(1,073,007)

(60,837,948)

 

(635,737)

(26,394,236)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

610,872

$ 34,445,636

 

1,174,674

$ 51,341,200

Class S Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

142,000

$ 7,600,543

 

323,703

$ 13,041,687

Reinvested dividends and distributions

42,533

2,161,126

 

30,093

1,103,803

Shares repurchased

(140,911)

(7,529,638)

 

(180,324)

(7,182,848)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

43,622

$ 2,232,031

 

173,472

$ 6,962,642

Class T Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

7,511,806

$425,071,108

 

14,941,259

$622,408,481

Reinvested dividends and distributions

2,766,547

147,097,319

 

2,183,954

83,296,008

Shares repurchased

(9,044,088)

(505,437,871)

 

(11,074,151)

(448,965,940)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

1,234,265

$ 66,730,556

 

6,051,062

$256,738,549

6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the year ended September 30, 2021, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, TBAs, and in-kind transactions, as applicable) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$2,685,845,814

$2,729,238,658

$ -

$ -

  

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7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to September 30, 2021 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Shareholders of Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund (one of the funds constituting Janus Investment Fund, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of September 30, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2021, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of September 30, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent, investee companies and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Denver, Colorado

November 17, 2021

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Janus Henderson Funds since 1990.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-1093; (ii) on the Fund’s website at janushenderson.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janushenderson.com/proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Full Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC as an exhibit to Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of the first and third fiscal quarters, and in the annual report and semiannual report to shareholders. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings and annual and semiannual reports: (i) are 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) are available without charge, upon request, by calling a Janus Henderson representative at 1-877-335-2687 (toll free) (or 1-800-525-3713 if you hold Class D Shares). Portfolio holdings consisting of at least the names of the holdings are generally available on a monthly basis with a 30-day lag under Full Holdings for the Fund at janushenderson.com/info (or janushenderson.com/reports if you hold Class D Shares).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “VIT Portfolio,” and collectively, the “VIT Portfolios”), as well as each Fund of Janus Investment Fund (together with the VIT Portfolios, the “Janus Henderson Funds,” and each, a “Janus Henderson Fund”). As required by law, the Trustees determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Janus Henderson Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the Janus Henderson Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Janus Henderson Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2020, 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 Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Janus Henderson Fund, for the period from February 1, 2021 through February 1, 2022, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and, for the purpose of peer comparisons any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers, paid by a fund as a percentage of average net assets.

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 Janus Henderson Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Janus

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Janus Henderson Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Janus Henderson Funds, noting that Janus Capital generally does not receive a fee for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Janus Henderson Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Janus Henderson Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Janus Henderson Funds and fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its view, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Janus Henderson Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Janus Henderson Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Janus Henderson Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Janus Henderson Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Janus Henderson Funds’ performance has been reasonable: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 75% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 62% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Intech had taken or were taking to improve performance.

  

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· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Janus Henderson Fund’s performance warranted continuation of such Janus Henderson Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Janus Henderson Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management fees (investment advisory fees and any administration fees but excluding out-of-pocket costs) for many of the Janus Henderson Funds, after applicable waivers, was below the average management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Janus Henderson Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Janus Henderson Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Janus Henderson Funds to be reasonable relative to other comparable mutual funds; (2) the total expenses, on average, were 10% under the average total expenses of the respective Broadridge Expense Group peers; and (3) and the management fees for the Janus Henderson Funds, on average, were 9% under the average management fees for the respective Broadridge Expense Group. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Janus Henderson Fund compared to the average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group and to average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

For certain Janus Henderson Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses which assessed fund fees in the context of fund performance being delivered. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Janus Henderson Funds was reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and/or expense waivers on such Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Janus Henderson Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Janus Henderson Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Janus Henderson Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Janus Henderson Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to funds subadvised by Janus Capital and to the fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional separate account clients; (2) these subadvised and institutional separate accounts have different service and infrastructure needs and operate in markets very distinct relative to retail funds; and (3) Janus Henderson mutual fund investors enjoy reasonable fees relative to the fees charged to Janus Henderson subadvised fund and separate account investors; (4) 9 of 10 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar funds subadvised by Janus Capital; and (5) 5 of 8 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar separate accounts managed by Janus Capital. 

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2019, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

  

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· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for both share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

The Trustees reviewed information on the overall profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds, and considered profitability data of other publicly traded mutual fund advisers. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because of the variation in the type of comparative information that is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, differences in complex size, difference in product mix, difference in types of business (mutual fund, institutional and other), differences in 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.

Additionally, the Trustees considered the estimated profitability to Janus Capital from the investment management services it provided to each Janus Henderson Fund. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Janus Henderson Funds effectively. In reviewing profitability, the Trustees noted that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund is necessarily a product of the allocation methodology utilized by Janus Capital to allocate its expenses as part of the estimated profitability calculation. In this regard, the Trustees noted that the independent fee consultant found that (1) the expense allocation methodology and rationales utilized by Janus Capital were reasonable and (2) no clear correlation exists between expense allocations and operating margins. The Trustees also considered that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund was influenced by a number of factors, including not only the allocation methodology selected, but also the presence of fee waivers and expense caps, and whether the Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management agreement contained breakpoints or a performance fee component. The Trustees determined, after taking into account these factors, among others, that Janus Capital’s estimated profitability with respect to each Janus Henderson Fund was not unreasonable in relation to the services provided, and that the variation in the range of such estimated profitability among the Janus Henderson Funds was not a material factor in the Board’s approval of the reasonableness of any Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management fees.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Janus Henderson Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Janus Henderson Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Janus Henderson Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Janus Henderson Fund, the quality of services provided by Janus Capital

  

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and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Janus Henderson Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant published a report to the Trustees in November 2019 which provided its research and analysis into economies of scale. They also noted that, although many Janus Henderson Funds pay advisory fees at a fixed base rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints or performance fees, their independent fee consultant concluded that 73% of these Janus Henderson Funds’ have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge Expense Group averages. They also noted the following: (1) that for those Janus Henderson Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing certain of these Janus Henderson Funds because they have not reached adequate scale; (2) as the assets of some of the Janus Henderson Funds have declined in the past few years, certain of those Janus Henderson Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined; (3) performance fee structures have been implemented for various Janus Henderson Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such Janus Henderson Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and (4) a few Janus Henderson Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Janus Henderson Funds share directly in economies of scale through the significant investments made by Janus Capital and its affiliates related to services provided to the Funds and the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Janus Henderson Funds.

The Trustees also considered the independent fee consultant’s conclusion that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale and their conflicting results, it is difficult to analytically confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus Henderson complex. In this regard, the independent consultant concluded that (1) to the extent there were economies of scale at Janus Capital, Janus Capital’s general strategy of setting fixed management fees below peers appeared to share any such economies with investors even on smaller Janus Henderson Funds which have not yet achieved those economies and (2) by setting lower fixed fees from the start on these Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital appeared to be investing to increase the likelihood that these Janus Henderson Funds will grow to a level to achieve any economies of scale that may exist. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Janus Henderson Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Janus Henderson Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Based on all of the information reviewed, including the recent and past research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Janus Henderson Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Janus Henderson Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Janus Henderson Fund.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Janus Henderson Funds from their relationships with the Janus Henderson Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Janus Henderson Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided, and that such compensation contributes to the overall profitability of Janus Capital and its affiliates that results from their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Janus Henderson Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Janus Henderson Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Janus Henderson Fund therefor, the Janus Henderson Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their

  

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relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 the Janus Henderson Funds and other clients serviced by Janus Capital and its affiliates. They also concluded that Janus Capital and the subadvisers benefit from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Janus Henderson Funds and that the Janus Henderson Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Janus Henderson Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus Henderson funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was September 30, 2021. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus Henderson in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Bloomberg and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, swaptions, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Designation Requirements (unaudited)

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund designated the following for the year ended September 30, 2021:

  
 

 

Capital Gain Distributions

$509,664,797

Dividends Received Deduction Percentage

59%

Qualified Dividend Income Percentage

71%

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

The following are the Trustees and officers of the Trust, together with a brief description of their principal occupations during the last five years (principal occupations for certain Trustees may include periods over five years). The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and officers and is available, without charge, by calling 1-877-335-2687.

Each Trustee has served in that capacity since he or she was originally elected or appointed. The Trustees do not serve a specified term of office. Each Trustee will hold office until the termination of the Trust or his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, incapacity, or removal. Under the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines, the policy is for Trustees to retire no later than the end of the calendar year in which the Trustee turns 75. The Trustees review the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines from time to time and may make changes they deem appropriate. The Fund’s Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominees for the position of Trustee recommended by shareholders. Shareholders may submit the name of a candidate for consideration by the Committee by submitting their recommendations to the Trust’s Secretary. Each Trustee is currently a Trustee of one other registered investment company advised by Janus Capital: Janus Aspen Series. Collectively, these two registered investment companies consist of 51 series or funds referred to herein as the Fund Complex.

The Trust’s officers are elected annually by the Trustees for a one-year term. Certain officers also serve as officers of Janus Aspen Series. Certain officers of the Fund may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Except as otherwise disclosed, Fund officers receive no compensation from the Fund, except for the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer, as authorized by the Trustees.

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William F. McCalpin
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1957

Chairman


Trustee

1/08-Present

6/02-Present

Independent Consultant (since 2019) and Chief Operating Officer, muun chi LLC (organic food business) (since 2020). Formerly, Managing Partner, Impact Investments, Athena Capital Advisors LLC (independent registered investment advisor) (2016-2019), Managing Director, Holos Consulting LLC (provides consulting services to foundations and other nonprofit organizations) (2009-2016), Chief Executive Officer, Imprint Capital Advisors (impact investment firm) (2013-2015), and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (a private family foundation) (1998-2006).

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Director of Mutual Fund Directors Forum (a non-profit organization serving independent directors of U.S. mutual funds) (since 2016), Chairman of the Board and Trustee of The Investment Fund for Foundations Investment Program (TIP) (consisting of 1 fund) (since 2008), and Director of the F.B. Heron Foundation (a private grantmaking foundation) (since 2006).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Alan A. Brown
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Trustee

1/13-Present

Principal, Curam Holdings LLC (since 2018). Formerly, Executive Vice President, Institutional Markets, of Black Creek Group (private equity real estate investment management firm) (2012-2018), Executive Vice President and Co-Head, Global Private Client Group (2007-2010), Executive Vice President, Mutual Funds (2005-2007), and Chief Marketing Officer (2001-2005) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (asset management).

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Advisory Board Member of AEW Core Property Trust (open-end property fund) (since 2020), and Director of WTTW (PBS affiliate) (since 2003). Formerly, Director of MotiveQuest LLC (strategic social market research company) (2003-2016), Director of Nuveen Global Investors LLC (2007-2011), Director of Communities in Schools (2004-2010), and Director of Mutual Fund Education Alliance (until 2010).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William D. Cvengros
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1948

Trustee

1/11-Present

Chief Executive Officer of SJC Capital, LLC (a personal investment company and consulting firm) (since 2002). Formerly, Chief Executive Officer and President of PIMCO Advisors Holdings L.P. (a publicly traded investment management firm) (1994-2000), and Chief Investment Officer (1987-1994) and Vice Chairman and Director (1990-1994) of Pacific Life Insurance Company (a mutual life insurance and annuity company) (1987-1994).

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Member of the Investment Committee for the Orange County Community Foundation (since 2020), Advisory Board Member, RevOZ Fund LP and related funds (real estate investments for opportunity zones) (since 2020), and Advisory Board Member, Innovate Partners Emerging Growth and Equity Fund I (early stage venture capital fund) (since 2014). Formerly, Managing Trustee of National Retirement Partners Liquidating Trust (2013-2016), Chairman, National Retirement Partners, Inc. (formerly a network of advisors to 401(k) plans) (2005-2013), Director of Prospect Acquisition Corp. (a special purpose acquisition corporation) (2007-2009), Director of RemedyTemp, Inc. (temporary help services company) (1996-2006), and Trustee of PIMCO Funds Multi-Manager Series (1990-2000) and Pacific Life Variable Life & Annuity Trusts (1987-1994).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Raudline Etienne
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1965

Trustee

6/16-Present

Founder, Daraja Capital (advisory and investment firm) (since 2016), and Senior Advisor, Albright Stonebridge Group LLC (global strategy firm) (since 2016). Formerly, Senior Vice President (2011-2015), Albright Stonebridge Group LLC, and Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer, New York State Common Retirement Fund (public pension fund) (2008-2011).

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Member of the Investment Committee for Cooper Union (since 2021), Board Member, Van Alen Institute (nonprofit architectural and design organization) (since 2019), and Director of Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC (since 2014).

Gary A. Poliner
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1953

Trustee

6/16-Present

Retired. Formerly, President (2010-2013) of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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Director of MGIC Investment Corporation (private mortgage insurance) (since 2013). Formerly, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company (property/casualty insurance) (2013-2021), Trustee of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (2010-2013), and Director of Frank Russell Company (global asset management firm) (2008-2013).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Diane L. Wallace
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1958

Trustee

6/17-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President-Operations, and Chief Financial Officer for Driehaus Capital Management, LLC (1988-2006) and Treasurer for Driehaus Mutual Funds (1996-2002).

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Formerly, Director of Family Service of Lake County (2019-2021), Independent Trustee, Henderson Global Funds (13 portfolios) (2015-2017), Independent Trustee, State Farm Associates' Funds Trust, State Farm Mutual Fund Trust, and State Farm Variable Product Trust (28 portfolios) (2013-2017).

Linda S. Wolf
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1947

Trustee

11/05-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leo Burnett (Worldwide) (advertising agency) (2001-2005).

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Director of Chicago Community Trust (Regional Community Foundation), Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago, IL), Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Wrapports, LLC (digital communications company). Formerly, Director of Chicago Council on Global Affairs (until 2019), InnerWorkings (until 2019), and Director of Walmart (until 2017).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

    

OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Denny Fish
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1971

Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund

1/16-Present

Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts and Analyst for Janus Capital.

Bruce L. Koepfgen
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1952

President and Chief Executive Officer

7/14-Present

Executive Vice President, Head of North America at Janus Henderson Investors (since 2017), President and Head of North America at Janus Capital Management LLC (since 2013 and 2017, respectively), President at Janus Capital Group Inc. (since 2013), President and Director at Janus International Holding LLC (since 2019 and 2011, respectively), President at Janus Holdings LLC (since 2019), President and Director at Janus Management Holdings Corporation (since 2017 and 2012, respectively), Executive Vice President and Head of North America at Janus Distributors LLC (since 2011 and 2019, respectively), Vice President and Director at Intech Investment Management LLC (since 2012), and Executive Vice President at Perkins Investment Management LLC (since 2011). Formerly, Executive Vice President at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus International Holding LLC, and Janus Management Holdings Corporation (2011-2019), Director at Perkins Investment Managment LLC (2011-2019), and Chief Financial Officer at Janus Capital Group Inc. (2011-2013).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.



  

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OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Kristin Mariani
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1966

Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

7/20-Present

Head of Compliance, North America for Janus Henderson Investors (since September 2020) and Chief Compliance Officer for Janus Capital Management LLC (since September 2017). Formerly, Global Head of Investment Management Compliance for Janus Henderson Investors (February 2019 - August 2020), Vice President, Head of Global Distribution Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer of Janus Henderson Distributors (May 2017 – September 2017), Vice President, Compliance at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus Capital Management LLC, and Janus Distributors LLC (2009-2017).

Jesper Nergaard
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Chief Financial Officer

Vice President, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer

3/05-Present

2/05-Present

Head of U.S. Fund Administration, Janus Henderson Investors and Janus Sevices LLC.

Abigail J. Murray
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1975

Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, and Secretary

12/20-Present

Managing Counsel (2020-present). Formerly, Senior Counsel for Invesco Ltd. (2017-2020), and Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. and Assistant General Counsel, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (2015-2017).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not an offer or solicitation for the Fund and is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

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ANNUAL REPORT

September 30, 2021

  
 

Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

 
  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

11

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

12

Statement of Operations

14

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

16

Financial Highlights

17

Notes to Financial Statements

21

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

31

Additional Information

32

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

44

Designation Requirements

47

Trustees and Officers

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Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund (unaudited)

      

FUND SNAPSHOT

 A large-cap equity total return fund that seeks to provide dampened volatility by delivering a portfolio of high-quality companies – defined by revenue growth, earnings growth and dividend increases. We believe these companies tend to participate in market gains while being potentially resilient on the downside.

    

Jeremiah Buckley

Portfolio Manager

   

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

The Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund I Shares returned 28.68% for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2021. The Fund’s benchmark, the S&P 500® Index, returned 30.00%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The period began with many economically damaging social distancing measures still in place to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. However, U.S. equity markets continued to recover after bottoming out in March 2020 as significant monetary and fiscal stimulus supported markets and vaccine developments created optimism around the potential for an economic reopening. Indeed, vaccines were distributed at a faster-than-expected rate, contributing to strong economic growth. Equities finished the period with robust gains but performance across sectors varied significantly. Energy was the top-performing sector, benefiting from the strong rebound in oil prices. Financial stocks were aided by rising interest rates and a steeper yield curve. Traditionally defensive sectors such as utilities and consumer staples lagged.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

Although the Fund captured the bulk of the market’s upside, it ultimately underperformed the S&P 500 Index. Our sector allocations, namely a zero weight in the strong-performing energy sector, weighed on relative results. Although oil prices have improved, disappointing returns on invested capital and a lack of control over supply has generally led us to avoid the industry.

At the security level, Merck led relative detractors. The company faced concerns over renewed political discussions calling for increased drug price regulation during the period. Supply chain issues resulted in apparel company VF Corp. also being among the top detractors. The temporary closure of select Asian factories due to COVID-19 directly impacted VF Corp.’s footwear and apparel businesses, while transportation bottlenecks related to coastal port backups affected the company’s ability to import product. Lastly, McDonald’s had performed well during the initial phase of the pandemic but did not participate to the same extent in the stock market’s recovery, especially as the market rotated toward cyclical, often smaller-cap stocks.

Detractors were partially offset by strong stock selection in the technology and consumer discretionary sectors. Digital-oriented companies continued to perform well, partially due to the pandemic-driven acceleration in technological shifts. Semiconductor company KLA was among the largest individual contributors to relative performance. Demand for its capital equipment remained strong as the application of semiconductors across industries continued to increase. Positions in Morgan Stanley and JP-Morgan also contributed to relative returns. Both companies benefited from recovering capital markets. Robust IPO (initial public offering) and debt issuance activity further supported their respective earnings results during the period.

OUTLOOK

We maintain a constructive outlook for equity markets and the potential for capital appreciation through future corporate earnings growth. A high level of consumer savings, the appreciation in asset levels and stronger employment growth should continue to drive strong consumer spending in the upcoming quarters. Increased vaccination rates, the development of additional medical advancements to treat COVID-19 and overall moderation of the Delta variant should gradually result in more people rejoining the workforce and help alleviate current supply chain constraints. We expect the shift toward a more

  

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digital economy to continue to result in large productivity gains for companies that will help offset cost inflation and improve margins over time.

However, we are monitoring an array of risks that could negatively affect our outlook. Supply chain disruptions and labor shortages have persisted for longer than we and most investors expected. This coupled with the potential for continued elevation in energy and raw materials prices may lead to overall inflation that could result in more hawkish monetary policy. We are monitoring the impact of inflation on consumer confidence and spending/savings rates. Political developments around the infrastructure bill, debt ceiling and tax reform also require a watchful eye to determine whether our current positioning could need adjustment.

Ultimately, we believe the Fund remains well positioned for the post-COVID environment, with a focus on higher-quality, cash flow generative companies we expect to be long-term winners amid the digital transformation. The Fund has considerable exposure to secular trends that continue to gain momentum, including cloud and software services, the shift to omnichannel commerce and innovation in health care diagnostics and treatments.

We have been pleased with the resilience of dividend payments in our universe of companies through the economic downturn caused by the pandemic. We have seen the resumption of strong dividend increases this year as the economy has recovered and we believe the prospect for future dividend growth for our holdings remains robust. Our focus continues to be on companies with ample free cash flow to support current dividend levels in various economic environments as well as future growth prospects driven by internal initiatives and productive deployment of excess cash flows.

Thank you for your investment in Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Contributors - Holdings

5 Top Detractors - Holdings

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

Morgan Stanley

1.94%

 

0.87%

 

Merck & Co Inc

2.21%

 

-0.75%

 

KLA Corp

2.22%

 

0.72%

 

Lockheed Martin Corp

1.37%

 

-0.50%

 

JPMorgan Chase & Co

3.21%

 

0.68%

 

VF Corp

1.32%

 

-0.45%

 

American Express Co

2.11%

 

0.60%

 

McDonald's Corp

2.40%

 

-0.38%

 

Accenture PLC

4.78%

 

0.56%

 

Hasbro Inc

1.54%

 

-0.30%

       

 

5 Top Contributors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

S&P 500 Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Information Technology

 

1.62%

 

35.92%

27.37%

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

0.69%

 

13.17%

12.16%

 

Utilities

 

0.59%

 

0.08%

2.68%

 

Consumer Staples

 

0.32%

 

4.82%

6.20%

 

Other**

 

-0.08%

 

0.21%

0.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Detractors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

S&P 500 Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Communication Services

 

-1.25%

 

4.48%

11.04%

 

Energy

 

-1.05%

 

0.00%

2.56%

 

Health Care

 

-0.46%

 

16.16%

13.36%

 

Industrials

 

-0.29%

 

12.01%

8.50%

 

Materials

 

-0.20%

 

1.10%

2.65%

       

 

Relative contribution reflects how the portolio's holdings impacted return relative to the benchmark. Cash and securities not held in the portfolio are not shown. For equity portfolios, relative contribution compares the performance of a security in the portfolio to the benchmark's total return, factoring in the difference in weight of that security in the benchmark. Returns are calculated using daily returns and previous day ending weights rolled up by ticker, excluding fixed income securities, gross of advisory fees, may exclude certain derivatives and will differ from actual performance.
Performance attribution reflects returns gross of advisory fees and may differ from actual returns as they are based on end of day holdings. Attribution is calculated by geometrically linking daily returns for the portfolio and index.

*

Based on sector classification according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) codes, which are the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

**

Not a GICS classified sector.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

Microsoft Corp

 

Software

8.7%

Apple Inc

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

7.5%

Accenture PLC

 

Information Technology Services

4.8%

JPMorgan Chase & Co

 

Banks

3.5%

Texas Instruments Inc

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment

2.7%

 

27.2%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

 

Common Stocks

 

99.9%

 

Investment Companies

 

0.2%

 

Other

 

(0.1)%

  

100.0%

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of September 30, 2021

As of September 30, 2020

  

4

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund (unaudited)

Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended September 30, 2021

 

 

Prospectus Expense Ratios

 

 

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

28.28%

15.80%

15.85%

11.10%

 

 

0.99%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

20.90%

14.44%

15.17%

10.88%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

27.48%

15.00%

15.01%

10.34%

 

 

1.70%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

26.48%

15.00%

15.01%

10.34%

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

28.63%

16.04%

16.07%

11.21%

 

 

0.76%

Class I Shares

 

28.68%

16.11%

16.14%

11.24%

 

 

0.71%

Class N Shares

 

28.81%

16.15%

16.07%

11.20%

 

 

0.63%

Class R Shares

 

27.82%

15.30%

15.35%

10.66%

 

 

1.41%

Class S Shares

 

28.15%

15.62%

15.66%

10.92%

 

 

1.13%

Class T Shares

 

28.49%

15.92%

15.96%

11.17%

 

 

0.87%

S&P 500 Index

 

30.00%

16.90%

16.63%

10.65%

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class T Shares

 

3rd

2nd

2nd

1st

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Large Blend Funds

 

905/1,396

522/1,210

380/1,029

46/325

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 800.668.0434 (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson) or visit janushenderson.com/performance (or janushenderson.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

 
 

Performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with foreign and emerging markets, fixed income securities, high-yield and high-risk securities, undervalued, overlooked and smaller capitalization companies, real estate related securities including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), non-diversification, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, portfolio turnover, derivatives, short sales, initial public offerings (IPOs) and potential conflicts of interest. Each product has different risks. Please see the prospectus for more information about risks, holdings and other details.

  

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5


Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund (unaudited)

Performance

High absolute short-term performance is not typical and may not be achieved in the future. Such results should not be the sole basis for evaluating material facts in making an investment decision.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class R Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for each class for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class J Shares, the initial share class (renamed Class T Shares effective February 16, 2010), calculated using the fees and expenses of each respective class, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on February 16, 2010. Performance shown for periods prior to February 16, 2010, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class I Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class N Shares commenced operations on August 4, 2017. Performance shown for periods prior to August 4, 2017, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class T Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class T Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2021 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

Index performance does not reflect the expenses of managing a portfolio as an index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

Effective April 3, 2021, Jeremiah Buckley is Portfolio Manager of the Fund.

*The Fund’s inception date – May 15, 1991

‡ As stated in the prospectus. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios during the reporting period.

  

6

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund (unaudited)

Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$1,082.20

$5.22

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.05

$5.06

1.00%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$1,078.70

$8.60

 

$1,000.00

$1,016.80

$8.34

1.65%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$1,083.70

$3.87

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.36

$3.75

0.74%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$1,083.80

$3.60

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.61

$3.50

0.69%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$1,084.30

$3.24

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.96

$3.14

0.62%

Class R Shares

$1,000.00

$1,080.10

$7.25

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.10

$7.03

1.39%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$1,081.50

$5.84

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.45

$5.67

1.12%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$1,082.80

$4.49

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.76

$4.36

0.86%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

Janus Investment Fund

7


Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– 99.9%

   

Aerospace & Defense – 2.3%

   
 

General Dynamics Corp

 

424,892

  

$83,291,579

 
 

Lockheed Martin Corp

 

235,942

  

81,423,584

 
  

164,715,163

 

Air Freight & Logistics – 1.8%

   
 

United Parcel Service Inc

 

696,644

  

126,858,872

 

Banks – 3.5%

   
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co

 

1,529,733

  

250,401,995

 

Biotechnology – 2.2%

   
 

AbbVie Inc

 

716,469

  

77,285,511

 
 

Gilead Sciences Inc

 

1,105,493

  

77,218,686

 
  

154,504,197

 

Capital Markets – 5.0%

   
 

CME Group Inc

 

694,616

  

134,324,842

 
 

Morgan Stanley

 

1,656,441

  

161,188,274

 
 

S&P Global Inc

 

143,625

  

61,024,826

 
  

356,537,942

 

Chemicals – 1.1%

   
 

Air Products & Chemicals Inc

 

127,422

  

32,634,048

 
 

Sherwin-Williams Co

 

174,249

  

48,742,673

 
  

81,376,721

 

Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.5%

   
 

Waste Management Inc

 

251,372

  

37,544,922

 

Communications Equipment – 1.2%

   
 

Motorola Solutions Inc

 

367,855

  

85,460,074

 

Consumer Finance – 2.4%

   
 

American Express Co

 

1,021,295

  

171,097,551

 

Electrical Equipment – 1.0%

   
 

Rockwell Automation Inc

 

241,139

  

70,904,512

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 2.8%

   
 

Corning Inc

 

1,602,862

  

58,488,434

 
 

TE Connectivity Ltd

 

1,002,871

  

137,613,959

 
  

196,102,393

 

Entertainment – 2.2%

   
 

Activision Blizzard Inc

 

900,934

  

69,723,282

 
 

Electronic Arts Inc

 

285,219

  

40,572,403

 
 

Warner Music Group Corp - Class A

 

1,000,144

  

42,746,155

 
  

153,041,840

 

Food & Staples Retailing – 2.0%

   
 

Costco Wholesale Corp

 

231,943

  

104,223,587

 
 

Sysco Corp

 

475,011

  

37,288,364

 
  

141,511,951

 

Food Products – 1.2%

   
 

Hershey Co

 

493,789

  

83,573,788

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 5.1%

   
 

Abbott Laboratories

 

1,065,407

  

125,856,529

 
 

Dentsply Sirona Inc

 

723,804

  

42,016,822

 
 

Medtronic PLC

 

1,126,760

  

141,239,366

 
 

Stryker Corp

 

202,733

  

53,464,747

 
  

362,577,464

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 3.0%

   
 

Quest Diagnostics Inc

 

232,238

  

33,746,504

 
 

UnitedHealth Group Inc

 

464,656

  

181,559,685

 
  

215,306,189

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 3.6%

   
 

McDonald's Corp

 

702,898

  

169,475,737

 
 

Starbucks Corp

 

785,534

  

86,652,256

 
  

256,127,993

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

8

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Household Durables – 1.7%

   
 

Garmin Ltd

 

756,896

  

$117,667,052

 

Household Products – 1.8%

   
 

Procter & Gamble Co

 

937,038

  

130,997,912

 

Industrial Conglomerates – 2.0%

   
 

Honeywell International Inc

 

651,458

  

138,291,504

 

Information Technology Services – 8.3%

   
 

Accenture PLC

 

1,073,853

  

343,547,052

 
 

Automatic Data Processing Inc

 

328,912

  

65,756,087

 
 

Fidelity National Information Services Inc

 

342,108

  

41,627,701

 
 

Visa Inc

 

617,698

  

137,592,230

 
  

588,523,070

 

Insurance – 1.5%

   
 

Travelers Cos Inc

 

690,637

  

104,983,730

 

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail – 1.1%

   
 

eBay Inc

 

1,111,627

  

77,447,053

 

Leisure Products – 1.4%

   
 

Hasbro Inc

 

1,101,415

  

98,268,246

 

Machinery – 2.9%

   
 

Deere & Co

 

485,579

  

162,702,956

 
 

Trane Technologies PLC

 

262,709

  

45,356,709

 
  

208,059,665

 

Media – 3.1%

   
 

Comcast Corp

 

3,374,338

  

188,726,724

 
 

Interpublic Group of Cos Inc

 

775,000

  

28,419,250

 
  

217,145,974

 

Multiline Retail – 1.4%

   
 

Target Corp

 

434,510

  

99,402,853

 

Pharmaceuticals – 5.3%

   
 

AstraZeneca PLC (ADR)

 

675,000

  

40,540,500

 
 

Eli Lilly & Co

 

719,663

  

166,278,136

 
 

Merck & Co Inc

 

1,383,857

  

103,941,499

 
 

Zoetis Inc

 

319,241

  

61,977,448

 
  

372,737,583

 

Professional Services – 0.3%

   
 

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp

 

275,000

  

21,821,250

 

Road & Rail – 0.7%

   
 

Union Pacific Corp

 

244,452

  

47,915,037

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 5.3%

   
 

KLA Corp

 

544,744

  

182,222,316

 
 

Texas Instruments Inc

 

998,730

  

191,965,893

 
  

374,188,209

 

Software – 10.9%

   
 

Intuit Inc

 

128,326

  

69,233,160

 
 

Microsoft Corp

 

2,195,446

  

618,940,136

 
 

Oracle Corp

 

1,016,487

  

88,566,512

 
  

776,739,808

 

Specialty Retail – 2.6%

   
 

Best Buy Co Inc

 

251,714

  

26,608,687

 
 

Home Depot Inc

 

489,009

  

160,522,094

 
  

187,130,781

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 7.5%

   
 

Apple Inc

 

3,778,136

  

534,606,244

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.2%

   
 

VF Corp

 

1,305,129

  

87,430,592

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $3,450,699,357)

 

7,091,000,130

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Investment Companies– 0.2%

   

Money Markets – 0.2%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº,£((cost $13,284,317)

 

13,282,989

  

$13,284,317

 

Total Investments (total cost $3,463,983,674) – 100.1%

 

7,104,284,447

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0.1)%

 

(3,721,829)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$7,100,562,618

 
      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$7,063,743,947

 

99.4

%

United Kingdom

 

40,540,500

 

0.6

 
      
      

Total

 

$7,104,284,447

 

100.0

%

 

Schedules of Affiliated Investments – (% of Net Assets)

           
 

Dividend

Income

Realized

Gain/(Loss)

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation/

Depreciation

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - 0.2%

Money Markets - 0.2%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

$

5,590

$

(67)

$

-

$

13,284,317

 
           
 

Value

at 9/30/20

Purchases

Sales Proceeds

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - 0.2%

Money Markets - 0.2%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

6,884,982

 

241,848,387

 

(235,448,985)

 

13,284,317

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

  

S&P 500® Index

S&P 500® Index reflects U.S. large-cap equity performance and represents broad U.S. equity market performance.

  

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

LLC

Limited Liability Company

PLC

Public Limited Company

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of September 30, 2021.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control.

             

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments as of September 30, 2021. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

Valuation Inputs Summary

       
    

Level 2 -

 

Level 3 -

  

Level 1 -

 

Other Significant

 

Significant

  

Quoted Prices

 

Observable Inputs

 

Unobservable Inputs

       

Assets

      

Investments In Securities:

      

Common Stocks

$

7,091,000,130

$

-

$

-

Investment Companies

 

-

 

13,284,317

 

-

Total Assets

$

7,091,000,130

$

13,284,317

$

-

       
  

Janus Investment Fund

11


Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated investments, at value (cost $3,450,699,357)

 

$

7,091,000,130

 

 

Affiliated investments, at value (cost $13,284,317)

 

 

13,284,317

 

 

Cash

 

 

8,947

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

 

 

176,797

 

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fund shares sold

 

 

3,560,956

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

3,310,971

 

 

 

Foreign tax reclaims

 

 

101,424

 

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

 

407

 

 

Other assets

 

 

16,906

 

Total Assets

 

 

7,111,460,855

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Payables:

 

 

 

 

 

Fund shares repurchased

 

 

4,829,263

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

 

3,645,407

 

 

 

Transfer agent fees and expenses

 

 

1,004,144

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

475,853

 

 

 

Compliance Office fees

 

 

217,416

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

 

 

176,797

 

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

 

 

74,148

 

 

 

Professional fees

 

 

62,268

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

 

 

50,561

 

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees payable

 

 

15,189

 

 

 

Custodian fees

 

 

7,252

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other payables

 

 

339,939

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

10,898,237

 

Net Assets

 

$

7,100,562,618

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

12

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

3,135,504,471

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

 

 

3,965,058,147

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

7,100,562,618

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

91,735,110

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

1,240,440

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

73.95

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(2)

 

$

78.46

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

53,156,046

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

730,093

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

72.81

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

4,284,566,904

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

57,832,216

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

74.09

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

458,387,214

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

6,183,996

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

74.12

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

73,166,749

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

988,666

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

74.01

 

Net Assets - Class R Shares

 

$

7,329,318

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

99,802

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

73.44

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

23,935,024

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

323,802

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

73.92

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

2,108,286,253

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

28,485,109

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

74.01

 

 

             

(1) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(2) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

13


Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 
 
      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

116,105,912

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

5,590

 

 

Other income

 

22

 

 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(14,644)

 

Total Investment Income

 

116,096,880

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

40,481,399

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

221,560

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

510,729

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

43,877

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

59,085

 

 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

4,549,100

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

22,466

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

59,052

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

5,064,170

 

 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

119,151

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

33,087

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

344,246

 

 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

5,098

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

2,479

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

413,309

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

17,928

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

1,738

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

212

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

326

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

15,959

 

 

Shareholder reports expense

 

528,567

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees

 

189,249

 

 

Registration fees

 

141,198

 

 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

103,397

 

 

Professional fees

 

85,591

 

 

Custodian fees

 

32,044

 

 

Other expenses

 

365,234

 

Total Expenses

 

53,410,251

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers

 

(204,956)

 

Net Expenses

 

53,205,295

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

62,891,585

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

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Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

 

 

 

 

Investments

$

373,778,995

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

(67)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

373,778,928

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

 

 

 

 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

1,201,908,352

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

1,201,908,352

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

1,638,578,865

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended
September 30, 2021

 

Year ended
September 30, 2020

 

         

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

62,891,585

 

$

95,979,048

 

 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

373,778,928

 

 

153,025,649

 

 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

1,201,908,352

 

 

58,070,834

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

1,638,578,865

 

 

307,075,531

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(3,005,988)

 

 

(3,048,401)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(1,593,791)

 

 

(1,778,116)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(147,338,668)

 

 

(130,237,043)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(17,034,840)

 

 

(19,976,272)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(2,416,858)

 

 

(1,879,273)

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

(286,219)

 

 

(266,112)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(800,410)

 

 

(825,186)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(72,590,111)

 

 

(71,126,887)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(245,066,885)

 

 

(229,137,290)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(7,064,117)

 

 

(9,139,437)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(7,962,136)

 

 

(9,690,457)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(52,885,131)

 

 

(108,566,929)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(63,281,156)

 

 

(107,124,997)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

4,488,641

 

 

14,451,976

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

(2,644,604)

 

 

150,505

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(3,898,946)

 

 

(2,075,145)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(117,933,431)

 

 

(200,097,343)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

(251,180,880)

 

 

(422,091,827)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

1,142,331,100

 

 

(344,153,586)

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

5,958,231,518

 

 

6,302,385,104

 

 

End of period

$

7,100,562,618

 

$

5,958,231,518

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class A Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$59.77

 

 

$58.49

 

 

$59.20

 

 

$51.66

 

 

$46.21

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.49

 

 

0.80

 

 

1.00

 

 

0.91

 

 

0.88

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

16.06

 

 

2.53

 

 

2.27

 

 

8.49

 

 

8.59

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

16.55

 

 

3.33

 

 

3.27

 

 

9.40

 

 

9.47

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.51)

 

 

(0.83)

 

 

(1.01)

 

 

(0.91)

 

 

(1.04)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.86)

 

 

(1.22)

 

 

(2.97)

 

 

(0.95)

 

 

(2.98)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(2.37)

 

 

(2.05)

 

 

(3.98)

 

 

(1.86)

 

 

(4.02)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$73.95

 

 

$59.77

 

 

$58.49

 

 

$59.20

 

 

$51.66

 

 

Total Return*

 

28.28%

 

 

5.81%

 

 

6.53%

 

 

18.48%

 

 

21.54%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$91,735

 

 

$80,310

 

 

$88,445

 

 

$32,284

 

 

$20,406

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$88,624

 

 

$80,441

 

 

$64,525

 

 

$25,843

 

 

$25,701

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.01%

 

 

0.99%

 

 

0.95%

 

 

0.95%

 

 

0.94%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.01%

 

 

0.99%

 

 

0.95%

 

 

0.95%

 

 

0.94%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.71%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

1.79%

 

 

1.63%

 

 

1.82%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

11%

 

 

24%

 

 

13%

 

 

13%

 

 

16%

 

                   
                   

Class C Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$58.90

 

 

$57.68

 

 

$58.46

 

 

$51.07

 

 

$45.75

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.05

 

 

0.43

 

 

0.56

 

 

0.49

 

 

0.55

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

15.82

 

 

2.49

 

 

2.26

 

 

8.39

 

 

8.47

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

15.87

 

 

2.92

 

 

2.82

 

 

8.88

 

 

9.02

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.48)

 

 

(0.63)

 

 

(0.54)

 

 

(0.72)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.86)

 

 

(1.22)

 

 

(2.97)

 

 

(0.95)

 

 

(2.98)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.96)

 

 

(1.70)

 

 

(3.60)

 

 

(1.49)

 

 

(3.70)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$72.81

 

 

$58.90

 

 

$57.68

 

 

$58.46

 

 

$51.07

 

 

Total Return*

 

27.48%

 

 

5.12%

 

 

5.75%

 

 

17.59%

 

 

20.68%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$53,156

 

 

$49,982

 

 

$59,591

 

 

$25,899

 

 

$20,277

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$53,200

 

 

$55,935

 

 

$42,229

 

 

$22,813

 

 

$19,922

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.65%

 

 

1.64%

 

 

1.69%

 

 

1.68%

 

 

1.66%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.65%

 

 

1.64%

 

 

1.69%

 

 

1.68%

 

 

1.66%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.08%

 

 

0.77%

 

 

1.02%

 

 

0.90%

 

 

1.14%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

11%

 

 

24%

 

 

13%

 

 

13%

 

 

16%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

17


Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class D Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$59.87

 

 

$58.58

 

 

$59.27

 

 

$51.71

 

 

$46.25

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.67

 

 

0.93

 

 

1.09

 

 

1.01

 

 

0.98

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

16.11

 

 

2.54

 

 

2.28

 

 

8.51

 

 

8.58

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

16.78

 

 

3.47

 

 

3.37

 

 

9.52

 

 

9.56

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.70)

 

 

(0.96)

 

 

(1.09)

 

 

(1.01)

 

 

(1.12)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.86)

 

 

(1.22)

 

 

(2.97)

 

 

(0.95)

 

 

(2.98)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(2.56)

 

 

(2.18)

 

 

(4.06)

 

 

(1.96)

 

 

(4.10)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$74.09

 

 

$59.87

 

 

$58.58

 

 

$59.27

 

 

$51.71

 

 

Total Return*

 

28.63%

 

 

6.07%

 

 

6.71%

 

 

18.69%

 

 

21.74%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$4,284,567

 

 

$3,506,038

 

 

$3,546,939

 

 

$3,508,493

 

 

$3,113,324

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$4,038,177

 

 

$3,410,901

 

 

$3,396,252

 

 

$3,349,596

 

 

$2,911,335

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.75%

 

 

0.76%

 

 

0.76%

 

 

0.77%

 

 

0.77%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.75%

 

 

0.76%

 

 

0.76%

 

 

0.77%

 

 

0.77%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.97%

 

 

1.64%

 

 

1.95%

 

 

1.80%

 

 

2.04%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

11%

 

 

24%

 

 

13%

 

 

13%

 

 

16%

 

                   
                   

Class I Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$59.90

 

 

$58.61

 

 

$59.29

 

 

$51.74

 

 

$46.27

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.71

 

 

0.97

 

 

1.13

 

 

1.05

 

 

1.02

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

16.10

 

 

2.52

 

 

2.29

 

 

8.50

 

 

8.59

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

16.81

 

 

3.49

 

 

3.42

 

 

9.55

 

 

9.61

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.73)

 

 

(0.98)

 

 

(1.13)

 

 

(1.05)

 

 

(1.16)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.86)

 

 

(1.22)

 

 

(2.97)

 

 

(0.95)

 

 

(2.98)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(2.59)

 

 

(2.20)

 

 

(4.10)

 

 

(2.00)

 

 

(4.14)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$74.12

 

 

$59.90

 

 

$58.61

 

 

$59.29

 

 

$51.74

 

 

Total Return*

 

28.68%

 

 

6.11%

 

 

6.80%

 

 

18.75%

 

 

21.84%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$458,387

 

 

$429,567

 

 

$537,792

 

 

$175,321

 

 

$99,108

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$443,087

 

 

$500,070

 

 

$359,418

 

 

$129,552

 

 

$75,159

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.70%

 

 

0.71%

 

 

0.71%

 

 

0.69%

 

 

0.71%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.70%

 

 

0.71%

 

 

0.71%

 

 

0.69%

 

 

0.71%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.03%

 

 

1.70%

 

 

2.02%

 

 

1.88%

 

 

2.11%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

11%

 

 

24%

 

 

13%

 

 

13%

 

 

16%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18

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Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class N Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$59.80

 

 

$58.52

 

 

$59.22

 

 

$51.67

 

 

$50.24

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.76

 

 

1.00

 

 

1.14

 

 

1.12

 

 

0.20

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

16.09

 

 

2.53

 

 

2.30

 

 

8.45

 

 

1.47

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

16.85

 

 

3.53

 

 

3.44

 

 

9.57

 

 

1.67

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.78)

 

 

(1.03)

 

 

(1.17)

 

 

(1.07)

 

 

(0.24)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.86)

 

 

(1.22)

 

 

(2.97)

 

 

(0.95)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(2.64)

 

 

(2.25)

 

 

(4.14)

 

 

(2.02)

 

 

(0.24)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$74.01

 

 

$59.80

 

 

$58.52

 

 

$59.22

 

 

$51.67

 

 

Total Return*

 

28.81%

 

 

6.20%

 

 

6.85%

 

 

18.83%

 

 

3.33%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$73,167

 

 

$55,506

 

 

$40,399

 

 

$8,802

 

 

$52

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$65,537

 

 

$50,678

 

 

$17,524

 

 

$7,427

 

 

$50

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.62%

 

 

0.63%

 

 

0.64%

 

 

0.65%

 

 

0.63%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.62%

 

 

0.63%

 

 

0.64%

 

 

0.65%

 

 

0.63%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.09%

 

 

1.76%

 

 

2.04%

 

 

2.00%

 

 

2.54%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

11%

 

 

24%

 

 

13%

 

 

13%

 

 

16%

 

                   
                   

Class R Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$59.35

 

 

$58.10

 

 

$58.86

 

 

$51.40

 

 

$46.02

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.23

 

 

0.57

 

 

0.72

 

 

0.65

 

 

0.69

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

15.95

 

 

2.51

 

 

2.27

 

 

8.44

 

 

8.52

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

16.18

 

 

3.08

 

 

2.99

 

 

9.09

 

 

9.21

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.23)

 

 

(0.61)

 

 

(0.78)

 

 

(0.68)

 

 

(0.85)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.86)

 

 

(1.22)

 

 

(2.97)

 

 

(0.95)

 

 

(2.98)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(2.09)

 

 

(1.83)

 

 

(3.75)

 

 

(1.63)

 

 

(3.83)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$73.44

 

 

$59.35

 

 

$58.10

 

 

$58.86

 

 

$51.40

 

 

Total Return*

 

27.82%

 

 

5.38%

 

 

6.03%

 

 

17.92%

 

 

21.01%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$7,329

 

 

$8,023

 

 

$7,760

 

 

$5,244

 

 

$3,324

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$8,987

 

 

$8,032

 

 

$6,321

 

 

$3,952

 

 

$3,201

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.39%

 

 

1.40%

 

 

1.42%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

1.38%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.39%

 

 

1.40%

 

 

1.42%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

1.38%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.34%

 

 

1.00%

 

 

1.30%

 

 

1.18%

 

 

1.44%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

11%

 

 

24%

 

 

13%

 

 

13%

 

 

16%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from August 4, 2017 (inception date) through September 30, 2017.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class S Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$59.74

 

 

$58.47

 

 

$59.17

 

 

$51.63

 

 

$46.19

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.42

 

 

0.72

 

 

0.89

 

 

0.80

 

 

0.82

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

16.05

 

 

2.53

 

 

2.28

 

 

8.50

 

 

8.56

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

16.47

 

 

3.25

 

 

3.17

 

 

9.30

 

 

9.38

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.43)

 

 

(0.76)

 

 

(0.90)

 

 

(0.81)

 

 

(0.96)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.86)

 

 

(1.22)

 

 

(2.97)

 

 

(0.95)

 

 

(2.98)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(2.29)

 

 

(1.98)

 

 

(3.87)

 

 

(1.76)

 

 

(3.94)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$73.92

 

 

$59.74

 

 

$58.47

 

 

$59.17

 

 

$51.63

 

 

Total Return*

 

28.15%

 

 

5.67%

 

 

6.34%

 

 

18.27%

 

 

21.34%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$23,935

 

 

$22,870

 

 

$24,559

 

 

$23,236

 

 

$23,254

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$23,621

 

 

$23,489

 

 

$22,203

 

 

$24,627

 

 

$23,525

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.13%

 

 

1.13%

 

 

1.13%

 

 

1.13%

 

 

1.12%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.12%

 

 

1.13%

 

 

1.12%

 

 

1.12%

 

 

1.12%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.61%

 

 

1.28%

 

 

1.59%

 

 

1.43%

 

 

1.69%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

11%

 

 

24%

 

 

13%

 

 

13%

 

 

16%

 

                   
                   

Class T Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$59.81

 

 

$58.53

 

 

$59.22

 

 

$51.68

 

 

$46.22

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.60

 

 

0.88

 

 

1.04

 

 

0.95

 

 

0.94

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

16.08

 

 

2.52

 

 

2.28

 

 

8.49

 

 

8.58

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

16.68

 

 

3.40

 

 

3.32

 

 

9.44

 

 

9.52

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.62)

 

 

(0.90)

 

 

(1.04)

 

 

(0.95)

 

 

(1.08)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.86)

 

 

(1.22)

 

 

(2.97)

 

 

(0.95)

 

 

(2.98)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(2.48)

 

 

(2.12)

 

 

(4.01)

 

 

(1.90)

 

 

(4.06)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$74.01

 

 

$59.81

 

 

$58.53

 

 

$59.22

 

 

$51.68

 

 

Total Return*

 

28.49%

 

 

5.95%

 

 

6.62%

 

 

18.56%

 

 

21.65%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,108,286

 

 

$1,805,935

 

 

$1,996,900

 

 

$1,842,777

 

 

$1,594,797

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,025,668

 

 

$1,863,456

 

 

$1,852,659

 

 

$1,735,754

 

 

$1,489,926

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.87%

 

 

0.87%

 

 

0.87%

 

 

0.87%

 

 

0.88%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.86%

 

 

0.86%

 

 

0.86%

 

 

0.86%

 

 

0.86%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.87%

 

 

1.54%

 

 

1.86%

 

 

1.71%

 

 

1.95%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

11%

 

 

24%

 

 

13%

 

 

13%

 

 

16%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund (the “Fund”) is a series of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers 41 funds, each of which offers multiple share classes, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund seeks long-term capital growth and current income. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP")).

Class A Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class C Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, and bank trust platforms.

Class C Shares are closed to investments by new employer-sponsored retirement plans and existing employer-sponsored retirement plans are no longer able to make additional purchases or exchanges into Class C Shares.

The Funds currently implement an automatic conversion feature pursuant to which Class C Shares that have been held for eight years are automatically converted to Class A Shares without the imposition of any sales charge, fee or other charge. The conversion will generally occur no later than ten business days in the month following the month of the eighth anniversary of the date of purchase. Class C Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions on Class C Shares will convert to Class A Shares at the same time as the original Class C Shares with respect to which they were purchased. For Class C Shares held in omnibus accounts on intermediary platforms, the Fund will rely on these intermediaries to implement this conversion feature. Your financial intermediary may have separate policies and procedures as to when and how Class C Shares may be converted to Class A Shares. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Effective July 6, 2020, Class D Shares are available to new investors, subject to any closed fund policies for a Fund, as applicable. Previously, Class D Shares were only available to investors who already had a direct account with the Janus Henderson funds; immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor; and existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus Henderson funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments, who established Class I Share accounts before August 4, 2017.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of: 1) certain adviser-assisted, employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and certain welfare benefit plans, such as health savings accounts, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans; and 2) retail investors purchasing in qualified or nonqualified accounts, whose accounts are held through an omnibus account at their financial intermediary, and where the financial intermediary requires no payment or reimbursement from the Fund, Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”), or its affiliates. Class N Shares are also available to Janus Henderson proprietary products and to certain direct institutional investors approved by Janus Distributors LLC dba Janus Henderson

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Distributors (“Janus Henderson Distributors”) including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations and endowments, subject to minimum investment requirements.

Class R Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with US GAAP.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of September 30, 2021 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Interest income is recorded daily on an accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. The Fund classifies gains and losses on prepayments received as an adjustment to interest income. Debt securities may be placed in non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivables when collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

Dividends of net investment income are generally declared and distributed quarterly, and realized capital gains (if any) are distributed annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Fund's equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve, as well as certain foreign governments and central banks, have taken extraordinary actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets, including reducing interest rates to record-low levels. Extremely low or negative interest rates may become more prevalent or may not work as intended. As there is little precedent for this situation, the impact on various markets that interest rate or other significant policy changes may have is unknown. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place in response to such economic uncertainty, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation.

Widespread disease, including pandemics and epidemics, and natural or environmental disasters, including those which may be attributable to global climate change, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis and weather-related phenomena generally, have been and can be highly disruptive to economies and markets, adversely impacting individual companies, sectors, industries, markets, currencies, interest and inflation rates, credit ratings, investor sentiment, and other factors affecting the value of a Fund’s investments. Economies and financial markets throughout the world have become increasingly interconnected, which increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or country will adversely affect markets or issuers in other regions or countries, including the United States.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

These disruptions could prevent a Fund from executing advantageous investment decisions in a timely manner and negatively impact a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective(s). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value of a Fund. In addition, these disruptions could also impair the information technology and other operational systems upon which the Fund’s service providers, including Janus Capital or the subadviser (as applicable), rely, and could otherwise disrupt the ability of employees of the Fund’s service providers to perform essential tasks on behalf of the Fund. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance and reinsurance companies that insure or reinsure against the impact of natural disasters.

A number of countries in the European Union (the “EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU have experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. These difficulties may continue, worsen, or spread further within the EU. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. The risk of investing in securities in the European markets may also be heightened due to the referendum in which the United Kingdom voted to exit the EU, commonly known as “Brexit,” which immediately led to significant market volatility around the world, as well as political, economic and legal uncertainty. The United Kingdom formally left the EU on January 31, 2020 and entered into an eleven-month transition period, which expired on December 31, 2020. The negative impact on not only the United Kingdom and European economies could be significant, potentially resulting in increased volatility and illiquidity and lower economic growth for companies that rely significantly on the United Kingdom and/or Europe for their business activities and revenues. Any further exits from the EU, or an increase in the belief that such exits are likely or possible, would likely cause additional market disruption globally and introduce new legal and regulatory uncertainties.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital  an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.60% of its average daily net assets.

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the investment advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, shareholder servicing fees, such as transfer agency fees (including out-of-pocket costs), administrative services fees and any networking/omnibus/administrative fees payable by any share class, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.67% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waivers for at least a one-year period commencing January 28, 2021. If applicable, amounts waived and/or reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the

  

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Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund pays an annual administrative services fee based on the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services, as detailed below.

  

Average Daily Net Assets of Class D Shares of the Janus Henderson funds

Administrative Services Fee

Under $40 billion

0.12%

$40 billion – $49.9 billion

0.10%

Over $49.9 billion

0.08%

The Fund’s actual Class D administrative fee rate was 0.11% for the reporting period.

Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class R Shares, Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class R Shares, Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class R Shares, Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class R Shares, Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital. For all share classes, Janus Services also seeks reimbursement for costs it incurs as transfer agent and for providing servicing.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Henderson Distributors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 0.50% of the Class R Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Henderson Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital serves as administrator to the Fund pursuant to an administration agreement between Janus Capital and the Trust. Under the administration agreement, Janus Capital is obligated to provide or arrange for the provision of certain administration, compliance, and accounting services to the Fund, including providing office space for the Fund,

  

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and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing these services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. The Fund pays for some or all of the salaries, fees, and expenses of Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or any subadvisor, as applicable) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Affiliated fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff, all of whom are employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates, are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $339,713 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the year ended September 30, 2021. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus Henderson funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of September 30, 2021 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Total distributable earnings (loss)” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the year ended September 30, 2021 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $520,763 were paid by the Trust to the Trustees under the Deferred Plan during the year ended September 30, 2021.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles that operate as money market funds. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC (the “Sweep Vehicle”) is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. The Sweep Vehicle operates pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act that govern the operation of money market funds and prices its shares at NAV reflecting market-based values of its portfolio securities (i.e., a “floating” NAV) rounded to the fourth decimal place (e.g., $1.0000). The Sweep Vehicle is permitted to impose a liquidity fee (of up to 2%) on redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle or a redemption gate that temporarily suspends redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from the Sweep Vehicle at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to the Sweep Vehicle. The Sweep Vehicle does not charge any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the year ended September 30, 2021 can be found in the “Schedules of Affiliated Investments” located in the Schedule of Investments.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Henderson Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the year ended September 30, 2021, Janus Henderson Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $13,445.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. During the

  

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year ended September 30, 2021, redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares paid CDSCs of $2,550 to Janus Henderson Distributors.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $3,777.

4. Federal Income Tax

The tax components of capital shown in the table below represent: (1) distribution requirements the Fund must satisfy under the income tax regulations; (2) losses or deductions the Fund may be able to offset against income and gains realized in future years; and (3) unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes.

Other book to tax differences primarily consist of deferred compensation. The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

        

 

 

 

Loss Deferrals

Other Book

Net Tax

 

Undistributed
Ordinary Income

Undistributed
Long-Term Gains

Accumulated
Capital Losses

Late-Year
Ordinary Loss

Post-October
Capital Loss

to Tax
Differences

Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

 

$ 2,428,806

$ 326,651,286

$ -

$ -

$ -

$ (209,414)

$3,636,187,469

 

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of September 30, 2021 are noted below. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals and investments in partnerships.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 3,468,096,978

$3,648,771,026

$(12,583,557)

$ 3,636,187,469

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from US GAAP. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, and capital loss carryovers. Certain permanent differences such as tax returns of capital and net investment losses noted below have been reclassified to capital.

     

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 67,093,208

$ 177,973,677

$ -

$ -

 

     

For the year ended September 30, 2020

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 97,885,118

$ 131,252,172

$ -

$ -

 

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Permanent book to tax basis differences may result in reclassifications between the components of net assets. These differences have no impact on the results of operations or net assets. The following reclassifications have been made to the Fund:

   

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) to Capital

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Investment Income/Loss

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Realized Gain/Loss

$ 13,104,953

$ (1,077)

$ (13,103,876)

Capital has been adjusted by $13,104,953, all of which is long-term capital gain, for distributions in connection with Fund share redemptions (tax equalization).

5. Capital Share Transactions

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended September 30, 2021

 

Year ended September 30, 2020

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

       

Class A Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

317,074

$ 21,900,002

 

466,269

$ 26,457,587

Reinvested dividends and distributions

38,554

2,496,983

 

41,510

2,426,531

Shares repurchased

(458,894)

(31,461,102)

 

(676,205)

(38,023,555)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(103,266)

$ (7,064,117)

 

(168,426)

$ (9,139,437)

Class C Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

65,045

$ 4,373,127

 

185,860

$ 10,548,555

Reinvested dividends and distributions

22,908

1,440,854

 

27,535

1,601,486

Shares repurchased

(206,455)

(13,776,117)

 

(397,976)

(21,840,498)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(118,502)

$ (7,962,136)

 

(184,581)

$ (9,690,457)

Class D Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

2,072,425

$ 145,475,499

 

2,160,911

$ 119,410,044

Reinvested dividends and distributions

2,190,254

142,830,614

 

2,170,105

126,317,290

Shares repurchased

(4,993,327)

(341,191,244)

 

(6,312,471)

(354,294,263)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(730,648)

$ (52,885,131)

 

(1,981,455)

$(108,566,929)

Class I Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,655,059

$ 115,739,516

 

3,540,359

$ 193,102,708

Reinvested dividends and distributions

235,177

15,341,172

 

306,665

17,885,546

Shares repurchased

(2,878,102)

(194,361,844)

 

(5,851,097)

(318,113,251)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(987,866)

$ (63,281,156)

 

(2,004,073)

$(107,124,997)

Class N Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

284,710

$ 20,263,050

 

509,796

$ 29,988,990

Reinvested dividends and distributions

35,695

2,332,353

 

31,307

1,808,367

Shares repurchased

(259,866)

(18,106,762)

 

(303,276)

(17,345,381)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

60,539

$ 4,488,641

 

237,827

$ 14,451,976

Class R Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

19,220

$ 1,276,569

 

63,553

$ 3,624,932

Reinvested dividends and distributions

4,494

285,834

 

4,417

258,048

Shares repurchased

(59,092)

(4,207,007)

 

(66,359)

(3,732,475)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(35,378)

$ (2,644,604)

 

1,611

$ 150,505

Class S Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

30,316

$ 2,038,164

 

67,641

$ 3,784,583

Reinvested dividends and distributions

12,366

797,994

 

14,097

822,632

Shares repurchased

(101,712)

(6,735,104)

 

(118,937)

(6,682,360)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(59,030)

$ (3,898,946)

 

(37,199)

$ (2,075,145)

Class T Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,893,177

$ 131,550,510

 

3,020,750

$ 172,452,075

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,088,846

70,761,595

 

1,192,293

69,506,137

Shares repurchased

(4,689,839)

(320,245,536)

 

(8,135,630)

(442,055,555)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(1,707,816)

$(117,933,431)

 

(3,922,587)

$(200,097,343)

  

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6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the year ended September 30, 2021, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, TBAs, and in-kind transactions, as applicable) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$722,218,245

$1,161,492,261

$ -

$ -

7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to September 30, 2021 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Shareholders of Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund (one of the funds constituting Janus Investment Fund, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of September 30, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2021, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of September 30, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian and transfer agent. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Denver, Colorado

November 17, 2021

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Janus Henderson Funds since 1990.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-1093; (ii) on the Fund’s website at janushenderson.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janushenderson.com/proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Full Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC as an exhibit to Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of the first and third fiscal quarters, and in the annual report and semiannual report to shareholders. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings and annual and semiannual reports: (i) are 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) are available without charge, upon request, by calling a Janus Henderson representative at 1-877-335-2687 (toll free) (or 1-800-525-3713 if you hold Class D Shares). Portfolio holdings consisting of at least the names of the holdings are generally available on a monthly basis with a 30-day lag under Full Holdings for the Fund at janushenderson.com/info (or janushenderson.com/reports if you hold Class D Shares).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “VIT Portfolio,” and collectively, the “VIT Portfolios”), as well as each Fund of Janus Investment Fund (together with the VIT Portfolios, the “Janus Henderson Funds,” and each, a “Janus Henderson Fund”). As required by law, the Trustees determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Janus Henderson Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the Janus Henderson Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Janus Henderson Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2020, 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 Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Janus Henderson Fund, for the period from February 1, 2021 through February 1, 2022, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and, for the purpose of peer comparisons any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers, paid by a fund as a percentage of average net assets.

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 Janus Henderson Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Janus

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Janus Henderson Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Janus Henderson Funds, noting that Janus Capital generally does not receive a fee for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Janus Henderson Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Janus Henderson Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Janus Henderson Funds and fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its view, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Janus Henderson Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Janus Henderson Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Janus Henderson Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Janus Henderson Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Janus Henderson Funds’ performance has been reasonable: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 75% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 62% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

  

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Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Intech had taken or were taking to improve performance.

  

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Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Janus Henderson Fund’s performance warranted continuation of such Janus Henderson Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Janus Henderson Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management fees (investment advisory fees and any administration fees but excluding out-of-pocket costs) for many of the Janus Henderson Funds, after applicable waivers, was below the average management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Janus Henderson Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Janus Henderson Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Janus Henderson Funds to be reasonable relative to other comparable mutual funds; (2) the total expenses, on average, were 10% under the average total expenses of the respective Broadridge Expense Group peers; and (3) and the management fees for the Janus Henderson Funds, on average, were 9% under the average management fees for the respective Broadridge Expense Group. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Janus Henderson Fund compared to the average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group and to average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

For certain Janus Henderson Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses which assessed fund fees in the context of fund performance being delivered. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Janus Henderson Funds was reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and/or expense waivers on such Janus Henderson Funds.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Janus Henderson Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Janus Henderson Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Janus Henderson Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Janus Henderson Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to funds subadvised by Janus Capital and to the fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional separate account clients; (2) these subadvised and institutional separate accounts have different service and infrastructure needs and operate in markets very distinct relative to retail funds; and (3) Janus Henderson mutual fund investors enjoy reasonable fees relative to the fees charged to Janus Henderson subadvised fund and separate account investors; (4) 9 of 10 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar funds subadvised by Janus Capital; and (5) 5 of 8 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar separate accounts managed by Janus Capital. 

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2019, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

  

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for both share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

The Trustees reviewed information on the overall profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds, and considered profitability data of other publicly traded mutual fund advisers. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because of the variation in the type of comparative information that is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, differences in complex size, difference in product mix, difference in types of business (mutual fund, institutional and other), differences in 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.

Additionally, the Trustees considered the estimated profitability to Janus Capital from the investment management services it provided to each Janus Henderson Fund. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Janus Henderson Funds effectively. In reviewing profitability, the Trustees noted that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund is necessarily a product of the allocation methodology utilized by Janus Capital to allocate its expenses as part of the estimated profitability calculation. In this regard, the Trustees noted that the independent fee consultant found that (1) the expense allocation methodology and rationales utilized by Janus Capital were reasonable and (2) no clear correlation exists between expense allocations and operating margins. The Trustees also considered that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund was influenced by a number of factors, including not only the allocation methodology selected, but also the presence of fee waivers and expense caps, and whether the Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management agreement contained breakpoints or a performance fee component. The Trustees determined, after taking into account these factors, among others, that Janus Capital’s estimated profitability with respect to each Janus Henderson Fund was not unreasonable in relation to the services provided, and that the variation in the range of such estimated profitability among the Janus Henderson Funds was not a material factor in the Board’s approval of the reasonableness of any Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management fees.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Janus Henderson Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Janus Henderson Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Janus Henderson Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Janus Henderson Fund, the quality of services provided by Janus Capital

  

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and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Janus Henderson Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant published a report to the Trustees in November 2019 which provided its research and analysis into economies of scale. They also noted that, although many Janus Henderson Funds pay advisory fees at a fixed base rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints or performance fees, their independent fee consultant concluded that 73% of these Janus Henderson Funds’ have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge Expense Group averages. They also noted the following: (1) that for those Janus Henderson Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing certain of these Janus Henderson Funds because they have not reached adequate scale; (2) as the assets of some of the Janus Henderson Funds have declined in the past few years, certain of those Janus Henderson Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined; (3) performance fee structures have been implemented for various Janus Henderson Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such Janus Henderson Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and (4) a few Janus Henderson Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Janus Henderson Funds share directly in economies of scale through the significant investments made by Janus Capital and its affiliates related to services provided to the Funds and the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Janus Henderson Funds.

The Trustees also considered the independent fee consultant’s conclusion that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale and their conflicting results, it is difficult to analytically confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus Henderson complex. In this regard, the independent consultant concluded that (1) to the extent there were economies of scale at Janus Capital, Janus Capital’s general strategy of setting fixed management fees below peers appeared to share any such economies with investors even on smaller Janus Henderson Funds which have not yet achieved those economies and (2) by setting lower fixed fees from the start on these Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital appeared to be investing to increase the likelihood that these Janus Henderson Funds will grow to a level to achieve any economies of scale that may exist. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Janus Henderson Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Janus Henderson Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Based on all of the information reviewed, including the recent and past research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Janus Henderson Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Janus Henderson Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Janus Henderson Fund.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Janus Henderson Funds from their relationships with the Janus Henderson Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Janus Henderson Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided, and that such compensation contributes to the overall profitability of Janus Capital and its affiliates that results from their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Janus Henderson Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Janus Henderson Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Janus Henderson Fund therefor, the Janus Henderson Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their

  

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relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 the Janus Henderson Funds and other clients serviced by Janus Capital and its affiliates. They also concluded that Janus Capital and the subadvisers benefit from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Janus Henderson Funds and that the Janus Henderson Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Janus Henderson Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus Henderson funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was September 30, 2021. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus Henderson in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Bloomberg and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, swaptions, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Designation Requirements (unaudited)

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund designated the following for the year ended September 30, 2021:

  
 

 

Capital Gain Distributions

$191,078,630

Dividends Received Deduction Percentage

100%

Qualified Dividend Income Percentage

100%

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

The following are the Trustees and officers of the Trust, together with a brief description of their principal occupations during the last five years (principal occupations for certain Trustees may include periods over five years). The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and officers and is available, without charge, by calling 1-877-335-2687.

Each Trustee has served in that capacity since he or she was originally elected or appointed. The Trustees do not serve a specified term of office. Each Trustee will hold office until the termination of the Trust or his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, incapacity, or removal. Under the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines, the policy is for Trustees to retire no later than the end of the calendar year in which the Trustee turns 75. The Trustees review the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines from time to time and may make changes they deem appropriate. The Fund’s Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominees for the position of Trustee recommended by shareholders. Shareholders may submit the name of a candidate for consideration by the Committee by submitting their recommendations to the Trust’s Secretary. Each Trustee is currently a Trustee of one other registered investment company advised by Janus Capital: Janus Aspen Series. Collectively, these two registered investment companies consist of 51 series or funds referred to herein as the Fund Complex.

The Trust’s officers are elected annually by the Trustees for a one-year term. Certain officers also serve as officers of Janus Aspen Series. Certain officers of the Fund may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Except as otherwise disclosed, Fund officers receive no compensation from the Fund, except for the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer, as authorized by the Trustees.

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William F. McCalpin
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1957

Chairman


Trustee

1/08-Present

6/02-Present

Independent Consultant (since 2019) and Chief Operating Officer, muun chi LLC (organic food business) (since 2020). Formerly, Managing Partner, Impact Investments, Athena Capital Advisors LLC (independent registered investment advisor) (2016-2019), Managing Director, Holos Consulting LLC (provides consulting services to foundations and other nonprofit organizations) (2009-2016), Chief Executive Officer, Imprint Capital Advisors (impact investment firm) (2013-2015), and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (a private family foundation) (1998-2006).

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Director of Mutual Fund Directors Forum (a non-profit organization serving independent directors of U.S. mutual funds) (since 2016), Chairman of the Board and Trustee of The Investment Fund for Foundations Investment Program (TIP) (consisting of 1 fund) (since 2008), and Director of the F.B. Heron Foundation (a private grantmaking foundation) (since 2006).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Alan A. Brown
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Trustee

1/13-Present

Principal, Curam Holdings LLC (since 2018). Formerly, Executive Vice President, Institutional Markets, of Black Creek Group (private equity real estate investment management firm) (2012-2018), Executive Vice President and Co-Head, Global Private Client Group (2007-2010), Executive Vice President, Mutual Funds (2005-2007), and Chief Marketing Officer (2001-2005) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (asset management).

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Advisory Board Member of AEW Core Property Trust (open-end property fund) (since 2020), and Director of WTTW (PBS affiliate) (since 2003). Formerly, Director of MotiveQuest LLC (strategic social market research company) (2003-2016), Director of Nuveen Global Investors LLC (2007-2011), Director of Communities in Schools (2004-2010), and Director of Mutual Fund Education Alliance (until 2010).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William D. Cvengros
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1948

Trustee

1/11-Present

Chief Executive Officer of SJC Capital, LLC (a personal investment company and consulting firm) (since 2002). Formerly, Chief Executive Officer and President of PIMCO Advisors Holdings L.P. (a publicly traded investment management firm) (1994-2000), and Chief Investment Officer (1987-1994) and Vice Chairman and Director (1990-1994) of Pacific Life Insurance Company (a mutual life insurance and annuity company) (1987-1994).

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Member of the Investment Committee for the Orange County Community Foundation (since 2020), Advisory Board Member, RevOZ Fund LP and related funds (real estate investments for opportunity zones) (since 2020), and Advisory Board Member, Innovate Partners Emerging Growth and Equity Fund I (early stage venture capital fund) (since 2014). Formerly, Managing Trustee of National Retirement Partners Liquidating Trust (2013-2016), Chairman, National Retirement Partners, Inc. (formerly a network of advisors to 401(k) plans) (2005-2013), Director of Prospect Acquisition Corp. (a special purpose acquisition corporation) (2007-2009), Director of RemedyTemp, Inc. (temporary help services company) (1996-2006), and Trustee of PIMCO Funds Multi-Manager Series (1990-2000) and Pacific Life Variable Life & Annuity Trusts (1987-1994).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Raudline Etienne
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1965

Trustee

6/16-Present

Founder, Daraja Capital (advisory and investment firm) (since 2016), and Senior Advisor, Albright Stonebridge Group LLC (global strategy firm) (since 2016). Formerly, Senior Vice President (2011-2015), Albright Stonebridge Group LLC, and Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer, New York State Common Retirement Fund (public pension fund) (2008-2011).

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Member of the Investment Committee for Cooper Union (since 2021), Board Member, Van Alen Institute (nonprofit architectural and design organization) (since 2019), and Director of Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC (since 2014).

Gary A. Poliner
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1953

Trustee

6/16-Present

Retired. Formerly, President (2010-2013) of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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Director of MGIC Investment Corporation (private mortgage insurance) (since 2013). Formerly, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company (property/casualty insurance) (2013-2021), Trustee of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (2010-2013), and Director of Frank Russell Company (global asset management firm) (2008-2013).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Diane L. Wallace
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1958

Trustee

6/17-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President-Operations, and Chief Financial Officer for Driehaus Capital Management, LLC (1988-2006) and Treasurer for Driehaus Mutual Funds (1996-2002).

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Formerly, Director of Family Service of Lake County (2019-2021), Independent Trustee, Henderson Global Funds (13 portfolios) (2015-2017), Independent Trustee, State Farm Associates' Funds Trust, State Farm Mutual Fund Trust, and State Farm Variable Product Trust (28 portfolios) (2013-2017).

Linda S. Wolf
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1947

Trustee

11/05-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leo Burnett (Worldwide) (advertising agency) (2001-2005).

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Director of Chicago Community Trust (Regional Community Foundation), Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago, IL), Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Wrapports, LLC (digital communications company). Formerly, Director of Chicago Council on Global Affairs (until 2019), InnerWorkings (until 2019), and Director of Walmart (until 2017).

  

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OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Jeremiah Buckley
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1976

Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager
Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund

7/14-Present

Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts.

Bruce L. Koepfgen
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1952

President and Chief Executive Officer

7/14-Present

Executive Vice President, Head of North America at Janus Henderson Investors (since 2017), President and Head of North America at Janus Capital Management LLC (since 2013 and 2017, respectively), President at Janus Capital Group Inc. (since 2013), President and Director at Janus International Holding LLC (since 2019 and 2011, respectively), President at Janus Holdings LLC (since 2019), President and Director at Janus Management Holdings Corporation (since 2017 and 2012, respectively), Executive Vice President and Head of North America at Janus Distributors LLC (since 2011 and 2019, respectively), Vice President and Director at Intech Investment Management LLC (since 2012), and Executive Vice President at Perkins Investment Management LLC (since 2011). Formerly, Executive Vice President at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus International Holding LLC, and Janus Management Holdings Corporation (2011-2019), Director at Perkins Investment Managment LLC (2011-2019), and Chief Financial Officer at Janus Capital Group Inc. (2011-2013).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

 
 
 
 
  

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OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Kristin Mariani
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1966

Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

7/20-Present

Head of Compliance, North America for Janus Henderson Investors (since September 2020) and Chief Compliance Officer for Janus Capital Management LLC (since September 2017). Formerly, Global Head of Investment Management Compliance for Janus Henderson Investors (February 2019 - August 2020), Vice President, Head of Global Distribution Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer of Janus Henderson Distributors (May 2017 – September 2017), Vice President, Compliance at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus Capital Management LLC, and Janus Distributors LLC (2009-2017).

Jesper Nergaard
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Chief Financial Officer

Vice President, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer

3/05-Present

2/05-Present

Head of U.S. Fund Administration, Janus Henderson Investors and Janus Sevices LLC.

Abigail J. Murray
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1975

Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, and Secretary

12/20-Present

Managing Counsel (2020-present). Formerly, Senior Counsel for Invesco Ltd. (2017-2020), and Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. and Assistant General Counsel, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (2015-2017).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not an offer or solicitation for the Fund and is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

Janus Henderson and Intech are trademarks of Janus Henderson Group plc or one of its subsidiaries. © Janus Henderson Group plc

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ANNUAL REPORT

September 30, 2021

  
 

Janus Henderson International

Opportunities Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

 
  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

14

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

15

Statement of Operations

17

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

19

Financial Highlights

20

Notes to Financial Statements

28

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

40

Additional Information

41

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

53

Designation Requirements

56

Trustees and Officers

57


Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund (unaudited)

      

FUND SNAPSHOT

 In today’s global markets, robust return opportunities may be outside the U.S. The Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund is an international equity fund that seeks long-term growth of capital. The Fund employs a regional multi-sleeve approach where each underlying sub-portfolio management team is able to focus on their highest-conviction ideas.

   

Paul O’Connor

co-portfolio manager

Dean Cheeseman

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE

The Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund lagged its benchmark, the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. IndexSM, for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2021. The Fund’s I Shares returned 17.18% versus the benchmark’s return of 23.92%, resulting in 674 basis points (bps) of underperformance. Among the Fund’s six regional sleeves, the Europe 1 sleeve was the top performer, contributing 27.43%, while the Asia Pacific ex Japan sleeve was the top detractor, with a 3.40% return.

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

As the 12-month period unfolded, financial markets shifted from being dominated by the simple “reopening reflation” theme that set the tone in the fourth quarter of 2020 and into the early months of 2021, to instead reflecting the growing impact of a more complicated tangle of macro influences. While the “everything rally” of the first two quarters of 2021 saw most asset classes deliver healthy returns, the third quarter was a very different story, with developed market equities generally flat and Asian and emerging markets posting negative returns. Central banks remained alert to the need to balance continued support as economies recover post-pandemic with the need to temper the stimulus as growth becomes more established. Supply chain bottlenecks created short-term inflationary pressures that the markets worried could result in policy errors, ultimately stalling the recovery before it even becomes fully established.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

A deeper look into performance for the past 12 months reveals that while all six regional sleeves produced positive returns, regulatory changes and property market concerns in China had a negative impact. The Global Growth and Japan sleeves posted reasonably strong performance, though both slightly lagged their individual benchmarks. The real trouble spots in the Fund were the Asia Pacific ex Japan sub-portfolio, as noted above, and Emerging Markets. High exposure to Chinese and Hong Kong markets, low exposure to energy companies and the continuing direct and derivative impacts of the pandemic across Latin America caused these sleeves to lag their respective benchmarks by a meaningful margin.

On a sector basis, our stock selection in consumer staples, industrials and health care, along with overweight exposure to the latter, were the primary contributors to relative performance. While these results were encouraging, stock selection across financials, information technology and consumer discretionary proved too big a burden to overcome.

New Oriental, a Chinese provider of private educational services and platforms, was the largest detractor from relative performance at the individual stock level over the period. The education industry was an area of regulatory focus this year, with for-profit tutoring – New Oriental’s specialty – falling squarely in the crosshairs. The Chinese government announced changes in April and July that sent the company’s share price plummeting.

The top-performing holding over the year was Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk. Shares performed well on the broad recovery we saw in European equities over the period, along with positive momentum in drug testing results and growth in segments treating diabetes and obesity. The latter could potentially prove a true source of growth as therapeutics in obesity are somewhat lacking relative to other fields.

OUTLOOK

After a prolonged period of easy monetary policy and fiscal spending, markets now are having to contend with the removal of these supports. Growth momentum appears to have peaked while supply-side issues have pushed inflation above central bank targets. The hawkish shift at many central banks has clearly given investors pause. At the same time, a slowing Chinese economy with

  

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a more interventionist government increases economic risks.

The recent turbulence in financial markets reflects investors struggling to price in some fast-changing developments on the global economic and policy fronts. While the big picture is still of a strong global expansion carrying well into 2022, the outlook is complicated by a broadening range of global supply shortages and related wage and price squeezes in some economies. These macro dynamics raise awkward questions for fiscal and monetary policy makers, creating further uncertainties for investors to digest. On top of this, the third quarter of 2021 has seen several idiosyncratic, but globally significant developments in China that appear likely to demand investor attention well into next year. 

It is hard to avoid the supposition that the near-term outlook for global equities is unusually opaque, given the number of conflicting economic and market dynamics now in play. Growth seems likely to remain strong in some regions, but downgrades loom elsewhere. Monetary and fiscal policy may be tightened in some countries but may still ease in others. Commodity squeezes could potentially create big winners and losers. To us, the balance of risks still looks most favorable in cyclical developed equity markets such as Europe and Japan. We remain concerned that recent adverse developments in China are not yet fully priced into Chinese stocks and could overshadow the outlook for these markets for some time to come.

Thank you for your continued investment in the Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Contributors - Holdings

5 Top Detractors - Holdings

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

Novo Nordisk A/S

2.64%

 

0.66%

 

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc (ADR)

1.06%

 

-1.88%

 

Housing Development Finance Corp Ltd

2.86%

 

0.63%

 

Sands China Ltd

1.32%

 

-1.06%

 

UniCredit SpA

2.24%

 

0.61%

 

Ping An Insurance Group Co of China Ltd

2.07%

 

-1.04%

 

SK Hynix Inc

0.40%

 

0.47%

 

Grifols SA (ADR)

1.81%

 

-0.82%

 

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd

2.63%

 

0.46%

 

Nexi SpA

0.86%

 

-0.80%

       

 

5 Top Contributors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Consumer Staples

 

1.18%

 

6.95%

8.68%

 

Health Care

 

0.63%

 

10.23%

9.39%

 

Industrials

 

0.63%

 

7.07%

11.79%

 

Real Estate

 

0.24%

 

1.23%

2.59%

 

Utilities

 

-0.28%

 

3.34%

3.17%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Detractors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Financials

 

-2.56%

 

16.92%

18.43%

 

Information Technology

 

-2.05%

 

14.84%

12.70%

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

-1.82%

 

14.60%

13.64%

 

Energy

 

-0.83%

 

1.18%

4.41%

 

Communication Services

 

-0.81%

 

13.49%

6.97%

       

 

Relative contribution reflects how the portolio's holdings impacted return relative to the benchmark. Cash and securities not held in the portfolio are not shown. For equity portfolios, relative contribution compares the performance of a security in the portfolio to the benchmark's total return, factoring in the difference in weight of that security in the benchmark. Returns are calculated using daily returns and previous day ending weights rolled up by ticker, excluding fixed income securities, gross of advisory fees, may exclude certain derivatives and will differ from actual performance.
Performance attribution reflects returns gross of advisory fees and may differ from actual returns as they are based on end of day holdings. Attribution is calculated by geometrically linking daily returns for the portfolio and index.

*

Based on sector classification according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) codes, which are the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

Novo Nordisk A/S

 

Pharmaceuticals

3.2%

Koninklijke DSM NV

 

Chemicals

3.1%

Housing Development Finance Corp Ltd

 

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance

2.8%

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment

2.7%

Stellantis NV

 

Automobiles

2.4%

 

14.2%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

 

Common Stocks

 

89.4%

 

Investment Companies

 

6.9%

 

Preferred Stocks

 

2.3%

 

Other

 

1.4%

  

100.0%

Emerging markets comprised 23.2% of total net assets.

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of September 30, 2021

As of September 30, 2020

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended September 30, 2021

 

 

Prospectus Expense Ratios

 

 

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Net Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

16.83%

6.52%

7.75%

8.05%

 

 

1.42%

1.26%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

10.12%

5.27%

7.12%

7.73%

 

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

16.01%

5.77%

6.96%

7.25%

 

 

2.15%

1.99%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

15.01%

5.77%

6.96%

7.25%

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

17.05%

6.70%

7.84%

8.09%

 

 

1.41%

1.04%

Class I Shares

 

17.18%

6.83%

8.06%

8.24%

 

 

1.12%

0.95%

Class N Shares

 

17.22%

6.87%

7.95%

8.15%

 

 

1.05%

0.88%

Class R Shares

 

16.64%

6.20%

7.42%

7.80%

 

 

1.84%

1.59%

Class S Shares

 

17.13%

6.46%

7.70%

8.02%

 

 

4.71%

1.39%

Class T Shares

 

16.96%

6.63%

7.81%

8.07%

 

 

1.31%

1.13%

MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Index

 

23.92%

8.94%

7.48%

6.53%

 

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class A Shares

 

4th

4th

3rd

1st

 

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Foreign Large Blend Funds

 

703/778

595/673

340/533

20/320

 

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 800.668.0434 (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson) or visit janushenderson.com/performance (or janushenderson.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, contractually agreed to for at least a one-year period commencing on January 28, 2021.

 
 

Performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with foreign and emerging markets, fixed income securities, high-yield and high-risk securities, undervalued, overlooked and smaller capitalization companies, real estate related securities including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs),

  

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Performance

non-diversification, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, portfolio turnover, derivatives, short sales, initial public offerings (IPOs) and potential conflicts of interest. Each product has different risks. Please see the prospectus for more information about risks, holdings and other details.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Returns of the Fund shown prior to June 5, 2017, are those for Henderson International Opportunities Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”), which merged into the Fund after the close of business on June 2, 2017. The Predecessor Fund was advised by Henderson Global Investors (North America) Inc. and subadvised by Henderson Investment Management Limited. Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class R Shares, Class I Shares, Class IF Shares, and Class R6 Shares of the Predecessor Fund were reorganized into Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class R Shares, Class I Shares (Class I Shares and Class IF Shares of the Predecessor Fund were reorganized into Class I Shares of the Fund), and Class N Shares, respectively, of the Fund. In connection with this reorganization, certain shareholders of the Predecessor Fund who held shares directly with the Predecessor Fund and not through an intermediary had the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class R Shares, Class I Shares, and Class N Shares of the Fund received in the reorganization automatically exchanged for Class D Shares of the Fund following the reorganization. Class A Shares and Class C Shares of the Predecessor Fund commenced operations with the Predecessor Fund’s inception on August 31, 2001. Class R Shares, Class I Shares, Class R6 Shares, and Class IF Shares of the Predecessor Fund commenced operations on September 30, 2005, March 31, 2009, November 30, 2015, and March 31, 2016, respectively. Class D Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares commenced operations on June 5, 2017.

Performance of Class A Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund, in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class C Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class C Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class C Shares of the Predecessor Fund, in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class R Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class R Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class R Shares of the Predecessor Fund, in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers, except that for periods prior to September 30, 2005, performance for Class R Shares reflects the performance of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund (without sales charges), net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class I Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class I Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class I Shares of the Predecessor Fund, in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers, except that for periods prior to March 31, 2009, performance for Class I Shares reflects the performance of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund (without sales charges), net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class N Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class R6 Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class R6 Shares of the Predecessor Fund, in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers, except that for periods prior to November 30, 2015, performance for Class N Shares reflects the performance of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund (without sales charges), net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class S Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund (without sales charges), net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class T Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund (without sales charges), net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Performance of Class D Shares shown for periods prior to June 5, 2017, reflects the performance of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class A Shares of the Predecessor Fund (without sales charges), net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

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There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

See important disclosures on the next page.

  

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Performance

Index performance does not reflect the expenses of managing a portfolio as an index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

Effective January 28, 2020, the Fund’s primary benchmark index changed from the MSCI EAFE Index to the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Index. Janus Henderson believes that the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Index represents a more appropriate benchmark for the Fund, given its exposure to developing markets.

*The Predecessor Fund’s inception date – August 31, 2001.

‡ As stated in the prospectus. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios during the reporting period.

  

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Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$983.90

$6.12

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.90

$6.23

1.23%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$980.30

$9.73

 

$1,000.00

$1,015.24

$9.90

1.96%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$984.50

$5.12

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.90

$5.22

1.03%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$985.20

$4.73

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.31

$4.81

0.95%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$985.20

$4.38

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.66

$4.46

0.88%

Class R Shares

$1,000.00

$982.20

$7.45

 

$1,000.00

$1,017.55

$7.59

1.50%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$983.50

$6.07

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.95

$6.17

1.22%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$984.20

$5.52

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.50

$5.62

1.11%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

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Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– 89.4%

   

Automobiles – 5.6%

   
 

Daimler AG

 

187,187

  

$16,637,877

 
 

Stellantis NV

 

1,589,931

  

30,355,706

 
 

Toyota Motor Corp

 

1,355,000

  

24,241,788

 
  

71,235,371

 

Banks – 4.4%

   
 

HDFC Bank Ltd

 

1,198,167

  

25,688,712

 
 

Itau Unibanco Holding SA (ADR)

 

992,387

  

5,229,879

 
 

UniCredit SpA

 

1,974,383

  

26,112,832

 
  

57,031,423

 

Beverages – 3.1%

   
 

Asahi Group Holdings Ltd

 

266,000

  

12,887,296

 
 

Carlsberg A/S

 

101,786

  

16,560,904

 
 

Pernod Ricard SA

 

46,892

  

10,253,330

 
  

39,701,530

 

Biotechnology – 1.8%

   
 

Grifols SA (ADR)

 

1,620,527

  

23,675,899

 

Building Products – 1.5%

   
 

Cie de Saint-Gobain

 

286,958

  

19,324,684

 

Capital Markets – 1.3%

   
 

Allfunds Group PLC*

 

83,384

  

1,620,532

 
 

Macquarie Group Ltd

 

110,561

  

14,502,877

 
  

16,123,409

 

Chemicals – 5.1%

   
 

Akzo Nobel NV

 

84,790

  

9,231,645

 
 

Koninklijke DSM NV

 

200,605

  

40,091,444

 
 

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd

 

95,500

  

16,109,649

 
  

65,432,738

 

Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.5%

   
 

SPIE SA

 

832,377

  

18,855,574

 

Diversified Consumer Services – 0.3%

   
 

Afya Ltd*

 

213,751

  

4,219,445

 

Diversified Financial Services – 0.3%

   
 

Linklogis Inc - Class B (144A)*

 

4,004,000

  

4,085,842

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.2%

   
 

Telecom Italia SpA/Milano

 

7,884,838

  

3,089,537

 

Electric Utilities – 1.5%

   
 

EDP - Energias de Portugal SA

 

3,676,143

  

19,281,398

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 1.1%

   
 

TDK Corp

 

284,000

  

10,261,512

 
 

Wingtech Technology Co Ltd - Class A

 

260,532

  

3,752,141

 
  

14,013,653

 

Entertainment – 2.2%

   
 

Netflix Inc*

 

17,738

  

10,826,211

 
 

Sea Ltd (ADR)*

 

54,778

  

17,459,392

 
  

28,285,603

 

Food & Staples Retailing – 1.0%

   
 

Seven & i Holdings Co Ltd

 

280,000

  

12,707,978

 

Food Products – 3.4%

   
 

Danone SA

 

410,353

  

28,004,953

 
 

Uni-President Enterprises Corp

 

6,247,000

  

15,194,268

 
  

43,199,221

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 1.3%

   
 

Siemens Healthineers AG (144A)

 

254,821

  

16,579,061

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 1.2%

   
 

Korian SA

 

439,741

  

15,337,236

 

Household Durables – 1.8%

   
 

Sony Corp

 

203,000

  

22,609,418

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Information Technology Services – 4.2%

   
 

Mastercard Inc

 

33,624

  

$11,690,392

 
 

Network International Holdings PLC (144A)*

 

1,131,038

  

5,532,413

 
 

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd

 

273,058

  

13,827,840

 
 

Worldline SA/France (144A)*

 

303,901

  

23,183,439

 
  

54,234,084

 

Insurance – 6.5%

   
 

AIA Group Ltd

 

2,531,400

  

29,147,832

 
 

ASR Nederland NV

 

477,564

  

21,724,078

 
 

Ping An Insurance Group Co of China Ltd

 

2,184,000

  

14,820,077

 
 

Tokio Marine Holdings Inc

 

336,000

  

18,021,288

 
  

83,713,275

 

Interactive Media & Services – 4.0%

   
 

Alphabet Inc - Class C*

 

4,197

  

11,186,306

 
 

Tencent Holdings Ltd

 

334,400

  

19,607,912

 
 

Yandex NV*

 

111,655

  

8,897,787

 
 

Z Holdings Corp

 

1,800,000

  

11,553,069

 
  

51,245,074

 

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail – 3.0%

   
 

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd*

 

686,716

  

12,773,336

 
 

HelloFresh SE*

 

122,129

  

11,305,254

 
 

MercadoLibre Inc*

 

2,335

  

3,921,399

 
 

Naspers Ltd

 

30,414

  

5,014,841

 
 

Ozon Holdings PLC (ADR)*

 

109,397

  

5,519,079

 
  

38,533,909

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.9%

   
 

ICON PLC*

 

44,209

  

11,583,642

 

Machinery – 2.9%

   
 

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd

 

250,000

  

6,750,547

 
 

Outotec OYJ

 

1,165,968

  

10,625,116

 
 

SMC Corp/Japan

 

15,300

  

9,573,396

 
 

Volvo AB

 

475,954

  

10,697,446

 
  

37,646,505

 

Media – 1.2%

   
 

Informa PLC*

 

2,115,383

  

15,498,192

 

Metals & Mining – 0.5%

   
 

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd*

 

1,082,364

  

6,922,890

 

Multi-Utilities – 2.2%

   
 

RWE AG

 

782,265

  

27,650,507

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 1.3%

   
 

LUKOIL PJSC (ADR)

 

168,210

  

16,014,486

 

Paper & Forest Products – 1.7%

   
 

Suzano SA*

 

430,322

  

4,308,831

 
 

UPM-Kymmene Oyj

 

496,638

  

17,545,054

 
  

21,853,885

 

Personal Products – 1.5%

   
 

Estee Lauder Cos Inc

 

34,013

  

10,201,519

 
 

Unilever PLC

 

175,957

  

9,489,427

 
  

19,690,946

 

Pharmaceuticals – 6.7%

   
 

Daiichi Sankyo Co Ltd

 

666,000

  

17,769,820

 
 

Merck KGaA

 

43,851

  

9,534,543

 
 

Novo Nordisk A/S

 

424,452

  

40,832,943

 
 

Sanofi

 

188,520

  

18,145,424

 
  

86,282,730

 

Professional Services – 1.4%

   
 

RELX PLC

 

608,466

  

17,567,579

 

Real Estate Management & Development – 1.3%

   
 

Swire Pacific Ltd

 

2,353,500

  

13,950,047

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Real Estate Management & Development– (continued)

   
 

Swire Pacific Ltd - Class B

 

2,202,500

  

$2,161,869

 
  

16,111,916

 

Road & Rail – 0.3%

   
 

Full Truck Alliance Co (ADR)*

 

275,992

  

4,230,957

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 4.7%

   
 

Renesas Electronics Corp*

 

940,000

  

11,599,999

 
 

SK Hynix Inc

 

157,531

  

13,595,457

 
 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd

 

1,692,000

  

34,893,939

 
  

60,089,395

 

Software – 0.9%

   
 

Microsoft Corp

 

40,288

  

11,357,993

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 0.6%

   
 

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp

 

90,000

  

7,761,743

 

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 2.8%

   
 

Housing Development Finance Corp Ltd

 

962,522

  

35,225,776

 

Trading Companies & Distributors – 1.1%

   
 

Mitsubishi Corp

 

451,000

  

14,110,390

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services – 1.1%

   
 

SoftBank Group Corp

 

243,000

  

14,044,224

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $916,436,515)

 

1,146,159,118

 

Preferred Stocks– 2.3%

   

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 2.3%

   
 

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd((cost $11,719,858)

 

509,828

  

29,866,754

 

Investment Companies– 6.9%

   

Money Markets – 6.9%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº,£((cost $88,574,437)

 

88,565,581

  

88,574,437

 

Total Investments (total cost $1,016,730,810) – 98.6%

 

1,264,600,309

 

Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 1.4%

 

18,249,665

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$1,282,849,974

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

Japan

 

$210,002,117

 

16.6

%

United States

 

143,836,858

 

11.4

 

France

 

133,104,640

 

10.5

 

Netherlands

 

98,104,173

 

7.8

 

Germany

 

81,707,242

 

6.5

 

India

 

74,742,328

 

5.9

 

Taiwan

 

67,547,599

 

5.3

 

Italy

 

59,558,075

 

4.7

 

China

 

59,270,265

 

4.7

 

Denmark

 

57,393,847

 

4.5

 

Hong Kong

 

45,259,748

 

3.6

 

South Korea

 

43,462,211

 

3.4

 

Russia

 

30,431,352

 

2.4

 

Finland

 

28,170,170

 

2.2

 

Spain

 

25,296,431

 

2.0

 

United Kingdom

 

21,030,605

 

1.7

 

Portugal

 

19,281,398

 

1.5

 

Australia

 

14,502,877

 

1.2

 

Brazil

 

13,758,155

 

1.1

 

Ireland

 

11,583,642

 

0.9

 

Sweden

 

10,697,446

 

0.8

 

Canada

 

6,922,890

 

0.6

 

South Africa

 

5,014,841

 

0.4

 

Argentina

 

3,921,399

 

0.3

 
      
      

Total

 

$1,264,600,309

 

100.0

%

 

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

12

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

Schedules of Affiliated Investments – (% of Net Assets)

           
 

Dividend

Income

Realized

Gain/(Loss)

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation/

Depreciation

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - 6.9%

Money Markets - 6.9%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

$

19,713

$

861

$

-

$

88,574,437

 
           
 

Value

at 9/30/20

Purchases

Sales Proceeds

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - 6.9%

Money Markets - 6.9%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

21,113,844

 

553,006,370

 

(485,546,638)

 

88,574,437

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

13


Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

  

MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. IndexSM

MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. IndexSM reflects the equity market performance of global developed and emerging markets, excluding the U.S.

  

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

LLC

Limited Liability Company

PJSC

Private Joint Stock Company

PLC

Public Limited Company

  

144A

Securities sold under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are subject to legal and/or contractual restrictions on resale and may not be publicly sold without registration under the 1933 Act. Unless otherwise noted, these securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The total value of 144A securities as of the year ended September 30, 2021 is $49,380,755, which represents 3.8% of net assets.

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of September 30, 2021.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control.

             

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments as of September 30, 2021. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

Valuation Inputs Summary

       
    

Level 2 -

 

Level 3 -

  

Level 1 -

 

Other Significant

 

Significant

  

Quoted Prices

 

Observable Inputs

 

Unobservable Inputs

       

Assets

      

Investments In Securities:

      

Common Stocks

      

Banks

$

5,229,879

$

51,801,544

$

-

Biotechnology

 

23,675,899

 

-

 

-

Diversified Consumer Services

 

4,219,445

 

-

 

-

Entertainment

 

28,285,603

 

-

 

-

Information Technology Services

 

11,690,392

 

42,543,692

 

-

Interactive Media & Services

 

20,084,093

 

31,160,981

 

-

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

 

9,440,478

 

29,093,431

 

-

Life Sciences Tools & Services

 

11,583,642

 

-

 

-

Metals & Mining

 

6,922,890

 

-

 

-

Paper & Forest Products

 

4,308,831

 

17,545,054

 

-

Personal Products

 

10,201,519

 

9,489,427

 

-

Road & Rail

 

4,230,957

 

-

 

-

Software

 

11,357,993

 

-

 

-

All Other

 

-

 

813,293,368

 

-

Preferred Stocks

 

-

 

29,866,754

 

-

Investment Companies

 

-

 

88,574,437

 

-

Total Assets

$

151,231,621

$

1,113,368,688

$

-

       
  

14

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated investments, at value (cost $928,156,373)

 

$

1,176,025,872

 

 

Affiliated investments, at value (cost $88,574,437)

 

 

88,574,437

 

 

Cash denominated in foreign currency (cost $2,337,416)

 

 

2,337,416

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

 

 

31,951

 

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments sold

 

 

40,032,015

 

 

 

Fund shares sold

 

 

30,980,065

 

 

 

Foreign tax reclaims

 

 

6,030,800

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

2,885,115

 

 

 

Due from adviser

 

 

1,324,835

 

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

 

2,817

 

 

Other assets

 

 

10,072

 

Total Assets

 

 

1,348,235,395

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Due to custodian

 

 

25,554

 

 

Payables:

 

 

 

 

 

Fund shares repurchased

 

 

33,680,555

 

 

 

Investments purchased

 

 

25,389,161

 

 

 

Foreign withholding tax reclaim fee (Note 1)

 

 

3,399,668

 

 

 

Professional fees

 

 

1,243,276

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

 

1,098,096

 

 

 

Transfer agent fees and expenses

 

 

161,555

 

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

 

 

109,108

 

 

 

Custodian fees

 

 

44,724

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

 

 

31,951

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

 

 

12,637

 

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees payable

 

 

2,745

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other payables

 

 

186,391

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

65,385,421

 

Net Assets

 

$

1,282,849,974

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

886,541,923

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss) (includes $2,164,192 of foreign capital gains tax)

 

 

396,308,051

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

1,282,849,974

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

328,758,874

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

11,405,821

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

28.82

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(2)

 

$

30.58

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

43,690,446

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

1,621,001

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

26.95

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

3,379,389

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

117,793

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

28.69

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

703,784,839

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

24,506,772

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

28.72

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

197,221,630

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

6,865,057

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

28.73

 

Net Assets - Class R Shares

 

$

2,904,912

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

102,721

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

28.28

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

69,748

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

2,429

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

28.71

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

3,040,136

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

105,313

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

28.87

 

 

             

(1) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(2) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

31,634,942

 

 

Interest

 

34,673

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

19,713

 

 

Other income

 

115,284

 

 

Foreign withholding tax income (net of foreign withholding tax reclaim fee of $3,399,668 (Note 1)

 

8,397,233

 

Total Investment Income

 

40,201,845

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

15,141,993

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

847,791

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

535,900

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

12,320

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

 

 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

3,428

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

10,233

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

172

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

15,099

 

 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

328,713

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

51,765

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

527,818

 

 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

20,857

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

2,912

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

1,038

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

33,081

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

10,716

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

148

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

4

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

83

 

 

Professional fees

 

1,238,574

 

 

Custodian fees

 

235,893

 

 

Registration fees

 

119,128

 

 

Shareholder reports expense

 

93,510

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees

 

40,431

 

 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

25,540

 

 

Other expenses

 

158,898

 

Total Expenses

 

19,456,045

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers

 

(3,727,937)

 

Net Expenses

 

15,728,108

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

24,473,737

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

17


Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

 

 

 

 

Investments and foreign currency transactions (net of foreign taxes of $1,162,623)

$

248,282,427

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

861

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

248,283,288

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

 

 

 

 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation (net of decrease in deferred foreign taxes of $140,524)

 

(13,483,959)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

(13,483,959)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

259,273,066

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended
September 30, 2021

 

Year ended
September 30, 2020

 

         

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

24,473,737

 

$

10,433,407

 

 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

248,283,288

 

 

2,849,201

 

 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

(13,483,959)

 

 

67,539,629

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

259,273,066

 

 

80,822,237

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(2,070,127)

 

 

(12,991,699)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

 

 

(2,963,075)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(22,785)

 

 

(84,444)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(7,683,079)

 

 

(41,159,651)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(4,419,924)

 

 

(12,284,474)

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

(7,534)

 

 

(257,199)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(518)

 

 

(3,190)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(21,323)

 

 

(845,346)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(14,225,290)

 

 

(70,589,078)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(14,395,046)

 

 

(64,942,007)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(27,820,112)

 

 

(46,154,526)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

836,898

 

 

(100,183)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(133,210,365)

 

 

(322,375,979)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(238,333,529)

 

 

68,908,971

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

(1,958,297)

 

 

(5,070,758)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

1,216

 

 

(44,220)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(1,351,819)

 

 

(25,040,957)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

(416,231,054)

 

 

(394,819,659)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

(171,183,278)

 

 

(384,586,500)

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

1,454,033,252

 

 

1,838,619,752

 

 

End of period

$

1,282,849,974

 

$

1,454,033,252

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

19


Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class A Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$24.77

 

 

$24.08

 

 

$29.10

 

 

$29.50

 

 

$29.08

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.44(3) 

 

 

0.11

 

 

0.23

 

 

0.28

 

 

0.11

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

3.79

 

 

1.49

 

 

(1.64)

 

 

(0.39)

 

 

0.31

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

4.23

 

 

1.60

 

 

(1.41)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

0.42

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.18)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

(0.44)

 

 

(0.29)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

(0.69)

 

 

(3.17)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.18)

 

 

(0.91)

 

 

(3.61)

 

 

(0.29)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$28.82

 

 

$24.77

 

 

$24.08

 

 

$29.10

 

 

$29.50

 

 

Total Return*

 

17.08%

 

 

6.61%

 

 

(3.07)%(4)

 

 

(0.40)%

 

 

1.44%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$328,759

 

 

$295,282

 

 

$357,079

 

 

$485,243

 

 

$623,172

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$337,873

 

 

$316,482

 

 

$419,053

 

 

$577,151

 

 

$625,740

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.49%(5)

 

 

1.42%

 

 

1.45%

 

 

1.29%

 

 

1.33%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.23%

 

 

1.28%

 

 

1.32%

 

 

1.29%

 

 

1.33%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.53%(3)

 

 

0.46%

 

 

0.96%

 

 

0.94%

 

 

2.18%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

63%

 

 

57%

 

 

45%

 

 

56%

 

 

5%

 

                   
                   

Class C Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$23.17

 

 

$22.53

 

 

$27.13

 

 

$27.46

 

 

$27.11

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.16(3) 

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.06

 

 

0.06

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

3.62

 

 

1.38

 

 

(1.45)

 

 

(0.36)

 

 

0.29

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

3.78

 

 

1.33

 

 

(1.43)

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

0.35

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

(0.69)

 

 

(3.17)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

 

 

(0.69)

 

 

(3.17)

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$26.95

 

 

$23.17

 

 

$22.53

 

 

$27.13

 

 

$27.46

 

 

Total Return*

 

16.31%

 

 

5.86%

 

 

(3.64)%(6)

 

 

(1.09)%

 

 

1.29%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$43,690

 

 

$61,292

 

 

$106,863

 

 

$336,880

 

 

$432,601

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$55,342

 

 

$82,679

 

 

$161,985

 

 

$397,796

 

 

$430,739

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.19%(5)

 

 

2.06%

 

 

2.09%

 

 

2.00%

 

 

2.16%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.95%

 

 

1.92%

 

 

1.97%

 

 

2.00%

 

 

2.16%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.60%(3)

 

 

(0.24)%

 

 

0.10%

 

 

0.22%

 

 

1.36%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

63%

 

 

57%

 

 

45%

 

 

56%

 

 

5%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from August 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from July 31 to September 30.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Net investment income/(loss) per share and Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets include foreign withholding tax reclaims received in September 2021. The impact of the foreign withholding tax reclaims received, net of the related professional fees, to Net investment income/(loss) per share and Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets is $0.15 and 0.52%, respectively, for Class A Shares and $0.14 and 0.52%, respectively, for Class C Shares.

(4) Total return without the effect of affiliated payments would have been (3.11)%.

(5) Ratio of Gross Expenses includes additional professional fees related to foreign withholding tax reclaims received in September 2021. The impact of the additional professional fees to Ratio of Gross Expenses is 0.08% for Class A Shares and 0.08% for Class C Shares.

(6) Total return without the effect of affiliated payments would have been (3.68)%.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund

Financial Highlights

       

Class A Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended July 31

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$26.05

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.17

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

3.25

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

3.42

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.39)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.39)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$29.08

 

 

Total Return*

 

13.36%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$637,250

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$682,656

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.31%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.31%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.63%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

51%

 

       
       

Class C Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended July 31

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$24.31

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.03)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

3.04

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

3.01

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.21)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.21)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$27.11

 

 

Total Return*

 

12.50%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$437,418

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$457,115

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.09%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

2.09%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.13)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

51%

 

       
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class D Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$24.68

 

 

$24.00

 

 

$29.06

 

 

$29.51

 

 

$29.08

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.56(3) 

 

 

0.17

 

 

0.29

 

 

0.37

 

 

0.12

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

3.70

 

 

1.48

 

 

(1.67)

 

 

(0.40)

 

 

0.31

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

4.26

 

 

1.65

 

 

(1.38)

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

0.43

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.25)

 

 

(0.28)

 

 

(0.51)

 

 

(0.42)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

(0.69)

 

 

(3.17)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.25)

 

 

(0.97)

 

 

(3.68)

 

 

(0.42)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$28.69

 

 

$24.68

 

 

$24.00

 

 

$29.06

 

 

$29.51

 

 

Total Return*

 

17.29%

 

 

6.84%

 

 

(2.90)%(4)

 

 

(0.15)%

 

 

1.48%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$3,379

 

 

$2,210

 

 

$2,257

 

 

$3,002

 

 

$2,187

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$3,047

 

 

$2,132

 

 

$2,483

 

 

$3,163

 

 

$1,914

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.44%(5)

 

 

1.41%

 

 

1.59%

 

 

1.16%

 

 

1.08%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.03%

 

 

1.06%

 

 

1.13%

 

 

1.10%

 

 

1.08%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.93%(3)

 

 

0.73%

 

 

1.20%

 

 

1.25%

 

 

2.43%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

63%

 

 

57%

 

 

45%

 

 

56%

 

 

5%

 

                   
                   

Class I Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$24.69

 

 

$24.03

 

 

$29.06

 

 

$29.47

 

 

$29.04

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.50(3) 

 

 

0.17

 

 

0.24

 

 

0.38

 

 

0.12

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

3.81

 

 

1.49

 

 

(1.58)

 

 

(0.39)

 

 

0.31

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

4.31

 

 

1.66

 

 

(1.34)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

0.43

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.28)

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

(0.52)

 

 

(0.40)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

(0.69)

 

 

(3.17)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.28)

 

 

(1.00)

 

 

(3.69)

 

 

(0.40)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$28.72

 

 

$24.69

 

 

$24.03

 

 

$29.06

 

 

$29.47

 

 

Total Return*

 

17.47%

 

 

6.87%

 

 

(2.75)%(6)

 

 

(0.07)%

 

 

1.48%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$703,785

 

 

$720,915

 

 

$1,050,061

 

 

$3,021,157

 

 

$3,721,310

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$770,690

 

 

$860,681

 

 

$1,621,134

 

 

$3,542,904

 

 

$3,644,165

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.20%(5)

 

 

1.12%

 

 

1.12%

 

 

0.99%

 

 

1.00%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.95%

 

 

0.98%

 

 

1.01%

 

 

0.99%

 

 

1.00%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.75%(3)

 

 

0.71%

 

 

0.99%

 

 

1.27%

 

 

2.51%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

63%

 

 

57%

 

 

45%

 

 

56%

 

 

5%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from August 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from July 31 to September 30.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Net investment income/(loss) per share and Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets include foreign withholding tax reclaims received in September 2021. The impact of the foreign withholding tax reclaims received, net of the related professional fees, to Net investment income/(loss) per share and Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets is $0.15 and 0.52%, respectively, for Class D Shares and $0.15 and 0.52%, respectively, for Class I Shares.

(4) Total return without the effect of affiliated payments would have been (2.94)%.

(5) Ratio of Gross Expenses includes additional professional fees related to foreign withholding tax reclaims received in September 2021. The impact of the additional professional fees to Ratio of Gross Expenses is 0.08% for Class D Shares and 0.08% for Class I Shares.

(6) Total return without the effect of affiliated payments would have been (2.79)%.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

22

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund

Financial Highlights

       

Class D Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the period ended July 31

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$28.47

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.03

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.58

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.61

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$29.08

 

 

Total Return*

 

2.14%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,723

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,119

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.39%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.06%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.59%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

51%

 

       
       

Class I Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended July 31

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$26.06

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.25

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

3.21

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

3.46

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.48)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.48)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$29.04

 

 

Total Return*

 

13.58%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$3,642,386

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,966,203

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.05%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.05%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.94%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

51%

 

       
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from June 5, 2017 (inception date) through July 31, 2017.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class N Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$24.67

 

 

$23.99

 

 

$29.08

 

 

$29.47

 

 

$29.03

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.44(3) 

 

 

0.22

 

 

0.48

 

 

0.41

 

 

0.12

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

3.91

 

 

1.46

 

 

(1.85)

 

 

(0.38)

 

 

0.32

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

4.35

 

 

1.68

 

 

(1.37)

 

 

0.03

 

 

0.44

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.29)

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

(0.55)

 

 

(0.42)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

(0.69)

 

 

(3.17)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.29)

 

 

(1.00)

 

 

(3.72)

 

 

(0.42)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$28.73

 

 

$24.67

 

 

$23.99

 

 

$29.08

 

 

$29.47

 

 

Total Return*

 

17.67%

 

 

6.99%

 

 

(2.82)%(4)

 

 

0.07%

 

 

1.52%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$197,222

 

 

$366,371

 

 

$280,749

 

 

$43,305

 

 

$10,530

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$337,046

 

 

$315,851

 

 

$128,934

 

 

$12,868

 

 

$10,134

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.10%(5)

 

 

1.05%

 

 

1.07%

 

 

0.96%

 

 

0.93%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.88%

 

 

0.90%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.94%

 

 

0.93%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.54%(3)

 

 

0.95%

 

 

2.02%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

2.57%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

63%

 

 

57%

 

 

45%

 

 

56%

 

 

5%

 

                   
                   

Class R Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$24.21

 

 

$23.51

 

 

$28.42

 

 

$28.81

 

 

$28.41

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.33(3) 

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.15

 

 

0.16

 

 

0.09

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

3.79

 

 

1.47

 

 

(1.59)

 

 

(0.36)

 

 

0.31

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

4.12

 

 

1.48

 

 

(1.44)

 

 

(0.20)

 

 

0.40

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.05)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

(0.19)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

(0.69)

 

 

(3.17)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.05)

 

 

(0.78)

 

 

(3.47)

 

 

(0.19)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$28.28

 

 

$24.21

 

 

$23.51

 

 

$28.42

 

 

$28.81

 

 

Total Return*

 

17.01%

 

 

6.27%

 

 

(3.35)%(6)

 

 

(0.71)%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,905

 

 

$4,147

 

 

$9,168

 

 

$16,214

 

 

$23,122

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$4,093

 

 

$6,096

 

 

$11,867

 

 

$19,820

 

 

$22,887

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.70%(5)

 

 

1.79%

 

 

1.81%

 

 

1.66%

 

 

1.60%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.39%

 

 

1.57%

 

 

1.62%

 

 

1.62%

 

 

1.56%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.15%(3)

 

 

0.03%

 

 

0.63%

 

 

0.54%

 

 

1.96%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

63%

 

 

57%

 

 

45%

 

 

56%

 

 

5%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from August 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from July 31 to September 30.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Net investment income/(loss) per share and Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets include foreign withholding tax reclaims received in September 2021. The impact of the foreign withholding tax reclaims received, net of the related professional fees, to Net investment income/(loss) per share and Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets is $0.15 and 0.52%, respectively, for Class N Shares and $0.15 and 0.52%, respectively, for Class R Shares.

(4) Total return without the effect of affiliated payments would have been (2.86)%.

(5) Ratio of Gross Expenses includes additional professional fees related to foreign withholding tax reclaims received in September 2021. The impact of the additional professional fees to Ratio of Gross Expenses is 0.08% for Class N Shares and 0.08% for Class R Shares.

(6) Total return without the effect of affiliated payments would have been (3.39)%.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

       

Class N Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended July 31

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$26.05

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.42

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

3.05

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

3.47

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.49)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.49)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$29.03

 

 

Total Return*

 

13.61%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$10,041

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,895

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.98%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.97%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.55%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

51%

 

       
       

Class R Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended July 31

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$25.55

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.08

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

3.16

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

3.24

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.38)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.38)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$28.41

 

 

Total Return*

 

12.89%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$23,071

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$21,398

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.72%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.71%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.29%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

51%

 

       
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from November 30, 2015 (inception date) through July 31, 2016.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class S Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$24.66

 

 

$23.80

 

 

$29.00

 

 

$29.48

 

 

$29.06

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.52(3) 

 

 

0.09

 

 

0.23

 

 

0.44

 

 

0.11

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

3.75

 

 

1.46

 

 

(1.72)

 

 

(0.53)

 

 

0.31

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

4.27

 

 

1.55

 

 

(1.49)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

0.42

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.22)

 

 

 

 

(0.54)

 

 

(0.39)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

(0.69)

 

 

(3.17)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.22)

 

 

(0.69)

 

 

(3.71)

 

 

(0.39)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$28.71

 

 

$24.66

 

 

$23.80

 

 

$29.00

 

 

$29.48

 

 

Total Return*

 

17.33%

 

 

6.49%

 

 

(3.32)%(4)

 

 

(0.36)%

 

 

1.45%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$70

 

 

$59

 

 

$110

 

 

$2,674

 

 

$52

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$69

 

 

$95

 

 

$1,736

 

 

$591

 

 

$51

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

5.70%(5)

 

 

4.69%

 

 

1.76%

 

 

1.75%

 

 

1.44%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.99%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

1.46%

 

 

1.43%

 

 

1.26%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.80%(3)

 

 

0.40%

 

 

0.97%

 

 

1.57%

 

 

2.25%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

63%

 

 

57%

 

 

45%

 

 

56%

 

 

5%

 

                   
                   

Class T Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$24.69

 

 

$24.00

 

 

$29.02

 

 

$29.50

 

 

$29.07

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.62(3) 

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

0.57

 

 

0.30

 

 

0.11

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

3.70

 

 

1.63

 

 

(1.95)

 

 

(0.37)

 

 

0.32

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

4.32

 

 

1.62

 

 

(1.38)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

0.43

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.24)

 

 

(0.47)

 

 

(0.41)

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

 

 

(0.69)

 

 

(3.17)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.93)

 

 

(3.64)

 

 

(0.41)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$28.87

 

 

$24.69

 

 

$24.00

 

 

$29.02

 

 

$29.50

 

 

Total Return*

 

17.49%

 

 

6.73%

 

 

(2.92)%(6)

 

 

(0.26)%

 

 

1.48%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$3,040

 

 

$3,758

 

 

$32,333

 

 

$8,614

 

 

$10,291

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$6,040

 

 

$14,280

 

 

$37,969

 

 

$9,802

 

 

$9,755

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.40%(5)

 

 

1.31%

 

 

1.48%

 

 

1.19%

 

 

1.18%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.10%

 

 

1.16%

 

 

1.33%

 

 

1.17%

 

 

1.18%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.14%(3)

 

 

(0.03)%

 

 

2.38%

 

 

1.01%

 

 

2.32%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

63%

 

 

57%

 

 

45%

 

 

56%

 

 

5%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from August 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from July 31 to September 30.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Net investment income/(loss) per share and Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets include foreign withholding tax reclaims received in September 2021. The impact of the foreign withholding tax reclaims received, net of the related professional fees, to Net investment income/(loss) per share and Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets is $0.15 and 0.52%, respectively, for Class S Shares and $0.15 and 0.52%, respectively, for Class T Shares.

(4) Total return without the effect of affiliated payments would have been (3.36)%.

(5) Ratio of Gross Expenses includes additional professional fees related to foreign withholding tax reclaims received in September 2021. The impact of the additional professional fees to Ratio of Gross Expenses is 0.08% for Class S Shares and 0.08% for Class T Shares.

(6) Total return without the effect of affiliated payments would have been (2.96)%.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

       

Class S Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the period ended July 31

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$28.47

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.02

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.57

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.59

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$29.06

 

 

Total Return*

 

2.07%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$51

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$50

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.42%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.42%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.38%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

51%

 

       

Class T Shares

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the period ended July 31

 

2017(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$28.47

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

(0.03)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.63

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.60

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$29.07

 

 

Total Return*

 

2.11%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$9,475

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,712

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.21%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.19%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.68)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

51%

 

       
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from June 5, 2017 (inception date) through July 31, 2017.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) is a series of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers 41 funds, each of which offers multiple share classes, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation primarily through investment in equities of non-U.S. companies. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, the Fund acquired all the assets and liabilities of the Henderson International Opportunities Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Henderson Global Funds, in exchange for Class A, Class C, Class I and Class N Fund shares having an aggregate net asset value equal to the value of the aggregate net assets of the same share class of the Predecessor Fund (except that Class R6 Predecessor Fund shares were exchanged for Class N Fund shares) and Class IF Predecessor Fund shares were exchanged for Class I Fund shares) (the “Reorganization”). The Reorganization occurred at the close of business on June 2, 2017.

The Predecessor Fund and the Fund had identical investment objectives and substantially similar investment policies and principal risks. For financial reporting purposes, the Predecessor Fund’s financial and performance history prior to the Reorganization is carried forward and reflected in the Fund’s financial highlights.

The last fiscal year end of the Predecessor Fund was July 31, 2016. The Fund's first fiscal year end was July 31, 2017. Subsequent to July 31, 2017, the Fund changed its fiscal year end to September 30, 2017, to reflect the fiscal year end of certain funds of the Trust.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Class A Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class C Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, and bank trust platforms.

Class C Shares are closed to investments by new employer-sponsored retirement plans and existing employer-sponsored retirement plans are no longer able to make additional purchases or exchanges into Class C Shares.

The Funds currently implement an automatic conversion feature pursuant to which Class C Shares that have been held for eight years are automatically converted to Class A Shares without the imposition of any sales charge, fee or other charge. The conversion will generally occur no later than ten business days in the month following the month of the eighth anniversary of the date of purchase. Class C Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions on Class C Shares will convert to Class A Shares at the same time as the original Class C Shares with respect to which they were purchased. For Class C Shares held in omnibus accounts on intermediary platforms, the Fund will rely on these intermediaries to implement this conversion feature. Your financial intermediary may have separate policies and procedures as to when and how Class C Shares may be converted to Class A Shares. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Effective July 6, 2020, Class D Shares are available to new investors, subject to any closed fund policies for a Fund, as applicable. Previously, Class D Shares were only available to investors who already had a direct account with the Janus Henderson funds; immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor; and existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus Henderson funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments, who established Class I Share accounts before August 4, 2017.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of: 1) certain adviser-assisted, employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and certain welfare benefit plans, such as health savings accounts, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans; and 2) retail investors purchasing in qualified or nonqualified accounts, whose accounts are held through an omnibus account at their financial intermediary, and where the financial intermediary requires no payment or reimbursement from the Fund, Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”), or its affiliates. Class N Shares are also available to Janus Henderson proprietary products and to certain direct institutional investors approved by Janus Distributors LLC dba Janus Henderson Distributors (“Janus Henderson Distributors”) including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations and endowments, subject to minimum investment requirements.

Class R Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP").

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard

  

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emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of September 30, 2021 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Interest income is recorded daily on an accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. The Fund classifies gains and losses on prepayments received as an adjustment to interest income. Debt securities may be placed in non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivables when collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP 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.

  

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Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Fund's equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Foreign Taxes

The Fund may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. As a result of rulings from European courts, the Fund filed for additional reclaims related to prior years. These reclaims are recorded when the amount is known and there are no significant uncertainties on collectability.  The Statement of Operations reflects $12,466,921 of tax reclaims received as well as $1,174,684 of professional fees and $3,399,668 of certain fees assessed by the Internal Revenue Service due to the recovery of foreign withholding taxes after such amounts were previously passed through to Fund shareholders as foreign tax credits.

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve, as well as certain foreign governments and central banks, have taken extraordinary actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets, including reducing interest rates to record-low levels. Extremely low or negative interest rates may

  

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become more prevalent or may not work as intended. As there is little precedent for this situation, the impact on various markets that interest rate or other significant policy changes may have is unknown. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place in response to such economic uncertainty, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation.

Widespread disease, including pandemics and epidemics, and natural or environmental disasters, including those which may be attributable to global climate change, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis and weather-related phenomena generally, have been and can be highly disruptive to economies and markets, adversely impacting individual companies, sectors, industries, markets, currencies, interest and inflation rates, credit ratings, investor sentiment, and other factors affecting the value of a Fund’s investments. Economies and financial markets throughout the world have become increasingly interconnected, which increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or country will adversely affect markets or issuers in other regions or countries, including the United States. These disruptions could prevent a Fund from executing advantageous investment decisions in a timely manner and negatively impact a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective(s). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value of a Fund. In addition, these disruptions could also impair the information technology and other operational systems upon which the Fund’s service providers, including Janus Capital or the subadviser (as applicable), rely, and could otherwise disrupt the ability of employees of the Fund’s service providers to perform essential tasks on behalf of the Fund. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance and reinsurance companies that insure or reinsure against the impact of natural disasters.

A number of countries in the European Union (the “EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU have experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. These difficulties may continue, worsen, or spread further within the EU. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. The risk of investing in securities in the European markets may also be heightened due to the referendum in which the United Kingdom voted to exit the EU, commonly known as “Brexit,” which immediately led to significant market volatility around the world, as well as political, economic and legal uncertainty. The United Kingdom formally left the EU on January 31, 2020 and entered into an eleven-month transition period, which expired on December 31, 2020. The negative impact on not only the United Kingdom and European economies could be significant, potentially resulting in increased volatility and illiquidity and lower economic growth for companies that rely significantly on the United Kingdom and/or Europe for their business activities and revenues. Any further exits from the EU, or an increase in the belief that such exits are likely or possible, would likely cause additional market disruption globally and introduce new legal and regulatory uncertainties.

Emerging Market Investing

Within the parameters of its specific investment policies, the Fund may invest in securities of issuers or companies from or with exposure to one or more “developing countries” or “emerging market countries.” Such countries include but are not limited to countries included in the MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant amount of its assets in one or more of these countries, its returns and net asset value may be affected to a large degree by events and economic conditions in such countries. The risks of foreign investing are heightened when investing in emerging markets, which may result in the price of investments in emerging markets experiencing sudden and sharp price swings. In many developing markets, there is less government supervision and regulation of stock exchanges, brokers, and listed companies, making these investments potentially more volatile in price and less liquid than investments in developed securities markets, resulting in greater risk to investors. Similarly, issuers in such markets may not be subject to regulatory, accounting, auditing, and financial reporting and recordkeeping standards comparable to those to which U.S. companies are subject. There is a risk in developing countries that a current or future economic or political crisis could lead to price controls, forced mergers of companies, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, seizure, nationalization, sanctions or imposition of restrictions by

  

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various governmental entities on investment and trading, or creation of government monopolies, any of which may have a detrimental effect on the Fund’s investments. In addition, the Fund’s investments may be denominated in foreign currencies and therefore, changes in the value of a country’s currency compared to the U.S. dollar may affect the value of the Fund’s investments. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in the securities of issuers in or companies of a single country or region, it is more likely to be impacted by events or conditions affecting that country or region, which could have a negative impact on the Fund’s performance. Developing countries may also experience a higher level of exposure and vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change. This can be attributed to both the geographic location of emerging market countries and/or a country’s lack of access to technology or resources to adjust and adapt to its effects. An increased occurrence and severity of natural disasters and extreme weather events such as droughts and decreased crop yields, heat waves, flooding and rising sea levels, and increased spread of disease, could cause harmful effects to the performance of affected economies. Additionally, foreign and emerging market risks, including, but not limited to, price controls, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, nationalization, and restrictions on repatriation of assets may be heightened to the extent the Fund invests in Chinese local market securities.

Real Estate Investing

The Fund may invest in equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The following table reflects the Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate).

  

Average Daily Net

Assets of the Fund

Contractual Investment

Advisory Fee (%)

First $2 Billion

1.00

Next $1 Billion

0.90

Next $1 Billion

0.80

Next $1 Billion

0.70

Next $5 Billion

0.60

Over $10 Billion

0.50

The Fund’s actual investment advisory fee rate for the reporting period was 1.00% of average annual net assets before any applicable waivers.

Janus Capital has entered into a personnel-sharing arrangement with its foreign (non-U.S.) affiliates, Henderson Global Investors Limited, Henderson Global Investors (Japan) Ltd., and Henderson Global Investors (Singapore) Ltd. (collectively, “HGIL”), pursuant to which HGIL and certain employees of HGIL serve as “associated persons” of Janus Capital. In this capacity, such employees of HGIL are subject to the oversight and supervision of Janus Capital and may provide portfolio management, research, and related services to the Fund on behalf of Janus Capital.

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the investment advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, shareholder servicing fees, such as transfer agency fees (including out-of-pocket costs), administrative services fees and any networking/omnibus/administrative fees payable by any share class, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.88% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waivers for at least a one-year period commencing January 28, 2021. In addition, for at least a one-year period commencing January 28, 2021, Janus Capital has agreed to reduce the administrative services fee payable by the Fund’s Class R Shares pursuant to the Fund’s Transfer Agency Agreement so that such fees do not exceed 0.21% of Class R Shares’ average daily net assets. If applicable, amounts waived and/or reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers” on the Statement of Operations.

  

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Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund pays an annual administrative services fee based on the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services, as detailed below.

  

Average Daily Net Assets of Class D Shares of the Janus Henderson funds

Administrative Services Fee

Under $40 billion

0.12%

$40 billion – $49.9 billion

0.10%

Over $49.9 billion

0.08%

The Fund’s actual Class D administrative fee rate was 0.11% for the reporting period.

Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital. For all share classes, Janus Services also seeks reimbursement for costs it incurs as transfer agent and for providing servicing.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Henderson Distributors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 0.50% of the Class R Shares’ average daily net assets and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net

  

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assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Henderson Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital serves as administrator to the Fund pursuant to an administration agreement between Janus Capital and the Trust. Under the administration agreement, Janus Capital is obligated to provide or arrange for the provision of certain administration, compliance, and accounting services to the Fund, including providing office space for the Fund, and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing these services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. The Fund pays for some or all of the salaries, fees, and expenses of Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or any subadvisor, as applicable) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Affiliated fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff, all of whom are employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates, are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $339,713 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the year ended September 30, 2021. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus Henderson funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of September 30, 2021 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Total distributable earnings (loss)” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the year ended September 30, 2021 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $520,763 were paid by the Trust to the Trustees under the Deferred Plan during the year ended September 30, 2021.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles that operate as money market funds. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC (the “Sweep Vehicle”) is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. The Sweep Vehicle operates pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act that govern the operation of money market funds and prices its shares at NAV reflecting market-based values of its portfolio securities (i.e., a “floating” NAV) rounded to the fourth decimal place (e.g., $1.0000). The Sweep Vehicle is permitted to impose a liquidity fee (of up to 2%) on redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle or a redemption gate that temporarily suspends redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from the Sweep Vehicle at will, and there are no

  

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unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to the Sweep Vehicle. The Sweep Vehicle does not charge any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the year ended September 30, 2021 can be found in the “Schedules of Affiliated Investments” located in the Schedule of Investments.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Henderson Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the year ended September 30, 2021, Janus Henderson Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $9,833.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Henderson Distributors during the year ended September 30, 2021.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $324.

As of September 30, 2021, shares of the Fund were owned by affiliates of Janus Henderson Investors, and/or other funds advised by Janus Henderson, as indicated in the table below:

       

Class

% of Class Owned

 

% of Fund Owned

 

 

Class A Shares

-

%

-

%

 

Class C Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class D Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class I Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class N Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class R Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class S Shares

89

 

-*

 

 

Class T Shares

-

 

-

 

 

      

*

Less than 0.50%

     

In addition, other shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with US GAAP).

4. Federal Income Tax

The tax components of capital shown in the table below represent: (1) distribution requirements the Fund must satisfy under the income tax regulations; (2) losses or deductions the Fund may be able to offset against income and gains realized in future years; and (3) unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes (reduced by foreign tax liability).

Other book to tax differences primarily consist of deferred compensation, and foreign currency contract adjustments. The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

        

 

 

 

Loss Deferrals

Other Book

Net Tax

 

Undistributed
Ordinary Income

Undistributed
Long-Term Gains

Accumulated
Capital Losses

Late-Year
Ordinary Loss

Post-October
Capital Loss

to Tax
Differences

Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

 

$ 78,082,489

$ 114,347,080

$ -

$ -

$ -

$(3,427,689)

$207,306,171

 

  

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During the year ended September 30, 2021, capital loss carryovers of $58,297,397 were utilized by the Fund. There are no unused capital loss carryovers.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of September 30, 2021 are noted below. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals, investments in partnerships, and investments in passive foreign investment companies.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 1,055,129,946

$248,857,451

$(39,387,088)

$ 209,470,363

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from US GAAP. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies, and capital loss carryovers. Certain permanent differences such as tax returns of capital and net investment losses noted below have been reclassified to capital.

     

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 14,225,290

$ -

$ -

$ -

 

     

For the year ended September 30, 2020

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 19,912,236

$ 50,676,842

$ -

$ -

 

Permanent book to tax basis differences may result in reclassifications between the components of net assets. These differences have no impact on the results of operations or net assets. The following reclassifications have been made to the Fund:

   

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) to Capital

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Investment Income/Loss

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Realized Gain/Loss

$ 37,492,502

$ 11,418,587

$ (48,911,089)

Capital has been adjusted by $37,492,502, including $28,676,928 of long-term capital gain, for distributions in connection with Fund share redemptions (tax equalization).

  

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5. Capital Share Transactions

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended September 30, 2021

 

Year ended September 30, 2020

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

       

Class A Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,270,599

$ 36,749,490

 

2,829,115

$ 69,256,217

Reinvested dividends and distributions

61,958

1,758,986

 

441,425

11,101,842

Shares repurchased

(1,847,497)

(52,903,522)

 

(6,176,082)

(145,300,066)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(514,940)

$ (14,395,046)

 

(2,905,542)

$ (64,942,007)

Class C Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

60,556

$ 1,614,870

 

1,302,038

$ 31,038,027

Reinvested dividends and distributions

-

-

 

106,986

2,530,209

Shares repurchased

(1,084,698)

(29,434,982)

 

(3,507,834)

(79,722,762)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(1,024,142)

$ (27,820,112)

 

(2,098,810)

$ (46,154,526)

Class D Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

49,919

$ 1,457,595

 

25,530

$ 585,433

Reinvested dividends and distributions

807

22,785

 

3,373

84,364

Shares repurchased

(22,515)

(643,482)

 

(33,363)

(769,980)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

28,211

$ 836,898

 

(4,460)

$ (100,183)

Class I Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

3,827,292

$ 111,716,963

 

3,858,376

$ 87,827,183

Reinvested dividends and distributions

250,868

7,079,499

 

1,506,436

37,691,039

Shares repurchased

(8,765,123)

(252,006,827)

 

(19,877,952)

(447,894,201)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(4,686,963)

$(133,210,365)

 

(14,513,140)

$(322,375,979)

Class N Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,633,062

$ 46,194,658

 

5,156,133

$ 114,236,218

Reinvested dividends and distributions

132,300

3,728,216

 

450,362

11,250,037

Shares repurchased

(9,752,003)

(288,256,403)

 

(2,458,343)

(56,577,284)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(7,986,641)

$(238,333,529)

 

3,148,152

$ 68,908,971

Class R Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

21,973

$ 615,383

 

45,588

$ 1,068,030

Reinvested dividends and distributions

168

4,692

 

4,197

103,404

Shares repurchased

(90,672)

(2,578,372)

 

(268,504)

(6,242,192)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(68,531)

$ (1,958,297)

 

(218,719)

$ (5,070,758)

Class S Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

59

$ 1,689

 

609

$ 14,850

Reinvested dividends and distributions

18

518

 

127

3,190

Shares repurchased

(36)

(991)

 

(2,959)

(62,260)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

41

$ 1,216

 

(2,223)

$ (44,220)

Class T Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

443,166

$ 13,160,079

 

37,091

$ 906,381

Reinvested dividends and distributions

749

21,234

 

33,735

844,735

Shares repurchased

(490,825)

(14,533,132)

 

(1,266,009)

(26,792,073)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(46,910)

$ (1,351,819)

 

(1,195,183)

$ (25,040,957)

6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the year ended September 30, 2021, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, TBAs, and in-kind transactions, as applicable) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$ 915,006,505

$ 1,402,422,233

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to September 30, 2021 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements other than the following:

On October 14, 2021 the Fund received additional payment of $4,525,562 from the French tax authority relating to recovery of previously withheld taxes. The receipt of this payment is not a guarantee of future payments and Janus Capital continues to evaluate developments from European courts for potential impacts to filed claims and associated professional and foreign withholding tax reclaims fees, if any.

  

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Shareholders of Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund (one of the funds constituting Janus Investment Fund, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of September 30, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2021, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of September 30, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Denver, Colorado

November 17, 2021

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Janus Henderson Funds since 1990.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-1093; (ii) on the Fund’s website at janushenderson.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janushenderson.com/proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Full Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC as an exhibit to Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of the first and third fiscal quarters, and in the annual report and semiannual report to shareholders. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings and annual and semiannual reports: (i) are 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) are available without charge, upon request, by calling a Janus Henderson representative at 1-877-335-2687 (toll free) (or 1-800-525-3713 if you hold Class D Shares). Portfolio holdings consisting of at least the names of the holdings are generally available on a monthly basis with a 30-day lag under Full Holdings for the Fund at janushenderson.com/info (or janushenderson.com/reports if you hold Class D Shares).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “VIT Portfolio,” and collectively, the “VIT Portfolios”), as well as each Fund of Janus Investment Fund (together with the VIT Portfolios, the “Janus Henderson Funds,” and each, a “Janus Henderson Fund”). As required by law, the Trustees determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Janus Henderson Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the Janus Henderson Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Janus Henderson Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2020, 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 Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Janus Henderson Fund, for the period from February 1, 2021 through February 1, 2022, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and, for the purpose of peer comparisons any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers, paid by a fund as a percentage of average net assets.

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 Janus Henderson Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Janus

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Janus Henderson Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Janus Henderson Funds, noting that Janus Capital generally does not receive a fee for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Janus Henderson Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Janus Henderson Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Janus Henderson Funds and fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its view, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Janus Henderson Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Janus Henderson Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Janus Henderson Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Janus Henderson Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Janus Henderson Funds’ performance has been reasonable: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 75% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 62% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Intech had taken or were taking to improve performance.

  

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· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Janus Henderson Fund’s performance warranted continuation of such Janus Henderson Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Janus Henderson Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management fees (investment advisory fees and any administration fees but excluding out-of-pocket costs) for many of the Janus Henderson Funds, after applicable waivers, was below the average management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Janus Henderson Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Janus Henderson Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Janus Henderson Funds to be reasonable relative to other comparable mutual funds; (2) the total expenses, on average, were 10% under the average total expenses of the respective Broadridge Expense Group peers; and (3) and the management fees for the Janus Henderson Funds, on average, were 9% under the average management fees for the respective Broadridge Expense Group. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Janus Henderson Fund compared to the average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group and to average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

For certain Janus Henderson Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses which assessed fund fees in the context of fund performance being delivered. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Janus Henderson Funds was reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and/or expense waivers on such Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Janus Henderson Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Janus Henderson Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Janus Henderson Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Janus Henderson Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to funds subadvised by Janus Capital and to the fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional separate account clients; (2) these subadvised and institutional separate accounts have different service and infrastructure needs and operate in markets very distinct relative to retail funds; and (3) Janus Henderson mutual fund investors enjoy reasonable fees relative to the fees charged to Janus Henderson subadvised fund and separate account investors; (4) 9 of 10 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar funds subadvised by Janus Capital; and (5) 5 of 8 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar separate accounts managed by Janus Capital. 

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2019, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

  

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· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for both share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

The Trustees reviewed information on the overall profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds, and considered profitability data of other publicly traded mutual fund advisers. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because of the variation in the type of comparative information that is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, differences in complex size, difference in product mix, difference in types of business (mutual fund, institutional and other), differences in 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.

Additionally, the Trustees considered the estimated profitability to Janus Capital from the investment management services it provided to each Janus Henderson Fund. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Janus Henderson Funds effectively. In reviewing profitability, the Trustees noted that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund is necessarily a product of the allocation methodology utilized by Janus Capital to allocate its expenses as part of the estimated profitability calculation. In this regard, the Trustees noted that the independent fee consultant found that (1) the expense allocation methodology and rationales utilized by Janus Capital were reasonable and (2) no clear correlation exists between expense allocations and operating margins. The Trustees also considered that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund was influenced by a number of factors, including not only the allocation methodology selected, but also the presence of fee waivers and expense caps, and whether the Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management agreement contained breakpoints or a performance fee component. The Trustees determined, after taking into account these factors, among others, that Janus Capital’s estimated profitability with respect to each Janus Henderson Fund was not unreasonable in relation to the services provided, and that the variation in the range of such estimated profitability among the Janus Henderson Funds was not a material factor in the Board’s approval of the reasonableness of any Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management fees.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Janus Henderson Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Janus Henderson Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Janus Henderson Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Janus Henderson Fund, the quality of services provided by Janus Capital

  

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and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Janus Henderson Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant published a report to the Trustees in November 2019 which provided its research and analysis into economies of scale. They also noted that, although many Janus Henderson Funds pay advisory fees at a fixed base rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints or performance fees, their independent fee consultant concluded that 73% of these Janus Henderson Funds’ have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge Expense Group averages. They also noted the following: (1) that for those Janus Henderson Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing certain of these Janus Henderson Funds because they have not reached adequate scale; (2) as the assets of some of the Janus Henderson Funds have declined in the past few years, certain of those Janus Henderson Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined; (3) performance fee structures have been implemented for various Janus Henderson Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such Janus Henderson Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and (4) a few Janus Henderson Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Janus Henderson Funds share directly in economies of scale through the significant investments made by Janus Capital and its affiliates related to services provided to the Funds and the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Janus Henderson Funds.

The Trustees also considered the independent fee consultant’s conclusion that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale and their conflicting results, it is difficult to analytically confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus Henderson complex. In this regard, the independent consultant concluded that (1) to the extent there were economies of scale at Janus Capital, Janus Capital’s general strategy of setting fixed management fees below peers appeared to share any such economies with investors even on smaller Janus Henderson Funds which have not yet achieved those economies and (2) by setting lower fixed fees from the start on these Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital appeared to be investing to increase the likelihood that these Janus Henderson Funds will grow to a level to achieve any economies of scale that may exist. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Janus Henderson Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Janus Henderson Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Based on all of the information reviewed, including the recent and past research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Janus Henderson Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Janus Henderson Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Janus Henderson Fund.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Janus Henderson Funds from their relationships with the Janus Henderson Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Janus Henderson Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided, and that such compensation contributes to the overall profitability of Janus Capital and its affiliates that results from their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Janus Henderson Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Janus Henderson Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Janus Henderson Fund therefor, the Janus Henderson Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their

  

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relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 the Janus Henderson Funds and other clients serviced by Janus Capital and its affiliates. They also concluded that Janus Capital and the subadvisers benefit from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Janus Henderson Funds and that the Janus Henderson Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Janus Henderson Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus Henderson funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was September 30, 2021. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus Henderson in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Bloomberg and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, swaptions, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Designation Requirements (unaudited)

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund designated the following for the year ended September 30, 2021:

  
 

 

Capital Gain Distributions

$28,676,928

Qualified Dividend Income Percentage

42%

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

The following are the Trustees and officers of the Trust, together with a brief description of their principal occupations during the last five years (principal occupations for certain Trustees may include periods over five years). The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and officers and is available, without charge, by calling 1-877-335-2687.

Each Trustee has served in that capacity since he or she was originally elected or appointed. The Trustees do not serve a specified term of office. Each Trustee will hold office until the termination of the Trust or his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, incapacity, or removal. Under the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines, the policy is for Trustees to retire no later than the end of the calendar year in which the Trustee turns 75. The Trustees review the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines from time to time and may make changes they deem appropriate. The Fund’s Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominees for the position of Trustee recommended by shareholders. Shareholders may submit the name of a candidate for consideration by the Committee by submitting their recommendations to the Trust’s Secretary. Each Trustee is currently a Trustee of one other registered investment company advised by Janus Capital: Janus Aspen Series. Collectively, these two registered investment companies consist of 51 series or funds referred to herein as the Fund Complex.

The Trust’s officers are elected annually by the Trustees for a one-year term. Certain officers also serve as officers of Janus Aspen Series. Certain officers of the Fund may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Except as otherwise disclosed, Fund officers receive no compensation from the Fund, except for the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer, as authorized by the Trustees.

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William F. McCalpin
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1957

Chairman


Trustee

1/08-Present

6/02-Present

Independent Consultant (since 2019) and Chief Operating Officer, muun chi LLC (organic food business) (since 2020). Formerly, Managing Partner, Impact Investments, Athena Capital Advisors LLC (independent registered investment advisor) (2016-2019), Managing Director, Holos Consulting LLC (provides consulting services to foundations and other nonprofit organizations) (2009-2016), Chief Executive Officer, Imprint Capital Advisors (impact investment firm) (2013-2015), and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (a private family foundation) (1998-2006).

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Director of Mutual Fund Directors Forum (a non-profit organization serving independent directors of U.S. mutual funds) (since 2016), Chairman of the Board and Trustee of The Investment Fund for Foundations Investment Program (TIP) (consisting of 1 fund) (since 2008), and Director of the F.B. Heron Foundation (a private grantmaking foundation) (since 2006).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Alan A. Brown
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Trustee

1/13-Present

Principal, Curam Holdings LLC (since 2018). Formerly, Executive Vice President, Institutional Markets, of Black Creek Group (private equity real estate investment management firm) (2012-2018), Executive Vice President and Co-Head, Global Private Client Group (2007-2010), Executive Vice President, Mutual Funds (2005-2007), and Chief Marketing Officer (2001-2005) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (asset management).

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Advisory Board Member of AEW Core Property Trust (open-end property fund) (since 2020), and Director of WTTW (PBS affiliate) (since 2003). Formerly, Director of MotiveQuest LLC (strategic social market research company) (2003-2016), Director of Nuveen Global Investors LLC (2007-2011), Director of Communities in Schools (2004-2010), and Director of Mutual Fund Education Alliance (until 2010).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William D. Cvengros
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1948

Trustee

1/11-Present

Chief Executive Officer of SJC Capital, LLC (a personal investment company and consulting firm) (since 2002). Formerly, Chief Executive Officer and President of PIMCO Advisors Holdings L.P. (a publicly traded investment management firm) (1994-2000), and Chief Investment Officer (1987-1994) and Vice Chairman and Director (1990-1994) of Pacific Life Insurance Company (a mutual life insurance and annuity company) (1987-1994).

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Member of the Investment Committee for the Orange County Community Foundation (since 2020), Advisory Board Member, RevOZ Fund LP and related funds (real estate investments for opportunity zones) (since 2020), and Advisory Board Member, Innovate Partners Emerging Growth and Equity Fund I (early stage venture capital fund) (since 2014). Formerly, Managing Trustee of National Retirement Partners Liquidating Trust (2013-2016), Chairman, National Retirement Partners, Inc. (formerly a network of advisors to 401(k) plans) (2005-2013), Director of Prospect Acquisition Corp. (a special purpose acquisition corporation) (2007-2009), Director of RemedyTemp, Inc. (temporary help services company) (1996-2006), and Trustee of PIMCO Funds Multi-Manager Series (1990-2000) and Pacific Life Variable Life & Annuity Trusts (1987-1994).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Raudline Etienne
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1965

Trustee

6/16-Present

Founder, Daraja Capital (advisory and investment firm) (since 2016), and Senior Advisor, Albright Stonebridge Group LLC (global strategy firm) (since 2016). Formerly, Senior Vice President (2011-2015), Albright Stonebridge Group LLC, and Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer, New York State Common Retirement Fund (public pension fund) (2008-2011).

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Member of the Investment Committee for Cooper Union (since 2021), Board Member, Van Alen Institute (nonprofit architectural and design organization) (since 2019), and Director of Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC (since 2014).

Gary A. Poliner
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1953

Trustee

6/16-Present

Retired. Formerly, President (2010-2013) of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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Director of MGIC Investment Corporation (private mortgage insurance) (since 2013). Formerly, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company (property/casualty insurance) (2013-2021), Trustee of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (2010-2013), and Director of Frank Russell Company (global asset management firm) (2008-2013).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Diane L. Wallace
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1958

Trustee

6/17-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President-Operations, and Chief Financial Officer for Driehaus Capital Management, LLC (1988-2006) and Treasurer for Driehaus Mutual Funds (1996-2002).

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Formerly, Director of Family Service of Lake County (2019-2021), Independent Trustee, Henderson Global Funds (13 portfolios) (2015-2017), Independent Trustee, State Farm Associates' Funds Trust, State Farm Mutual Fund Trust, and State Farm Variable Product Trust (28 portfolios) (2013-2017).

Linda S. Wolf
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1947

Trustee

11/05-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leo Burnett (Worldwide) (advertising agency) (2001-2005).

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Director of Chicago Community Trust (Regional Community Foundation), Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago, IL), Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Wrapports, LLC (digital communications company). Formerly, Director of Chicago Council on Global Affairs (until 2019), InnerWorkings (until 2019), and Director of Walmart (until 2017).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

    

OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Dean Cheeseman
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1972

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager
Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund

3/19-Present

Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts. Formerly, portfolio manager and member of the Asset Allocation Committee at Mercer Partners (2011-2017).

Paul O'Connor
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1964

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager
Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund

6/17-Present (predecessor fund since 4/16)

Head of Multi-Asset of Janus Henderson Investors and Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts.

Bruce L. Koepfgen
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1952

President and Chief Executive Officer

7/14-Present

Executive Vice President, Head of North America at Janus Henderson Investors (since 2017), President and Head of North America at Janus Capital Management LLC (since 2013 and 2017, respectively), President at Janus Capital Group Inc. (since 2013), President and Director at Janus International Holding LLC (since 2019 and 2011, respectively), President at Janus Holdings LLC (since 2019), President and Director at Janus Management Holdings Corporation (since 2017 and 2012, respectively), Executive Vice President and Head of North America at Janus Distributors LLC (since 2011 and 2019, respectively), Vice President and Director at Intech Investment Management LLC (since 2012), and Executive Vice President at Perkins Investment Management LLC (since 2011). Formerly, Executive Vice President at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus International Holding LLC, and Janus Management Holdings Corporation (2011-2019), Director at Perkins Investment Managment LLC (2011-2019), and Chief Financial Officer at Janus Capital Group Inc. (2011-2013).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Kristin Mariani
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1966

Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

7/20-Present

Head of Compliance, North America for Janus Henderson Investors (since September 2020) and Chief Compliance Officer for Janus Capital Management LLC (since September 2017). Formerly, Global Head of Investment Management Compliance for Janus Henderson Investors (February 2019 - August 2020), Vice President, Head of Global Distribution Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer of Janus Henderson Distributors (May 2017 – September 2017), Vice President, Compliance at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus Capital Management LLC, and Janus Distributors LLC (2009-2017).

Jesper Nergaard
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Chief Financial Officer

Vice President, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer

3/05-Present

2/05-Present

Head of U.S. Fund Administration, Janus Henderson Investors and Janus Sevices LLC.

Abigail J. Murray
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1975

Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, and Secretary

12/20-Present

Managing Counsel (2020-present). Formerly, Senior Counsel for Invesco Ltd. (2017-2020), and Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. and Assistant General Counsel, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (2015-2017).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not an offer or solicitation for the Fund and is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

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ANNUAL REPORT

September 30, 2021

  
 

Janus Henderson Overseas Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

 
  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Henderson Overseas Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Fund At A Glance and Schedule of Investments

3

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

11

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

12

Statement of Operations

14

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

16

Financial Highlights

17

Notes to Financial Statements

21

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

36

Additional Information

37

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

49

Designation Requirements

52

Trustees and Officers

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FUND SNAPSHOT

 Our focus is on generating excess returns by capitalizing on the dislocation between market expectations and our assessment of a company’s free-cash-flow growth. We think success depends on incorporating independent and uncorrelated sources of insight, while executing fundamental and behavioral analyses to identify the most attractive investment opportunities.

   

Julian McManus

co-portfolio manager

George Maris

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE

The Janus Henderson Overseas Fund I Shares returned 33.96% over the 12-month period ended September 30, 2021. The Fund’s primary benchmark, the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. IndexSM returned 23.92%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The approval and rollout of COVID-19 vaccines at the start of the period, as well as ongoing accommodative policies from central banks around the world, put the global economy firmly on a path to recovery. While fiscal and monetary programs supported the recovery, increasing expectations for growth and inflation pushed global bond yields higher. European sovereign 10-year yields rose from -60 basis points to -10 basis points, and emerging markets saw even more pronounced moves, with Brazilian government bond 10-year yields jumping from 8% to 11%. This backup in rates fueled a widespread rotation out of technology stocks where high valuations had been supported by the notion that both macroeconomic growth and cost of capital would remain low, and into cyclical stocks that generally perform well in a rising rate environment. Despite continued recovery in the global economy, rates pulled back over the summer as markets were dismayed by the rapid spread of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus. In addition to the dampening effect of the Delta variant on markets, businesses were challenged by supply chain disruption. Some were self-inflicted (Brexit causing shortages of truck drivers and gasoline in the UK), but others were exogenous, ranging from natural gas shortages across Europe to semiconductor shortages globally. These were further exacerbated by new Chinese government policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and energy intensity across China’s economy. This had the effect of restricting the supply of many critical upstream materials normally taken for granted, from silicon to magnesium. The resulting shortages and dislocation of logistics chains fueled a pronounced increase in inflation across most geographies. Finally, markets struggled to parameterize the burgeoning liquidity crisis in the Chinese property development sector, centered primarily on Evergrande. Despite these various challenges later in the year, international markets managed to hold on to strong gains for the period.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

We employ a high-conviction investment approach seeking strong risk-adjusted performance over the long term. Over time, we think we can generate excess returns in a risk-efficient manner by identifying companies whose free cash flow growth is underestimated by the market. We were pleased to see our conviction rewarded once again this year, as many company- and industry-specific views we expressed in our portfolio crystallized and drove stocks associated with those views higher.

Areas of relative strength in the Fund included the consumer discretionary sector where a number of our holdings benefited from relaxed social distancing guidance and improved mobility as COVID-19 vaccination rates increased. A notable contributor within this sector was UK-based global sports betting and gaming company Entain (formerly GVC Holdings). The return of major sporting events and growth in online betting supported gains in the stock, which rallied further on news of a $22 billion takeover bid by U.S. competitor DraftKings, a price more than double what MGM Resorts offered in a takeover bid earlier this year. We believe Entain’s proprietary technology provides a competitive advantage by allowing it to provide better customer experiences. Furthermore, we are excited to see improving momentum in online betting and gaming in the U.S., where Entain gained market share.

Improved mobility also benefited natural gas and oil producer Canadian Natural Resources. A recovery in oil demand as economic growth and travel picked up provided a positive backdrop for the company. OPEC’s decision to extend oil production cuts and a subsequent increase in crude oil prices also contributed to share

  

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strength. A major capital investment program yielding operating efficiencies added to our conviction in the company.

Another meaningful contributor was ASML Holding. A pronounced shortage of semiconductors coupled with strong demand benefited the Dutch manufacturer of chip production equipment. The company saw higher order volumes during the period due primarily to a faster-than-expected rebound in the automobile industry as well as growth of the advanced computer market for cloud hyperscalers. Increased vehicle technology led to a significant rise in automotive demand for chips. We think ASML’s market leading extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography equipment will help the company realize consistently strong earnings growth.

While pleased with the Fund’s outperformance, select holdings weighed on results. Notable detractors were stocks caught in the downdraft caused by China’s increased regulation of private enterprises, including social media and gaming company Tencent Holdings and e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding. Under a common prosperity theme, the government implemented intrusive policy changes across a swath of industries. Although concerns about the impact of tighter regulation and signs of a slowdown in China’s economy led us to adjust our earnings estimates for China-exposed holdings, including Tencent and Alibaba, we retained positions in these companies as both are in alignment with government objectives and possess positive free cash flow growth outlooks.

Italian-based credit card payments processor Nexi also detracted from performance. Its stock pulled back as investors digested news of its planned acquisition of rival Nets, headquartered in Copenhagen. Several weeks earlier, Nexi announced an agreement to acquire Italian-based SIA, which would make Nexi Europe’s largest payments group. We exited the position as we were concerned with aspects of corporate governance surrounding the Nets acquisition.

OUTLOOK

Our outlook for the markets and the global economy remains clouded, causing us to remain vigilant. In China, for example, where the shifting regulatory landscape and decelerating economic growth changed risk/return dynamics for some companies, we revisited our investment theses for all of our holdings with the goal of narrowing our focus to businesses we think align with the country’s goal of common prosperity. We also increased our scrutiny on non-Chinese holdings impacted by recent developments.

Global supply constraints are expected to persist, as clearing backlogs and rebuilding inventories of critical goods and materials are likely to require a significant amount of time. The extent to which this stokes inflation and possibly curbs demand will bear watching. Consequently, all eyes are on global central banks as they attempt to manage inflation without jeopardizing economic growth and employment. We think normalizing interest rates could resolve the disconnect between the valuations and earnings of select companies. The pandemic continues to be a risk we monitor, especially in emerging markets where variants of the virus spread rapidly during the quarter. Although we think the possibility of large-scale economic shutdowns is unlikely, we do not think the battle against COVID-19 is yet won.

Despite these variables, we think market volatility will provide opportunities to invest in companies where our research suggests stock valuations may not reflect underlying growth prospects. We also believe our thorough analysis and disciplined investment approach will continue to serve us well in our pursuit of strong risk-adjusted returns over the long term.

Thank you for your continued investment in Janus Henderson Overseas Fund.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Contributors - Holdings

5 Top Detractors - Holdings

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

Entain PLC

3.29%

 

2.45%

 

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd

2.97%

 

-1.50%

 

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd

2.69%

 

2.06%

 

Tencent Holdings Ltd

4.48%

 

-1.00%

 

ASML Holding NV

4.00%

 

1.88%

 

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

2.69%

 

-0.88%

 

BNP Paribas SA

3.36%

 

1.53%

 

Nexi SpA

0.86%

 

-0.65%

 

Teck Resources Ltd

3.01%

 

1.50%

 

Freeport-McMoRan Inc

0.58%

 

-0.51%

       

 

5 Top Contributors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

2.67%

 

13.30%

13.64%

 

Industrials

 

2.14%

 

10.68%

11.79%

 

Materials

 

2.04%

 

8.61%

8.22%

 

Information Technology

 

1.92%

 

14.68%

12.70%

 

Consumer Staples

 

1.75%

 

6.76%

8.68%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Detractors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Health Care

 

-0.60%

 

9.77%

9.39%

 

Other**

 

-0.52%

 

2.86%

0.00%

 

Communication Services

 

-0.34%

 

8.70%

6.97%

 

Real Estate

 

0.32%

 

0.00%

2.59%

 

Utilities

 

0.47%

 

0.00%

3.17%

       

 

Relative contribution reflects how the portolio's holdings impacted return relative to the benchmark. Cash and securities not held in the portfolio are not shown. For equity portfolios, relative contribution compares the performance of a security in the portfolio to the benchmark's total return, factoring in the difference in weight of that security in the benchmark. Returns are calculated using daily returns and previous day ending weights rolled up by ticker, excluding fixed income securities, gross of advisory fees, may exclude certain derivatives and will differ from actual performance.
Performance attribution reflects returns gross of advisory fees and may differ from actual returns as they are based on end of day holdings. Attribution is calculated by geometrically linking daily returns for the portfolio and index.

*

Based on sector classification according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) codes, which are the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

**

Not a GICS classified sector.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

Ferguson PLC

 

Trading Companies & Distributors

4.8%

ASML Holding NV

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment

4.6%

AstraZeneca PLC

 

Pharmaceuticals

4.2%

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment

4.1%

BNP Paribas SA

 

Banks

4.0%

 

21.7%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

 

Common Stocks

 

95.9%

 

Investment Companies

 

4.1%

 

Other

 

0.0%

  

100.0%

Emerging markets comprised 19.4% of total net assets.

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of September 30, 2021

As of September 30, 2020

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended September 30, 2021

 

 

Prospectus Expense Ratios

 

 

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

33.54%

11.64%

5.14%

8.11%

 

 

1.17%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

25.86%

10.33%

4.51%

7.88%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

32.41%

10.76%

4.31%

7.36%

 

 

2.04%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

31.41%

10.76%

4.31%

7.36%

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

33.89%

11.97%

5.45%

8.30%

 

 

0.89%

Class I Shares

 

33.96%

12.00%

5.49%

8.33%

 

 

0.84%

Class N Shares

 

34.06%

12.12%

5.58%

8.34%

 

 

0.74%

Class R Shares

 

33.12%

11.31%

4.83%

7.74%

 

 

1.49%

Class S Shares

 

33.43%

11.58%

5.09%

7.99%

 

 

1.23%

Class T Shares

 

33.78%

11.87%

5.36%

8.26%

 

 

0.98%

MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Index

 

23.92%

8.94%

7.48%

N/A**

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class T Shares

 

1st

1st

4th

1st

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Foreign Large Blend Funds

 

34/778

29/673

525/533

16/128

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 800.668.0434 (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson) or visit janushenderson.com/performance (or janushenderson.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

 
 

This Fund has a performance-based management fee that may adjust up or down based on the Fund’s performance.

Performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with foreign and emerging markets, fixed income securities, high-yield and high-risk securities, undervalued, overlooked and smaller capitalization companies, real estate related securities including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), non-diversification, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, portfolio turnover, derivatives, short sales, initial public offerings (IPOs) and

  

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Performance

potential conflicts of interest. Each product has different risks. Please see the prospectus for more information about risks, holdings and other details.

High absolute short-term performance is not typical and may not be achieved in the future. Such results should not be the sole basis for evaluating material facts in making an investment decision.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class R Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for each class for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class J Shares, the initial share class (renamed Class T Shares effective February 16, 2010), calculated using the fees and expenses of each respective class, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on February 16, 2010. Performance shown for periods prior to February 16, 2010, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class I Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class N Shares commenced operations on May 31, 2012. Performance shown for periods prior to May 31, 2012, reflects the performance of the Fund's Class T Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class T Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2021 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

Index performance does not reflect the expenses of managing a portfolio as an index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

Effective March 1, 2021, George Maris and Julian McManus are Co-Portfolio Managers of the Fund.

*The Fund’s inception date – May 2, 1994

**Since inception index return is not available for indices created subsequent to fund inception.

‡ As stated in the prospectus. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios during the reporting period.

  

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Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$1,051.20

$6.27

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.95

$6.17

1.22%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$1,046.80

$10.52

 

$1,000.00

$1,014.79

$10.35

2.05%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$1,052.50

$4.84

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.36

$4.76

0.94%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$1,052.80

$4.58

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.61

$4.51

0.89%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$1,053.10

$4.17

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.01

$4.10

0.81%

Class R Shares

$1,000.00

$1,049.40

$8.01

 

$1,000.00

$1,017.25

$7.89

1.56%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$1,050.70

$6.68

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.55

$6.58

1.30%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$1,052.00

$5.40

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.80

$5.32

1.05%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

Janus Investment Fund

7


Janus Henderson Overseas Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– 95.9%

   

Aerospace & Defense – 3.0%

   
 

Airbus SE*

 

412,259

  

$54,120,510

 

Banks – 9.8%

   
 

BNP Paribas SA

 

1,132,173

  

72,512,323

 
 

China Construction Bank Corp

 

61,712,000

  

43,776,717

 
 

Erste Group Bank AG

 

1,097,461

  

47,921,882

 
 

Permanent TSB Group Holdings PLC*

 

7,893,218

  

13,248,035

 
  

177,458,957

 

Beverages – 6.6%

   
 

Diageo PLC

 

1,153,853

  

55,587,922

 
 

Heineken NV

 

611,448

  

63,553,352

 
  

119,141,274

 

Biotechnology – 0.8%

   
 

Ascendis Pharma A/S (ADR)*

 

94,103

  

14,999,077

 

Building Products – 1.1%

   
 

Assa Abloy AB

 

687,546

  

19,943,060

 

Diversified Financial Services – 0.1%

   
 

Jackson Financial Inc*

 

46,080

  

1,198,080

 
 

Linklogis Inc - Class B*

 

534,993

  

545,928

 
  

1,744,008

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 2.7%

   
 

Hexagon AB - Class B

 

3,125,778

  

48,180,693

 

Entertainment – 5.0%

   
 

Liberty Media Corp-Liberty Formula One*

 

638,509

  

32,825,748

 
 

Nintendo Co Ltd

 

62,700

  

30,505,085

 
 

Sea Ltd (ADR)*

 

83,528

  

26,622,879

 
  

89,953,712

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 6.0%

   
 

GVC Holdings PLC*

 

2,426,588

  

69,453,098

 
 

Yum China Holdings Inc

 

661,200

  

38,915,211

 
  

108,368,309

 

Insurance – 11.1%

   
 

AIA Group Ltd

 

4,530,600

  

52,167,641

 
 

Beazley PLC*

 

5,147,256

  

26,083,936

 
 

Intact Financial Corp

 

165,135

  

21,838,921

 
 

NN Group NV

 

1,186,076

  

61,890,338

 
 

Prudential PLCž

 

1,843,210

  

35,776,315

 
 

Prudential PLCž

 

147,250

  

2,805,282

 
  

200,562,433

 

Interactive Media & Services – 3.4%

   
 

NAVER Corp

 

63,088

  

20,574,242

 
 

Tencent Holdings Ltd

 

690,800

  

40,505,819

 
  

61,080,061

 

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail – 1.7%

   
 

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd*

 

1,623,692

  

30,201,660

 

Metals & Mining – 8.2%

   
 

Freeport-McMoRan Inc

 

714,502

  

23,242,750

 
 

Hindustan Zinc Ltd

 

8,149,485

  

33,818,832

 
 

Rio Tinto Ltd

 

346,760

  

24,635,649

 
 

Teck Resources Ltd

 

2,656,995

  

66,152,126

 
  

147,849,357

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 5.3%

   
 

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd

 

1,716,214

  

62,710,460

 
 

Total SE

 

698,116

  

33,448,699

 
  

96,159,159

 

Pharmaceuticals – 9.1%

   
 

AstraZeneca PLC

 

630,305

  

75,867,770

 
 

Novartis AG

 

357,297

  

29,317,440

 
 

Sanofi

 

186,793

  

17,979,197

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

8

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Overseas Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Pharmaceuticals– (continued)

   
 

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

 

1,280,376

  

$42,447,351

 
  

165,611,758

 

Road & Rail – 2.4%

   
 

Central Japan Railway Co

 

274,500

  

43,879,579

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 8.7%

   
 

ASML Holding NV

 

113,818

  

83,949,396

 
 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd

 

3,620,000

  

74,654,881

 
  

158,604,277

 

Specialty Retail – 1.3%

   
 

Industria de Diseno Textil SA

 

655,943

  

23,861,734

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 2.3%

   
 

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd

 

670,851

  

41,788,259

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 2.5%

   
 

Samsonite International SA (144A)*

 

21,289,200

  

45,619,523

 

Trading Companies & Distributors – 4.8%

   
 

Ferguson PLC

 

633,121

  

87,752,032

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $1,337,410,730)

 

1,736,879,432

 

Investment Companies– 4.1%

   

Money Markets – 4.1%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº,£((cost $74,344,676)

 

74,337,507

  

74,344,941

 

Total Investments (total cost $1,411,755,406) – 100.0%

 

1,811,224,373

 

Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 0%

 

463,499

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$1,811,687,872

 
      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United Kingdom

 

$265,574,323

 

14.7

%

United States

 

219,363,551

 

12.1

 

Netherlands

 

209,393,086

 

11.6

 

France

 

178,060,729

 

9.8

 

China

 

153,945,335

 

8.5

 

Canada

 

150,701,507

 

8.3

 

Japan

 

116,832,015

 

6.5

 

Taiwan

 

101,277,760

 

5.6

 

Hong Kong

 

97,787,164

 

5.4

 

Sweden

 

68,123,753

 

3.8

 

South Korea

 

62,362,501

 

3.4

 

Austria

 

47,921,882

 

2.6

 

India

 

33,818,832

 

1.9

 

Switzerland

 

29,317,440

 

1.6

 

Australia

 

24,635,649

 

1.4

 

Spain

 

23,861,734

 

1.3

 

Denmark

 

14,999,077

 

0.8

 

Ireland

 

13,248,035

 

0.7

 
      
      

Total

 

$1,811,224,373

 

100.0

%

 

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


Janus Henderson Overseas Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

Schedules of Affiliated Investments – (% of Net Assets)

           
 

Dividend

Income

Realized

Gain/(Loss)

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation/

Depreciation

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - 4.1%

Money Markets - 4.1%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

$

28,911

$

(246)

$

(16)

$

74,344,941

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - N/A

Investment Companies - N/A

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

32,929

 

-

 

-

 

-

Total Affiliated Investments - 4.1%

$

61,840

$

(246)

$

(16)

$

74,344,941

           
 

Value

at 9/30/20

Purchases

Sales Proceeds

Value

at 9/30/21

Investment Companies - 4.1%

Money Markets - 4.1%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

19,042,833

 

402,165,055

 

(346,862,685)

 

74,344,941

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - N/A

Investment Companies - N/A

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

234,221

 

282,054,525

 

(282,288,746)

 

-

The following table provides information about the effect of derivatives and hedging activities on the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the year ended September 30, 2021.

     

The effect of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) on the Statement of Operations for the year ended September 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

Amount of Realized Gain/(Loss) Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

Equity
Contracts

Futures contracts

 

$ (8,440)

     
  

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

     

Please see the "Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments" section of the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Overseas Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

  

MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. IndexSM

MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. IndexSM reflects the equity market performance of global developed and emerging markets, excluding the U.S.

  
  

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

LLC

Limited Liability Company

PLC

Public Limited Company

  

144A

Securities sold under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are subject to legal and/or contractual restrictions on resale and may not be publicly sold without registration under the 1933 Act. Unless otherwise noted, these securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The total value of 144A securities as of the year ended September 30, 2021 is $45,619,523, which represents 2.5% of net assets.

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

ž

Issued by the same entity and traded on separate exchanges.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of September 30, 2021.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control.

  

Net of income paid to the securities lending agent and rebates paid to the borrowing counterparties.

             

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments as of September 30, 2021. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

Valuation Inputs Summary

       
    

Level 2 -

 

Level 3 -

  

Level 1 -

 

Other Significant

 

Significant

  

Quoted Prices

 

Observable Inputs

 

Unobservable Inputs

       

Assets

      

Investments In Securities:

      

Common Stocks

      

Biotechnology

$

14,999,077

$

-

$

-

Diversified Financial Services

 

1,744,008

 

-

 

-

Entertainment

 

59,448,627

 

30,505,085

 

-

Insurance

 

21,838,921

 

178,723,512

 

-

Metals & Mining

 

89,394,876

 

58,454,481

 

-

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

 

62,710,460

 

33,448,699

 

-

All Other

 

-

 

1,185,611,686

 

-

Investment Companies

 

-

 

74,344,941

 

-

Total Assets

$

250,135,969

$

1,561,088,404

$

-

       
  

Janus Investment Fund

11


Janus Henderson Overseas Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated investments, at value (cost $1,337,410,730)

 

$

1,736,879,432

 

 

Affiliated investments, at value (cost $74,344,676)

 

 

74,344,941

 

 

Cash

 

 

33,836

 

 

Cash denominated in foreign currency (cost $91,968)

 

 

91,968

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

 

 

45,181

 

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fund shares sold

 

 

7,317,649

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

3,468,120

 

 

 

Foreign tax reclaims

 

 

1,191,068

 

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

 

2,306

 

 

Other assets

 

 

10,759

 

Total Assets

 

 

1,823,385,260

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Payables:

 

 

 

 

 

Fund shares repurchased

 

 

7,223,701

 

 

 

Investments purchased

 

 

2,750,826

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

 

1,140,534

 

 

 

Transfer agent fees and expenses

 

 

265,051

 

 

 

Professional fees

 

 

48,408

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

 

 

45,181

 

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

 

 

43,175

 

 

 

Custodian fees

 

 

29,928

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

 

 

11,313

 

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees payable

 

 

3,792

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other payables

 

 

135,479

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

11,697,388

 

Net Assets

 

$

1,811,687,872

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

12

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Overseas Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

2,914,971,575

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss) (includes $190,250 of foreign capital gains tax)

 

 

(1,103,283,703)

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

1,811,687,872

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

21,129,940

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

481,245

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

43.91

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(2)

 

$

46.59

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

1,295,162

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

30,024

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

43.14

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

726,915,733

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

16,714,751

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

43.49

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

312,685,275

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

7,158,482

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

43.68

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

61,262,707

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

1,410,500

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

43.43

 

Net Assets - Class R Shares

 

$

24,155,149

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

560,503

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

43.10

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

130,075,652

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

2,991,542

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

43.48

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

534,168,254

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

12,270,924

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

43.53

 

 

             

(1) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(2) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

13


Janus Henderson Overseas Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 
 
      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

38,711,012

 

 

Affiliated securities lending income, net

 

32,929

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

28,911

 

 

Unaffiliated securities lending income, net

 

616

 

 

Interest

 

77

 

 

Other income

 

2

 

 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(4,408,432)

 

Total Investment Income

 

34,365,115

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

11,598,093

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

48,456

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

17,580

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

120,225

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

317,781

 

 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

793,311

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

61,543

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

317,683

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

1,277,850

 

 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

30,140

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

3,260

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

80,539

 

 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

1,375

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

129

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

122,980

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

3,496

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

1,190

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

452

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

1,699

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

6,246

 

 

Shareholder reports expense

 

190,316

 

 

Custodian fees

 

138,827

 

 

Registration fees

 

137,638

 

 

Professional fees

 

73,351

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees

 

42,823

 

 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

23,055

 

 

Other expenses

 

152,795

 

Total Expenses

 

15,562,833

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers

 

(35,425)

 

Net Expenses

 

15,527,408

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

18,837,707

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Overseas Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

 

 

 

 

Investments and foreign currency transactions (net of foreign taxes of $8,144)

$

186,242,583

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

(246)

 

 

Futures contracts

 

(8,440)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

186,233,897

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

 

 

 

 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

193,777,079

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

(16)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

193,777,063

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

398,848,667

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


Janus Henderson Overseas Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended
September 30, 2021

 

Year ended
September 30, 2020

 

         

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

18,837,707

 

$

11,036,358

 

 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

186,233,897

 

 

91,495,497

 

 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

193,777,063

 

 

684,524

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

398,848,667

 

 

103,216,379

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(107,051)

 

 

(305,712)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

 

 

(15,298)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(5,967,635)

 

 

(12,903,741)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(517,002)

 

 

(977,241)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(284,437)

 

 

(1,256,873)

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

(79,393)

 

 

(381,780)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(691,150)

 

 

(2,043,220)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(3,930,037)

 

 

(9,342,424)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(11,576,705)

 

 

(27,226,289)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

922,662

 

 

(3,236,521)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(2,078,020)

 

 

(1,225,431)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(31,046,777)

 

 

(50,587,599)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

254,653,679

 

 

(369,031)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

28,902,097

 

 

(30,517,956)

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

(3,865,001)

 

 

(4,603,344)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(11,238,460)

 

 

(18,160,515)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(11,754,047)

 

 

(57,172,478)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

224,496,133

 

 

(165,872,875)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

611,768,095

 

 

(89,882,785)

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

1,199,919,777

 

 

1,289,802,562

 

 

End of period

$

1,811,687,872

 

$

1,199,919,777

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

                   

Class A Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$33.08

 

 

$30.94

 

 

$32.42

 

 

$32.21

 

 

$26.77

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.43

 

 

0.21

 

 

0.53

 

 

0.37

 

 

0.38

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

10.64

 

 

2.51

 

 

(1.77)

 

 

0.34

 

 

5.27

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

11.07

 

 

2.72

 

 

(1.24)

 

 

0.71

 

 

5.65

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.24)

 

 

(0.58)

 

 

(0.24)

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.24)

 

 

(0.58)

 

 

(0.24)

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$43.91

 

 

$33.08

 

 

$30.94

 

 

$32.42

 

 

$32.21

 

 

Total Return*

 

33.54%

 

 

8.74%

 

 

(3.74)%

 

 

2.18%

 

 

21.32%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$21,130

 

 

$15,231

 

 

$17,470

 

 

$16,739

 

 

$18,652

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$19,864

 

 

$15,904

 

 

$17,537

 

 

$18,900

 

 

$19,582

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.22%

 

 

1.17%

 

 

1.11%

 

 

1.01%

 

 

0.97%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.22%

 

 

1.17%

 

 

1.10%

 

 

0.99%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.03%

 

 

0.66%

 

 

1.78%

 

 

1.12%

 

 

1.34%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

27%

 

 

18%

 

 

22%

 

 

23%

 

 

39%

 

                   
                   

Class C Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$32.58

 

 

$30.34

 

 

$31.76

 

 

$31.52

 

 

$26.17

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.02)

 

 

(0.06)

 

 

0.28

 

 

0.10

 

 

0.18

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

10.58

 

 

2.43

 

 

(1.70)

 

 

0.35

 

 

5.17

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

10.56

 

 

2.37

 

 

(1.42)

 

 

0.45

 

 

5.35

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$43.14

 

 

$32.58

 

 

$30.34

 

 

$31.76

 

 

$31.52

 

 

Total Return*

 

32.41%

 

 

7.79%

 

 

(4.47)%

 

 

1.42%

 

 

20.44%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,295

 

 

$2,665

 

 

$3,693

 

 

$10,244

 

 

$15,088

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,910

 

 

$3,305

 

 

$5,809

 

 

$13,589

 

 

$16,539

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.06%

 

 

2.02%

 

 

1.90%

 

 

1.72%

 

 

1.74%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

2.06%

 

 

1.99%

 

 

1.87%

 

 

1.71%

 

 

1.65%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.04)%

 

 

(0.19)%

 

 

0.95%

 

 

0.31%

 

 

0.65%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

27%

 

 

18%

 

 

22%

 

 

23%

 

 

39%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class D Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$32.77

 

 

$30.66

 

 

$32.12

 

 

$31.92

 

 

$26.57

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.53

 

 

0.30

 

 

0.63

 

 

0.47

 

 

0.49

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

10.54

 

 

2.50

 

 

(1.78)

 

 

0.34

 

 

5.19

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

11.07

 

 

2.80

 

 

(1.15)

 

 

0.81

 

 

5.68

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.35)

 

 

(0.69)

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

(0.61)

 

 

(0.33)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.35)

 

 

(0.69)

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

(0.61)

 

 

(0.33)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$43.49

 

 

$32.77

 

 

$30.66

 

 

$32.12

 

 

$31.92

 

 

Total Return*

 

33.89%

 

 

9.06%

 

 

(3.46)%

 

 

2.52%

 

 

21.72%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$726,916

 

 

$572,590

 

 

$587,147

 

 

$687,846

 

 

$731,578

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$704,107

 

 

$570,593

 

 

$605,377

 

 

$738,059

 

 

$677,837

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.95%

 

 

0.89%

 

 

0.79%

 

 

0.68%

 

 

0.62%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.95%

 

 

0.89%

 

 

0.79%

 

 

0.68%

 

 

0.62%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.28%

 

 

0.98%

 

 

2.11%

 

 

1.42%

 

 

1.75%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

27%

 

 

18%

 

 

22%

 

 

23%

 

 

39%

 

                   
                   

Class I Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$32.91

 

 

$30.79

 

 

$32.25

 

 

$32.05

 

 

$26.69

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.72

 

 

0.32

 

 

0.64

 

 

0.48

 

 

0.51

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

10.41

 

 

2.50

 

 

(1.77)

 

 

0.34

 

 

5.18

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

11.13

 

 

2.82

 

 

(1.13)

 

 

0.82

 

 

5.69

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.36)

 

 

(0.70)

 

 

(0.33)

 

 

(0.62)

 

 

(0.33)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.36)

 

 

(0.70)

 

 

(0.33)

 

 

(0.62)

 

 

(0.33)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$43.68

 

 

$32.91

 

 

$30.79

 

 

$32.25

 

 

$32.05

 

 

Total Return*

 

33.96%

 

 

9.10%

 

 

(3.40)%

 

 

2.54%

 

 

21.62%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$312,685

 

 

$44,806

 

 

$42,606

 

 

$52,204

 

 

$61,797

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$90,200

 

 

$43,005

 

 

$45,239

 

 

$58,918

 

 

$59,304

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.90%

 

 

0.84%

 

 

0.74%

 

 

0.64%

 

 

0.57%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.90%

 

 

0.84%

 

 

0.74%

 

 

0.64%

 

 

0.57%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.72%

 

 

1.04%

 

 

2.14%

 

 

1.44%

 

 

1.79%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

27%

 

 

18%

 

 

22%

 

 

23%

 

 

39%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

                   

Class N Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$32.72

 

 

$30.62

 

 

$32.08

 

 

$31.89

 

 

$26.58

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.64

 

 

0.32

 

 

0.68

 

 

0.52

 

 

0.66

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

10.46

 

 

2.52

 

 

(1.77)

 

 

0.33

 

 

5.03

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

11.10

 

 

2.84

 

 

(1.09)

 

 

0.85

 

 

5.69

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.39)

 

 

(0.74)

 

 

(0.37)

 

 

(0.66)

 

 

(0.38)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.39)

 

 

(0.74)

 

 

(0.37)

 

 

(0.66)

 

 

(0.38)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$43.43

 

 

$32.72

 

 

$30.62

 

 

$32.08

 

 

$31.89

 

 

Total Return*

 

34.06%

 

 

9.20%

 

 

(3.27)%

 

 

2.65%

 

 

21.76%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$61,263

 

 

$23,810

 

 

$51,945

 

 

$69,995

 

 

$76,655

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$42,249

 

 

$45,317

 

 

$59,886

 

 

$74,170

 

 

$53,209

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.81%

 

 

0.74%

 

 

0.63%

 

 

0.53%

 

 

0.47%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.81%

 

 

0.74%

 

 

0.63%

 

 

0.53%

 

 

0.47%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.54%

 

 

1.02%

 

 

2.27%

 

 

1.58%

 

 

2.29%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

27%

 

 

18%

 

 

22%

 

 

23%

 

 

39%

 

                   
                   

Class R Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$32.48

 

 

$30.41

 

 

$31.78

 

 

$31.60

 

 

$26.28

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.27

 

 

0.11

 

 

0.44

 

 

0.26

 

 

0.32

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

10.48

 

 

2.45

 

 

(1.72)

 

 

0.34

 

 

5.16

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

10.75

 

 

2.56

 

 

(1.28)

 

 

0.60

 

 

5.48

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.13)

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

(0.42)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.13)

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

(0.42)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$43.10

 

 

$32.48

 

 

$30.41

 

 

$31.78

 

 

$31.60

 

 

Total Return*

 

33.12%

 

 

8.37%

 

 

(4.00)%

 

 

1.88%

 

 

20.99%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$24,155

 

 

$21,288

 

 

$24,381

 

 

$30,258

 

 

$35,054

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$24,617

 

 

$22,679

 

 

$25,588

 

 

$34,353

 

 

$34,347

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.56%

 

 

1.49%

 

 

1.39%

 

 

1.27%

 

 

1.20%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.56%

 

 

1.49%

 

 

1.39%

 

 

1.27%

 

 

1.20%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.66%

 

 

0.35%

 

 

1.50%

 

 

0.81%

 

 

1.15%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

27%

 

 

18%

 

 

22%

 

 

23%

 

 

39%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class S Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$32.77

 

 

$30.67

 

 

$32.08

 

 

$31.89

 

 

$26.53

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.38

 

 

0.19

 

 

0.53

 

 

0.35

 

 

0.40

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

10.55

 

 

2.48

 

 

(1.75)

 

 

0.34

 

 

5.18

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

10.93

 

 

2.67

 

 

(1.22)

 

 

0.69

 

 

5.58

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.22)

 

 

(0.57)

 

 

(0.19)

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.22)

 

 

(0.57)

 

 

(0.19)

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$43.48

 

 

$32.77

 

 

$30.67

 

 

$32.08

 

 

$31.89

 

 

Total Return*

 

33.43%

 

 

8.64%

 

 

(3.74)%

 

 

2.16%

 

 

21.26%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$130,076

 

 

$107,722

 

 

$118,308

 

 

$143,500

 

 

$159,832

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$127,073

 

 

$109,624

 

 

$125,646

 

 

$158,138

 

 

$151,659

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.31%

 

 

1.23%

 

 

1.13%

 

 

1.02%

 

 

0.95%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.31%

 

 

1.23%

 

 

1.13%

 

 

1.02%

 

 

0.95%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.92%

 

 

0.62%

 

 

1.77%

 

 

1.06%

 

 

1.40%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

27%

 

 

18%

 

 

22%

 

 

23%

 

 

39%

 

                   
                   

Class T Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$32.80

 

 

$30.70

 

 

$32.14

 

 

$31.95

 

 

$26.59

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.49

 

 

0.27

 

 

0.60

 

 

0.43

 

 

0.47

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

10.56

 

 

2.49

 

 

(1.76)

 

 

0.34

 

 

5.20

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

11.05

 

 

2.76

 

 

(1.16)

 

 

0.77

 

 

5.67

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.32)

 

 

(0.66)

 

 

(0.28)

 

 

(0.58)

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.32)

 

 

(0.66)

 

 

(0.28)

 

 

(0.58)

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$43.53

 

 

$32.80

 

 

$30.70

 

 

$32.14

 

 

$31.95

 

 

Total Return*

 

33.78%

 

 

8.93%

 

 

(3.51)%

 

 

2.40%

 

 

21.62%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$534,168

 

 

$411,807

 

 

$444,252

 

 

$532,840

 

 

$605,692

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$511,140

 

 

$422,347

 

 

$462,499

 

 

$589,204

 

 

$580,342

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.05%

 

 

0.98%

 

 

0.88%

 

 

0.77%

 

 

0.70%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.05%

 

 

0.97%

 

 

0.87%

 

 

0.77%

 

 

0.69%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.19%

 

 

0.88%

 

 

2.03%

 

 

1.32%

 

 

1.65%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

27%

 

 

18%

 

 

22%

 

 

23%

 

 

39%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Henderson Overseas Fund (the “Fund”) is a series of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers 41 funds, each of which offers multiple share classes, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Class A Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class C Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, and bank trust platforms.

Class C Shares are closed to investments by new employer-sponsored retirement plans and existing employer-sponsored retirement plans are no longer able to make additional purchases or exchanges into Class C Shares.

The Funds currently implement an automatic conversion feature pursuant to which Class C Shares that have been held for eight years are automatically converted to Class A Shares without the imposition of any sales charge, fee or other charge. The conversion will generally occur no later than ten business days in the month following the month of the eighth anniversary of the date of purchase. Class C Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions on Class C Shares will convert to Class A Shares at the same time as the original Class C Shares with respect to which they were purchased. For Class C Shares held in omnibus accounts on intermediary platforms, the Fund will rely on these intermediaries to implement this conversion feature. Your financial intermediary may have separate policies and procedures as to when and how Class C Shares may be converted to Class A Shares. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Effective July 6, 2020, Class D Shares are available to new investors, subject to any closed fund policies for a Fund, as applicable. Previously, Class D Shares were only available to investors who already had a direct account with the Janus Henderson funds; immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor; and existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus Henderson funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments, who established Class I Share accounts before August 4, 2017.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of: 1) certain adviser-assisted, employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and certain welfare benefit plans, such as health savings accounts, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans; and 2) retail investors purchasing in qualified or nonqualified accounts, whose accounts are held through an omnibus account at their financial intermediary, and where the financial intermediary requires no payment or reimbursement from the Fund, Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”), or its affiliates. Class N Shares are also available to Janus Henderson proprietary products and to certain direct institutional investors approved by Janus Distributors LLC dba Janus Henderson Distributors (“Janus Henderson Distributors”) including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations and endowments, subject to minimum investment requirements.

Class R Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory

  

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programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP").

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service

  

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approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Interest income is recorded daily on an accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. The Fund classifies gains and losses on prepayments received as an adjustment to interest income. Debt securities may be placed in non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivables when collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that

  

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would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Fund's equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Derivative Instruments

The Fund may invest in various types of derivatives, which may at times result in significant derivative exposure. A derivative is a financial instrument whose performance is derived from the performance of another asset. The Fund may invest in derivative instruments including, but not limited to: futures contracts, put options, call options, options on futures contracts, options on foreign currencies, options on recovery locks, options on security and commodity indices, swaps, forward contracts, structured investments, and other equity-linked derivatives. Each derivative instrument that was held by the Fund during the year ended September 30, 2021 is discussed in further detail below. A summary of derivative activity by the Fund is reflected in the tables at the end of the Schedule of Investments.

The Fund may use derivative instruments for hedging purposes (to offset risks associated with an investment, currency exposure, or market conditions), to adjust currency exposure relative to a benchmark index, or for speculative purposes (to earn income and seek to enhance returns). When the Fund invests in a derivative for speculative purposes, the Fund will be fully exposed to the risks of loss of that derivative, which may sometimes be greater than the derivative’s cost. The Fund may not use any derivative to gain exposure to an asset or class of assets that it would be prohibited by its investment restrictions from purchasing directly. The Fund’s ability to use derivative instruments may also be limited by tax considerations.

Investments in derivatives in general are subject to market risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate over time. Investments in derivatives may not directly correlate with the price movements of the underlying instrument. As a result, the use of derivatives may expose the Fund to additional risks that it would not be subject to if it invested directly in the securities underlying those derivatives. The use of derivatives may result in larger losses or smaller gains than otherwise would be the case. Derivatives can be volatile and may involve significant risks.

In pursuit of its investment objective, the Fund may seek to use derivatives to increase or decrease exposure to the following market risk factors:

· Commodity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of commodities or commodity-linked investments due to changes in the overall market movements, volatility of the underlying benchmark, changes in interest rates, or other factors affecting a particular industry or commodity such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs, and international economic, political, and regulatory developments.

· Counterparty Risk – the risk that the counterparty (the party on the other side of the transaction) on a derivative transaction will be unable to honor its financial obligation to the Fund.

· Credit Risk – the risk an issuer will be unable to make principal and interest payments when due, or will default on its obligations.

· Currency Risk – the risk that changes in the exchange rate between currencies will adversely affect the value (in U.S. dollar terms) of an investment.

  

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· Equity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market.

· Index Risk – if the derivative is linked to the performance of an index, it will be subject to the risks associated with changes in that index. If the index changes, the Fund could receive lower interest payments or experience a reduction in the value of the derivative to below what the Fund paid. Certain indexed securities, including inverse securities (which move in an opposite direction to the index), may create leverage, to the extent that they increase or decrease in value at a rate that is a multiple of the changes in the applicable index.

· Interest Rate Risk – the risk that the value of fixed-income securities will generally decline as prevailing interest rates rise, which may cause the Fund’s NAV to likewise decrease.

· Leverage Risk – the risk associated with certain types of leveraged investments or trading strategies pursuant to which relatively small market movements may result in large changes in the value of an investment. The Fund creates leverage by investing in instruments, including derivatives, where the investment loss can exceed the original amount invested. Certain investments or trading strategies, such as short sales, that involve leverage can result in losses that greatly exceed the amount originally invested.

· Liquidity Risk – the risk that certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time that the seller would like or at the price that the seller believes the security is currently worth.

Derivatives may generally be traded OTC or on an exchange. Derivatives traded OTC are agreements that are individually negotiated between parties and can be tailored to meet a purchaser’s needs. OTC derivatives are not guaranteed by a clearing agency and may be subject to increased credit risk.

In an effort to mitigate credit risk associated with derivatives traded OTC, the Fund may enter into collateral agreements with certain counterparties whereby, subject to certain minimum exposure requirements, the Fund may require the counterparty to post collateral if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized gain on all OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. Additionally, the Fund may deposit cash and/or treasuries as collateral with the counterparty and/or custodian daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized loss on OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. All liquid securities and restricted cash are considered to cover in an amount at all times equal to or greater than the Fund’s commitment with respect to certain exchange-traded derivatives, centrally cleared derivatives, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, short sales, and/or securities with extended settlement dates. There is no guarantee that counterparty exposure is reduced and these arrangements are dependent on Janus Capital's ability to establish and maintain appropriate systems and trading.

Futures contracts are marked-to-market daily, and the daily variation margin is recorded as a receivable or payable on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (if applicable). The change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable). When a contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable), equal to the difference between the opening and closing value of the contract.

Securities held by the Fund that are designated as collateral for market value on futures contracts are noted on the Schedule of Investments (if applicable). Such collateral is in the possession of the Fund’s futures commission merchant.

With futures, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund since futures are exchange-traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures against default.

During the year, the Fund purchased futures on equity indices to increase exposure to equity risk.

During the year, the Fund sold futures on equity indices to decrease exposure to equity risk.

There were no futures held at September 30, 2021.

3. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve, as well as certain foreign governments and central banks, have taken extraordinary actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets, including reducing interest rates to record-low levels. Extremely low or negative interest rates may become more prevalent or may not work as intended. As there is little precedent for this situation, the impact on various

  

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markets that interest rate or other significant policy changes may have is unknown. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place in response to such economic uncertainty, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation.

Widespread disease, including pandemics and epidemics, and natural or environmental disasters, including those which may be attributable to global climate change, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis and weather-related phenomena generally, have been and can be highly disruptive to economies and markets, adversely impacting individual companies, sectors, industries, markets, currencies, interest and inflation rates, credit ratings, investor sentiment, and other factors affecting the value of a Fund’s investments. Economies and financial markets throughout the world have become increasingly interconnected, which increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or country will adversely affect markets or issuers in other regions or countries, including the United States. These disruptions could prevent a Fund from executing advantageous investment decisions in a timely manner and negatively impact a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective(s). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value of a Fund. In addition, these disruptions could also impair the information technology and other operational systems upon which the Fund’s service providers, including Janus Capital or the subadviser (as applicable), rely, and could otherwise disrupt the ability of employees of the Fund’s service providers to perform essential tasks on behalf of the Fund. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance and reinsurance companies that insure or reinsure against the impact of natural disasters.

A number of countries in the European Union (the “EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU have experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. These difficulties may continue, worsen, or spread further within the EU. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. The risk of investing in securities in the European markets may also be heightened due to the referendum in which the United Kingdom voted to exit the EU, commonly known as “Brexit,” which immediately led to significant market volatility around the world, as well as political, economic and legal uncertainty. The United Kingdom formally left the EU on January 31, 2020 and entered into an eleven-month transition period, which expired on December 31, 2020. The negative impact on not only the United Kingdom and European economies could be significant, potentially resulting in increased volatility and illiquidity and lower economic growth for companies that rely significantly on the United Kingdom and/or Europe for their business activities and revenues. Any further exits from the EU, or an increase in the belief that such exits are likely or possible, would likely cause additional market disruption globally and introduce new legal and regulatory uncertainties.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to

  

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market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

Emerging Market Investing

Within the parameters of its specific investment policies, the Fund may invest in securities of issuers or companies from or with exposure to one or more “developing countries” or “emerging market countries.” Such countries include but are not limited to countries included in the MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant amount of its assets in one or more of these countries, its returns and net asset value may be affected to a large degree by events and economic conditions in such countries. The risks of foreign investing are heightened when investing in emerging markets, which may result in the price of investments in emerging markets experiencing sudden and sharp price swings. In many developing markets, there is less government supervision and regulation of stock exchanges, brokers, and listed companies, making these investments potentially more volatile in price and less liquid than investments in developed securities markets, resulting in greater risk to investors. Similarly, issuers in such markets may not be subject to regulatory, accounting, auditing, and financial reporting and recordkeeping standards comparable to those to which U.S. companies are subject. There is a risk in developing countries that a current or future economic or political crisis could lead to price controls, forced mergers of companies, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, seizure, nationalization, sanctions or imposition of restrictions by various governmental entities on investment and trading, or creation of government monopolies, any of which may have a detrimental effect on the Fund’s investments. In addition, the Fund’s investments may be denominated in foreign currencies and therefore, changes in the value of a country’s currency compared to the U.S. dollar may affect the value of the Fund’s investments. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in the securities of issuers in or companies of a single country or region, it is more likely to be impacted by events or conditions affecting that country or region, which could have a negative impact on the Fund’s performance. Developing countries may also experience a higher level of exposure and vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change. This can be attributed to both the geographic location of emerging market countries and/or a country’s lack of access to technology or resources to adjust and adapt to its effects. An increased occurrence and severity of natural disasters and extreme weather events such as droughts and decreased crop yields, heat waves, flooding and rising sea levels, and increased spread of disease, could cause harmful effects to the performance of affected economies. Additionally, foreign and emerging market risks, including, but not limited to, price controls, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, nationalization, and restrictions on repatriation of assets may be heightened to the extent the Fund invests in Chinese local market securities.

Securities Lending

Under procedures adopted by the Trustees, the Fund may seek to earn additional income by lending securities to certain qualified broker-dealers and institutions. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodial functions in accordance with the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement. The Fund may lend fund securities in an amount equal to up to 1/3 of its total assets as determined at the time of the loan origination. There is the risk of delay in recovering a loaned security or the risk of loss in collateral rights if the borrower fails financially. In addition, Janus Capital makes efforts to balance the benefits and risks from granting such loans. All loans will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). If the Fund is unable to recover a security on loan, the Fund may use the collateral to purchase replacement securities in the market. There is a risk that the value of the collateral could decrease below the cost of the replacement security by the time the replacement investment is made, resulting in a loss to the Fund. In certain circumstances individual loan transactions could yield negative returns.

Upon receipt of cash collateral, Janus Capital may invest it in affiliated or non-affiliated cash management vehicles, whether registered or unregistered entities, as permitted by the 1940 Act and rules promulgated thereunder. Janus Capital currently intends to primarily invest the cash collateral in a cash management vehicle for which Janus Capital serves as investment adviser, Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, or in time deposits. An investment in Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC is generally subject to the same risks that shareholders experience when investing in similarly structured vehicles, such as the potential for significant fluctuations in assets as a result of the purchase and redemption activity of the securities lending program, a decline in the value of the collateral, and possible liquidity issues. Such risks may delay the return of the cash collateral and cause the Fund to violate its agreement to

  

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return the cash collateral to a borrower in a timely manner. As adviser to the Fund and Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest as a result of its fiduciary duties to both the Fund and Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC. Additionally, Janus Capital receives an investment advisory fee of 0.05% for managing Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, but it may not receive a fee for managing certain other affiliated cash management vehicles in which the Fund may invest, and therefore may have an incentive to allocate preferred investment opportunities to investment vehicles for which it is receiving a fee.

The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars and 105% of the market value of the loaned securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Loaned securities and related collateral are marked-to-market each business day based upon the market value of the loaned securities at the close of business, employing the most recent available pricing information. Collateral levels are then adjusted based on this mark-to-market evaluation. Additional required collateral, or excess collateral returned, is delivered on the next business day. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than 102% or 105% value of the securities on loan. The cash collateral invested by Janus Capital is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Income earned from the investment of the cash collateral, net of rebates paid to, or fees paid by, borrowers and less the fees paid to the lending agent are included as “Affiliated securities lending income, net” on the Statement of Operations.

There were no securities on loan as of September 30, 2021.

4. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee rate that may adjust up or down based on the Fund’s performance relative to its benchmark index.

The investment advisory fee rate paid to Janus Capital by the Fund consists of two components: (1) a base fee calculated by applying the contractual fixed rate of the advisory fee to the Fund’s average daily net assets during the previous month (the “Base Fee Rate”), plus or minus (2) a performance-fee adjustment (the “Performance Adjustment”) calculated by applying a variable rate of up to 0.15% (positive or negative) to the Fund’s average daily net assets based on the Fund’s relative performance compared to the cumulative investment record of its benchmark index over a 36-month performance measurement period or shorter time period, as applicable. The investment advisory fee rate is calculated daily and paid monthly.

The investment performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares (waiving the upfront sales load) for the performance measurement period is used to calculate the Performance Adjustment. The Fund’s Base Fee Rate prior to any performance adjustment (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.64%, and the Fund’s benchmark index used in the calculation is the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S IndexSM.

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. The Base Fee Rate is subject to an upward or downward Performance Adjustment for every full 0.50% increment by which the Fund outperforms or underperforms its benchmark index, up to the Fund’s full performance rate of ±7.00%. Because the Performance Adjustment is tied to a Fund’s relative performance compared 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 is included in calculating both the performance of a Fund and the Fund’s benchmark index.

The Fund’s prospectuses and statement(s) of additional information contain additional information about performance-based fees. The amount shown as advisory fees on the Statement of Operations reflects the Base Fee Rate plus/minus any Performance Adjustment. For the year ended September 30, 2021, the performance adjusted investment advisory fee rate before any waivers and/or reimbursements of expenses is 0.76%.

  

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Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the investment advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding any performance adjustments to management fees (if applicable), the fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, shareholder servicing fees, such as transfer agency fees (including out-of-pocket costs), administrative services fees and any networking/omnibus/administrative fees payable by any share class, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.87% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waivers for at least a one-year period commencing January 28, 2021. If applicable, amounts waived and/or reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund pays an annual administrative services fee based on the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services, as detailed below.

  

Average Daily Net Assets of Class D Shares of the Janus Henderson funds

Administrative Services Fee

Under $40 billion

0.12%

$40 billion – $49.9 billion

0.10%

Over $49.9 billion

0.08%

The Fund’s actual Class D administrative fee rate was 0.11% for the reporting period.

Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or

  

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similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital. For all share classes, Janus Services also seeks reimbursement for costs it incurs as transfer agent and for providing servicing.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Henderson Distributors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 0.50% of the Class R Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Henderson Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital serves as administrator to the Fund pursuant to an administration agreement between Janus Capital and the Trust. Under the administration agreement, Janus Capital is obligated to provide or arrange for the provision of certain administration, compliance, and accounting services to the Fund, including providing office space for the Fund, and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing these services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. The Fund pays for some or all of the salaries, fees, and expenses of Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or any subadvisor, as applicable) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Affiliated fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff, all of whom are employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates, are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $339,713 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the year ended September 30, 2021. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus Henderson funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of September 30, 2021 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Total distributable earnings (loss)” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the year ended September 30, 2021 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $520,763 were paid by the Trust to the Trustees under the Deferred Plan during the year ended September 30, 2021.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles that operate

  

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as money market funds. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC (the “Sweep Vehicle”) is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. The Sweep Vehicle operates pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act that govern the operation of money market funds and prices its shares at NAV reflecting market-based values of its portfolio securities (i.e., a “floating” NAV) rounded to the fourth decimal place (e.g., $1.0000). The Sweep Vehicle is permitted to impose a liquidity fee (of up to 2%) on redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle or a redemption gate that temporarily suspends redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from the Sweep Vehicle at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to the Sweep Vehicle. The Sweep Vehicle does not charge any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the year ended September 30, 2021 can be found in the “Schedules of Affiliated Investments” located in the Schedule of Investments.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Henderson Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the year ended September 30, 2021, Janus Henderson Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $1,864.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Henderson Distributors during the year ended September 30, 2021.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares during the year ended September 30, 2021.

As of September 30, 2021, shares of the Fund were owned by affiliates of Janus Henderson Investors, and/or other funds advised by Janus Henderson, as indicated in the table below:

      

Class

% of Class Owned

 

% of Fund Owned

 

 

Class A Shares

-

%

-

%

 

Class C Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class D Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class I Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class N Shares

51

 

2

 

 

Class R Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class S Shares

-

 

-

 

 

Class T Shares

-

 

-

 

 

      

In addition, other shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with US GAAP).

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities (“cross-trade”) between itself and other funds or accounts managed by Janus Capital in accordance with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Rule 17a-7”), when the transaction is consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Fund and in accordance with the Internal Cross Trade Procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. These procedures have been designed to ensure that any cross-trade of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or account that is or could be considered an affiliate of the Fund under certain limited circumstances by virtue of having a common investment adviser, common

  

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Officer, or common Trustee complies with Rule 17a-7. Under these procedures, each cross-trade is effected at the current market price to save costs where allowed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, the Fund engaged in cross trades amounting to $897,974 in sales, resulting in a net realized loss of $137,542. The net realized loss is included within the “Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” section of the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

5. Federal Income Tax

The tax components of capital shown in the table below represent: (1) distribution requirements the Fund must satisfy under the income tax regulations; (2) losses or deductions the Fund may be able to offset against income and gains realized in future years; and (3) unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes (reduced by foreign tax liability).

Other book to tax differences primarily consist of deferred compensation. The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

        

 

 

 

Loss Deferrals

Other Book

Net Tax

 

Undistributed
Ordinary Income

Undistributed
Long-Term Gains

Accumulated
Capital Losses

Late-Year
Ordinary Loss

Post-October
Capital Loss

to Tax
Differences

Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

 

$ 18,728,229

$ -

$(1,514,551,673)

$ -

$ -

$ (49,652)

$392,589,393

 

During the year ended September 30, 2021, capital loss carryovers of $186,499,393 were utilized by the Fund.

Accumulated capital losses noted below represent net capital loss carryovers, as of September 30, 2021, that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future taxable gains distributions. The following table shows these capital loss carryovers.

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital Loss Carryover Schedule

 

 

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

 

 

No Expiration

 

 

 

 

Short-Term

Long-Term

Accumulated
Capital Losses

 

 

 

$(108,376,090)

$(1,406,175,583)

$(1,514,551,673)

 

 

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of September 30, 2021 are noted below. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals, investments in partnerships, and straddle loss deferrals.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 1,418,825,230

$ 453,863,432

$(61,464,289)

$ 392,399,143

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from US GAAP. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, and capital loss carryovers. Certain permanent differences such as tax returns of capital and net investment losses noted below have been reclassified to capital.

     

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 11,576,705

$ -

$ -

$ -

 

     

For the year ended September 30, 2020

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 27,226,289

$ -

$ -

$ -

 

Permanent book to tax basis differences may result in reclassifications between the components of net assets. These differences have no impact on the results of operations or net assets. The following reclassifications have been made to the Fund:

   

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) to Capital

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Investment Income/Loss

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Realized Gain/Loss

$ 1

$ (128,619)

$ 128,618

  

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6. Capital Share Transactions

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended September 30, 2021

 

Year ended September 30, 2020

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

       

Class A Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

102,005

$ 4,230,884

 

62,259

$ 1,978,697

Reinvested dividends and distributions

2,396

94,728

 

7,438

254,749

Shares repurchased

(83,593)

(3,402,950)

 

(173,833)

(5,469,967)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

20,808

$ 922,662

 

(104,136)

$ (3,236,521)

Class C Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

8,149

$ 348,407

 

11,392

$ 374,080

Reinvested dividends and distributions

-

-

 

387

13,132

Shares repurchased

(59,908)

(2,426,427)

 

(51,732)

(1,612,643)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(51,759)

$ (2,078,020)

 

(39,953)

$ (1,225,431)

Class D Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

498,097

$ 20,658,885

 

344,224

$ 10,640,898

Reinvested dividends and distributions

143,831

5,620,916

 

360,246

12,194,317

Shares repurchased

(1,401,589)

(57,326,578)

 

(2,378,377)

(73,422,814)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(759,661)

$ (31,046,777)

 

(1,673,907)

$(50,587,599)

Class I Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

6,251,378

$273,610,269

 

373,879

$ 11,530,491

Reinvested dividends and distributions

13,025

511,118

 

28,414

965,797

Shares repurchased

(467,402)

(19,467,708)

 

(424,396)

(12,865,319)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

5,797,001

$254,653,679

 

(22,103)

$ (369,031)

Class N Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

797,738

$ 33,711,854

 

114,040

$ 3,580,246

Reinvested dividends and distributions

7,295

284,437

 

37,230

1,256,873

Shares repurchased

(122,302)

(5,094,194)

 

(1,119,971)

(35,355,075)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

682,731

$ 28,902,097

 

(968,701)

$(30,517,956)

Class R Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

83,917

$ 3,412,821

 

101,162

$ 2,918,514

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,977

76,958

 

10,748

362,419

Shares repurchased

(180,713)

(7,354,780)

 

(258,313)

(7,884,277)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(94,819)

$ (3,865,001)

 

(146,403)

$ (4,603,344)

Class S Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

397,104

$ 16,471,575

 

400,850

$ 12,285,752

Reinvested dividends and distributions

17,602

689,820

 

60,083

2,039,811

Shares repurchased

(710,004)

(28,399,855)

 

(1,032,097)

(32,486,078)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(295,298)

$ (11,238,460)

 

(571,164)

$(18,160,515)

Class T Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,432,727

$ 58,299,796

 

786,746

$ 24,413,937

Reinvested dividends and distributions

97,849

3,830,788

 

269,721

9,146,250

Shares repurchased

(1,812,827)

(73,884,631)

 

(2,973,451)

(90,732,665)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(282,251)

$ (11,754,047)

 

(1,916,984)

$(57,172,478)

7. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the year ended September 30, 2021, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, TBAs, and in-kind transactions, as applicable) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$572,885,929

$ 390,997,749

$ -

$ -

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

8. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to September 30, 2021 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Shareholders of Janus Henderson Overseas Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Janus Henderson Overseas Fund (one of the funds constituting Janus Investment Fund, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of September 30, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2021, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended September 30, 2021 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of September 30, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended September 30, 2021 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and broker; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Denver, Colorado

November 17, 2021

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Janus Henderson Funds since 1990.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-1093; (ii) on the Fund’s website at janushenderson.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janushenderson.com/proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Full Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC as an exhibit to Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of the first and third fiscal quarters, and in the annual report and semiannual report to shareholders. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings and annual and semiannual reports: (i) are 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) are available without charge, upon request, by calling a Janus Henderson representative at 1-877-335-2687 (toll free) (or 1-800-525-3713 if you hold Class D Shares). Portfolio holdings consisting of at least the names of the holdings are generally available on a monthly basis with a 30-day lag under Full Holdings for the Fund at janushenderson.com/info (or janushenderson.com/reports if you hold Class D Shares).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “VIT Portfolio,” and collectively, the “VIT Portfolios”), as well as each Fund of Janus Investment Fund (together with the VIT Portfolios, the “Janus Henderson Funds,” and each, a “Janus Henderson Fund”). As required by law, the Trustees determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Janus Henderson Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the Janus Henderson Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Janus Henderson Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2020, 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 Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Janus Henderson Fund, for the period from February 1, 2021 through February 1, 2022, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and, for the purpose of peer comparisons any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers, paid by a fund as a percentage of average net assets.

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 Janus Henderson Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Janus

  

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Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Janus Henderson Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Janus Henderson Funds, noting that Janus Capital generally does not receive a fee for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Janus Henderson Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Janus Henderson Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Janus Henderson Funds and fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its view, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Janus Henderson Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Janus Henderson Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Janus Henderson Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Janus Henderson Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Janus Henderson Funds’ performance has been reasonable: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 75% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 62% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Intech had taken or were taking to improve performance.

  

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· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Janus Henderson Fund’s performance warranted continuation of such Janus Henderson Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Janus Henderson Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management fees (investment advisory fees and any administration fees but excluding out-of-pocket costs) for many of the Janus Henderson Funds, after applicable waivers, was below the average management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Janus Henderson Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Janus Henderson Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Janus Henderson Funds to be reasonable relative to other comparable mutual funds; (2) the total expenses, on average, were 10% under the average total expenses of the respective Broadridge Expense Group peers; and (3) and the management fees for the Janus Henderson Funds, on average, were 9% under the average management fees for the respective Broadridge Expense Group. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Janus Henderson Fund compared to the average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group and to average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

For certain Janus Henderson Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses which assessed fund fees in the context of fund performance being delivered. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Janus Henderson Funds was reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and/or expense waivers on such Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Janus Henderson Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Janus Henderson Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Janus Henderson Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Janus Henderson Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to funds subadvised by Janus Capital and to the fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional separate account clients; (2) these subadvised and institutional separate accounts have different service and infrastructure needs and operate in markets very distinct relative to retail funds; and (3) Janus Henderson mutual fund investors enjoy reasonable fees relative to the fees charged to Janus Henderson subadvised fund and separate account investors; (4) 9 of 10 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar funds subadvised by Janus Capital; and (5) 5 of 8 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar separate accounts managed by Janus Capital. 

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2019, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

  

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· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for both share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

The Trustees reviewed information on the overall profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds, and considered profitability data of other publicly traded mutual fund advisers. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because of the variation in the type of comparative information that is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, differences in complex size, difference in product mix, difference in types of business (mutual fund, institutional and other), differences in 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.

Additionally, the Trustees considered the estimated profitability to Janus Capital from the investment management services it provided to each Janus Henderson Fund. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Janus Henderson Funds effectively. In reviewing profitability, the Trustees noted that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund is necessarily a product of the allocation methodology utilized by Janus Capital to allocate its expenses as part of the estimated profitability calculation. In this regard, the Trustees noted that the independent fee consultant found that (1) the expense allocation methodology and rationales utilized by Janus Capital were reasonable and (2) no clear correlation exists between expense allocations and operating margins. The Trustees also considered that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund was influenced by a number of factors, including not only the allocation methodology selected, but also the presence of fee waivers and expense caps, and whether the Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management agreement contained breakpoints or a performance fee component. The Trustees determined, after taking into account these factors, among others, that Janus Capital’s estimated profitability with respect to each Janus Henderson Fund was not unreasonable in relation to the services provided, and that the variation in the range of such estimated profitability among the Janus Henderson Funds was not a material factor in the Board’s approval of the reasonableness of any Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management fees.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Janus Henderson Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Janus Henderson Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Janus Henderson Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Janus Henderson Fund, the quality of services provided by Janus Capital

  

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and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Janus Henderson Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant published a report to the Trustees in November 2019 which provided its research and analysis into economies of scale. They also noted that, although many Janus Henderson Funds pay advisory fees at a fixed base rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints or performance fees, their independent fee consultant concluded that 73% of these Janus Henderson Funds’ have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge Expense Group averages. They also noted the following: (1) that for those Janus Henderson Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing certain of these Janus Henderson Funds because they have not reached adequate scale; (2) as the assets of some of the Janus Henderson Funds have declined in the past few years, certain of those Janus Henderson Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined; (3) performance fee structures have been implemented for various Janus Henderson Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such Janus Henderson Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and (4) a few Janus Henderson Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Janus Henderson Funds share directly in economies of scale through the significant investments made by Janus Capital and its affiliates related to services provided to the Funds and the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Janus Henderson Funds.

The Trustees also considered the independent fee consultant’s conclusion that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale and their conflicting results, it is difficult to analytically confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus Henderson complex. In this regard, the independent consultant concluded that (1) to the extent there were economies of scale at Janus Capital, Janus Capital’s general strategy of setting fixed management fees below peers appeared to share any such economies with investors even on smaller Janus Henderson Funds which have not yet achieved those economies and (2) by setting lower fixed fees from the start on these Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital appeared to be investing to increase the likelihood that these Janus Henderson Funds will grow to a level to achieve any economies of scale that may exist. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Janus Henderson Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Janus Henderson Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Based on all of the information reviewed, including the recent and past research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Janus Henderson Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Janus Henderson Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Janus Henderson Fund.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Janus Henderson Funds from their relationships with the Janus Henderson Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Janus Henderson Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided, and that such compensation contributes to the overall profitability of Janus Capital and its affiliates that results from their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Janus Henderson Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Janus Henderson Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Janus Henderson Fund therefor, the Janus Henderson Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their

  

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relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 the Janus Henderson Funds and other clients serviced by Janus Capital and its affiliates. They also concluded that Janus Capital and the subadvisers benefit from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Janus Henderson Funds and that the Janus Henderson Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Janus Henderson Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus Henderson funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was September 30, 2021. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus Henderson in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Bloomberg and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, swaptions, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

  

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The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Designation Requirements (unaudited)

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund designated the following for the year ended September 30, 2021:

  
  

Foreign Taxes Paid

$3,705,421

Foreign Source Income

$27,466,095

Qualified Dividend Income Percentage

100%

  
  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

The following are the Trustees and officers of the Trust, together with a brief description of their principal occupations during the last five years (principal occupations for certain Trustees may include periods over five years). The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and officers and is available, without charge, by calling 1-877-335-2687.

Each Trustee has served in that capacity since he or she was originally elected or appointed. The Trustees do not serve a specified term of office. Each Trustee will hold office until the termination of the Trust or his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, incapacity, or removal. Under the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines, the policy is for Trustees to retire no later than the end of the calendar year in which the Trustee turns 75. The Trustees review the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines from time to time and may make changes they deem appropriate. The Fund’s Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominees for the position of Trustee recommended by shareholders. Shareholders may submit the name of a candidate for consideration by the Committee by submitting their recommendations to the Trust’s Secretary. Each Trustee is currently a Trustee of one other registered investment company advised by Janus Capital: Janus Aspen Series. Collectively, these two registered investment companies consist of 51 series or funds referred to herein as the Fund Complex.

The Trust’s officers are elected annually by the Trustees for a one-year term. Certain officers also serve as officers of Janus Aspen Series. Certain officers of the Fund may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Except as otherwise disclosed, Fund officers receive no compensation from the Fund, except for the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer, as authorized by the Trustees.

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William F. McCalpin
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1957

Chairman


Trustee

1/08-Present

6/02-Present

Independent Consultant (since 2019) and Chief Operating Officer, muun chi LLC (organic food business) (since 2020). Formerly, Managing Partner, Impact Investments, Athena Capital Advisors LLC (independent registered investment advisor) (2016-2019), Managing Director, Holos Consulting LLC (provides consulting services to foundations and other nonprofit organizations) (2009-2016), Chief Executive Officer, Imprint Capital Advisors (impact investment firm) (2013-2015), and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (a private family foundation) (1998-2006).

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Director of Mutual Fund Directors Forum (a non-profit organization serving independent directors of U.S. mutual funds) (since 2016), Chairman of the Board and Trustee of The Investment Fund for Foundations Investment Program (TIP) (consisting of 1 fund) (since 2008), and Director of the F.B. Heron Foundation (a private grantmaking foundation) (since 2006).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Alan A. Brown
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Trustee

1/13-Present

Principal, Curam Holdings LLC (since 2018). Formerly, Executive Vice President, Institutional Markets, of Black Creek Group (private equity real estate investment management firm) (2012-2018), Executive Vice President and Co-Head, Global Private Client Group (2007-2010), Executive Vice President, Mutual Funds (2005-2007), and Chief Marketing Officer (2001-2005) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (asset management).

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Advisory Board Member of AEW Core Property Trust (open-end property fund) (since 2020), and Director of WTTW (PBS affiliate) (since 2003). Formerly, Director of MotiveQuest LLC (strategic social market research company) (2003-2016), Director of Nuveen Global Investors LLC (2007-2011), Director of Communities in Schools (2004-2010), and Director of Mutual Fund Education Alliance (until 2010).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William D. Cvengros
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1948

Trustee

1/11-Present

Chief Executive Officer of SJC Capital, LLC (a personal investment company and consulting firm) (since 2002). Formerly, Chief Executive Officer and President of PIMCO Advisors Holdings L.P. (a publicly traded investment management firm) (1994-2000), and Chief Investment Officer (1987-1994) and Vice Chairman and Director (1990-1994) of Pacific Life Insurance Company (a mutual life insurance and annuity company) (1987-1994).

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Member of the Investment Committee for the Orange County Community Foundation (since 2020), Advisory Board Member, RevOZ Fund LP and related funds (real estate investments for opportunity zones) (since 2020), and Advisory Board Member, Innovate Partners Emerging Growth and Equity Fund I (early stage venture capital fund) (since 2014). Formerly, Managing Trustee of National Retirement Partners Liquidating Trust (2013-2016), Chairman, National Retirement Partners, Inc. (formerly a network of advisors to 401(k) plans) (2005-2013), Director of Prospect Acquisition Corp. (a special purpose acquisition corporation) (2007-2009), Director of RemedyTemp, Inc. (temporary help services company) (1996-2006), and Trustee of PIMCO Funds Multi-Manager Series (1990-2000) and Pacific Life Variable Life & Annuity Trusts (1987-1994).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Raudline Etienne
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1965

Trustee

6/16-Present

Founder, Daraja Capital (advisory and investment firm) (since 2016), and Senior Advisor, Albright Stonebridge Group LLC (global strategy firm) (since 2016). Formerly, Senior Vice President (2011-2015), Albright Stonebridge Group LLC, and Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer, New York State Common Retirement Fund (public pension fund) (2008-2011).

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Member of the Investment Committee for Cooper Union (since 2021), Board Member, Van Alen Institute (nonprofit architectural and design organization) (since 2019), and Director of Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC (since 2014).

Gary A. Poliner
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1953

Trustee

6/16-Present

Retired. Formerly, President (2010-2013) of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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Director of MGIC Investment Corporation (private mortgage insurance) (since 2013). Formerly, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company (property/casualty insurance) (2013-2021), Trustee of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (2010-2013), and Director of Frank Russell Company (global asset management firm) (2008-2013).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Diane L. Wallace
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1958

Trustee

6/17-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President-Operations, and Chief Financial Officer for Driehaus Capital Management, LLC (1988-2006) and Treasurer for Driehaus Mutual Funds (1996-2002).

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Formerly, Director of Family Service of Lake County (2019-2021), Independent Trustee, Henderson Global Funds (13 portfolios) (2015-2017), Independent Trustee, State Farm Associates' Funds Trust, State Farm Mutual Fund Trust, and State Farm Variable Product Trust (28 portfolios) (2013-2017).

Linda S. Wolf
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1947

Trustee

11/05-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leo Burnett (Worldwide) (advertising agency) (2001-2005).

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Director of Chicago Community Trust (Regional Community Foundation), Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago, IL), Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Wrapports, LLC (digital communications company). Formerly, Director of Chicago Council on Global Affairs (until 2019), InnerWorkings (until 2019), and Director of Walmart (until 2017).

  

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OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

George P. Maris
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1968

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager Janus Henderson Overseas Fund

1/16-Present

Co-Head of Equities - Americas of Janus Henderson Investors and Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts.

Julian McManus 151 Detroit Street Denver, CO 80206 DOB: 1970

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager
Janus Henderson Overseas Fund

1/18-Present

Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts and Analyst for Janus Capital.

Bruce L. Koepfgen
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1952

President and Chief Executive Officer

7/14-Present

Executive Vice President, Head of North America at Janus Henderson Investors (since 2017), President and Head of North America at Janus Capital Management LLC (since 2013 and 2017, respectively), President at Janus Capital Group Inc. (since 2013), President and Director at Janus International Holding LLC (since 2019 and 2011, respectively), President at Janus Holdings LLC (since 2019), President and Director at Janus Management Holdings Corporation (since 2017 and 2012, respectively), Executive Vice President and Head of North America at Janus Distributors LLC (since 2011 and 2019, respectively), Vice President and Director at Intech Investment Management LLC (since 2012), and Executive Vice President at Perkins Investment Management LLC (since 2011). Formerly, Executive Vice President at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus International Holding LLC, and Janus Management Holdings Corporation (2011-2019), Director at Perkins Investment Managment LLC (2011-2019), and Chief Financial Officer at Janus Capital Group Inc. (2011-2013).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

 
  

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OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Kristin Mariani
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1966

Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

7/20-Present

Head of Compliance, North America for Janus Henderson Investors (since September 2020) and Chief Compliance Officer for Janus Capital Management LLC (since September 2017). Formerly, Global Head of Investment Management Compliance for Janus Henderson Investors (February 2019 - August 2020), Vice President, Head of Global Distribution Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer of Janus Henderson Distributors (May 2017 – September 2017), Vice President, Compliance at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus Capital Management LLC, and Janus Distributors LLC (2009-2017).

Jesper Nergaard
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Chief Financial Officer

Vice President, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer

3/05-Present

2/05-Present

Head of U.S. Fund Administration, Janus Henderson Investors and Janus Sevices LLC.

Abigail J. Murray
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1975

Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, and Secretary

12/20-Present

Managing Counsel (2020-present). Formerly, Senior Counsel for Invesco Ltd. (2017-2020), and Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. and Assistant General Counsel, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (2015-2017).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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ANNUAL REPORT

September 30, 2021

  
 

Janus Henderson Research Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

 
  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Henderson Research Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Fund At A Glance and Schedule of Investments

3

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

12

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

13

Statement of Operations

15

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

17

Financial Highlights

18

Notes to Financial Statements

22

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

35

Additional Information

36

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

48

Designation Requirements

51

Trustees and Officers

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Janus Henderson Research Fund (unaudited)

      

FUND SNAPSHOT

 We seek to create a diversified, high-conviction portfolio reflecting the best ideas of the Janus Henderson research team.

    

Team-Based Approach

Led by Matthew Peron,

Director of Research

   

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

The Janus Henderson Research Fund I Shares returned 22.93% for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2021, while its primary benchmark, the Russell 1000® Growth Index, returned 27.32%, and its secondary benchmark, the S&P 500® Index, returned 30.00%.

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

The approval and rollout of COVID-19 vaccines at the start of the period, as well as ongoing accommodative policies from central banks around the world, put the global economy firmly on a path to recovery. While fiscal and monetary programs supported the recovery, increasing expectations for growth and inflation pushed global bond yields higher, with the widely watched 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rising sharply in March. This fueled a rotation out of technology stocks, where high valuations were supported by the notion that growth and cost of capital will remain low, and into stocks that generally perform well in a rising rate environment. Despite continued growth in the global economy, the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note pulled back in August. At the Federal Open Market Committee meeting in September, policy makers held benchmark interest rates near zero but adopted a slightly more hawkish outlook for rates and indicated that they may raise rates as early as 2022. Although persistent global inflation, uncertainty around fiscal policy, supply chain bottlenecks and increased regulatory scrutiny in China fueled market volatility in the final months of the reporting period, markets finished the period with strong gains.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

The Fund underperformed both its primary and secondary benchmarks for the year. Our goal is to provide consistent outperformance long term by focusing on what we consider our strengths: picking stocks and avoiding macroeconomic risks. Stocks are selected by our seven sector teams, which employ a bottom-up, fundamental approach to identify what we consider the best U.S. opportunities.

Weak stock selection within the health care and financials sectors weighed on the Fund’s relative results. On an individual holdings basis, top relative detractors included two strong-performing stocks that do not meet our investment criteria and, consequently, are not held in the Fund. However, detractors also included stocks we do own, including Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The company’s share price dropped in response to its decision to discontinue the clinical program for VX-864, a treatment for the rare genetic disorder alpha-1 antitrypsin (AATD), which can lead to liver and lung disease. Vertex plans to use knowledge gleaned from VX-864 to design more potent analogs that will enter clinical development over the coming year. Meanwhile Trikafta, Vertex’s breakthrough therapy for cystic fibrosis, continues to generate significant revenue.

RingCentral also detracted from relative results. Despite topping analysts’ quarterly earnings estimates and demonstrating accelerating growth, rising vaccination rates and a subsequent return to the office by workers led to concerns that demand for RingCentral’s products could slow. Heightened competition and pricing issues also weighed on the stock. We continue to be upbeat about long-term growth prospects for RingCentral, which provides cloud-based communications solutions that enable businesses and their employees to communicate via voice, text, HD video and web conferencing.

The weak performance of online used-car retailer Vroom also weighed on the Fund’s relative results. The company has delivered two consecutive quarters of strong earnings growth and reported third quarter revenue guidance 25% ahead of consensus. However, its stock declined on lower earnings projections due to substantial investments it has made to catch up with demand for used cars. We view Vroom as an early-stage growth company and believe it is

  

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poised to be a leader in what is estimated to be a $500 billion market.

Despite the disappointing performance of these stocks, a number of our holdings delivered solid results, including technology holdings Atlassian and Lam Research. Atlassian announced quarterly earnings that handily beat consensus estimates, including a 30% year-over-year jump in total sales, 50% growth in subscription sales and 23,000 new customers. The developer of enterprise software products plays a valuable role in enabling developers and IT teams to collaborate with each other more effectively. Atlassian is also seeing signs of solid growth in the much larger knowledge worker space. We are excited about the long-term benefits we believe the company will enjoy as it transitions to a cloud model. Lam Research supplies specialty equipment used to produce memory chips, one of the fastest-growing areas of the semiconductor market. The company reported strong sales driven by robust chip demand and rising device complexity. We believe the company is well positioned to benefit from long term secular demand trends around increasing semiconductor demand, higher chip complexity, and rising manufacturing intensity.

OUTLOOK

We were pleased to see evidence of continued economic growth during the period and are optimistic that a global recovery is still underway. Nonetheless, the recent rise in COVID variant infection rates, continued fallout from supply chain disruptions and concerns related to policy makers’ response to inflation have tempered our near-term growth expectations for the U.S. and global economy. With that said, these concerns are balanced with our optimism about the strong corporate earnings growth we’ve seen in recent quarters, as history has shown that stocks typically follow earnings higher.

Against this backdrop, we have maintained our strategy of investing in businesses that are participating in and driving secular growth trends such as e-commerce, cloud computing, digital payments and health care innovation. At the same time, we have made modest adjustments to the Fund. For example, within health care, we’ve shifted our focus to developers of life sciences technologies and tools, as we believe these are the businesses supporting the latest wave of innovation in health care. Meanwhile, in technology, we have trimmed our exposure to standard semiconductor manufacturers and reallocated some of those assets to specialty chip manufacturers more directly leveraged to secular themes such as artificial intelligence and high-performance applications, including 5G and autonomous driving. In anticipation that the economy will gather momentum and continue to progress toward the mid-business cycle, we believe these and other refinements will allow the Fund to stay aligned with our longer-term investment goals and objectives.

Thank you for your investment in Janus Henderson Research Fund.

  

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Janus Henderson Research Fund (unaudited)

Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Contributors - Holdings

5 Top Detractors - Holdings

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

Atlassian Corp PLC - Class A

1.17%

 

0.63%

 

RingCentral Inc

0.94%

 

-0.49%

 

NVIDIA Corp

3.54%

 

0.51%

 

Vroom Inc

0.17%

 

-0.37%

 

Lam Research Corp

1.67%

 

0.46%

 

Global Blood Therapeutics Inc

0.30%

 

-0.36%

 

Blackstone Group Inc

0.51%

 

0.32%

 

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc

0.86%

 

-0.35%

 

Deere & Co

0.15%

 

0.20%

 

Mastercard Inc

3.00%

 

-0.34%

       

 

3 Top Contributors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

Russell 1000 Growth Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Communications

 

0.19%

 

14.25%

14.01%

 

Energy

 

0.08%

 

0.18%

0.16%

 

Other**

 

-0.05%

 

0.26%

0.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Detractors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

Russell 1000 Growth Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Healthcare

 

-1.64%

 

12.52%

12.50%

 

Financials

 

-1.08%

 

8.92%

9.14%

 

Technology

 

-0.57%

 

37.85%

37.87%

 

Industrials

 

-0.31%

 

7.37%

7.68%

 

Consumer

 

-0.25%

 

18.65%

18.64%

       

 

Relative contribution reflects how the portolio's holdings impacted return relative to the benchmark. Cash and securities not held in the portfolio are not shown. For equity portfolios, relative contribution compares the performance of a security in the portfolio to the benchmark's total return, factoring in the difference in weight of that security in the benchmark. Returns are calculated using daily returns and previous day ending weights rolled up by ticker, excluding fixed income securities, gross of advisory fees, may exclude certain derivatives and will differ from actual performance.
Performance attribution reflects returns gross of advisory fees and may differ from actual returns as they are based on end of day holdings. Attribution is calculated by geometrically linking daily returns for the portfolio and index.

*

The sectors listed above reflect those covered by the six analyst teams who comprise the Janus Henderson Research Team.

**

Not a GICS classified sector.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

Microsoft Corp

 

Software

9.3%

Amazon.com Inc

 

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

7.3%

Alphabet Inc - Class C

 

Interactive Media & Services

6.7%

Apple Inc

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

4.7%

NVIDIA Corp

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment

4.3%

 

32.3%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

 

Common Stocks

 

100.1%

 

Preferred Stocks

 

0.0%

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending

 

0.0%

 

Other

 

(0.1)%

  

100.0%

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of September 30, 2021

As of September 30, 2020

  

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Janus Henderson Research Fund (unaudited)

Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended September 30, 2021

 

 

Prospectus Expense Ratios

 

 

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Net Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

22.64%

19.20%

17.57%

12.06%

 

 

0.86%

0.86%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

15.58%

17.80%

16.88%

11.82%

 

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

21.79%

18.38%

16.74%

11.28%

 

 

1.63%

1.63%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

20.79%

18.38%

16.74%

11.28%

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

22.88%

19.43%

17.82%

12.29%

 

 

0.66%

0.66%

Class I Shares

 

22.93%

19.51%

17.90%

12.33%

 

 

0.60%

0.60%

Class N Shares

 

23.04%

19.60%

17.97%

12.34%

 

 

0.53%

0.53%

Class R Shares

 

22.09%

18.80%

17.25%

11.76%

 

 

1.34%

1.30%

Class S Shares

 

22.41%

19.00%

17.40%

11.90%

 

 

1.03%

1.03%

Class T Shares

 

22.74%

19.32%

17.71%

12.25%

 

 

0.78%

0.78%

Russell 1000 Growth Index

 

27.32%

22.84%

19.68%

11.01%

 

 

 

 

S&P 500 Index

 

30.00%

16.90%

16.63%

10.49%

 

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class T Shares

 

4th

3rd

3rd

1st

 

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Large Growth Funds

 

1,012/1,252

766/1,144

616/1,009

47/361

 

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 800.668.0434 (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson) or visit janushenderson.com/performance (or janushenderson.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, contractually agreed to for at least a one-year period commencing on January 28, 2021.

 
 
  

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Performance

This Fund has a performance-based management fee that may adjust up or down based on the Fund’s performance.

Performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with foreign and emerging markets, fixed income securities, high-yield and high-risk securities, undervalued, overlooked and smaller capitalization companies, real estate related securities including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), non-diversification, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, portfolio turnover, derivatives, short sales, initial public offerings (IPOs) and potential conflicts of interest. Each product has different risks. Please see the prospectus for more information about risks, holdings and other details.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for each class for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class J Shares, the initial share class (renamed Class T Shares effective February 16, 2010), calculated using the fees and expenses of each respective class, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on February 16, 2010. Performance shown for periods prior to February 16, 2010, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class I Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class N Shares commenced operations on May 31, 2012. Performance shown for periods prior to May 31, 2012, reflects the performance of the Fund's Class T Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class T Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class R Shares commenced operations on January 27, 2017. Performance shown for periods prior to January 27, 2017, reflects the historical performance of the Fund’s Class T Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class R Shares, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund's commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund's prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

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There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

Index performance does not reflect the expenses of managing a portfolio as an index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

*The Fund’s inception date – May 3, 1993

‡ As stated in the prospectus. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios during the reporting period.

  

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Janus Henderson Research Fund (unaudited)

Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$1,105.10

$4.49

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.81

$4.31

0.85%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$1,100.90

$8.48

 

$1,000.00

$1,017.00

$8.14

1.61%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$1,106.10

$3.48

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.76

$3.35

0.66%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$1,106.30

$3.22

 

$1,000.00

$1,022.01

$3.09

0.61%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$1,106.80

$2.85

 

$1,000.00

$1,022.36

$2.74

0.54%

Class R Shares

$1,000.00

$1,102.50

$6.90

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.50

$6.63

1.31%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$1,103.90

$5.54

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.80

$5.32

1.05%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$1,105.50

$4.12

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.16

$3.95

0.78%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

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Janus Henderson Research Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– 100.1%

   

Aerospace & Defense – 2.1%

   
 

Howmet Aerospace Inc

 

4,189,073

  

$130,699,078

 
 

L3Harris Technologies Inc

 

702,377

  

154,691,510

 
 

Teledyne Technologies Inc*

 

319,137

  

137,094,872

 
  

422,485,460

 

Air Freight & Logistics – 1.5%

   
 

United Parcel Service Inc

 

1,681,685

  

306,234,839

 

Auto Components – 0.7%

   
 

Aptiv PLC*

 

1,006,701

  

149,968,248

 

Beverages – 1.1%

   
 

Constellation Brands Inc

 

1,101,020

  

231,973,904

 

Biotechnology – 2.8%

   
 

AbbVie Inc

 

2,254,604

  

243,204,134

 
 

Global Blood Therapeutics Inc*

 

1,411,209

  

35,957,605

 
 

Neurocrine Biosciences Inc*

 

961,038

  

92,173,155

 
 

Sarepta Therapeutics Inc*

 

1,262,587

  

116,764,046

 
 

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc*

 

459,281

  

83,308,981

 
  

571,407,921

 

Capital Markets – 1.3%

   
 

Apollo Global Management Inc#

 

1,724,620

  

106,219,346

 
 

Blackstone Group Inc

 

1,299,732

  

151,210,821

 
  

257,430,167

 

Chemicals – 1.0%

   
 

Sherwin-Williams Co

 

704,253

  

197,000,692

 

Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.6%

   
 

Copart Inc*

 

868,546

  

120,484,701

 

Containers & Packaging – 0.4%

   
 

Ball Corp

 

984,881

  

88,609,744

 

Diversified Consumer Services – 0.4%

   
 

Terminix Global Holdings Inc*

 

1,817,860

  

75,750,226

 

Entertainment – 2.8%

   
 

Liberty Media Corp-Liberty Formula One*

 

3,845,428

  

197,693,453

 
 

Netflix Inc*

 

612,882

  

374,066,400

 
  

571,759,853

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 3.6%

   
 

Abbott Laboratories

 

1,223,564

  

144,539,615

 
 

Align Technology Inc*

 

189,738

  

126,257,357

 
 

Boston Scientific Corp*

 

1,120,526

  

48,619,623

 
 

Danaher Corp

 

251,281

  

76,499,988

 
 

Dentsply Sirona Inc

 

1,384,415

  

80,365,291

 
 

DexCom Inc*

 

220,083

  

120,354,589

 
 

Edwards Lifesciences Corp*

 

1,227,726

  

138,990,860

 
  

735,627,323

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 0.4%

   
 

Humana Inc

 

232,923

  

90,641,985

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 1.7%

   
 

Aramark

 

3,623,163

  

119,057,136

 
 

Caesars Entertainment Inc*

 

2,030,440

  

227,977,803

 
  

347,034,939

 

Household Durables – 0.6%

   
 

Roku Inc*

 

368,339

  

115,419,026

 

Household Products – 1.6%

   
 

Procter & Gamble Co

 

2,291,304

  

320,324,299

 

Industrial Conglomerates – 0.8%

   
 

Honeywell International Inc

 

718,410

  

152,504,075

 

Information Technology Services – 8.6%

   
 

Fidelity National Information Services Inc

 

1,220,234

  

148,478,073

 
 

Mastercard Inc

 

1,787,052

  

621,322,239

 
 

Okta Inc*

 

544,185

  

129,156,868

 
 

Snowflake Inc - Class A*

 

564,884

  

170,837,868

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson Research Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Information Technology Services– (continued)

   
 

Visa Inc

 

2,697,624

  

$600,895,746

 
 

Wix.com Ltd*

 

386,086

  

75,661,273

 
  

1,746,352,067

 

Insurance – 0.7%

   
 

Aon PLC - Class A

 

462,625

  

132,204,346

 

Interactive Media & Services – 11.0%

   
 

Alphabet Inc - Class C*

 

508,760

  

1,356,003,116

 
 

Facebook Inc*

 

2,320,802

  

787,656,991

 
 

Snap Inc*

 

1,224,817

  

90,477,232

 
  

2,234,137,339

 

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail – 10.4%

   
 

Amazon.com Inc*

 

453,153

  

1,488,625,731

 
 

Booking Holdings Inc*

 

116,387

  

276,287,608

 
 

DoorDash Inc - Class A*

 

700,519

  

144,292,904

 
 

Farfetch Ltd - Class A*

 

1,982,290

  

74,296,229

 
 

Wayfair Inc*

 

487,408

  

124,537,618

 
  

2,108,040,090

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.9%

   
 

Illumina Inc*

 

241,282

  

97,866,392

 
 

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

 

157,499

  

89,983,904

 
  

187,850,296

 

Machinery – 0.7%

   
 

Ingersoll Rand Inc*

 

2,706,056

  

136,412,283

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 0.4%

   
 

Cheniere Energy Inc*

 

805,884

  

78,710,690

 

Pharmaceuticals – 1.4%

   
 

AstraZeneca PLC (ADR)

 

2,076,901

  

124,738,674

 
 

Horizon Therapeutics PLC*

 

736,527

  

80,679,168

 
 

Merck & Co Inc

 

1,022,714

  

76,816,049

 
  

282,233,891

 

Professional Services – 1.2%

   
 

CoStar Group Inc*

 

2,710,762

  

233,288,178

 

Real Estate Management & Development – 0.4%

   
 

Redfin Corp*

 

1,649,254

  

82,627,625

 

Road & Rail – 1.9%

   
 

JB Hunt Transport Services Inc

 

790,100

  

132,120,522

 
 

Uber Technologies Inc*

 

5,739,295

  

257,120,416

 
  

389,240,938

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 10.3%

   
 

Advanced Micro Devices Inc*

 

1,398,304

  

143,885,482

 
 

ASML Holding NV

 

384,647

  

286,604,326

 
 

Lam Research Corp

 

427,072

  

243,068,029

 
 

Marvell Technology Inc

 

1,950,807

  

117,653,170

 
 

NVIDIA Corp

 

4,162,176

  

862,236,380

 
 

Texas Instruments Inc

 

1,682,039

  

323,304,716

 
 

Xilinx Inc

 

680,028

  

102,677,428

 
  

2,079,429,531

 

Software – 20.4%

   
 

Adobe Inc*

 

1,018,454

  

586,344,337

 
 

Atlassian Corp PLC - Class A*

 

728,435

  

285,124,028

 
 

Autodesk Inc*

 

867,396

  

247,355,317

 
 

Avalara Inc*

 

886,433

  

154,921,895

 
 

Cadence Design Systems Inc*

 

686,053

  

103,895,866

 
 

Microsoft Corp

 

6,704,013

  

1,889,995,345

 
 

RingCentral Inc*

 

670,901

  

145,920,968

 
 

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc

 

486,430

  

33,758,242

 
 

Tyler Technologies Inc*

 

363,131

  

166,550,033

 
 

Workday Inc - Class A*

 

957,601

  

239,294,914

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Research Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Software– (continued)

   
 

Zendesk Inc*

 

2,430,473

  

$282,882,752

 
  

4,136,043,697

 

Specialty Retail – 1.4%

   
 

Burlington Stores Inc*

 

545,637

  

154,726,284

 
 

Olaplex Holdings Inc*

 

2,589,238

  

63,436,331

 
 

Vroom Inc*

 

2,871,474

  

63,373,431

 
  

281,536,046

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 4.7%

   
 

Apple Inc

 

6,769,193

  

957,840,810

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.3%

   
 

NIKE Inc - Class B

 

1,841,000

  

267,368,430

 

Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.7%

   
 

Ferguson PLC

 

1,060,282

  

146,957,532

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.3%

   
 

T-Mobile US Inc*

 

520,103

  

66,448,359

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $10,977,139,645)

 

20,301,379,550

 

Preferred Stocks– 0%

   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 0%

   
 

MedicaMetrix Inc PP*,¢,§((cost $3,000,000)

 

2,727,273

  

3,000,000

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending– 0%

   

Investment Companies – 0%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº,£

 

1,570,800

  

1,570,800

 

Time Deposits – 0%

   
 

Royal Bank of Canada, 0.0400%, 10/1/21

 

$392,700

  

392,700

 

Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending (cost $1,963,500)

 

1,963,500

 

Total Investments (total cost $10,982,103,145) – 100.1%

 

20,306,343,050

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0.1)%

 

(27,509,024)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$20,278,834,026

 
      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$19,459,918,520

 

95.8

%

Netherlands

 

286,604,326

 

1.4

 

Australia

 

285,124,028

 

1.4

 

United Kingdom

 

199,034,903

 

1.0

 

Israel

 

75,661,273

 

0.4

 
      
      

Total

 

$20,306,343,050

 

100.0

%

 

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Research Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

Schedules of Affiliated Investments – (% of Net Assets)

           
 

Dividend

Income(1)

Realized

Gain/(Loss)(1)

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation/

Depreciation(1)

Value

at 9/30/21

Preferred Stocks - 0.0%

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.0%

 
 

MedicaMetrix Inc PP*,¢,§

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

3,000,000

Investment Companies - N/A

Money Markets - N/A

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

29,034

 

(2,810)

 

(436)

 

-

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - 0.0%

Investment Companies - 0.0%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

131,695

 

-

 

-

 

1,570,800

Total Affiliated Investments - 0.0%

$

160,729

$

(2,810)

$

(436)

$

4,570,800

(1) For securities that were affiliated for a portion of the year ended September 30, 2021, this column reflects amounts for the entire year ended September 30, 2021 and not just the period in which the security was affiliated.

           
 

Value

at 9/30/20

Purchases

Sales Proceeds

Value

at 9/30/21

Preferred Stocks - 0.0%

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.0%

 
 

MedicaMetrix Inc PP*,¢,§

 

-

 

3,000,000

 

-

 

3,000,000

Investment Companies - N/A

Money Markets - N/A

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

19,207,409

 

1,937,708,272

 

(1,956,912,435)

 

-

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - 0.0%

Investment Companies - 0.0%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

41,911,317

 

654,450,792

 

(694,791,309)

 

1,570,800

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

11


Janus Henderson Research Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

  

Russell 1000® Growth Index

Russell 1000® Growth Index reflects the performance of U.S. large-cap equities with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

S&P 500® Index

S&P 500® Index reflects U.S. large-cap equity performance and represents broad U.S. equity market performance.

  

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

LLC

Limited Liability Company

PLC

Public Limited Company

PP

Private Placement

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of September 30, 2021.

  

#

Loaned security; a portion of the security is on loan at September 30, 2021.

  

¢

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs. The total value of Level 3 securities as of the year ended September 30, 2021 is $3,000,000, which represents 0.0% of net assets.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control.

  

Net of income paid to the securities lending agent and rebates paid to the borrowing counterparties.

           

§

Schedule of Restricted Securities (as of September 30, 2021)

       

Value as a

 
 

Acquisition

     

% of Net

 
 

Date

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Assets

 

MedicaMetrix Inc PP

1/26/21

$

3,000,000

$

3,000,000

 

0.0

%

         
         

The Fund has registration rights for certain restricted securities held as of September 30, 2021. The issuer incurs all registration costs.

 
             

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments as of September 30, 2021. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

Valuation Inputs Summary

       
    

Level 2 -

 

Level 3 -

  

Level 1 -

 

Other Significant

 

Significant

  

Quoted Prices

 

Observable Inputs

 

Unobservable Inputs

       

Assets

      

Investments In Securities:

      

Common Stocks

      

Trading Companies & Distributors

$

-

$

146,957,532

$

-

All Other

 

20,154,422,018

 

-

 

-

Preferred Stocks

 

-

 

-

 

3,000,000

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending

 

-

 

1,963,500

 

-

Total Assets

$

20,154,422,018

$

148,921,032

$

3,000,000

       
  

12

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Research Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

 
 
       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated investments, at value (cost $10,977,139,645)(1)

 

$

20,301,772,250

 

 

Affiliated investments, at value (cost $4,963,500)

 

 

4,570,800

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

 

 

505,750

 

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments sold

 

 

51,024,433

 

 

 

Fund shares sold

 

 

6,085,309

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

2,220,698

 

 

 

Foreign tax reclaims

 

 

24,545

 

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

 

548

 

 

Other assets

 

 

47,502

 

Total Assets

 

 

20,366,251,835

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Due to custodian

 

 

2,832,429

 

 

Collateral for securities loaned (Note 2)

 

 

1,963,500

 

 

Payables:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments purchased

 

 

60,140,457

 

 

 

Fund shares repurchased

 

 

9,207,143

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

 

9,164,140

 

 

 

Transfer agent fees and expenses

 

 

2,620,925

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

 

 

505,750

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

 

 

145,490

 

 

 

Professional fees

 

 

70,228

 

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees payable

 

 

43,618

 

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

 

 

33,660

 

 

 

Custodian fees

 

 

19,451

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other payables

 

 

671,018

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

87,417,809

 

Net Assets

 

$

20,278,834,026

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

13


Janus Henderson Research Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

8,660,415,122

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

 

 

11,618,418,904

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

20,278,834,026

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

53,588,928

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

758,096

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

70.69

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(3)

 

$

75.00

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

15,909,673

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

247,496

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

64.28

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

14,715,777,187

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

206,056,258

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

71.42

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

448,507,570

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

6,291,798

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

71.28

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

432,553,451

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

6,064,877

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

71.32

 

Net Assets - Class R Shares

 

$

4,226,092

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

60,334

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

70.04

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

30,909,007

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

446,258

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

69.26

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

4,577,362,118

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

64,118,623

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

71.39

 

 

             

(1) Includes $1,896,972 of securities on loan. See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(2) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(3) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Research Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 
 
      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

125,653,617

 

 

Affiliated securities lending income, net

 

131,695

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

29,034

 

 

Unaffiliated securities lending income, net

 

5,652

 

 

Other income

 

476

 

 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(110,522)

 

Total Investment Income

 

125,709,952

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

101,815,705

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

112,636

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

156,101

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

20,998

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

74,464

 

 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

15,903,899

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

10,886

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

74,465

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

10,961,438

 

 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

26,021

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

12,947

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

311,446

 

 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

2,521

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

823

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

1,064,744

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

16,634

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

10,899

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

52

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

305

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

30,397

 

 

Shareholder reports expense

 

1,103,899

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees

 

544,183

 

 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

303,075

 

 

Registration fees

 

153,893

 

 

Professional fees

 

152,229

 

 

Custodian fees

 

87,431

 

 

Other expenses

 

914,713

 

Total Expenses

 

133,866,804

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers

 

(606,897)

 

Net Expenses

 

133,259,907

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(7,549,955)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


Janus Henderson Research Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

 

 

 

 

Investments and foreign currency transactions

$

2,429,559,141

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

(2,810)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

2,429,556,331

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

 

 

 

 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

1,480,355,838

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

(436)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

1,480,355,402

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

3,902,361,778

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Research Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended
September 30, 2021

 

Year ended
September 30, 2020

 

         

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

(7,549,955)

 

$

45,637,890

 

 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

2,429,556,331

 

 

775,468,181

 

 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

1,480,355,402

 

 

3,545,403,452

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

3,902,361,778

 

 

4,366,509,523

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(1,133,031)

 

 

(3,012,575)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(562,873)

 

 

(1,968,593)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(398,705,851)

 

 

(1,040,593,648)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(12,258,273)

 

 

(34,060,391)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(12,695,033)

 

 

(32,462,173)

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

(132,542)

 

 

(435,120)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(840,310)

 

 

(2,352,571)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(121,681,672)

 

 

(333,344,171)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(548,009,585)

 

 

(1,448,229,242)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

9,926,159

 

 

669,279

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(5,488,086)

 

 

(3,657,116)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(355,951,384)

 

 

293,624,593

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(8,686,429)

 

 

(20,876,765)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(36,562,362)

 

 

18,622,443

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

(772,746)

 

 

(807,473)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(650,692)

 

 

(11,797,452)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(117,902,220)

 

 

(30,898,009)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

(516,087,760)

 

 

244,879,500

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

2,838,264,433

 

 

3,163,159,781

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

17,440,569,593

 

 

14,277,409,812

 

 

End of period

$

20,278,834,026

 

$

17,440,569,593

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

17


Janus Henderson Research Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class A Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$59.31

 

 

$49.56

 

 

$53.33

 

 

$45.29

 

 

$42.31

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.15)

 

 

0.06

 

 

0.14

 

 

0.08

 

 

0.13

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

13.37

 

 

14.75

 

 

0.50

 

 

10.25

 

 

6.50

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

13.22

 

 

14.81

 

 

0.64

 

 

10.33

 

 

6.63

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

(0.06)

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.84)

 

 

(4.93)

 

 

(4.35)

 

 

(2.26)

 

 

(3.64)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.84)

 

 

(5.06)

 

 

(4.41)

 

 

(2.29)

 

 

(3.65)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$70.69

 

 

$59.31

 

 

$49.56

 

 

$53.33

 

 

$45.29

 

 

Total Return*

 

22.66%

 

 

32.14%

 

 

2.98%

 

 

23.56%

 

 

16.70%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$53,589

 

 

$36,300

 

 

$29,853

 

 

$28,474

 

 

$25,233

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$45,054

 

 

$31,223

 

 

$28,823

 

 

$26,135

 

 

$25,873

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.86%

 

 

0.86%

 

 

0.89%

 

 

0.93%

 

 

0.93%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.86%

 

 

0.86%

 

 

0.89%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.92%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.22)%

 

 

0.12%

 

 

0.30%

 

 

0.17%

 

 

0.29%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

31%

 

 

38%

 

 

41%

 

 

43%

 

 

46%

 

                   
                   

Class C Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$54.45

 

 

$46.06

 

 

$50.18

 

 

$42.99

 

 

$40.60

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.53)

 

 

(0.27)

 

 

(0.18)

 

 

(0.23)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

12.20

 

 

13.59

 

 

0.41

 

 

9.68

 

 

6.19

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

11.67

 

 

13.32

 

 

0.23

 

 

9.45

 

 

6.03

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.84)

 

 

(4.93)

 

 

(4.35)

 

 

(2.26)

 

 

(3.64)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.84)

 

 

(4.93)

 

 

(4.35)

 

 

(2.26)

 

 

(3.64)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$64.28

 

 

$54.45

 

 

$46.06

 

 

$50.18

 

 

$42.99

 

 

Total Return*

 

21.81%

 

 

31.20%

 

 

2.27%

 

 

22.73%

 

 

15.89%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$15,910

 

 

$18,502

 

 

$19,109

 

 

$27,515

 

 

$25,527

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$17,155

 

 

$18,763

 

 

$21,832

 

 

$26,463

 

 

$21,993

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.54%

 

 

1.55%

 

 

1.58%

 

 

1.61%

 

 

1.60%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.54%

 

 

1.55%

 

 

1.57%

 

 

1.58%

 

 

1.60%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.88)%

 

 

(0.57)%

 

 

(0.39)%

 

 

(0.50)%

 

 

(0.39)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

31%

 

 

38%

 

 

41%

 

 

43%

 

 

46%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class D Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$59.86

 

 

$49.98

 

 

$53.74

 

 

$45.60

 

 

$42.69

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.01)

 

 

0.17

 

 

0.24

 

 

0.19

 

 

0.22

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

13.48

 

 

14.87

 

 

0.50

 

 

10.33

 

 

6.53

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

13.47

 

 

15.04

 

 

0.74

 

 

10.52

 

 

6.75

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.23)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

(0.20)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.84)

 

 

(4.93)

 

 

(4.35)

 

 

(2.26)

 

 

(3.64)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.91)

 

 

(5.16)

 

 

(4.50)

 

 

(2.38)

 

 

(3.84)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$71.42

 

 

$59.86

 

 

$49.98

 

 

$53.74

 

 

$45.60

 

 

Total Return*

 

22.89%

 

 

32.40%

 

 

3.20%

 

 

23.85%

 

 

16.90%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$14,715,777

 

 

$12,635,778

 

 

$10,221,640

 

 

$10,550,222

 

 

$9,078,354

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$14,113,628

 

 

$11,047,912

 

 

$9,901,606

 

 

$9,778,967

 

 

$5,277,885

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.66%

 

 

0.66%

 

 

0.69%

 

 

0.72%

 

 

0.73%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.66%

 

 

0.66%

 

 

0.68%

 

 

0.69%

 

 

0.73%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.02)%

 

 

0.32%

 

 

0.50%

 

 

0.39%

 

 

0.50%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

31%

 

 

38%

 

 

41%

 

 

43%

 

 

46%

 

                   
                   

Class I Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$59.74

 

 

$49.89

 

 

$53.67

 

 

$45.53

 

 

$42.65

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.02

 

 

0.20

 

 

0.27

 

 

0.22

 

 

0.24

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

13.46

 

 

14.84

 

 

0.48

 

 

10.32

 

 

6.53

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

13.48

 

 

15.04

 

 

0.75

 

 

10.54

 

 

6.77

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.26)

 

 

(0.18)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.25)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.84)

 

 

(4.93)

 

 

(4.35)

 

 

(2.26)

 

 

(3.64)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.94)

 

 

(5.19)

 

 

(4.53)

 

 

(2.40)

 

 

(3.89)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$71.28

 

 

$59.74

 

 

$49.89

 

 

$53.67

 

 

$45.53

 

 

Total Return*

 

22.95%

 

 

32.47%

 

 

3.23%

 

 

23.94%

 

 

16.98%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$448,508

 

 

$383,533

 

 

$340,425

 

 

$387,130

 

 

$372,836

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$428,367

 

 

$349,367

 

 

$339,641

 

 

$382,642

 

 

$285,259

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.61%

 

 

0.60%

 

 

0.63%

 

 

0.65%

 

 

0.65%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.61%

 

 

0.60%

 

 

0.62%

 

 

0.63%

 

 

0.65%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.03%

 

 

0.38%

 

 

0.56%

 

 

0.45%

 

 

0.55%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

31%

 

 

38%

 

 

41%

 

 

43%

 

 

46%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class N Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$59.75

 

 

$49.90

 

 

$53.69

 

 

$45.54

 

 

$42.67

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

0.07

 

 

0.23

 

 

0.31

 

 

0.26

 

 

0.27

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

13.47

 

 

14.85

 

 

0.47

 

 

10.31

 

 

6.54

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

13.54

 

 

15.08

 

 

0.78

 

 

10.57

 

 

6.81

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.13)

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.84)

 

 

(4.93)

 

 

(4.35)

 

 

(2.26)

 

 

(3.64)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.97)

 

 

(5.23)

 

 

(4.57)

 

 

(2.42)

 

 

(3.94)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$71.32

 

 

$59.75

 

 

$49.90

 

 

$53.69

 

 

$45.54

 

 

Total Return*

 

23.05%

 

 

32.57%

 

 

3.31%

 

 

24.02%

 

 

17.10%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$432,553

 

 

$394,953

 

 

$308,922

 

 

$311,140

 

 

$266,604

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$426,650

 

 

$350,927

 

 

$296,644

 

 

$278,339

 

 

$231,105

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.54%

 

 

0.53%

 

 

0.55%

 

 

0.58%

 

 

0.57%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.54%

 

 

0.53%

 

 

0.54%

 

 

0.56%

 

 

0.56%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.11%

 

 

0.45%

 

 

0.64%

 

 

0.53%

 

 

0.63%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

31%

 

 

38%

 

 

41%

 

 

43%

 

 

46%

 

                   
                   

Class R Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year or period ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017(2)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$59.04

 

 

$49.46

 

 

$53.37

 

 

$45.47

 

 

$41.78

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.42)

 

 

(0.18)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

13.26

 

 

14.69

 

 

0.49

 

 

10.28

 

 

5.23

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

12.84

 

 

14.51

 

 

0.44

 

 

10.16

 

 

5.20

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.84)

 

 

(4.93)

 

 

(4.35)

 

 

(2.26)

 

 

(1.47)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.84)

 

 

(4.93)

 

 

(4.35)

 

 

(2.26)

 

 

(1.51)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$70.04

 

 

$59.04

 

 

$49.46

 

 

$53.37

 

 

$45.47

 

 

Total Return*

 

22.10%

 

 

31.48%

 

 

2.55%

 

 

23.06%

 

 

12.67%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$4,226

 

 

$4,269

 

 

$4,476

 

 

$5,021

 

 

$5,200

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$4,354

 

 

$4,322

 

 

$4,550

 

 

$4,931

 

 

$3,162

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.34%

 

 

1.34%

 

 

1.30%

 

 

1.35%

 

 

1.35%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.30%

 

 

1.34%

 

 

1.30%

 

 

1.33%

 

 

1.35%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.64)%

 

 

(0.36)%

 

 

(0.11)%

 

 

(0.25)%

 

 

(0.09)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

31%

 

 

38%

 

 

41%

 

 

43%

 

 

46%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Period from January 27, 2017 (inception date) through September 30, 2017.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class S Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$58.25

 

 

$48.72

 

 

$52.52

 

 

$44.68

 

 

$41.91

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.26)

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

0.07

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.07

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

13.11

 

 

14.49

 

 

0.48

 

 

10.10

 

 

6.41

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

12.85

 

 

14.46

 

 

0.55

 

 

10.11

 

 

6.48

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.84)

 

 

(4.93)

 

 

(4.35)

 

 

(2.26)

 

 

(3.64)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.84)

 

 

(4.93)

 

 

(4.35)

 

 

(2.27)

 

 

(3.71)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$69.26

 

 

$58.25

 

 

$48.72

 

 

$52.52

 

 

$44.68

 

 

Total Return*

 

22.43%

 

 

31.89%

 

 

2.82%

 

 

23.38%

 

 

16.53%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$30,909

 

 

$26,600

 

 

$33,835

 

 

$27,788

 

 

$27,354

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$29,786

 

 

$25,562

 

 

$28,972

 

 

$27,937

 

 

$13,782

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.05%

 

 

1.03%

 

 

1.06%

 

 

1.08%

 

 

1.08%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.04%

 

 

1.03%

 

 

1.05%

 

 

1.06%

 

 

1.07%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.39)%

 

 

(0.06)%

 

 

0.14%

 

 

0.03%

 

 

0.17%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

31%

 

 

38%

 

 

41%

 

 

43%

 

 

46%

 

                   
                   

Class T Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$59.86

 

 

$49.98

 

 

$53.74

 

 

$45.61

 

 

$42.67

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.08)

 

 

0.11

 

 

0.20

 

 

0.14

 

 

0.18

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

13.48

 

 

14.89

 

 

0.49

 

 

10.33

 

 

6.54

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

13.40

 

 

15.00

 

 

0.69

 

 

10.47

 

 

6.72

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.03)

 

 

(0.19)

 

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.84)

 

 

(4.93)

 

 

(4.35)

 

 

(2.26)

 

 

(3.64)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.87)

 

 

(5.12)

 

 

(4.45)

 

 

(2.34)

 

 

(3.78)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$71.39

 

 

$59.86

 

 

$49.98

 

 

$53.74

 

 

$45.61

 

 

Total Return*

 

22.76%

 

 

32.27%

 

 

3.07%

 

 

23.74%

 

 

16.81%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$4,577,362

 

 

$3,940,635

 

 

$3,319,149

 

 

$3,481,882

 

 

$3,082,833

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$4,384,575

 

 

$3,505,134

 

 

$3,219,617

 

 

$3,264,878

 

 

$2,119,275

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.79%

 

 

0.78%

 

 

0.80%

 

 

0.83%

 

 

0.83%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.77%

 

 

0.76%

 

 

0.77%

 

 

0.79%

 

 

0.81%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.13)%

 

 

0.22%

 

 

0.41%

 

 

0.29%

 

 

0.42%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

31%

 

 

38%

 

 

41%

 

 

43%

 

 

46%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Henderson Research Fund (the “Fund”) is a series of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers 41 funds, each of which offers multiple share classes, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP")).

Class A Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class C Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, and bank trust platforms.

Class C Shares are closed to investments by new employer-sponsored retirement plans and existing employer-sponsored retirement plans are no longer able to make additional purchases or exchanges into Class C Shares.

The Funds currently implement an automatic conversion feature pursuant to which Class C Shares that have been held for eight years are automatically converted to Class A Shares without the imposition of any sales charge, fee or other charge. The conversion will generally occur no later than ten business days in the month following the month of the eighth anniversary of the date of purchase. Class C Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions on Class C Shares will convert to Class A Shares at the same time as the original Class C Shares with respect to which they were purchased. For Class C Shares held in omnibus accounts on intermediary platforms, the Fund will rely on these intermediaries to implement this conversion feature. Your financial intermediary may have separate policies and procedures as to when and how Class C Shares may be converted to Class A Shares. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Effective July 6, 2020, Class D Shares are available to new investors, subject to any closed fund policies for a Fund, as applicable. Previously, Class D Shares were only available to investors who already had a direct account with the Janus Henderson funds; immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor; and existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus Henderson funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments, who established Class I Share accounts before August 4, 2017.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of: 1) certain adviser-assisted, employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and certain welfare benefit plans, such as health savings accounts, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans; and 2) retail investors purchasing in qualified or nonqualified accounts, whose accounts are held through an omnibus account at their financial intermediary, and where the financial intermediary requires no payment or reimbursement from the Fund, Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”), or its affiliates. Class N Shares are also available to Janus Henderson proprietary products and to certain direct institutional investors approved by Janus Distributors LLC dba Janus Henderson

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Distributors (“Janus Henderson Distributors”) including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations and endowments, subject to minimum investment requirements.

Class R Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with US GAAP.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of September 30, 2021 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

The Fund did not hold a significant amount of Level 3 securities as of September 30, 2021.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Interest income is recorded daily on an accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. The Fund classifies gains and losses on prepayments received as an adjustment to interest income. Debt securities may be placed in non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivables when collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Fund's equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve, as well as certain foreign governments and central banks, have taken extraordinary actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets, including reducing interest rates to record-low levels. Extremely low or negative interest rates may become more prevalent or may not work as intended. As there is little precedent for this situation, the impact on various markets that interest rate or other significant policy changes may have is unknown. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place in response to such economic uncertainty, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation.

Widespread disease, including pandemics and epidemics, and natural or environmental disasters, including those which may be attributable to global climate change, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis and weather-related phenomena generally, have been and can be highly disruptive to economies and markets, adversely impacting individual companies, sectors, industries, markets, currencies, interest and inflation rates, credit ratings, investor sentiment, and other factors affecting the value of a Fund’s investments. Economies and financial markets throughout the world have become increasingly interconnected, which increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or country will adversely affect markets or issuers in other regions or countries, including the United States.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

These disruptions could prevent a Fund from executing advantageous investment decisions in a timely manner and negatively impact a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective(s). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value of a Fund. In addition, these disruptions could also impair the information technology and other operational systems upon which the Fund’s service providers, including Janus Capital or the subadviser (as applicable), rely, and could otherwise disrupt the ability of employees of the Fund’s service providers to perform essential tasks on behalf of the Fund. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance and reinsurance companies that insure or reinsure against the impact of natural disasters.

A number of countries in the European Union (the “EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU have experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. These difficulties may continue, worsen, or spread further within the EU. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. The risk of investing in securities in the European markets may also be heightened due to the referendum in which the United Kingdom voted to exit the EU, commonly known as “Brexit,” which immediately led to significant market volatility around the world, as well as political, economic and legal uncertainty. The United Kingdom formally left the EU on January 31, 2020 and entered into an eleven-month transition period, which expired on December 31, 2020. The negative impact on not only the United Kingdom and European economies could be significant, potentially resulting in increased volatility and illiquidity and lower economic growth for companies that rely significantly on the United Kingdom and/or Europe for their business activities and revenues. Any further exits from the EU, or an increase in the belief that such exits are likely or possible, would likely cause additional market disruption globally and introduce new legal and regulatory uncertainties.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table presents gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

          

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

 
  

Gross Amounts

      
  

of Recognized

 

Offsetting Asset

 

Collateral

  

Counterparty

 

Assets

 

or Liability(a)

 

Pledged(b)

 

Net Amount

         

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

$

1,896,972

$

$

(1,896,972)

$

         

(a)

Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b)

Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodial functions in accordance with the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Securities on loan will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). See “Securities Lending” in the “Notes to Financial Statements” for additional information.

Real Estate Investing

The Fund may invest in equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

Restricted Security Transactions

Restricted securities held by the Fund may not be sold except in exempt transactions or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The risk of investing in such securities is generally greater than the risk of investing in the securities of widely held, publicly traded companies. Lack of a secondary market and resale restrictions may result in the inability of the Fund to sell a security at a fair price and may substantially delay the sale of the security. In addition, these securities may exhibit greater price volatility than securities for which secondary markets exist.

Securities Lending

Under procedures adopted by the Trustees, the Fund may seek to earn additional income by lending securities to certain qualified broker-dealers and institutions. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodial functions in accordance with the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement. The Fund may lend fund securities in an amount equal to up to 1/3 of its total assets as determined at the time of the loan origination. There is the risk of delay in recovering a loaned security or the risk of loss in collateral rights if the borrower fails financially. In addition, Janus Capital makes efforts to balance the benefits and risks from granting such loans. All loans will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the SEC. If the Fund is unable to recover a security on loan, the Fund may use the collateral to purchase replacement securities in the market. There is a risk that the value of the collateral could decrease below the cost of the replacement security by the time the replacement investment is made, resulting in a loss to the Fund. In certain circumstances individual loan transactions could yield negative returns.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Upon receipt of cash collateral, Janus Capital may invest it in affiliated or non-affiliated cash management vehicles, whether registered or unregistered entities, as permitted by the 1940 Act and rules promulgated thereunder. Janus Capital currently intends to primarily invest the cash collateral in a cash management vehicle for which Janus Capital serves as investment adviser, Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, or in time deposits. An investment in Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC is generally subject to the same risks that shareholders experience when investing in similarly structured vehicles, such as the potential for significant fluctuations in assets as a result of the purchase and redemption activity of the securities lending program, a decline in the value of the collateral, and possible liquidity issues. Such risks may delay the return of the cash collateral and cause the Fund to violate its agreement to return the cash collateral to a borrower in a timely manner. As adviser to the Fund and Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest as a result of its fiduciary duties to both the Fund and Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC. Additionally, Janus Capital receives an investment advisory fee of 0.05% for managing Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, but it may not receive a fee for managing certain other affiliated cash management vehicles in which the Fund may invest, and therefore may have an incentive to allocate preferred investment opportunities to investment vehicles for which it is receiving a fee.

The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars and 105% of the market value of the loaned securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Loaned securities and related collateral are marked-to-market each business day based upon the market value of the loaned securities at the close of business, employing the most recent available pricing information. Collateral levels are then adjusted based on this mark-to-market evaluation. Additional required collateral, or excess collateral returned, is delivered on the next business day. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than 102% or 105% value of the securities on loan. The cash collateral invested by Janus Capital is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Income earned from the investment of the cash collateral, net of rebates paid to, or fees paid by, borrowers and less the fees paid to the lending agent are included as “Affiliated securities lending income, net” on the Statement of Operations. As of September 30, 2021, securities lending transactions accounted for as secured borrowings with an overnight and continuous contractual maturity are $1,896,972. Gross amounts of recognized liabilities for securities lending (collateral received) as of September 30, 2021 is $1,963,500, resulting in the net amount due to the counterparty of $66,528.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee rate that may adjust up or down based on the Fund’s performance relative to its benchmark index.

The investment advisory fee rate paid to Janus Capital by the Fund consists of two components: (1) a base fee calculated by applying the contractual fixed rate of the advisory fee to the Fund’s average daily net assets during the previous month (the “Base Fee Rate”), plus or minus (2) a performance-fee adjustment (the “Performance Adjustment”) calculated by applying a variable rate of up to 0.15% (positive or negative) to the Fund’s average daily net assets based on the Fund’s relative performance compared to the cumulative investment record of its benchmark index over a 36-month performance measurement period or shorter time period, as applicable. The investment advisory fee rate is calculated daily and paid monthly.

The investment performance of the Fund’s Class A Shares (waiving the upfront sales load) for the performance measurement period is used to calculate the Performance Adjustment. The Fund’s Base Fee Rate prior to any performance adjustment (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.64%, and the Fund’s benchmark index used in the calculation is the Russell 1000® Growth Index.

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. The Base Fee Rate is subject to an upward or downward Performance Adjustment for every full 0.50% increment by which the Fund outperforms or underperforms its benchmark index, up to the Fund’s full performance rate of ±5.00%. Because the Performance Adjustment is tied to a Fund’s relative performance compared 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

  

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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 is included in calculating both the performance of a Fund and the Fund’s benchmark index.

The Fund’s prospectuses and statement(s) of additional information contain additional information about performance-based fees. The amount shown as advisory fees on the Statement of Operations reflects the Base Fee Rate plus/minus any Performance Adjustment. For the year ended September 30, 2021, the performance adjusted investment advisory fee rate before any waivers and/or reimbursements of expenses is 0.52%.

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the investment advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding any performance adjustments to management fees (if applicable), the fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, shareholder servicing fees, such as transfer agency fees (including out-of-pocket costs), administrative services fees and any networking/omnibus/administrative fees payable by any share class, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.68% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waivers for at least a one-year period commencing January 28, 2021. The previous expense limit (until February 1, 2021) was 0.75%. If applicable, amounts waived and/or reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund pays an annual administrative services fee based on the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services, as detailed below.

  

Average Daily Net Assets of Class D Shares of the Janus Henderson funds

Administrative Services Fee

Under $40 billion

0.12%

$40 billion – $49.9 billion

0.10%

Over $49.9 billion

0.08%

The Fund’s actual Class D administrative fee rate was 0.11% for the reporting period.

Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class R Shares, Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class R Shares, Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the

  

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0.25% of net assets charged to Class R Shares, Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class R Shares, Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital. For all share classes, Janus Services also seeks reimbursement for costs it incurs as transfer agent and for providing servicing.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Henderson Distributors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 0.50% of the Class R Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Henderson Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital serves as administrator to the Fund pursuant to an administration agreement between Janus Capital and the Trust. Under the administration agreement, Janus Capital is obligated to provide or arrange for the provision of certain administration, compliance, and accounting services to the Fund, including providing office space for the Fund, and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing these services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. The Fund pays for some or all of the salaries, fees, and expenses of Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or any subadvisor, as applicable) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Affiliated fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff, all of whom are employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates, are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $339,713 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the year ended September 30, 2021. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus Henderson funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of September 30, 2021 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Total distributable earnings (loss)” on the Statement of Assets and

  

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Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the year ended September 30, 2021 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $520,763 were paid by the Trust to the Trustees under the Deferred Plan during the year ended September 30, 2021.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles that operate as money market funds. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC (the “Sweep Vehicle”) is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. The Sweep Vehicle operates pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act that govern the operation of money market funds and prices its shares at NAV reflecting market-based values of its portfolio securities (i.e., a “floating” NAV) rounded to the fourth decimal place (e.g., $1.0000). The Sweep Vehicle is permitted to impose a liquidity fee (of up to 2%) on redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle or a redemption gate that temporarily suspends redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from the Sweep Vehicle at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to the Sweep Vehicle. The Sweep Vehicle does not charge any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the year ended September 30, 2021 can be found in the “Schedules of Affiliated Investments” located in the Schedule of Investments.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Henderson Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the year ended September 30, 2021, Janus Henderson Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $5,611.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Henderson Distributors during the year ended September 30, 2021.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $925.

4. Federal Income Tax

The tax components of capital shown in the table below represent: (1) distribution requirements the Fund must satisfy under the income tax regulations; (2) losses or deductions the Fund may be able to offset against income and gains realized in future years; and (3) unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes.

Other book to tax differences primarily consist of deferred compensation. The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

        

 

 

 

Loss Deferrals

Other Book

Net Tax

 

Undistributed
Ordinary Income

Undistributed
Long-Term Gains

Accumulated
Capital Losses

Late-Year
Ordinary Loss

Post-October
Capital Loss

to Tax
Differences

Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

 

$ 136,128,222

$ 2,187,915,839

$ -

$ -

$ -

$ (490,213)

$9,294,865,056

 

  

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The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of September 30, 2021 are noted below. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals, investments in partnerships, and straddle loss deferrals.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 11,011,477,994

$ 9,563,238,527

$(268,373,471)

$ 9,294,865,056

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from US GAAP. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, and capital loss carryovers. Certain permanent differences such as tax returns of capital and net investment losses noted below have been reclassified to capital.

     

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 18,658,006

$ 529,351,579

$ -

$ -

 

     

For the year ended September 30, 2020

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 86,301,325

$ 1,361,927,917

$ -

$ -

 

Permanent book to tax basis differences may result in reclassifications between the components of net assets. These differences have no impact on the results of operations or net assets. The following reclassifications have been made to the Fund:

   

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) to Capital

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Investment Income/Loss

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Realized Gain/Loss

$ 60,370,137

$ 7,422,590

$ (67,792,727)

Capital has been adjusted by $60,370,137, including $56,896,749 of long-term capital gain, for distributions in connection with Fund share redemptions (tax equalization).

  

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5. Capital Share Transactions

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended September 30, 2021

 

Year ended September 30, 2020

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

       

Class A Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

266,614

$ 17,903,311

 

162,402

$ 8,605,440

Reinvested dividends and distributions

15,644

988,359

 

55,190

2,682,235

Shares repurchased

(136,203)

(8,965,511)

 

(207,890)

(10,618,396)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

146,055

$ 9,926,159

 

9,702

$ 669,279

Class C Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

22,144

$ 1,342,818

 

43,723

$ 2,023,913

Reinvested dividends and distributions

9,336

539,413

 

39,065

1,752,472

Shares repurchased

(123,771)

(7,370,317)

 

(157,859)

(7,433,501)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(92,291)

$ (5,488,086)

 

(75,071)

$ (3,657,116)

Class D Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

3,326,107

$ 220,997,171

 

4,291,343

$ 217,958,611

Reinvested dividends and distributions

6,022,078

383,787,030

 

20,465,310

1,002,186,256

Shares repurchased

(14,398,341)

(960,735,585)

 

(18,175,802)

(926,520,274)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(5,050,156)

$(355,951,384)

 

6,580,851

$ 293,624,593

Class I Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,377,299

$ 92,389,122

 

1,529,874

$ 77,400,208

Reinvested dividends and distributions

176,530

11,225,532

 

634,778

31,015,251

Shares repurchased

(1,682,084)

(112,301,083)

 

(2,567,986)

(129,292,224)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(128,255)

$ (8,686,429)

 

(403,334)

$ (20,876,765)

Class N Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

761,708

$ 51,177,439

 

1,308,402

$ 65,554,063

Reinvested dividends and distributions

199,163

12,664,782

 

663,018

32,381,800

Shares repurchased

(1,505,622)

(100,404,583)

 

(1,552,140)

(79,313,420)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(544,751)

$ (36,562,362)

 

419,280

$ 18,622,443

Class R Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

9,957

$ 654,373

 

10,598

$ 539,726

Reinvested dividends and distributions

2,094

131,597

 

8,858

430,257

Shares repurchased

(24,025)

(1,558,716)

 

(37,655)

(1,777,456)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(11,974)

$ (772,746)

 

(18,199)

$ (807,473)

Class S Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

78,526

$ 5,126,028

 

80,994

$ 4,098,070

Reinvested dividends and distributions

13,532

838,966

 

49,090

2,346,507

Shares repurchased

(102,443)

(6,615,686)

 

(367,981)

(18,242,029)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(10,385)

$ (650,692)

 

(237,897)

$ (11,797,452)

Class T Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

4,517,826

$ 303,568,991

 

4,891,013

$ 253,719,290

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,861,188

118,687,931

 

6,636,752

325,267,223

Shares repurchased

(8,091,628)

(540,159,142)

 

(12,099,775)

(609,884,522)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(1,712,614)

$(117,902,220)

 

(572,010)

$ (30,898,009)

6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the year ended September 30, 2021, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, TBAs, and in-kind transactions, as applicable) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$6,003,278,282

$6,993,937,379

  

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7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to September 30, 2021 and through the date of issuance of the Fund's financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Shareholders of Janus Henderson Research Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Janus Henderson Research Fund (one of the funds constituting Janus Investment Fund, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of September 30, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2021, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of September 30, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Denver, Colorado

November 17, 2020

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Janus Henderson Funds since 1990.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-1093; (ii) on the Fund’s website at janushenderson.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janushenderson.com/proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Full Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC as an exhibit to Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of the first and third fiscal quarters, and in the annual report and semiannual report to shareholders. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings and annual and semiannual reports: (i) are 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) are available without charge, upon request, by calling a Janus Henderson representative at 1-877-335-2687 (toll free) (or 1-800-525-3713 if you hold Class D Shares). Portfolio holdings consisting of at least the names of the holdings are generally available on a monthly basis with a 30-day lag under Full Holdings for the Fund at janushenderson.com/info (or janushenderson.com/reports if you hold Class D Shares).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “VIT Portfolio,” and collectively, the “VIT Portfolios”), as well as each Fund of Janus Investment Fund (together with the VIT Portfolios, the “Janus Henderson Funds,” and each, a “Janus Henderson Fund”). As required by law, the Trustees determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Janus Henderson Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the Janus Henderson Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Janus Henderson Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2020, 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 Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Janus Henderson Fund, for the period from February 1, 2021 through February 1, 2022, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and, for the purpose of peer comparisons any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers, paid by a fund as a percentage of average net assets.

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 Janus Henderson Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Janus

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Janus Henderson Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Janus Henderson Funds, noting that Janus Capital generally does not receive a fee for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Janus Henderson Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Janus Henderson Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Janus Henderson Funds and fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its view, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Janus Henderson Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Janus Henderson Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Janus Henderson Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Janus Henderson Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Janus Henderson Funds’ performance has been reasonable: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 75% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 62% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Research Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Research Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Intech had taken or were taking to improve performance.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Janus Henderson Fund’s performance warranted continuation of such Janus Henderson Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Janus Henderson Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management fees (investment advisory fees and any administration fees but excluding out-of-pocket costs) for many of the Janus Henderson Funds, after applicable waivers, was below the average management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Janus Henderson Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Janus Henderson Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Janus Henderson Funds to be reasonable relative to other comparable mutual funds; (2) the total expenses, on average, were 10% under the average total expenses of the respective Broadridge Expense Group peers; and (3) and the management fees for the Janus Henderson Funds, on average, were 9% under the average management fees for the respective Broadridge Expense Group. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Janus Henderson Fund compared to the average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group and to average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

For certain Janus Henderson Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses which assessed fund fees in the context of fund performance being delivered. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Janus Henderson Funds was reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and/or expense waivers on such Janus Henderson Funds.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Research Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Janus Henderson Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Janus Henderson Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Janus Henderson Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Janus Henderson Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to funds subadvised by Janus Capital and to the fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional separate account clients; (2) these subadvised and institutional separate accounts have different service and infrastructure needs and operate in markets very distinct relative to retail funds; and (3) Janus Henderson mutual fund investors enjoy reasonable fees relative to the fees charged to Janus Henderson subadvised fund and separate account investors; (4) 9 of 10 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar funds subadvised by Janus Capital; and (5) 5 of 8 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar separate accounts managed by Janus Capital. 

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2019, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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Janus Henderson Research Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for both share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

The Trustees reviewed information on the overall profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds, and considered profitability data of other publicly traded mutual fund advisers. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because of the variation in the type of comparative information that is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, differences in complex size, difference in product mix, difference in types of business (mutual fund, institutional and other), differences in 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.

Additionally, the Trustees considered the estimated profitability to Janus Capital from the investment management services it provided to each Janus Henderson Fund. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Janus Henderson Funds effectively. In reviewing profitability, the Trustees noted that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund is necessarily a product of the allocation methodology utilized by Janus Capital to allocate its expenses as part of the estimated profitability calculation. In this regard, the Trustees noted that the independent fee consultant found that (1) the expense allocation methodology and rationales utilized by Janus Capital were reasonable and (2) no clear correlation exists between expense allocations and operating margins. The Trustees also considered that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund was influenced by a number of factors, including not only the allocation methodology selected, but also the presence of fee waivers and expense caps, and whether the Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management agreement contained breakpoints or a performance fee component. The Trustees determined, after taking into account these factors, among others, that Janus Capital’s estimated profitability with respect to each Janus Henderson Fund was not unreasonable in relation to the services provided, and that the variation in the range of such estimated profitability among the Janus Henderson Funds was not a material factor in the Board’s approval of the reasonableness of any Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management fees.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Janus Henderson Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Janus Henderson Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Janus Henderson Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Janus Henderson Fund, the quality of services provided by Janus Capital

  

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and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Janus Henderson Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant published a report to the Trustees in November 2019 which provided its research and analysis into economies of scale. They also noted that, although many Janus Henderson Funds pay advisory fees at a fixed base rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints or performance fees, their independent fee consultant concluded that 73% of these Janus Henderson Funds’ have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge Expense Group averages. They also noted the following: (1) that for those Janus Henderson Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing certain of these Janus Henderson Funds because they have not reached adequate scale; (2) as the assets of some of the Janus Henderson Funds have declined in the past few years, certain of those Janus Henderson Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined; (3) performance fee structures have been implemented for various Janus Henderson Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such Janus Henderson Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and (4) a few Janus Henderson Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Janus Henderson Funds share directly in economies of scale through the significant investments made by Janus Capital and its affiliates related to services provided to the Funds and the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Janus Henderson Funds.

The Trustees also considered the independent fee consultant’s conclusion that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale and their conflicting results, it is difficult to analytically confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus Henderson complex. In this regard, the independent consultant concluded that (1) to the extent there were economies of scale at Janus Capital, Janus Capital’s general strategy of setting fixed management fees below peers appeared to share any such economies with investors even on smaller Janus Henderson Funds which have not yet achieved those economies and (2) by setting lower fixed fees from the start on these Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital appeared to be investing to increase the likelihood that these Janus Henderson Funds will grow to a level to achieve any economies of scale that may exist. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Janus Henderson Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Janus Henderson Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Based on all of the information reviewed, including the recent and past research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Janus Henderson Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Janus Henderson Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Janus Henderson Fund.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Janus Henderson Funds from their relationships with the Janus Henderson Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Janus Henderson Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided, and that such compensation contributes to the overall profitability of Janus Capital and its affiliates that results from their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Janus Henderson Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Janus Henderson Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Janus Henderson Fund therefor, the Janus Henderson Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their

  

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relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 the Janus Henderson Funds and other clients serviced by Janus Capital and its affiliates. They also concluded that Janus Capital and the subadvisers benefit from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Janus Henderson Funds and that the Janus Henderson Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Janus Henderson Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus Henderson funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was September 30, 2021. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus Henderson in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Bloomberg and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, swaptions, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Designation Requirements (unaudited)

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund designated the following for the year ended September 30, 2021:

  
 

 

Capital Gain Distributions

$586,248,328

Dividends Received Deduction Percentage

88%

Qualified Dividend Income Percentage

88%

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

The following are the Trustees and officers of the Trust, together with a brief description of their principal occupations during the last five years (principal occupations for certain Trustees may include periods over five years). The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and officers and is available, without charge, by calling 1-877-335-2687.

Each Trustee has served in that capacity since he or she was originally elected or appointed. The Trustees do not serve a specified term of office. Each Trustee will hold office until the termination of the Trust or his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, incapacity, or removal. Under the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines, the policy is for Trustees to retire no later than the end of the calendar year in which the Trustee turns 75. The Trustees review the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines from time to time and may make changes they deem appropriate. The Fund’s Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominees for the position of Trustee recommended by shareholders. Shareholders may submit the name of a candidate for consideration by the Committee by submitting their recommendations to the Trust’s Secretary. Each Trustee is currently a Trustee of one other registered investment company advised by Janus Capital: Janus Aspen Series. Collectively, these two registered investment companies consist of 51 series or funds referred to herein as the Fund Complex.

The Trust’s officers are elected annually by the Trustees for a one-year term. Certain officers also serve as officers of Janus Aspen Series. Certain officers of the Fund may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Except as otherwise disclosed, Fund officers receive no compensation from the Fund, except for the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer, as authorized by the Trustees.

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William F. McCalpin
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1957

Chairman


Trustee

1/08-Present

6/02-Present

Independent Consultant (since 2019) and Chief Operating Officer, muun chi LLC (organic food business) (since 2020). Formerly, Managing Partner, Impact Investments, Athena Capital Advisors LLC (independent registered investment advisor) (2016-2019), Managing Director, Holos Consulting LLC (provides consulting services to foundations and other nonprofit organizations) (2009-2016), Chief Executive Officer, Imprint Capital Advisors (impact investment firm) (2013-2015), and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (a private family foundation) (1998-2006).

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Director of Mutual Fund Directors Forum (a non-profit organization serving independent directors of U.S. mutual funds) (since 2016), Chairman of the Board and Trustee of The Investment Fund for Foundations Investment Program (TIP) (consisting of 1 fund) (since 2008), and Director of the F.B. Heron Foundation (a private grantmaking foundation) (since 2006).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Alan A. Brown
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Trustee

1/13-Present

Principal, Curam Holdings LLC (since 2018). Formerly, Executive Vice President, Institutional Markets, of Black Creek Group (private equity real estate investment management firm) (2012-2018), Executive Vice President and Co-Head, Global Private Client Group (2007-2010), Executive Vice President, Mutual Funds (2005-2007), and Chief Marketing Officer (2001-2005) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (asset management).

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Advisory Board Member of AEW Core Property Trust (open-end property fund) (since 2020), and Director of WTTW (PBS affiliate) (since 2003). Formerly, Director of MotiveQuest LLC (strategic social market research company) (2003-2016), Director of Nuveen Global Investors LLC (2007-2011), Director of Communities in Schools (2004-2010), and Director of Mutual Fund Education Alliance (until 2010).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William D. Cvengros
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1948

Trustee

1/11-Present

Chief Executive Officer of SJC Capital, LLC (a personal investment company and consulting firm) (since 2002). Formerly, Chief Executive Officer and President of PIMCO Advisors Holdings L.P. (a publicly traded investment management firm) (1994-2000), and Chief Investment Officer (1987-1994) and Vice Chairman and Director (1990-1994) of Pacific Life Insurance Company (a mutual life insurance and annuity company) (1987-1994).

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Member of the Investment Committee for the Orange County Community Foundation (since 2020), Advisory Board Member, RevOZ Fund LP and related funds (real estate investments for opportunity zones) (since 2020), and Advisory Board Member, Innovate Partners Emerging Growth and Equity Fund I (early stage venture capital fund) (since 2014). Formerly, Managing Trustee of National Retirement Partners Liquidating Trust (2013-2016), Chairman, National Retirement Partners, Inc. (formerly a network of advisors to 401(k) plans) (2005-2013), Director of Prospect Acquisition Corp. (a special purpose acquisition corporation) (2007-2009), Director of RemedyTemp, Inc. (temporary help services company) (1996-2006), and Trustee of PIMCO Funds Multi-Manager Series (1990-2000) and Pacific Life Variable Life & Annuity Trusts (1987-1994).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Raudline Etienne
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1965

Trustee

6/16-Present

Founder, Daraja Capital (advisory and investment firm) (since 2016), and Senior Advisor, Albright Stonebridge Group LLC (global strategy firm) (since 2016). Formerly, Senior Vice President (2011-2015), Albright Stonebridge Group LLC, and Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer, New York State Common Retirement Fund (public pension fund) (2008-2011).

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Member of the Investment Committee for Cooper Union (since 2021), Board Member, Van Alen Institute (nonprofit architectural and design organization) (since 2019), and Director of Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC (since 2014).

Gary A. Poliner
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1953

Trustee

6/16-Present

Retired. Formerly, President (2010-2013) of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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Director of MGIC Investment Corporation (private mortgage insurance) (since 2013). Formerly, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company (property/casualty insurance) (2013-2021), Trustee of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (2010-2013), and Director of Frank Russell Company (global asset management firm) (2008-2013).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Diane L. Wallace
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1958

Trustee

6/17-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President-Operations, and Chief Financial Officer for Driehaus Capital Management, LLC (1988-2006) and Treasurer for Driehaus Mutual Funds (1996-2002).

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Formerly, Director of Family Service of Lake County (2019-2021), Independent Trustee, Henderson Global Funds (13 portfolios) (2015-2017), Independent Trustee, State Farm Associates' Funds Trust, State Farm Mutual Fund Trust, and State Farm Variable Product Trust (28 portfolios) (2013-2017).

Linda S. Wolf
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1947

Trustee

11/05-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leo Burnett (Worldwide) (advertising agency) (2001-2005).

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Director of Chicago Community Trust (Regional Community Foundation), Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago, IL), Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Wrapports, LLC (digital communications company). Formerly, Director of Chicago Council on Global Affairs (until 2019), InnerWorkings (until 2019), and Director of Walmart (until 2017).

  

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OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Bruce L. Koepfgen
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1952

President and Chief Executive Officer

7/14-Present

Executive Vice President, Head of North America at Janus Henderson Investors (since 2017), President and Head of North America at Janus Capital Management LLC (since 2013 and 2017, respectively), President at Janus Capital Group Inc. (since 2013), President and Director at Janus International Holding LLC (since 2019 and 2011, respectively), President at Janus Holdings LLC (since 2019), President and Director at Janus Management Holdings Corporation (since 2017 and 2012, respectively), Executive Vice President and Head of North America at Janus Distributors LLC (since 2011 and 2019, respectively), Vice President and Director at Intech Investment Management LLC (since 2012), and Executive Vice President at Perkins Investment Management LLC (since 2011). Formerly, Executive Vice President at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus International Holding LLC, and Janus Management Holdings Corporation (2011-2019), Director at Perkins Investment Managment LLC (2011-2019), and Chief Financial Officer at Janus Capital Group Inc. (2011-2013).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.










  

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OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Kristin Mariani
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1966

Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

7/20-Present

Head of Compliance, North America for Janus Henderson Investors (since September 2020) and Chief Compliance Officer for Janus Capital Management LLC (since September 2017). Formerly, Global Head of Investment Management Compliance for Janus Henderson Investors (February 2019 - August 2020), Vice President, Head of Global Distribution Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer of Janus Henderson Distributors (May 2017 – September 2017), Vice President, Compliance at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus Capital Management LLC, and Janus Distributors LLC (2009-2017).

Jesper Nergaard
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Chief Financial Officer

Vice President, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer

3/05-Present

2/05-Present

Head of U.S. Fund Administration, Janus Henderson Investors and Janus Sevices LLC.

Abigail J. Murray
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1975

Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, and Secretary

12/20-Present

Managing Counsel (2020-present). Formerly, Senior Counsel for Invesco Ltd. (2017-2020), and Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. and Assistant General Counsel, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (2015-2017).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not an offer or solicitation for the Fund and is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

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ANNUAL REPORT

September 30, 2021

  
 

Janus Henderson Triton Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

 
  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Henderson Triton Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

16

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

18

Statement of Operations

20

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

22

Financial Highlights

23

Notes to Financial Statements

27

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

43

Additional Information

44

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

56

Designation Requirements

59

Trustees and Officers

60


Janus Henderson Triton Fund (unaudited)(closed to certain new investors)

      

FUND SNAPSHOT

 We believe a fundamentally driven investment process focused on identifying smaller-cap companies with differentiated business models and sustainable competitive advantages will drive outperformance relative to our benchmark and peers over time. Identifying small-cap companies with the potential to grow into the mid-cap space allows us the flexibility to hold our positions and capture a longer-growth period in a company’s life cycle.

   

Jonathan Coleman

co-portfolio manager

Scott Stutzman

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

The Janus Henderson Triton Fund Class I Shares returned 33.90% for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2021. The Fund’s primary benchmark, the Russell 2500™ Growth Index, returned 31.98%. The Fund’s secondary benchmark, the Russell 2000® Growth Index, returned 33.27%.

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

Stocks rose strongly in the fourth quarter of 2020 as resilient economic and earnings growth and optimism over new COVID-19 vaccines lifted investor sentiment. Congress also passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, which included cash payments to most households. Stocks rose through the first half of 2021, as an accelerating vaccine rollout helped support healthy economic and earnings growth. However, stocks suffered periods of volatility, especially in the third quarter as the spread of the new Delta variant led to renewed pandemic concerns. Supply constraints and higher input costs also fueled inflation, which drove interest rates higher late in the third quarter. The Federal Reserve signaled it would begin tapering its monetary support before year-end, which added to upward pressure on interest rates. Through much of the period, investors shifted between growth stocks and more cyclically driven value opportunities as they awaited more clarity on the economic outlook. Rising interest rates in the third quarter fueled a rotation away from growth stocks, however. As a result, small and mid-cap growth underperformed small- and mid-cap value for the 12-month period, as measured by the Russell indices.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

We were pleased to see a number of our disciplined growth investments rewarded by investors over the past 12 months, supporting our relative performance. Longtime holding Rexnord was a top positive contributor, as the company’s restructuring plans were well received by investors. Rexnord’s power and control (PMC) division supplies technology-enabled mechanical components that improve factory workflows. The PMC business is expected to merge with larger rival Regal Beloit in a deal we believe could result in synergies and an expanded market opportunity. This spin-off will leave Rexnord’s water management business, Zurn, as a pure play provider of water flow control systems. Zurn’s business has delivered strong growth trends, driven by the increased investments in water conservation and sustainability, and we continued to see growth potential for the business.

LPL Financial was another top contributor. This investment advisory company provides a full-service, technology-enabled platform that helps independent financial advisors serve their clients. The stock rose as the company reported robust revenue and earnings performance, aided by strong asset growth. It was also exploring new lending solutions that may benefit from higher long-term interest rates.

Clarivate Analytics was a prominent detractor. Clarivate owns and operates subscription-based academic, research and information services used by universities, scientists and biopharmaceuticals companies seeking brand or patent protection. Its businesses include the Web of Science, an online portal that provides proprietary access to over 7,000 academic journals, proprietary databases and scientific journals. Subscription-based recurring revenues have accounted for roughly 85% of Clarivate’s business, and it has benefited from a 90% customer-retention rate. The stock performed well in 2020, supported by the company’s subscription-based business model. The stock declined more recently, however, as the company reported some potential near-term slowing in subscriber growth. We remained positive on its long-term fundamentals, however.

LendingTree, another detractor, operates an online loan marketplace where consumers can shop for competitive

  

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rates on mortgages, credit cards and other consumer loans. While the company reported solid earnings and guidance, investors were concerned about some moderating business trends in 2021 as government support payments reduced demand for credit cards and loans. As a result, LendingTree’s business volumes did not rebound as strongly from the pandemic as people had expected, and the stock declined. We saw this business slowdown as a short-term issue, especially as support payments are ending. We held onto our stock due to our long-term view on the company’s potential.

DERIVATIVES USAGE

Please see the Derivative Instruments section in the “Notes to Financial Statements” for a discussion of derivatives used by the Fund.

OUTLOOK

While we have been encouraged by positive economic trends, we remain aware of risks facing the market. The pandemic is far from over, and it has contributed to supply chain and labor market dislocations that have fueled inflation and challenged businesses. From our conversations with companies, we believe these challenges could persist well into next year, acting as a headwind for the recovery. The end to government support payments and the potential for higher interest rates could also temper the pace of economic growth. Despite these crosscurrents, valuations in some areas of the small-cap market continue to test new highs, and we remain concerned about elevated expectations that may be out of sync with the current economic environment. For our part, we remain committed to a disciplined approach that looks for opportunity while managing risk. We continue to focus on reasonably valued companies with established supplier relationships as well as strong competitive positions that may help them pass along higher input costs without sacrificing their profit margins. We believe these kinds of disciplined, well-managed companies may be better able to navigate near-term market uncertainty while they capitalize on long-term trends in the economy.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Contributors - Holdings

5 Top Detractors - Holdings

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

Quantumscape Corp

0.82%

 

1.73%

 

LendingTree Inc

0.66%

 

-0.80%

 

LPL Financial Holdings Inc

1.82%

 

0.98%

 

Vaxcyte Inc

0.43%

 

-0.75%

 

Rexnord Corp

1.23%

 

0.81%

 

Clarivate Analytics PLC

0.80%

 

-0.69%

 

ON Semiconductor Corp

1.30%

 

0.68%

 

Global Blood Therapeutics Inc

0.48%

 

-0.53%

 

GW Pharmaceuticals PLC (ADR)

0.38%

 

0.56%

 

Terminix Global Holdings Inc

1.68%

 

-0.50%

       

 

5 Top Contributors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

Russell 2500 Growth Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Financials

 

2.40%

 

5.56%

4.22%

 

Materials

 

1.12%

 

6.23%

3.09%

 

Consumer Staples

 

0.60%

 

2.99%

2.85%

 

Communication Services

 

0.58%

 

1.39%

2.43%

 

Industrials

 

0.24%

 

14.09%

12.96%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Detractors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

Russell 2500 Growth Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

-1.99%

 

11.45%

13.46%

 

Information Technology

 

-0.83%

 

28.50%

29.16%

 

Other**

 

-0.62%

 

1.48%

0.00%

 

Energy

 

-0.01%

 

0.00%

0.54%

 

Utilities

 

0.12%

 

0.67%

0.84%

       

 

Relative contribution reflects how the portolio's holdings impacted return relative to the benchmark. Cash and securities not held in the portfolio are not shown. For equity portfolios, relative contribution compares the performance of a security in the portfolio to the benchmark's total return, factoring in the difference in weight of that security in the benchmark. Returns are calculated using daily returns and previous day ending weights rolled up by ticker, excluding fixed income securities, gross of advisory fees, may exclude certain derivatives and will differ from actual performance.
Performance attribution reflects returns gross of advisory fees and may differ from actual returns as they are based on end of day holdings. Attribution is calculated by geometrically linking daily returns for the portfolio and index.

*

Based on sector classification according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) codes, which are the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

**

Not a GICS classified sector.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

Catalent Inc

 

Pharmaceuticals

2.8%

Crown Holdings Inc

 

Containers & Packaging

2.7%

LPL Financial Holdings Inc

 

Capital Markets

2.1%

Sensient Technologies Corp

 

Chemicals

2.0%

j2 Global Inc

 

Software

1.8%

 

11.4%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

 

Common Stocks

 

98.0%

 

Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPES)

 

1.9%

 

Investment Companies

 

1.6%

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending

 

0.5%

 

Other

 

(2.0)%

  

100.0%

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of September 30, 2021

As of September 30, 2020

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended September 30, 2021

 

 

Prospectus Expense Ratios

 

 

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV(1)

 

33.41%

15.36%

16.01%

13.05%

 

 

1.35%

Class A Shares at MOP(1)

 

25.74%

14.01%

15.32%

12.65%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV(1)

 

32.72%

14.70%

15.27%

12.30%

 

 

1.74%

Class C Shares at CDSC(1)

 

31.72%

14.70%

15.27%

12.30%

 

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

33.85%

15.74%

16.36%

13.34%

 

 

0.80%

Class I Shares(1)

 

33.90%

15.78%

16.41%

13.40%

 

 

0.76%

Class N Shares(1)

 

34.04%

15.90%

16.51%

13.42%

 

 

0.66%

Class R Shares(1)

 

33.06%

15.04%

15.66%

12.69%

 

 

1.41%

Class S Shares(1)

 

33.37%

15.32%

15.95%

12.95%

 

 

1.16%

Class T Shares(1)

 

33.67%

15.61%

16.25%

13.26%

 

 

0.91%

Russell 2500 Growth Index

 

31.98%

18.21%

17.20%

11.51%

 

 

 

Russell 2000 Growth Index

 

33.27%

15.34%

15.74%

10.24%

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class T Shares

 

3rd

3rd

3rd

1st

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Small Growth Funds

 

403/616

425/576

304/524

36/446

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 800.668.0434 (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson) or visit janushenderson.com/performance (or janushenderson.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

 
 

Performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with foreign and emerging markets, fixed income securities, high-yield and high-risk securities, undervalued, overlooked and smaller capitalization companies, real estate related securities including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), non-diversification, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, portfolio turnover, derivatives, short sales, initial public offerings (IPOs) and

  

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Performance

potential conflicts of interest. Each product has different risks. Please see the prospectus for more information about risks, holdings and other details.

High absolute short-term performance is not typical and may not be achieved in the future. Such results should not be the sole basis for evaluating material facts in making an investment decision.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class R Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for each class for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class J Shares, the initial share class (renamed Class T Shares effective February 16, 2010), calculated using the fees and expenses of each respective class, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on February 16, 2010. Performance shown for periods prior to February 16, 2010, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class I Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class N Shares commenced operations on May 31, 2012. Performance shown for periods prior to May 31, 2012, reflects the performance of the Fund's Class T Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class T Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

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There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

Index performance does not reflect the expenses of managing a portfolio as an index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

*The Fund’s inception date – February 25, 2005

‡ As stated in the prospectus. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios during the reporting period.

(1) Closed to certain new investors.

  

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Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$1,027.90

$5.59

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.55

$5.57

1.10%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$1,025.30

$8.33

 

$1,000.00

$1,016.85

$8.29

1.64%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$1,029.50

$3.97

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.16

$3.95

0.78%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$1,029.70

$3.77

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.36

$3.75

0.74%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$1,030.30

$3.36

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.76

$3.35

0.66%

Class R Shares

$1,000.00

$1,026.50

$7.11

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.05

$7.08

1.40%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$1,027.60

$5.90

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.25

$5.87

1.16%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$1,029.00

$4.58

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.56

$4.56

0.90%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

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Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– 98.0%

   

Aerospace & Defense – 2.0%

   
 

Axon Enterprise Inc*

 

688,690

  

$120,534,524

 
 

Teledyne Technologies Inc*

 

259,420

  

111,441,644

 
  

231,976,168

 

Auto Components – 1.6%

   
 

Fox Factory Holding Corp*

 

558,471

  

80,721,398

 
 

Quantumscape Corp*,#

 

1,293,635

  

31,745,803

 
 

Visteon Corp*

 

730,514

  

68,953,216

 
  

181,420,417

 

Automobiles – 0.7%

   
 

Thor Industries Inc

 

689,140

  

84,598,826

 

Banks – 0.4%

   
 

MSD Acquisition Corp*

 

4,073,279

  

40,773,523

 

Biotechnology – 9.4%

   
 

Abcam PLC*

 

2,325,256

  

46,234,495

 
 

Acceleron Pharma Inc*

 

573,648

  

98,724,821

 
 

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc*

 

815,750

  

50,927,272

 
 

Ascendis Pharma A/S (ADR)*

 

308,481

  

49,168,787

 
 

Bridgebio Pharma Inc*

 

816,075

  

38,249,435

 
 

Centessa Pharmacuticals PLC (ADR)*

 

1,578,408

  

26,359,414

 
 

Eagle Pharmaceuticals Inc/DE*

 

965,786

  

53,871,543

 
 

Emergent BioSolutions Inc*

 

1,427,882

  

71,494,052

 
 

Fate Therapeutics Inc*

 

893,656

  

52,966,991

 
 

Global Blood Therapeutics Inc*

 

1,645,452

  

41,926,117

 
 

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc*

 

1,045,081

  

145,600,685

 
 

Mirati Therapeutics Inc*

 

381,887

  

67,559,629

 
 

Natera Inc*

 

496,856

  

55,369,633

 
 

Neurocrine Biosciences Inc*

 

1,206,374

  

115,703,330

 
 

PTC Therapeutics Inc*

 

1,020,340

  

37,966,851

 
 

Sarepta Therapeutics Inc*

 

1,085,880

  

100,422,182

 
 

Vaxcyte Inc*,#

 

2,004,508

  

50,854,368

 
  

1,103,399,605

 

Capital Markets – 2.9%

   
 

Cboe Global Markets Inc

 

742,604

  

91,978,931

 
 

LPL Financial Holdings Inc

 

1,552,623

  

243,389,181

 
  

335,368,112

 

Chemicals – 2.0%

   
 

Sensient Technologies Corp£

 

2,536,727

  

231,045,095

 

Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.8%

   
 

Brady Corp

 

2,243,969

  

113,769,228

 
 

Cimpress PLC*

 

462,343

  

40,145,243

 
 

Driven Brands Holdings Inc*

 

1,943,156

  

56,137,777

 
  

210,052,248

 

Construction Materials – 0.9%

   
 

Summit Materials Inc*

 

3,447,850

  

110,227,764

 

Containers & Packaging – 3.6%

   
 

Crown Holdings Inc

 

3,157,960

  

318,259,209

 
 

Sealed Air Corp

 

1,886,558

  

103,364,513

 
  

421,623,722

 

Diversified Consumer Services – 2.6%

   
 

Frontdoor Inc*

 

1,930,898

  

80,904,626

 
 

Mister Car Wash Inc*

 

2,706,885

  

49,400,651

 
 

Terminix Global Holdings Inc*

 

4,266,728

  

177,794,556

 
  

308,099,833

 

Diversified Financial Services – 0.9%

   
 

Clarivate Analytics PLC*

 

3,179,947

  

69,640,839

 
 

GS Acquisition Holdings Corp II - Class A*

 

693,319

  

7,085,720

 
 

Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp*

 

2,663,123

  

22,809,648

 
  

99,536,207

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 1.7%

   
 

AST SpaceMobile Inc*

 

1,670,199

  

$18,071,553

 
 

Vonage Holdings Corp*

 

11,223,526

  

180,923,239

 
  

198,994,792

 

Electrical Equipment – 1.0%

   
 

EnerSys

 

1,110,529

  

82,667,779

 
 

Stem Inc*

 

1,232,031

  

29,433,221

 
  

112,101,000

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 2.9%

   
 

Itron Inc*

 

612,929

  

46,355,820

 
 

National Instruments Corp

 

1,745,295

  

68,467,923

 
 

OSI Systems Inc*

 

1,280,610

  

121,401,828

 
 

Rogers Corp*

 

565,890

  

105,527,167

 
  

341,752,738

 

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 0.8%

   
 

Lamar Advertising Co

 

810,445

  

91,944,985

 

Food & Staples Retailing – 0.9%

   
 

Casey's General Stores Inc

 

410,592

  

77,376,062

 
 

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp*

 

1,492,617

  

32,195,749

 
  

109,571,811

 

Food Products – 2.6%

   
 

Hostess Brands Inc*

 

6,587,747

  

114,429,165

 
 

Premium Brands Holdings Corp#

 

861,685

  

88,141,721

 
 

Simply Good Foods Co*

 

2,866,267

  

98,857,549

 
  

301,428,435

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 6.9%

   
 

Cardiovascular Systems Inc*

 

1,454,735

  

47,758,950

 
 

Glaukos Corp*

 

1,106,195

  

53,285,413

 
 

Globus Medical Inc*

 

2,257,928

  

173,002,443

 
 

ICU Medical Inc*

 

458,201

  

106,934,949

 
 

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp*

 

2,881,399

  

197,318,204

 
 

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Holdings PLC*

 

7,083,673

  

130,906,277

 
 

STERIS PLC

 

507,506

  

103,673,326

 
  

812,879,562

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 2.5%

   
 

Agiliti Inc*,#,£

 

5,258,127

  

100,114,738

 
 

Chemed Corp

 

249,678

  

116,130,231

 
 

HealthEquity Inc*

 

1,102,796

  

71,417,069

 
  

287,662,038

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 1.3%

   
 

Churchill Downs Inc

 

285,557

  

68,556,525

 
 

Wendy's Co

 

3,834,602

  

83,134,171

 
  

151,690,696

 

Household Durables – 1.5%

   
 

Helen of Troy Ltd*

 

469,880

  

105,572,638

 
 

Purple Innovation Inc*

 

3,091,937

  

64,992,516

 
  

170,565,154

 

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers – 0.5%

   
 

NRG Energy Inc

 

1,474,565

  

60,206,489

 

Industrial Conglomerates – 1.0%

   
 

Carlisle Cos Inc

 

595,508

  

118,381,035

 

Information Technology Services – 6.1%

   
 

Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc

 

924,428

  

154,046,682

 
 

Euronet Worldwide Inc*

 

1,229,724

  

156,519,271

 
 

LiveRamp Holdings Inc*

 

2,400,301

  

113,366,216

 
 

MAXIMUS Inc

 

1,090,902

  

90,763,046

 
 

Switch Inc

 

4,308,534

  

109,393,678

 
 

WEX Inc*

 

539,247

  

94,982,967

 
  

719,071,860

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Insurance – 0.7%

   
 

Selective Insurance Group Inc

 

1,114,778

  

$84,199,182

 

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail – 1.3%

   
 

Etsy Inc*

 

484,787

  

100,816,305

 
 

Wayfair Inc*,#

 

200,921

  

51,337,325

 
  

152,153,630

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 3.3%

   
 

Bio-Techne Corp

 

204,321

  

99,007,827

 
 

Bruker Corp

 

1,444,617

  

112,824,588

 
 

NeoGenomics Inc*

 

1,601,732

  

77,267,552

 
 

PerkinElmer Inc

 

531,998

  

92,189,933

 
  

381,289,900

 

Machinery – 4.7%

   
 

Donaldson Co Inc

 

1,569,136

  

90,084,098

 
 

Gates Industrial Corp PLC*

 

5,649,021

  

91,909,572

 
 

ITT Inc

 

1,080,964

  

92,789,950

 
 

Nordson Corp

 

332,811

  

79,258,940

 
 

Rexnord Corp*

 

2,980,086

  

191,589,729

 
 

Xos Inc*,#

 

2,033,906

  

9,416,985

 
  

555,049,274

 

Media – 0.5%

   
 

Cable One Inc

 

34,800

  

63,096,924

 

Pharmaceuticals – 3.3%

   
 

Catalent Inc*

 

2,429,138

  

323,245,394

 
 

Horizon Therapeutics PLC*

 

616,381

  

67,518,375

 
  

390,763,769

 

Professional Services – 1.6%

   
 

Alight Inc - Class A*,#

 

6,479,680

  

74,386,726

 
 

TriNet Group Inc*

 

1,245,601

  

117,808,943

 
  

192,195,669

 

Road & Rail – 1.2%

   
 

Saia Inc*

 

611,839

  

145,636,037

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 3.7%

   
 

Brooks Automation Inc

 

1,287,446

  

131,770,098

 
 

Cree Inc*

 

404,748

  

32,675,306

 
 

Entegris Inc

 

947,531

  

119,294,153

 
 

ON Semiconductor Corp*

 

3,332,008

  

152,506,006

 
  

436,245,563

 

Software – 14.5%

   
 

ACI Worldwide Inc*

 

2,307,889

  

70,921,429

 
 

Altair Engineering Inc*

 

1,144,243

  

78,884,112

 
 

Avalara Inc*

 

677,254

  

118,363,682

 
 

Blackbaud Inc*

 

2,140,743

  

150,601,270

 
 

Ceridian HCM Holding Inc*

 

441,498

  

49,721,505

 
 

Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc - Class A*

 

582,586

  

14,920,027

 
 

Dynatrace Inc*

 

1,987,814

  

141,075,160

 
 

Envestnet Inc*

 

1,501,397

  

120,472,095

 
 

j2 Global Inc*

 

1,536,453

  

209,910,209

 
 

LivePerson Inc*

 

2,064,673

  

121,712,473

 
 

Nice Ltd (ADR)*

 

289,506

  

82,231,284

 
 

Pagerduty Inc*

 

2,817,109

  

116,684,655

 
 

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc

 

2,886,207

  

200,302,766

 
 

Yext Inc*

 

6,055,619

  

72,849,097

 
 

Zendesk Inc*

 

1,309,933

  

152,463,102

 
  

1,701,112,866

 

Specialty Retail – 2.5%

   
 

Leslie's Inc*

 

3,321,838

  

68,230,553

 
 

National Vision Holdings Inc*

 

2,424,065

  

137,614,170

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson Triton Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Specialty Retail– (continued)

   
 

Williams-Sonoma Inc

 

453,488

  

$80,417,027

 
  

286,261,750

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 0.6%

   
 

NCR Corp*

 

1,813,114

  

70,276,299

 

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 1.6%

   
 

LendingTree Inc*

 

429,087

  

59,999,235

 
 

Walker & Dunlop Inc

 

1,084,818

  

123,126,843

 
  

183,126,078

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $6,799,834,487)

 

11,475,779,056

 

Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPES)– 1.9%

   

Capital Markets – 0.6%

   
 

Foresight Acquisition Corp*

 

6,617,848

  

65,251,981

 

Diversified Financial Services – 1.3%

   
 

GS Acquisition Holdings Corp*

 

9,458,407

  

96,664,920

 
 

SomaLogic Holdings Inc*

 

2,827,494

  

35,032,651

 
 

Wallbox BV*

 

1,355,820

  

11,226,190

 
 

Xos Inc*

 

3,032,434

  

14,040,169

 
  

156,963,930

 

Total Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPES) (cost $232,920,030)

 

222,215,911

 

Investment Companies– 1.6%

   

Money Markets – 1.6%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº,£((cost $188,324,812)

 

188,306,418

  

188,325,249

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending– 0.5%

   

Investment Companies – 0.3%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº,£

 

39,470,021

  

39,470,021

 

Time Deposits – 0.2%

   
 

Royal Bank of Canada, 0.0400%, 10/1/21

 

$21,617,505

  

21,617,505

 

Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending (cost $61,087,526)

 

61,087,526

 

Total Investments (total cost $7,282,166,855) – 102.0%

 

11,947,407,742

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (2.0)%

 

(229,078,147)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$11,718,329,595

 
      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$11,681,631,455

 

97.8

%

Canada

 

88,141,721

 

0.7

 

Israel

 

82,231,284

 

0.7

 

Denmark

 

49,168,787

 

0.4

 

United Kingdom

 

46,234,495

 

0.4

 
      
      

Total

 

$11,947,407,742

 

100.0

%

 

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

Schedules of Affiliated Investments – (% of Net Assets)

           
 

Dividend

Income(1)

Realized

Gain/(Loss)(1)

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation/

Depreciation(1)

Value

at 9/30/21

Common Stocks - 6.3%

Banks - 0.4%

 
 

MSD Acquisition Corp*

$

-

$

-

$

40,733

$

40,773,523

Biotechnology - 1.7%

 
 

Eagle Pharmaceuticals Inc/DE*

 

-

 

(4,034,777)

 

16,811,127

 

53,871,543

 

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc*

 

-

 

9,944,654

 

49,233,226

 

145,600,685

Total Biotechnology

$

-

$

5,909,877

$

66,044,353

$

199,472,228

Capital Markets - N/A

 
 

New Providence Acquisition Corp - Class A

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Chemicals - 2.0%

 
 

Sensient Technologies Corp

 

4,271,073

 

2,598,682

 

88,722,719

 

231,045,095

Diversified Financial Services - 0.2%

 
 

Foley Trasimene Acquisition Corp - Class A

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp*

 

-

 

-

 

(3,821,582)

 

22,809,648

 

Nextgen Acquisition Corp - Class A

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Total Diversified Financial Services

$

-

$

-

$

(3,821,582)

$

22,809,648

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 1.0%

 
 

OSI Systems Inc*

 

-

 

-

 

22,013,686

 

121,401,828

Food Products - 1.0%

 
 

Hostess Brands Inc*

 

-

 

-

 

26,544,194

 

114,429,165

Health Care Providers & Services - N/A

 
 

Agiliti Inc*,#,š

 

-

 

-

 

23,141,300

 

N/A

Total Common Stocks

$

4,271,073

$

8,508,559

$

222,685,403

$

729,931,487

Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPES) - 0.1%

Diversified Financial Services - 0.1%

 
 

Wallbox BV*,§, (2)

 

-

 

-

 

(2,332,010)

 

11,226,190

 

Nextgen Acquisition Corp*

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Total Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPES)

$

-

$

-

$

(2,332,010)

$

11,226,190

Preferred Stocks - N/A

Diversified Financial Services - N/A

 
 

Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp PP

 

-

 

-

 

(42,833,515)

 

-

Investment Companies - 1.6%

Money Markets - 1.6%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

163,138

 

(2,923)

 

(2,278)

 

188,325,249

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - 0.3%

Investment Companies - 0.3%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

2,731,358

 

-

 

-

 

39,470,021

Total Affiliated Investments - 8.3%

$

7,165,569

$

8,505,636

$

177,517,600

$

968,952,947

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Triton Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

(1) For securities that were affiliated for a portion of the year ended September 30, 2021, this column reflects amounts for the entire year ended September 30, 2021 and not just the period in which the security was affiliated.

(2) Formerly named Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp II

           
 

Value

at 9/30/20

Purchases

Sales Proceeds

Value

at 9/30/21

Common Stocks - 6.3%

Banks - 0.4%

 
 

MSD Acquisition Corp*

 

-

 

40,732,790

 

-

 

40,773,523

Biotechnology - 1.7%

 
 

Eagle Pharmaceuticals Inc/DE*

 

44,931,478

 

-

 

(3,836,285)

 

53,871,543

 

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc*

 

103,200,200

 

23,598,148

 

(40,375,543)

 

145,600,685

Capital Markets - N/A

 
 

New Providence Acquisition Corp - Class A

 

-

 

25,446,529

 

(25,446,529)Ð

 

-

Chemicals - 2.0%

 
 

Sensient Technologies Corp

 

161,161,636

 

-

 

(21,437,942)

 

231,045,095

Diversified Financial Services - 0.2%

 
 

Foley Trasimene Acquisition Corp - Class A

 

-

 

65,257,137

 

(65,257,137)Ð

 

-

 

Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp*

 

-

 

26,631,230

 

-

 

22,809,648

 

Nextgen Acquisition Corp - Class A

 

-

 

27,216,757

 

(27,216,757)Ð

 

-

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 1.0%

 
 

OSI Systems Inc*

 

99,388,142

 

-

 

-

 

121,401,828

Food Products - 1.0%

 
 

Hostess Brands Inc*

 

51,956,462

 

35,928,509

 

-

 

114,429,165

Health Care Providers & Services - N/A

 
 

Agiliti Inc*,#,š

 

-

 

76,973,438

 

-

 

100,114,738

Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPES) - 0.1%

Diversified Financial Services - 0.1%

 
 

Wallbox BV*,§, (2)

 

-

 

13,558,200

 

-

 

11,226,190

 

Nextgen Acquisition Corp*

 

-

 

30,324,340

 

(30,324,340)Ð

 

-

Preferred Stocks - N/A

Diversified Financial Services - N/A

 
 

Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp PP

 

106,290,575

 

-

 

(63,457,060)Ð

 

-

Investment Companies - 1.6%

Money Markets - 1.6%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

241,834,526

 

2,549,795,833

 

(2,603,299,909)

 

188,325,249

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - 0.3%

Investment Companies - 0.3%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

147,525,570

 

799,576,945

 

(907,632,494)

 

39,470,021

(2) Formerly named Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp II

  
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Triton Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

       

Schedule of Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

      
         

Counterparty/

Foreign Currency

Settlement

Date

Foreign Currency

Amount (Sold)/

Purchased

 

USD Currency

Amount (Sold)/

Purchased

 

Market Value and

Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

 

Barclays Capital, Inc.:

        

British Pound

10/28/21

990,000

$

(1,332,513)

$

1,246

  

British Pound

10/28/21

4,820,000

 

(6,602,253)

 

(108,597)

  

British Pound

10/28/21

(34,946,000)

 

48,579,179

 

1,498,823

  

Canadian Dollar

10/28/21

(15,188,000)

 

12,115,432

 

122,706

  
         
      

1,514,178

  

Citibank, National Association:

        

British Pound

10/28/21

(2,245,000)

 

3,114,870

 

90,335

  

Canadian Dollar

10/28/21

1,127,000

 

(890,622)

 

(722)

  

Canadian Dollar

10/28/21

(13,355,000)

 

10,660,100

 

114,745

  
         
      

204,358

  

Credit Suisse International:

        

Canadian Dollar

10/28/21

(26,447,000)

 

21,107,904

 

224,862

  

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.:

        

British Pound

10/28/21

3,181,000

 

(4,372,953)

 

(87,409)

  

British Pound

10/28/21

(2,796,000)

 

3,878,477

 

111,617

  

Canadian Dollar

10/28/21

(17,959,000)

 

14,329,713

 

148,954

  

Canadian Dollar

10/28/21

(1,189,000)

 

934,692

 

(4,164)

  
         
      

168,998

  

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association:

        

British Pound

10/28/21

(1,325,000)

 

1,826,714

 

41,632

  

Canadian Dollar

10/28/21

(12,550,000)

 

10,000,816

 

91,103

  
         
      

132,735

  

State Street:

        

Canadian Dollar

10/28/21

(658,000)

 

525,155

 

5,586

  

Total

    

$

2,250,717

  

The following table, grouped by derivative type, provides information about the fair value and location of derivatives within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of September 30, 2021.

      

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) as of September 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Currency
Contracts

Asset Derivatives:

 

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 

 

$2,451,609

    

Liability Derivatives:

 

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 

 

$ 200,892

    
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Triton Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

The following tables provide information about the effect of derivatives and hedging activities on the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the year ended September 30, 2021.

     

The effect of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) on the Statement of Operations for the year ended September 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

Amount of Realized Gain/(Loss) Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

Currency
Contracts

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

  

$(8,787,059)

     
  

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Amount of Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

Currency
Contracts

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

  

$ 1,580,377

     

Please see the "Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments" and "Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation" sections of the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

  

Average Ending Monthly Market Value of Derivative Instruments During the Year Ended September 30, 2021

 

 

 

Market Value(a)

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts, purchased

$ 39,159,038

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sold

171,857,126

  

(a) Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are reported as the average ending monthly currency amount purchased or sold.

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


Janus Henderson Triton Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

  

Russell 2000® Growth Index

Russell 2000® Growth Index reflects the performance of U.S. small-cap equities with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

Russell 2500TM Growth Index

Russell 2500TM Growth Index reflects the performance of U.S. small to mid-cap equities with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

  

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

LLC

Limited Liability Company

PLC

Public Limited Company

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of September 30, 2021.

  

#

Loaned security; a portion of the security is on loan at September 30, 2021.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control.

  

Net of income paid to the securities lending agent and rebates paid to the borrowing counterparties.

  

Ð

All or a portion is the result of a corporate action.

           

§

Schedule of Restricted Securities (as of September 30, 2021)

       

Value as a

 
 

Acquisition

     

% of Net

 
 

Date

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Assets

 

Foresight Acquisition Corp

5/25/21

$

66,178,480

$

65,251,981

 

0.6

%

GS Acquisition Holdings Corp

6/16/21

 

94,584,070

 

96,664,920

 

0.8

 

SomaLogic Holdings Inc

3/29/21

 

28,274,940

 

35,032,651

 

0.3

 

Wallbox BV

6/9/21

 

13,558,200

 

11,226,190

 

0.1

 

Xos Inc

2/23/21

 

30,324,340

 

14,040,169

 

0.1

 

Total

 

$

232,920,030

$

222,215,911

 

1.9

%

         

The Fund has registration rights for certain restricted securities held as of September 30, 2021. The issuer incurs all registration costs.

 
  

16

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Triton Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

              

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 September 30, 2021. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

Valuation Inputs Summary

       
    

Level 2 -

 

Level 3 -

  

Level 1 -

 

Other Significant

 

Significant

  

Quoted Prices

 

Observable Inputs

 

Unobservable Inputs

       

Assets

      

Investments In Securities:

      

Common Stocks

      

Biotechnology

$

1,057,165,110

$

46,234,495

$

-

All Other

 

10,372,379,451

 

-

 

-

Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPES)

 

-

 

222,215,911

 

-

Investment Companies

 

-

 

188,325,249

 

-

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending

 

-

 

61,087,526

 

-

Total Investments in Securities

$

11,429,544,561

$

517,863,181

$

-

Other Financial Instruments(a):

      

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

 

-

 

2,451,609

 

-

Total Assets

$

11,429,544,561

$

520,314,790

$

-

Liabilities

      

Other Financial Instruments(a):

      

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

$

-

$

200,892

$

-

       

(a)

Other financial instruments include forward foreign currency exchange, futures, written options, written swaptions, and swap contracts. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are reported at their unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) at measurement date, which represents the change in the contract's value from trade date. Futures, certain written options on futures, and centrally cleared swap contracts are reported at their variation margin at measurement date, which represents the amount due to/from the Fund at that date. Written options, written swaptions, and other swap contracts are reported at their market value at measurement date.

  

Janus Investment Fund

17


Janus Henderson Triton Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated investments, at value (cost $6,476,814,527)(1)

 

$

10,978,454,795

 

 

Affiliated investments, at value (cost $805,352,328)

 

 

968,952,947

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 

 

2,451,609

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

 

 

292,803

 

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fund shares sold

 

 

35,949,211

 

 

 

Investments sold

 

 

22,962,589

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

1,197,838

 

 

 

Foreign tax reclaims

 

 

201,263

 

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

 

11,184

 

 

Other assets

 

 

199,373

 

Total Assets

 

 

12,010,673,612

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Collateral for securities loaned (Note 3)

 

 

61,087,526

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 

 

200,892

 

 

Payables:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments purchased

 

 

163,648,224

 

 

 

Fund shares repurchased

 

 

58,333,268

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

 

6,420,848

 

 

 

Transfer agent fees and expenses

 

 

1,401,636

 

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

 

 

364,759

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

 

 

292,803

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

 

 

98,040

 

 

 

Professional fees

 

 

68,886

 

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees payable

 

 

25,081

 

 

 

Custodian fees

 

 

16,102

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other payables

 

 

385,952

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

292,344,017

 

Net Assets

 

$

11,718,329,595

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Triton Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

5,216,129,203

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

 

 

6,502,200,392

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

11,718,329,595

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

467,268,670

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

12,173,947

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

38.38

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(3)

 

$

40.72

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

49,738,443

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

1,442,227

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

34.49

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

1,289,903,557

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

32,390,502

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

39.82

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

2,082,426,915

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

51,838,082

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

40.17

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

4,412,467,427

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

109,010,860

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

40.48

 

Net Assets - Class R Shares

 

$

293,566,593

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

7,989,124

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

36.75

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

452,832,323

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

11,938,972

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

37.93

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

2,670,125,667

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

67,875,908

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

39.34

 

 

             

(1) Includes $58,693,846 of securities on loan. See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(2) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(3) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

19


Janus Henderson Triton Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 
 
      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

43,872,522

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

4,434,211

 

 

Affiliated securities lending income, net

 

2,731,358

 

 

Unaffiliated securities lending income, net

 

13,734

 

 

Other income

 

120

 

 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(281,788)

 

Total Investment Income

 

50,770,157

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

79,323,487

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

1,217,994

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

691,689

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

1,555,455

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

1,246,996

 

 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

1,462,911

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

792,061

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

1,246,508

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

7,022,887

 

 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

1,885,692

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

49,908

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

1,931,603

 

 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

29,402

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

3,769

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

113,323

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

139,970

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

129,560

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

6,748

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

5,864

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

21,165

 

 

Shareholder reports expense

 

381,697

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees

 

346,752

 

 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

199,856

 

 

Registration fees

 

191,117

 

 

Custodian fees

 

123,351

 

 

Professional fees

 

112,228

 

 

Other expenses

 

614,009

 

Total Expenses

 

100,846,002

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers

 

(1,044,349)

 

Net Expenses

 

99,801,653

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(49,031,496)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

20

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Triton Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

 

 

 

 

Investments and foreign currency transactions

$

2,262,206,000

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

8,505,636

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 

(8,787,059)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

2,261,924,577

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

 

 

 

 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

1,050,148,061

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

177,517,600

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 

1,580,377

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

1,229,246,038

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

3,442,139,119

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

21


Janus Henderson Triton Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended
September 30, 2021

 

Year ended
September 30, 2020

 

         

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

(49,031,496)

 

$

(29,592,778)

 

 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

2,261,924,577

 

 

472,238,133

 

 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

1,229,246,038

 

 

(6,209,134)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

3,442,139,119

 

 

436,436,221

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(20,918,705)

 

 

(20,924,999)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(5,224,115)

 

 

(6,930,815)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(52,614,084)

 

 

(50,405,777)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(94,827,813)

 

 

(93,876,832)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(187,894,503)

 

 

(167,979,697)

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

(14,319,168)

 

 

(14,531,933)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(22,371,704)

 

 

(22,731,798)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(118,585,208)

 

 

(122,983,539)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(516,755,300)

 

 

(500,365,390)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(61,612,927)

 

 

(72,428,722)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(72,525,699)

 

 

(48,159,166)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(64,762,842)

 

 

(126,362,159)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(416,233,465)

 

 

(260,643,288)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(499,325,933)

 

 

(47,997,780)

 

 

 

Class R Shares

 

(62,146,403)

 

 

(39,551,768)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(118,034,473)

 

 

(66,068,478)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(372,317,004)

 

 

(460,055,963)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

(1,666,958,746)

 

 

(1,121,267,324)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

1,258,425,073

 

 

(1,185,196,493)

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

10,459,904,522

 

 

11,645,101,015

 

 

End of period

$

11,718,329,595

 

$

10,459,904,522

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

22

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Triton Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class A Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$30.01

 

 

$29.95

 

 

$33.12

 

 

$28.03

 

 

$23.79

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.26)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

10.22

 

 

1.55

 

 

(1.19)

 

 

6.62

 

 

4.97

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

9.96

 

 

1.39

 

 

(1.27)

 

 

6.55

 

 

4.89

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.59)

 

 

(1.33)

 

 

(1.90)

 

 

(1.46)

 

 

(0.65)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.59)

 

 

(1.33)

 

 

(1.90)

 

 

(1.46)

 

 

(0.65)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$38.38

 

 

$30.01

 

 

$29.95

 

 

$33.12

 

 

$28.03

 

 

Total Return*

 

33.41%

 

 

4.64%

 

 

(2.69)%

 

 

24.26%

 

 

21.06%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$467,269

 

 

$416,036

 

 

$491,045

 

 

$586,644

 

 

$498,657

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$494,458

 

 

$430,974

 

 

$501,143

 

 

$544,457

 

 

$532,950

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.29%

 

 

1.35%

 

 

1.33%

 

 

1.30%

 

 

1.26%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.10%

 

 

1.12%

 

 

1.12%

 

 

1.12%

 

 

1.14%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.69)%

 

 

(0.57)%

 

 

(0.28)%

 

 

(0.25)%

 

 

(0.30)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

24%

 

 

32%

 

 

26%

 

 

21%

 

 

30%

 

                   
                   

Class C Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$27.23

 

 

$27.45

 

 

$30.72

 

 

$26.25

 

 

$22.45

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.42)

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

(0.23)

 

 

(0.25)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

9.27

 

 

1.41

 

 

(1.14)

 

 

6.18

 

 

4.67

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

8.85

 

 

1.11

 

 

(1.37)

 

 

5.93

 

 

4.45

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.59)

 

 

(1.33)

 

 

(1.90)

 

 

(1.46)

 

 

(0.65)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.59)

 

 

(1.33)

 

 

(1.90)

 

 

(1.46)

 

 

(0.65)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$34.49

 

 

$27.23

 

 

$27.45

 

 

$30.72

 

 

$26.25

 

 

Total Return*

 

32.72%

 

 

4.02%

 

 

(3.26)%

 

 

23.51%

 

 

20.34%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$49,738

 

 

$97,105

 

 

$150,431

 

 

$206,617

 

 

$215,499

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$75,187

 

 

$124,872

 

 

$168,909

 

 

$219,336

 

 

$216,651

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.65%

 

 

1.70%

 

 

1.68%

 

 

1.74%

 

 

1.75%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.65%

 

 

1.70%

 

 

1.68%

 

 

1.74%

 

 

1.75%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(1.25)%

 

 

(1.14)%

 

 

(0.84)%

 

 

(0.88)%

 

 

(0.91)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

24%

 

 

32%

 

 

26%

 

 

21%

 

 

30%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

23


Janus Henderson Triton Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class D Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$30.99

 

 

$30.79

 

 

$33.89

 

 

$28.56

 

 

$24.18

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

10.56

 

 

1.60

 

 

(1.21)

 

 

6.77

 

 

5.05

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

10.42

 

 

1.53

 

 

(1.20)

 

 

6.79

 

 

5.06

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.59)

 

 

(1.33)

 

 

(1.90)

 

 

(1.46)

 

 

(0.65)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.59)

 

 

(1.33)

 

 

(1.90)

 

 

(1.46)

 

 

(0.68)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$39.82

 

 

$30.99

 

 

$30.79

 

 

$33.89

 

 

$28.56

 

 

Total Return*

 

33.85%

 

 

4.98%

 

 

(2.41)%

 

 

24.67%

 

 

21.47%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,289,904

 

 

$1,057,332

 

 

$1,191,950

 

 

$1,302,196

 

 

$1,074,740

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,297,945

 

 

$1,088,543

 

 

$1,183,056

 

 

$1,190,715

 

 

$979,341

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.78%

 

 

0.80%

 

 

0.80%

 

 

0.80%

 

 

0.81%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.78%

 

 

0.80%

 

 

0.80%

 

 

0.80%

 

 

0.81%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.37)%

 

 

(0.25)%

 

 

0.04%

 

 

0.07%

 

 

0.03%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

24%

 

 

32%

 

 

26%

 

 

21%

 

 

30%

 

                   
                   

Class I Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$31.24

 

 

$31.02

 

 

$34.11

 

 

$28.72

 

 

$24.31

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.13)

 

 

(0.06)

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.04

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

10.65

 

 

1.61

 

 

(1.21)

 

 

6.81

 

 

5.08

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

10.52

 

 

1.55

 

 

(1.19)

 

 

6.85

 

 

5.10

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.59)

 

 

(1.33)

 

 

(1.90)

 

 

(1.46)

 

 

(0.65)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.59)

 

 

(1.33)

 

 

(1.90)

 

 

(1.46)

 

 

(0.69)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$40.17

 

 

$31.24

 

 

$31.02

 

 

$34.11

 

 

$28.72

 

 

Total Return*

 

33.90%

 

 

5.00%

 

 

(2.36)%

 

 

24.74%

 

 

21.52%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,082,427

 

 

$1,953,114

 

 

$2,235,807

 

 

$2,451,517

 

 

$1,928,184

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,243,961

 

 

$2,022,112

 

 

$2,206,658

 

 

$2,158,823

 

 

$1,641,647

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.75%

 

 

0.76%

 

 

0.76%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

0.77%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.75%

 

 

0.76%

 

 

0.76%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

0.77%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.34)%

 

 

(0.21)%

 

 

0.08%

 

 

0.12%

 

 

0.07%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

24%

 

 

32%

 

 

26%

 

 

21%

 

 

30%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class N Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$31.44

 

 

$31.18

 

 

$34.24

 

 

$28.80

 

 

$24.37

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

0.05

 

 

0.07

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

10.73

 

 

1.62

 

 

(1.21)

 

 

6.83

 

 

5.10

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

10.63

 

 

1.59

 

 

(1.16)

 

 

6.90

 

 

5.14

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.06)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.59)

 

 

(1.33)

 

 

(1.90)

 

 

(1.46)

 

 

(0.65)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.59)

 

 

(1.33)

 

 

(1.90)

 

 

(1.46)

 

 

(0.71)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$40.48

 

 

$31.44

 

 

$31.18

 

 

$34.24

 

 

$28.80

 

 

Total Return*

 

34.04%

 

 

5.11%

 

 

(2.26)%

 

 

24.85%

 

 

21.63%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$4,412,467

 

 

$3,824,419

 

 

$3,848,034

 

 

$3,218,359

 

 

$1,614,834

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$4,658,162

 

 

$3,817,816

 

 

$3,452,214

 

 

$2,381,425

 

 

$1,158,522

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.66%

 

 

0.66%

 

 

0.66%

 

 

0.66%

 

 

0.67%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.66%

 

 

0.66%

 

 

0.66%

 

 

0.66%

 

 

0.67%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.25)%

 

 

(0.12)%

 

 

0.17%

 

 

0.23%

 

 

0.17%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

24%

 

 

32%

 

 

26%

 

 

21%

 

 

30%

 

                   
                   

Class R Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$28.86

 

 

$28.94

 

 

$32.17

 

 

$27.34

 

 

$23.28

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.35)

 

 

(0.24)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

9.83

 

 

1.49

 

 

(1.17)

 

 

6.45

 

 

4.85

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

9.48

 

 

1.25

 

 

(1.33)

 

 

6.29

 

 

4.71

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.59)

 

 

(1.33)

 

 

(1.90)

 

 

(1.46)

 

 

(0.65)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.59)

 

 

(1.33)

 

 

(1.90)

 

 

(1.46)

 

 

(0.65)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$36.75

 

 

$28.86

 

 

$28.94

 

 

$32.17

 

 

$27.34

 

 

Total Return*

 

33.06%

 

 

4.30%

 

 

(2.97)%

 

 

23.91%

 

 

20.74%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$293,567

 

 

$281,907

 

 

$325,507

 

 

$386,643

 

 

$314,746

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$316,824

 

 

$295,035

 

 

$341,001

 

 

$352,329

 

 

$276,566

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.40%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

1.42%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.40%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

1.42%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.99)%

 

 

(0.86)%

 

 

(0.57)%

 

 

(0.54)%

 

 

(0.58)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

24%

 

 

32%

 

 

26%

 

 

21%

 

 

30%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class S Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$29.68

 

 

$29.65

 

 

$32.83

 

 

$27.81

 

 

$23.61

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.28)

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

10.12

 

 

1.53

 

 

(1.19)

 

 

6.57

 

 

4.93

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

9.84

 

 

1.36

 

 

(1.28)

 

 

6.48

 

 

4.85

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.59)

 

 

(1.33)

 

 

(1.90)

 

 

(1.46)

 

 

(0.65)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.59)

 

 

(1.33)

 

 

(1.90)

 

 

(1.46)

 

 

(0.65)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$37.93

 

 

$29.68

 

 

$29.65

 

 

$32.83

 

 

$27.81

 

 

Total Return*

 

33.37%

 

 

4.58%

 

 

(2.75)%

 

 

24.20%

 

 

21.05%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$452,832

 

 

$450,947

 

 

$520,950

 

 

$619,660

 

 

$498,839

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$498,603

 

 

$471,543

 

 

$541,037

 

 

$553,006

 

 

$435,784

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.16%

 

 

1.16%

 

 

1.16%

 

 

1.16%

 

 

1.17%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.16%

 

 

1.16%

 

 

1.16%

 

 

1.16%

 

 

1.17%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.75)%

 

 

(0.61)%

 

 

(0.32)%

 

 

(0.29)%

 

 

(0.33)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

24%

 

 

32%

 

 

26%

 

 

21%

 

 

30%

 

                   
                   

Class T Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$30.67

 

 

$30.51

 

 

$33.64

 

 

$28.39

 

 

$24.05

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.19)

 

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.02)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.02)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

10.45

 

 

1.59

 

 

(1.21)

 

 

6.72

 

 

5.03

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

10.26

 

 

1.49

 

 

(1.23)

 

 

6.71

 

 

5.01

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.02)

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.59)

 

 

(1.33)

 

 

(1.90)

 

 

(1.46)

 

 

(0.65)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.59)

 

 

(1.33)

 

 

(1.90)

 

 

(1.46)

 

 

(0.67)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$39.34

 

 

$30.67

 

 

$30.51

 

 

$33.64

 

 

$28.39

 

 

Total Return*

 

33.67%

 

 

4.89%

 

 

(2.52)%

 

 

24.53%

 

 

21.34%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,670,126

 

 

$2,379,045

 

 

$2,881,377

 

 

$3,317,058

 

 

$2,784,374

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,809,155

 

 

$2,557,135

 

 

$2,940,071

 

 

$3,031,535

 

 

$2,611,122

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.91%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.92%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.90%

 

 

0.90%

 

 

0.90%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.49)%

 

 

(0.35)%

 

 

(0.07)%

 

 

(0.04)%

 

 

(0.07)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

24%

 

 

32%

 

 

26%

 

 

21%

 

 

30%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Henderson Triton Fund (the “Fund”) is a series of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers 41 funds, each of which offers multiple share classes, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP")).

Class A Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class C Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, and bank trust platforms.

Class C Shares are closed to investments by new employer-sponsored retirement plans and existing employer-sponsored retirement plans are no longer able to make additional purchases or exchanges into Class C Shares.

The Funds currently implement an automatic conversion feature pursuant to which Class C Shares that have been held for eight years are automatically converted to Class A Shares without the imposition of any sales charge, fee or other charge. The conversion will generally occur no later than ten business days in the month following the month of the eighth anniversary of the date of purchase. Class C Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions on Class C Shares will convert to Class A Shares at the same time as the original Class C Shares with respect to which they were purchased. For Class C Shares held in omnibus accounts on intermediary platforms, the Fund will rely on these intermediaries to implement this conversion feature. Your financial intermediary may have separate policies and procedures as to when and how Class C Shares may be converted to Class A Shares. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Effective July 6, 2020, Class D Shares are available to new investors, subject to any closed fund policies for a Fund, as applicable. Previously, Class D Shares were only available to investors who already had a direct account with the Janus Henderson funds; immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor; and existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus Henderson funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments, who established Class I Share accounts before August 4, 2017.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of: 1) certain adviser-assisted, employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and certain welfare benefit plans, such as health savings accounts, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans; and 2) retail investors purchasing in qualified or nonqualified accounts, whose accounts are held through an omnibus account at their financial intermediary, and where the financial intermediary requires no payment or reimbursement from the Fund, Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”), or its affiliates. Class N Shares are also available to Janus Henderson proprietary products and to certain direct institutional investors approved by Janus Distributors LLC dba Janus Henderson

  

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Distributors (“Janus Henderson Distributors”) including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations and endowments, subject to minimum investment requirements.

Class R Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with US GAAP.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on

  

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an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of September 30, 2021 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Interest income is recorded daily on an accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. The Fund classifies gains and losses on prepayments received as an adjustment to interest income. Debt securities may be placed in non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivables when collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

  

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Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Fund's equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Derivative Instruments

The Fund may invest in various types of derivatives, which may at times result in significant derivative exposure. A derivative is a financial instrument whose performance is derived from the performance of another asset. The Fund may invest in derivative instruments including, but not limited to: futures contracts, put options, call options, options on futures contracts, options on foreign currencies, options on recovery locks, options on security and commodity indices, swaps, forward contracts, structured investments, and other equity-linked derivatives. Each derivative instrument that was held by the Fund during the year ended September 30, 2021 is discussed in further detail below. A summary of derivative activity by the Fund is reflected in the tables at the end of the Schedule of Investments.

The Fund may use derivative instruments for hedging purposes (to offset risks associated with an investment, currency exposure, or market conditions), to adjust currency exposure relative to a benchmark index, or for speculative purposes (to earn income and seek to enhance returns). When the Fund invests in a derivative for speculative purposes, the Fund will be fully exposed to the risks of loss of that derivative, which may sometimes be greater than the derivative’s cost. The Fund may not use any derivative to gain exposure to an asset or class of assets that it would be prohibited by its investment restrictions from purchasing directly. The Fund’s ability to use derivative instruments may also be limited by tax considerations.

Investments in derivatives in general are subject to market risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate over time. Investments in derivatives may not directly correlate with the price movements of the underlying instrument. As a result, the use of derivatives may expose the Fund to additional risks that it would not be subject to if it invested directly in the

  

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securities underlying those derivatives. The use of derivatives may result in larger losses or smaller gains than otherwise would be the case. Derivatives can be volatile and may involve significant risks.

In pursuit of its investment objective, the Fund may seek to use derivatives to increase or decrease exposure to the following market risk factors:

· Commodity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of commodities or commodity-linked investments due to changes in the overall market movements, volatility of the underlying benchmark, changes in interest rates, or other factors affecting a particular industry or commodity such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs, and international economic, political, and regulatory developments.

· Counterparty Risk – the risk that the counterparty (the party on the other side of the transaction) on a derivative transaction will be unable to honor its financial obligation to the Fund.

· Credit Risk – the risk an issuer will be unable to make principal and interest payments when due, or will default on its obligations.

· Currency Risk – the risk that changes in the exchange rate between currencies will adversely affect the value (in U.S. dollar terms) of an investment.

· Equity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market.

· Index Risk – if the derivative is linked to the performance of an index, it will be subject to the risks associated with changes in that index. If the index changes, the Fund could receive lower interest payments or experience a reduction in the value of the derivative to below what the Fund paid. Certain indexed securities, including inverse securities (which move in an opposite direction to the index), may create leverage, to the extent that they increase or decrease in value at a rate that is a multiple of the changes in the applicable index.

· Interest Rate Risk – the risk that the value of fixed-income securities will generally decline as prevailing interest rates rise, which may cause the Fund’s NAV to likewise decrease.

· Leverage Risk – the risk associated with certain types of leveraged investments or trading strategies pursuant to which relatively small market movements may result in large changes in the value of an investment. The Fund creates leverage by investing in instruments, including derivatives, where the investment loss can exceed the original amount invested. Certain investments or trading strategies, such as short sales, that involve leverage can result in losses that greatly exceed the amount originally invested.

· Liquidity Risk – the risk that certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time that the seller would like or at the price that the seller believes the security is currently worth.

Derivatives may generally be traded OTC or on an exchange. Derivatives traded OTC are agreements that are individually negotiated between parties and can be tailored to meet a purchaser’s needs. OTC derivatives are not guaranteed by a clearing agency and may be subject to increased credit risk.

In an effort to mitigate credit risk associated with derivatives traded OTC, the Fund may enter into collateral agreements with certain counterparties whereby, subject to certain minimum exposure requirements, the Fund may require the counterparty to post collateral if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized gain on all OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. Additionally, the Fund may deposit cash and/or treasuries as collateral with the counterparty and/or custodian daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized loss on OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. All liquid securities and restricted cash are considered to cover in an amount at all times equal to or greater than the Fund’s commitment with respect to certain exchange-traded derivatives, centrally cleared derivatives, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, short sales, and/or securities with extended settlement dates. There is no guarantee that counterparty exposure is reduced and these arrangements are dependent on Janus Capital's ability to establish and maintain appropriate systems and trading.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

A forward foreign currency exchange contract (“forward currency contract”) is an obligation to buy or sell a specified currency at a future date at a negotiated rate (which may be U.S. dollars or a foreign currency). The Fund may enter into forward currency contracts for hedging purposes, including, but not limited to, reducing exposure to changes in foreign

  

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currency exchange rates on foreign portfolio holdings and locking in the U.S. dollar cost of firm purchase and sale commitments for securities denominated in or exposed to foreign currencies. The Fund may also invest in forward currency contracts for non-hedging purposes such as seeking to enhance returns. The Fund is subject to currency risk and counterparty risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective through its investments in forward currency contracts.

Forward currency contracts are valued by converting the foreign value to U.S. dollars by using the current spot U.S. dollar exchange rate and/or forward rate for that currency. Exchange and forward rates as of the close of the NYSE are used to value the forward currency contracts. The unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) for forward currency contracts is reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a receivable or payable and in the Statement of Operations for the change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation (if applicable). The realized gain or loss arising from the difference between the U.S. dollar cost of the original contract and the value of the foreign currency in U.S. dollars upon closing a forward currency contract is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable).

During the period, the Fund entered into forward currency contracts with the obligation to purchase foreign currencies in the future at an agreed upon rate in order to decrease exposure to currency risk associated with foreign currency denominated securities held by the Fund.

During the period, the Fund entered into forward currency contracts with the obligation to sell foreign currencies in the future at an agreed upon rate in order to decrease exposure to currency risk associated with foreign currency denominated securities held by the Fund.

3. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve, as well as certain foreign governments and central banks, have taken extraordinary actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets, including reducing interest rates to record-low levels. Extremely low or negative interest rates may become more prevalent or may not work as intended. As there is little precedent for this situation, the impact on various markets that interest rate or other significant policy changes may have is unknown. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place in response to such economic uncertainty, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation.

Widespread disease, including pandemics and epidemics, and natural or environmental disasters, including those which may be attributable to global climate change, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis and weather-related phenomena generally, have been and can be highly disruptive to economies and markets, adversely impacting individual companies, sectors, industries, markets, currencies, interest and inflation rates, credit ratings, investor sentiment, and other factors affecting the value of a Fund’s investments. Economies and financial markets throughout the world have become increasingly interconnected, which increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or country will adversely affect markets or issuers in other regions or countries, including the United States. These disruptions could prevent a Fund from executing advantageous investment decisions in a timely manner and negatively impact a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective(s). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value of a Fund. In addition, these disruptions could also impair the information technology and other operational systems upon which the Fund’s service providers, including Janus Capital or the subadviser (as applicable), rely, and could otherwise disrupt the ability of employees of the Fund’s service providers to perform essential tasks on behalf of the Fund. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance and reinsurance companies that insure or reinsure against the impact of natural disasters.

A number of countries in the European Union (the “EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU have experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. These difficulties may continue, worsen, or spread further

  

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within the EU. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. The risk of investing in securities in the European markets may also be heightened due to the referendum in which the United Kingdom voted to exit the EU, commonly known as “Brexit,” which immediately led to significant market volatility around the world, as well as political, economic and legal uncertainty. The United Kingdom formally left the EU on January 31, 2020 and entered into an eleven-month transition period, which expired on December 31, 2020. The negative impact on not only the United Kingdom and European economies could be significant, potentially resulting in increased volatility and illiquidity and lower economic growth for companies that rely significantly on the United Kingdom and/or Europe for their business activities and revenues. Any further exits from the EU, or an increase in the belief that such exits are likely or possible, would likely cause additional market disruption globally and introduce new legal and regulatory uncertainties.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund has entered into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, in the event of a default and/or termination event, the Fund may offset with each counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment.

The following tables present gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see the “Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) as of September 30, 2021” table located in the Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

  

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Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

 
  

Gross Amounts

      
  

of Recognized

 

Offsetting Asset

 

Collateral

  

Counterparty

 

Assets

 

or Liability(a)

 

Pledged(b)

 

Net Amount

         

Barclays Capital, Inc.

$

1,622,775

$

(108,597)

$

$

1,514,178

Citibank, National Association

 

205,080

 

(722)

 

 

204,358

Credit Suisse International

 

224,862

 

 

 

224,862

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.

 

260,571

 

(91,573)

 

 

168,998

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

 

58,826,581

 

 

(58,693,846)

 

132,735

State Street

 

5,586

 

 

 

5,586

         

Total

$

61,145,455

$

(200,892)

$

(58,693,846)

$

2,250,717

Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities

 
  

Gross Amounts

      
  

of Recognized

 

Offsetting Asset

 

Collateral

  

Counterparty

 

Liabilities

 

or Liability(a)

 

Pledged(b)

 

Net Amount

         

Barclays Capital, Inc.

$

108,597

$

(108,597)

$

$

Citibank, National Association

 

722

 

(722)

 

 

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.

 

91,573

 

(91,573)

 

 

         

Total

$

200,892

$

(200,892)

$

$

(a)

Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b)

Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodial functions in accordance with the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Securities on loan will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). See “Securities Lending” in the “Notes to Financial Statements” for additional information.

The Fund generally does not exchange collateral on its forward foreign currency contracts with its counterparties; however, all liquid securities and restricted cash are considered to cover in an amount at all times equal to or greater than the Fund’s commitment with respect to these contracts. Certain securities may be segregated at the Fund’s custodian. These segregated securities are denoted on the accompanying Schedule of Investments and are evaluated daily to ensure their cover and/or market value equals or exceeds the Fund’s corresponding forward foreign currency exchange contract's obligation value.

Real Estate Investing

The Fund may invest in equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate

  

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bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

Restricted Security Transactions

Restricted securities held by the Fund may not be sold except in exempt transactions or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The risk of investing in such securities is generally greater than the risk of investing in the securities of widely held, publicly traded companies. Lack of a secondary market and resale restrictions may result in the inability of the Fund to sell a security at a fair price and may substantially delay the sale of the security. In addition, these securities may exhibit greater price volatility than securities for which secondary markets exist.

Private Investment in Public Equity

Private investments in public equity (“PIPEs”) are equity securities privately purchased from public companies (including special purpose acquisition companies) at a specified price. PIPEs generally are not registered with the SEC until after a certain time period from the date the private sale is completed. Until the public registration process is completed, PIPEs are restricted as to resale and the Fund cannot freely trade the securities. Generally, such restrictions cause the PIPEs to be illiquid during this time. PIPEs may contain provisions that the issuer will pay specified financial penalties to the holder if the issuer does not publicly register the restricted equity securities within a specified period of time, but there is no assurance that the restricted equity securities will be publicly registered, or that the registration will remain in effect. To the extent that they increase the supply of a company’s stock in the market, PIPEs can potentially dilute the value of existing shares.

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPAC)

The Fund may invest in stock, warrants, and other securities of special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”) or similar entities that pool funds to seek potential acquisition opportunities. Unless and until an acquisition is completed, a SPAC typically invests its assets (less a portion retained to cover expenses) in U.S. Government securities, money market fund securities, and cash. If an acquisition that meets the requirements for the SPAC is not completed within a pre-established period of time (typically two years), the invested funds are returned to the SPAC’s shareholders. Because SPACs and similar entities are in essence blank check companies without an operating history or ongoing business other than seeking acquisitions, the value of a SPAC’s securities is particularly dependent on the ability of the SPAC’s management to timely identify and complete a profitable acquisition. Some SPACs may pursue acquisitions only within certain industries or regions, which may increase the volatility of their prices. To the extent the SPAC is invested in cash or similar securities while awaiting an acquisition opportunity, a Fund’s ability to meet its investment objective may be negatively impacted. In addition, some SPACs may be traded in the over-the-counter market and may be considered illiquid and/or be subject to restrictions on resale.

Securities Lending

Under procedures adopted by the Trustees, the Fund may seek to earn additional income by lending securities to certain qualified broker-dealers and institutions. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodial functions in accordance with the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement. The Fund may lend fund securities in an amount equal to up to 1/3 of its total assets as determined at the time of the loan origination. There is the risk of delay in recovering a loaned security or the risk of loss in collateral rights if the borrower fails financially. In addition, Janus Capital makes efforts to balance the benefits and risks from granting such loans. All loans will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the SEC. If the Fund is unable to recover a security on loan, the Fund may use the collateral to purchase replacement securities in the market. There is a risk that the value of the collateral could decrease below the cost of the replacement security by the time the replacement investment is made, resulting in a loss to the Fund. In certain circumstances individual loan transactions could yield negative returns.

Upon receipt of cash collateral, Janus Capital may invest it in affiliated or non-affiliated cash management vehicles, whether registered or unregistered entities, as permitted by the 1940 Act and rules promulgated thereunder. Janus Capital currently intends to primarily invest the cash collateral in a cash management vehicle for which Janus Capital

  

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serves as investment adviser, Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, or in time deposits. An investment in Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC is generally subject to the same risks that shareholders experience when investing in similarly structured vehicles, such as the potential for significant fluctuations in assets as a result of the purchase and redemption activity of the securities lending program, a decline in the value of the collateral, and possible liquidity issues. Such risks may delay the return of the cash collateral and cause the Fund to violate its agreement to return the cash collateral to a borrower in a timely manner. As adviser to the Fund and Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest as a result of its fiduciary duties to both the Fund and Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC. Additionally, Janus Capital receives an investment advisory fee of 0.05% for managing Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, but it may not receive a fee for managing certain other affiliated cash management vehicles in which the Fund may invest, and therefore may have an incentive to allocate preferred investment opportunities to investment vehicles for which it is receiving a fee.

The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars and 105% of the market value of the loaned securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Loaned securities and related collateral are marked-to-market each business day based upon the market value of the loaned securities at the close of business, employing the most recent available pricing information. Collateral levels are then adjusted based on this mark-to-market evaluation. Additional required collateral, or excess collateral returned, is delivered on the next business day. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than 102% or 105% value of the securities on loan. The cash collateral invested by Janus Capital is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Income earned from the investment of the cash collateral, net of rebates paid to, or fees paid by, borrowers and less the fees paid to the lending agent are included as “Affiliated securities lending income, net” on the Statement of Operations. As of September 30, 2021, securities lending transactions accounted for as secured borrowings with an overnight and continuous contractual maturity are $58,693,846. Gross amounts of recognized liabilities for securities lending (collateral received) as of September 30, 2021 is $61,087,526, resulting in the net amount due to the counterparty of $2,393,680.

4. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.64% of its average daily net assets.

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the investment advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, shareholder servicing fees, such as transfer agency fees (including out-of-pocket costs), administrative services fees and any networking/omnibus/administrative fees payable by any share class, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.92% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waivers for at least a one-year period commencing January 28, 2021. If applicable, amounts waived and/or reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the

  

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Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund pays an annual administrative services fee based on the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services, as detailed below.

  

Average Daily Net Assets of Class D Shares of the Janus Henderson funds

Administrative Services Fee

Under $40 billion

0.12%

$40 billion – $49.9 billion

0.10%

Over $49.9 billion

0.08%

The Fund’s actual Class D administrative fee rate was 0.11% for the reporting period.

Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital. For all share classes, Janus Services also seeks reimbursement for costs it incurs as transfer agent and for providing servicing.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Henderson Distributors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 0.50% of the Class R Shares' average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Henderson Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital serves as administrator to the Fund pursuant to an administration agreement between Janus Capital and the Trust. Under the administration agreement, Janus Capital is obligated to provide or arrange for the provision of certain administration, compliance, and accounting services to the Fund, including providing office space for the Fund,

  

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and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing these services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. The Fund pays for some or all of the salaries, fees, and expenses of Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or any subadvisor, as applicable) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Affiliated fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff, all of whom are employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates, are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $339,713 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the year ended September 30, 2021. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus Henderson funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of September 30, 2021 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Total distributable earnings (loss)” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the year ended September 30, 2021 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $520,763 were paid by the Trust to the Trustees under the Deferred Plan during the year ended September 30, 2021.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles that operate as money market funds. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC (the “Sweep Vehicle”) is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. The Sweep Vehicle operates pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act that govern the operation of money market funds and prices its shares at NAV reflecting market-based values of its portfolio securities (i.e., a “floating” NAV) rounded to the fourth decimal place (e.g., $1.0000). The Sweep Vehicle is permitted to impose a liquidity fee (of up to 2%) on redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle or a redemption gate that temporarily suspends redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from the Sweep Vehicle at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to the Sweep Vehicle. The Sweep Vehicle does not charge any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the year ended September 30, 2021 can be found in the “Schedules of Affiliated Investments” located in the Schedule of Investments.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Henderson Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the year ended September 30, 2021, Janus Henderson Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $3,959.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were

  

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no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Henderson Distributors during the year ended September 30, 2021.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $154.

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities (“cross-trade”) between itself and other funds or accounts managed by Janus Capital in accordance with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Rule 17a-7”), when the transaction is consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Fund and in accordance with the Internal Cross Trade Procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. These procedures have been designed to ensure that any cross-trade of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or account that is or could be considered an affiliate of the Fund under certain limited circumstances by virtue of having a common investment adviser, common Officer, or common Trustee complies with Rule 17a-7. Under these procedures, each cross-trade is effected at the current market price to save costs where allowed. During the year ended September 30, 2021, the Fund engaged in cross trades amounting to $1,726,208 in sales, resulting in a net realized gain of $813,052. The net realized gain is included within the “Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” section of the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

5. Federal Income Tax

The tax components of capital shown in the table below represent: (1) distribution requirements the Fund must satisfy under the income tax regulations; (2) losses or deductions the Fund may be able to offset against income and gains realized in future years; and (3) unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes.

Other book to tax differences primarily consist of deferred compensation, derivatives, and foreign currency contract adjustments. The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

        

 

 

 

Loss Deferrals

Other Book

Net Tax

 

Undistributed
Ordinary Income

Undistributed
Long-Term Gains

Accumulated
Capital Losses

Late-Year
Ordinary Loss

Post-October
Capital Loss

to Tax
Differences

Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

 

$ 230,707,045

$ 1,619,838,552

$ -

$ -

$ -

$ (267,847)

$4,651,922,642

 

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of September 30, 2021 are noted below. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals, investments in partnerships, and investments in passive foreign investment companies.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 7,295,485,100

$ 5,002,006,264

$ (350,083,622)

$ 4,651,922,642

Information on the tax components of derivatives as of September 30, 2021 is as follows:

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 2,250,717

$ -

$ -

$ -

Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.

  

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Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from US GAAP. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies, and capital loss carryovers. Certain permanent differences such as tax returns of capital and net investment losses noted below have been reclassified to capital.

     

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 25,700,932

$ 491,054,368

$ -

$ -

 

     

For the year ended September 30, 2020

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ -

$ 500,365,390

$ -

$ -

 

Permanent book to tax basis differences may result in reclassifications between the components of net assets. These differences have no impact on the results of operations or net assets. The following reclassifications have been made to the Fund:

   

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) to Capital

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Investment Income/Loss

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Realized Gain/Loss

$ 239,275,499

$ 56,519,569

$ (295,795,068)

Capital has been adjusted by $239,275,499, including $210,785,724 of long-term capital gain, for distributions in connection with Fund share redemptions (tax equalization).

  

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6. Capital Share Transactions

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended September 30, 2021

 

Year ended September 30, 2020

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

       

Class A Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

3,853,025

$ 144,902,447

 

4,506,327

$ 125,322,064

Reinvested dividends and distributions

346,342

12,748,838

 

430,742

12,926,569

Shares repurchased

(5,889,451)

(219,264,212)

 

(7,470,110)

(210,677,355)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(1,690,084)

$ (61,612,927)

 

(2,533,041)

$ (72,428,722)

Class C Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

41,662

$ 1,410,929

 

102,592

$ 2,647,518

Reinvested dividends and distributions

155,451

5,162,542

 

226,449

6,195,654

Shares repurchased

(2,320,663)

(79,099,170)

 

(2,243,541)

(57,002,338)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(2,123,550)

$ (72,525,699)

 

(1,914,500)

$ (48,159,166)

Class D Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,527,088

$ 59,085,722

 

2,067,795

$ 57,270,105

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,342,054

51,118,827

 

1,590,596

49,165,318

Shares repurchased

(4,593,066)

(174,967,391)

 

(8,251,798)

(232,797,582)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(1,723,924)

$ (64,762,842)

 

(4,593,407)

$ (126,362,159)

Class I Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

7,377,365

$ 287,287,212

 

11,955,390

$ 347,169,066

Reinvested dividends and distributions

2,237,820

85,954,671

 

2,751,472

85,708,347

Shares repurchased

(20,291,149)

(789,475,348)

 

(24,268,230)

(693,520,701)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(10,675,964)

$ (416,233,465)

 

(9,561,368)

$ (260,643,288)

Class N Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

23,123,566

$ 908,840,328

 

33,787,379

$ 989,363,245

Reinvested dividends and distributions

4,627,982

179,010,359

 

5,126,611

160,616,724

Shares repurchased

(40,368,606)

(1,587,176,620)

 

(40,693,782)

(1,197,977,749)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(12,617,058)

$ (499,325,933)

 

(1,779,792)

$ (47,997,780)

Class R Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,089,601

$ 38,896,368

 

2,140,294

$ 57,793,017

Reinvested dividends and distributions

398,972

14,091,687

 

470,285

13,605,333

Shares repurchased

(3,265,891)

(115,134,458)

 

(4,093,386)

(110,950,118)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(1,777,318)

$ (62,146,403)

 

(1,482,807)

$ (39,551,768)

Class S Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

2,184,486

$ 80,368,356

 

3,689,451

$ 102,875,251

Reinvested dividends and distributions

605,674

22,034,418

 

752,664

22,346,588

Shares repurchased

(6,042,323)

(220,437,247)

 

(6,820,343)

(191,290,317)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(3,252,163)

$ (118,034,473)

 

(2,378,228)

$ (66,068,478)

Class T Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

6,341,829

$ 243,373,921

 

8,705,308

$ 248,549,522

Reinvested dividends and distributions

3,101,260

116,793,438

 

3,961,752

121,269,217

Shares repurchased

(19,145,899)

(732,484,363)

 

(29,516,870)

(829,874,702)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(9,702,810)

$ (372,317,004)

 

(16,849,810)

$ (460,055,963)

7. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the year ended September 30, 2021, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, TBAs, and in-kind transactions, as applicable) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$2,885,785,321

$4,934,239,561

$ -

$ -

  

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8. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to September 30, 2021 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Shareholders of Janus Henderson Triton Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Janus Henderson Triton Fund (one of the funds constituting Janus Investment Fund, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of September 30, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2021, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended September 30, 2021 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of September 30, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended September 30, 2021 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent, investee companies and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Denver, Colorado

November 17, 2021

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Janus Henderson Funds since 1990.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-1093; (ii) on the Fund’s website at janushenderson.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janushenderson.com/proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Full Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC as an exhibit to Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of the first and third fiscal quarters, and in the annual report and semiannual report to shareholders. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings and annual and semiannual reports: (i) are 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) are available without charge, upon request, by calling a Janus Henderson representative at 1-877-335-2687 (toll free) (or 1-800-525-3713 if you hold Class D Shares). Portfolio holdings consisting of at least the names of the holdings are generally available on a monthly basis with a 30-day lag under Full Holdings for the Fund at janushenderson.com/info (or janushenderson.com/reports if you hold Class D Shares).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “VIT Portfolio,” and collectively, the “VIT Portfolios”), as well as each Fund of Janus Investment Fund (together with the VIT Portfolios, the “Janus Henderson Funds,” and each, a “Janus Henderson Fund”). As required by law, the Trustees determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Janus Henderson Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the Janus Henderson Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Janus Henderson Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2020, 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 Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Janus Henderson Fund, for the period from February 1, 2021 through February 1, 2022, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and, for the purpose of peer comparisons any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers, paid by a fund as a percentage of average net assets.

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 Janus Henderson Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Janus

  

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Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Janus Henderson Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Janus Henderson Funds, noting that Janus Capital generally does not receive a fee for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Janus Henderson Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Janus Henderson Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Janus Henderson Funds and fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its view, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Janus Henderson Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Janus Henderson Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Janus Henderson Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Janus Henderson Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Janus Henderson Funds’ performance has been reasonable: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 75% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 62% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Intech had taken or were taking to improve performance.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Janus Henderson Fund’s performance warranted continuation of such Janus Henderson Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Janus Henderson Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management fees (investment advisory fees and any administration fees but excluding out-of-pocket costs) for many of the Janus Henderson Funds, after applicable waivers, was below the average management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Janus Henderson Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Janus Henderson Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Janus Henderson Funds to be reasonable relative to other comparable mutual funds; (2) the total expenses, on average, were 10% under the average total expenses of the respective Broadridge Expense Group peers; and (3) and the management fees for the Janus Henderson Funds, on average, were 9% under the average management fees for the respective Broadridge Expense Group. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Janus Henderson Fund compared to the average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group and to average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

For certain Janus Henderson Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses which assessed fund fees in the context of fund performance being delivered. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Janus Henderson Funds was reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and/or expense waivers on such Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Janus Henderson Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Janus Henderson Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Janus Henderson Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Janus Henderson Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to funds subadvised by Janus Capital and to the fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional separate account clients; (2) these subadvised and institutional separate accounts have different service and infrastructure needs and operate in markets very distinct relative to retail funds; and (3) Janus Henderson mutual fund investors enjoy reasonable fees relative to the fees charged to Janus Henderson subadvised fund and separate account investors; (4) 9 of 10 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar funds subadvised by Janus Capital; and (5) 5 of 8 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar separate accounts managed by Janus Capital. 

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2019, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for both share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

The Trustees reviewed information on the overall profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds, and considered profitability data of other publicly traded mutual fund advisers. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because of the variation in the type of comparative information that is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, differences in complex size, difference in product mix, difference in types of business (mutual fund, institutional and other), differences in 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.

Additionally, the Trustees considered the estimated profitability to Janus Capital from the investment management services it provided to each Janus Henderson Fund. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Janus Henderson Funds effectively. In reviewing profitability, the Trustees noted that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund is necessarily a product of the allocation methodology utilized by Janus Capital to allocate its expenses as part of the estimated profitability calculation. In this regard, the Trustees noted that the independent fee consultant found that (1) the expense allocation methodology and rationales utilized by Janus Capital were reasonable and (2) no clear correlation exists between expense allocations and operating margins. The Trustees also considered that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund was influenced by a number of factors, including not only the allocation methodology selected, but also the presence of fee waivers and expense caps, and whether the Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management agreement contained breakpoints or a performance fee component. The Trustees determined, after taking into account these factors, among others, that Janus Capital’s estimated profitability with respect to each Janus Henderson Fund was not unreasonable in relation to the services provided, and that the variation in the range of such estimated profitability among the Janus Henderson Funds was not a material factor in the Board’s approval of the reasonableness of any Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management fees.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Janus Henderson Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Janus Henderson Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Janus Henderson Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Janus Henderson Fund, the quality of services provided by Janus Capital

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Janus Henderson Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant published a report to the Trustees in November 2019 which provided its research and analysis into economies of scale. They also noted that, although many Janus Henderson Funds pay advisory fees at a fixed base rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints or performance fees, their independent fee consultant concluded that 73% of these Janus Henderson Funds’ have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge Expense Group averages. They also noted the following: (1) that for those Janus Henderson Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing certain of these Janus Henderson Funds because they have not reached adequate scale; (2) as the assets of some of the Janus Henderson Funds have declined in the past few years, certain of those Janus Henderson Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined; (3) performance fee structures have been implemented for various Janus Henderson Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such Janus Henderson Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and (4) a few Janus Henderson Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Janus Henderson Funds share directly in economies of scale through the significant investments made by Janus Capital and its affiliates related to services provided to the Funds and the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Janus Henderson Funds.

The Trustees also considered the independent fee consultant’s conclusion that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale and their conflicting results, it is difficult to analytically confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus Henderson complex. In this regard, the independent consultant concluded that (1) to the extent there were economies of scale at Janus Capital, Janus Capital’s general strategy of setting fixed management fees below peers appeared to share any such economies with investors even on smaller Janus Henderson Funds which have not yet achieved those economies and (2) by setting lower fixed fees from the start on these Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital appeared to be investing to increase the likelihood that these Janus Henderson Funds will grow to a level to achieve any economies of scale that may exist. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Janus Henderson Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Janus Henderson Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Based on all of the information reviewed, including the recent and past research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Janus Henderson Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Janus Henderson Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Janus Henderson Fund.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Janus Henderson Funds from their relationships with the Janus Henderson Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Janus Henderson Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided, and that such compensation contributes to the overall profitability of Janus Capital and its affiliates that results from their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Janus Henderson Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Janus Henderson Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Janus Henderson Fund therefor, the Janus Henderson Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 the Janus Henderson Funds and other clients serviced by Janus Capital and its affiliates. They also concluded that Janus Capital and the subadvisers benefit from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Janus Henderson Funds and that the Janus Henderson Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Janus Henderson Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus Henderson funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was September 30, 2021. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus Henderson in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Bloomberg and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, swaptions, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

  

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Janus Henderson Triton Fund

Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Designation Requirements (unaudited)

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund designated the following for the year ended September 30, 2021:

  
 

 

Capital Gain Distributions

$701,840,092

Dividends Received Deduction Percentage

18%

Qualified Dividend Income Percentage

19%

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

The following are the Trustees and officers of the Trust, together with a brief description of their principal occupations during the last five years (principal occupations for certain Trustees may include periods over five years). The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and officers and is available, without charge, by calling 1-877-335-2687.

Each Trustee has served in that capacity since he or she was originally elected or appointed. The Trustees do not serve a specified term of office. Each Trustee will hold office until the termination of the Trust or his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, incapacity, or removal. Under the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines, the policy is for Trustees to retire no later than the end of the calendar year in which the Trustee turns 75. The Trustees review the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines from time to time and may make changes they deem appropriate. The Fund’s Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominees for the position of Trustee recommended by shareholders. Shareholders may submit the name of a candidate for consideration by the Committee by submitting their recommendations to the Trust’s Secretary. Each Trustee is currently a Trustee of one other registered investment company advised by Janus Capital: Janus Aspen Series. Collectively, these two registered investment companies consist of 51 series or funds referred to herein as the Fund Complex.

The Trust’s officers are elected annually by the Trustees for a one-year term. Certain officers also serve as officers of Janus Aspen Series. Certain officers of the Fund may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Except as otherwise disclosed, Fund officers receive no compensation from the Fund, except for the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer, as authorized by the Trustees.

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William F. McCalpin
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1957

Chairman


Trustee

1/08-Present

6/02-Present

Independent Consultant (since 2019) and Chief Operating Officer, muun chi LLC (organic food business) (since 2020). Formerly, Managing Partner, Impact Investments, Athena Capital Advisors LLC (independent registered investment advisor) (2016-2019), Managing Director, Holos Consulting LLC (provides consulting services to foundations and other nonprofit organizations) (2009-2016), Chief Executive Officer, Imprint Capital Advisors (impact investment firm) (2013-2015), and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (a private family foundation) (1998-2006).

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Director of Mutual Fund Directors Forum (a non-profit organization serving independent directors of U.S. mutual funds) (since 2016), Chairman of the Board and Trustee of The Investment Fund for Foundations Investment Program (TIP) (consisting of 1 fund) (since 2008), and Director of the F.B. Heron Foundation (a private grantmaking foundation) (since 2006).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Alan A. Brown
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Trustee

1/13-Present

Principal, Curam Holdings LLC (since 2018). Formerly, Executive Vice President, Institutional Markets, of Black Creek Group (private equity real estate investment management firm) (2012-2018), Executive Vice President and Co-Head, Global Private Client Group (2007-2010), Executive Vice President, Mutual Funds (2005-2007), and Chief Marketing Officer (2001-2005) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (asset management).

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Advisory Board Member of AEW Core Property Trust (open-end property fund) (since 2020), and Director of WTTW (PBS affiliate) (since 2003). Formerly, Director of MotiveQuest LLC (strategic social market research company) (2003-2016), Director of Nuveen Global Investors LLC (2007-2011), Director of Communities in Schools (2004-2010), and Director of Mutual Fund Education Alliance (until 2010).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William D. Cvengros
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1948

Trustee

1/11-Present

Chief Executive Officer of SJC Capital, LLC (a personal investment company and consulting firm) (since 2002). Formerly, Chief Executive Officer and President of PIMCO Advisors Holdings L.P. (a publicly traded investment management firm) (1994-2000), and Chief Investment Officer (1987-1994) and Vice Chairman and Director (1990-1994) of Pacific Life Insurance Company (a mutual life insurance and annuity company) (1987-1994).

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Member of the Investment Committee for the Orange County Community Foundation (since 2020), Advisory Board Member, RevOZ Fund LP and related funds (real estate investments for opportunity zones) (since 2020), and Advisory Board Member, Innovate Partners Emerging Growth and Equity Fund I (early stage venture capital fund) (since 2014). Formerly, Managing Trustee of National Retirement Partners Liquidating Trust (2013-2016), Chairman, National Retirement Partners, Inc. (formerly a network of advisors to 401(k) plans) (2005-2013), Director of Prospect Acquisition Corp. (a special purpose acquisition corporation) (2007-2009), Director of RemedyTemp, Inc. (temporary help services company) (1996-2006), and Trustee of PIMCO Funds Multi-Manager Series (1990-2000) and Pacific Life Variable Life & Annuity Trusts (1987-1994).

  

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Janus Henderson Triton Fund

Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

      

TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Raudline Etienne
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1965

Trustee

6/16-Present

Founder, Daraja Capital (advisory and investment firm) (since 2016), and Senior Advisor, Albright Stonebridge Group LLC (global strategy firm) (since 2016). Formerly, Senior Vice President (2011-2015), Albright Stonebridge Group LLC, and Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer, New York State Common Retirement Fund (public pension fund) (2008-2011).

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Member of the Investment Committee for Cooper Union (since 2021), Board Member, Van Alen Institute (nonprofit architectural and design organization) (since 2019), and Director of Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC (since 2014).

Gary A. Poliner
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1953

Trustee

6/16-Present

Retired. Formerly, President (2010-2013) of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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Director of MGIC Investment Corporation (private mortgage insurance) (since 2013). Formerly, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company (property/casualty insurance) (2013-2021), Trustee of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (2010-2013), and Director of Frank Russell Company (global asset management firm) (2008-2013).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Diane L. Wallace
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1958

Trustee

6/17-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President-Operations, and Chief Financial Officer for Driehaus Capital Management, LLC (1988-2006) and Treasurer for Driehaus Mutual Funds (1996-2002).

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Formerly, Director of Family Service of Lake County (2019-2021), Independent Trustee, Henderson Global Funds (13 portfolios) (2015-2017), Independent Trustee, State Farm Associates' Funds Trust, State Farm Mutual Fund Trust, and State Farm Variable Product Trust (28 portfolios) (2013-2017).

Linda S. Wolf
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1947

Trustee

11/05-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leo Burnett (Worldwide) (advertising agency) (2001-2005).

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Director of Chicago Community Trust (Regional Community Foundation), Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago, IL), Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Wrapports, LLC (digital communications company). Formerly, Director of Chicago Council on Global Affairs (until 2019), InnerWorkings (until 2019), and Director of Walmart (until 2017).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

    

OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Jonathan D. Coleman
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1971

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager
Janus Henderson Triton Fund

5/13-Present

Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts.

Scott Stutzman
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1971

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager
Janus Henderson Triton Fund

7/16-Present

Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts and Analyst for Janus Capital.

Bruce L. Koepfgen
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1952

President and Chief Executive Officer

7/14-Present

Executive Vice President, Head of North America at Janus Henderson Investors (since 2017), President and Head of North America at Janus Capital Management LLC (since 2013 and 2017, respectively), President at Janus Capital Group Inc. (since 2013), President and Director at Janus International Holding LLC (since 2019 and 2011, respectively), President at Janus Holdings LLC (since 2019), President and Director at Janus Management Holdings Corporation (since 2017 and 2012, respectively), Executive Vice President and Head of North America at Janus Distributors LLC (since 2011 and 2019, respectively), Vice President and Director at Intech Investment Management LLC (since 2012), and Executive Vice President at Perkins Investment Management LLC (since 2011). Formerly, Executive Vice President at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus International Holding LLC, and Janus Management Holdings Corporation (2011-2019), Director at Perkins Investment Managment LLC (2011-2019), and Chief Financial Officer at Janus Capital Group Inc. (2011-2013).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Kristin Mariani
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1966

Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

7/20-Present

Head of Compliance, North America for Janus Henderson Investors (since September 2020) and Chief Compliance Officer for Janus Capital Management LLC (since September 2017). Formerly, Global Head of Investment Management Compliance for Janus Henderson Investors (February 2019 - August 2020), Vice President, Head of Global Distribution Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer of Janus Henderson Distributors (May 2017 – September 2017), Vice President, Compliance at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus Capital Management LLC, and Janus Distributors LLC (2009-2017).

Jesper Nergaard
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Chief Financial Officer

Vice President, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer

3/05-Present

2/05-Present

Head of U.S. Fund Administration, Janus Henderson Investors and Janus Sevices LLC.

Abigail J. Murray
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1975

Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, and Secretary

12/20-Present

Managing Counsel (2020-present). Formerly, Senior Counsel for Invesco Ltd. (2017-2020), and Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. and Assistant General Counsel, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (2015-2017).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not an offer or solicitation for the Fund and is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

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ANNUAL REPORT

September 30, 2021

  
 

Janus Henderson Venture Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

 
  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Henderson Venture Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

16

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

18

Statement of Operations

20

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

22

Financial Highlights

23

Notes to Financial Statements

27

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

43

Additional Information

44

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

56

Designation Requirements

59

Trustees and Officers

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FUND SNAPSHOT

 We believe that a research-driven investment process focused on identifying quality small-cap companies with differentiated business models and sustainable competitive advantages will drive outperformance against our benchmark and peers over time. We take a moderate approach, seeking to identify companies with large, addressable markets that are poised for growth over a multiyear period.

   

Jonathan Coleman

co-portfolio manager

Scott Stutzman

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

The Janus Henderson Venture Fund Class I Shares returned 37.13% for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2021. The Fund’s primary benchmark, the Russell 2000® Growth Index, returned 33.27%, and its secondary benchmark, the Russell 2000® Index, returned 47.68%.

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

Stocks rose strongly in the fourth quarter of 2020 as resilient economic and earnings growth and optimism over new COVID-19 vaccines lifted investor sentiment. Congress also passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, which included cash payments to most households. Stocks rose through the first half of 2021, as an accelerating vaccine rollout helped support healthy economic and earnings growth. However, stocks suffered periods of volatility, especially in the third quarter as the spread of the new Delta variant led to renewed pandemic concerns. Supply constraints and higher input costs also fueled inflation, which drove interest rates higher late in the third quarter. The Federal Reserve signaled it would begin tapering its monetary support before year-end, which added to upward pressure on interest rates. Through much of the period, investors shifted between growth stocks and more cyclically driven value opportunities as they awaited more clarity on the economic outlook. Rising interest rates in the third quarter fueled a rotation away from growth stocks, however. As a result, small-cap growth underperformed small-cap value for the 12-month period, as measured by the Russell indices.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

We were pleased to see a number of our disciplined growth investments rewarded by investors over the past 12 months, supporting our relative performance. Longtime holding Rexnord was a top positive contributor, as the company’s restructuring plans were well received by investors. Rexnord’s power and control (PMC) division supplies technology-enabled mechanical components that improve factory workflows. The PMC business is expected to merge with larger rival Regal Beloit in a deal we believe could result in synergies and an expanded market opportunity. This spin-off will leave Rexnord’s water management business, Zurn, as a pure play provider of water flow control systems. Zurn’s business has delivered strong growth trends, driven by the increased investments in water conservation and sustainability, and we continued to see growth potential for the business.

Long-term holding ON Semiconductor was another notable performer, supported by strong demand and pricing trends for the global chip market. ON Semiconductor underwent a management change last year, and the new team has widened profit margins by streamlining production and focusing on high-growth product areas, such as power regulation chips for electric cars and sensors used in autonomous vehicles. These moves helped the company report strong earnings growth and an upbeat outlook that aided the stock performance.

Clarivate Analytics was a prominent detractor. Clarivate owns and operates subscription-based academic, research and information services used by universities, scientists and biopharmaceuticals companies seeking brand or patent protection. Its businesses include the Web of Science, an online portal that provides proprietary access to over 7,000 academic journals, proprietary databases and scientific journals. Subscription-based recurring revenues have accounted for roughly 85% of Clarivate’s business, and it has benefited from a 90% customer-retention rate. The stock performed well in 2020, supported by the company’s subscription-based business model. The stock declined more recently, however, as the company reported some potential near-term slowing in subscriber growth. We remained positive on its long-term fundamentals, however.

  

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LendingTree, another detractor, operates an online loan marketplace where consumers can shop for competitive rates on mortgages, credit cards and other consumer loans. While the company reported solid earnings and guidance, investors were concerned about some moderating business trends in 2021 as government support payments reduced demand for credit cards and loans. As a result, LendingTree’s business volumes did not rebound as strongly from the pandemic as people had expected, and the stock declined. We saw this business slowdown as a short-term issue, especially as support payments are ending. We held onto our stock due to our long-term view on the company’s potential.

DERIVATIVES USE

Please see the Derivative Instruments section in the “Notes to Financial Statements” for a discussion of derivatives used by the Fund.

OUTLOOK

We have been encouraged by positive economic trends but remain aware of risks facing the market. The pandemic is far from over, and it has contributed to supply chain and labor market dislocations that have fueled inflation and challenged businesses. From our conversations with companies, we believe these challenges could persist well into next year, acting as a headwind for the recovery. The end to government support payments and the potential for higher interest rates could also temper the pace of economic growth. Despite these crosscurrents, valuations in some areas of the small-cap market continue to test new highs, and we remain concerned about elevated expectations that may be out of sync with the current economic environment. For our part, we remain committed to a disciplined approach that looks for opportunity while managing risk. We continue to focus on reasonably valued companies with established supplier relationships as well as strong competitive positions that may help them pass along higher input costs without sacrificing their profit margins. We believe these kinds of disciplined, well-managed companies may be better able to navigate near-term market uncertainty while they capitalize on long-term trends in the economy.

  

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Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Contributors - Holdings

5 Top Detractors - Holdings

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

 

Average
Weight

 

Relative
Contribution

 

Quantumscape Corp

0.83%

 

1.58%

 

Clarivate Analytics PLC

1.28%

 

-1.20%

 

LPL Financial Holdings Inc

1.72%

 

0.99%

 

Vaxcyte Inc

0.39%

 

-0.67%

 

Rexnord Corp

1.45%

 

0.88%

 

LendingTree Inc

0.51%

 

-0.64%

 

ON Semiconductor Corp

1.40%

 

0.83%

 

Eargo Inc

0.30%

 

-0.51%

 

Ziff Davis Inc

1.79%

 

0.72%

 

Terminix Global Holdings Inc

1.47%

 

-0.47%

       

 

5 Top Contributors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

Russell 2000 Growth Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Health Care

 

3.52%

 

29.35%

32.47%

 

Financials

 

1.94%

 

4.33%

4.30%

 

Materials

 

1.18%

 

4.62%

2.70%

 

Utilities

 

0.23%

 

0.00%

1.23%

 

Communication Services

 

0.15%

 

1.13%

2.40%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Top Detractors - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative

 

Fund

Russell 2000 Growth Index

 

 

 

Contribution

 

Average Weight

Average Weight

 

Other**

 

-0.92%

 

3.23%

0.00%

 

Information Technology

 

-0.92%

 

30.52%

20.90%

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

-0.61%

 

7.85%

14.58%

 

Real Estate

 

-0.52%

 

2.77%

3.38%

 

Consumer Staples

 

-0.36%

 

2.06%

3.23%

       

 

Relative contribution reflects how the portolio's holdings impacted return relative to the benchmark. Cash and securities not held in the portfolio are not shown. For equity portfolios, relative contribution compares the performance of a security in the portfolio to the benchmark's total return, factoring in the difference in weight of that security in the benchmark. Returns are calculated using daily returns and previous day ending weights rolled up by ticker, excluding fixed income securities, gross of advisory fees, may exclude certain derivatives and will differ from actual performance.
Performance attribution reflects returns gross of advisory fees and may differ from actual returns as they are based on end of day holdings. Attribution is calculated by geometrically linking daily returns for the portfolio and index.

*

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 Henderson Venture Fund (unaudited)(closed to certain new investors)

Fund At A Glance

September 30, 2021

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

Catalent Inc

 

Pharmaceuticals

3.2%

Nice Ltd (ADR)

 

Software

2.9%

j2 Global Inc

 

Software

2.1%

LPL Financial Holdings Inc

 

Capital Markets

2.1%

Paylocity Holding Corp

 

Software

2.1%

 

12.4%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

 

Common Stocks

 

98.1%

 

Investment Companies

 

1.6%

 

Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPES)

 

1.1%

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending

 

0.7%

 

Preferred Stocks

 

0.2%

 

Warrants

 

0.0%

 

Other

 

(1.7)%

  

100.0%

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of September 30, 2021

As of September 30, 2020

  

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Janus Henderson Venture Fund (unaudited)(closed to certain new investors)

Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended September 30, 2021

 

 

Prospectus Expense Ratios

 

 

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV(1)

 

36.78%

15.97%

16.42%

12.45%

 

 

1.02%

Class A Shares at MOP(1)

 

28.92%

14.60%

15.73%

12.27%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV(1)

 

35.74%

15.13%

15.62%

11.70%

 

 

1.78%

Class C Shares at CDSC(1)

 

34.74%

15.13%

15.62%

11.70%

 

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

37.07%

16.22%

16.70%

12.67%

 

 

0.80%

Class I Shares(1)

 

37.13%

16.27%

16.77%

12.68%

 

 

0.75%

Class N Shares(1)

 

37.25%

16.38%

16.84%

12.70%

 

 

0.67%

Class S Shares(1)

 

36.55%

15.79%

16.29%

12.32%

 

 

1.17%

Class T Shares(1)

 

36.91%

16.10%

16.58%

12.63%

 

 

0.91%

Russell 2000 Growth Index

 

33.27%

15.34%

15.74%

8.94%

 

 

 

Russell 2000 Index

 

47.68%

13.45%

14.63%

10.12%

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class T Shares

 

3rd

3rd

2nd

1st

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Small Growth Funds

 

289/616

391/576

266/524

8/50

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 800.668.0434 (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson) or visit janushenderson.com/performance (or janushenderson.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Henderson).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

 
 

Performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with foreign and emerging markets, fixed income securities, high-yield and high-risk securities, undervalued, overlooked and smaller capitalization companies, real estate related securities including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), non-diversification, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, portfolio turnover, derivatives, short sales, initial public offerings (IPOs) and potential conflicts of interest. Each product has different risks. Please see the prospectus for more information about risks, holdings and other details.

  

Janus Investment Fund

5


Janus Henderson Venture Fund (unaudited)(closed to certain new investors)

Performance

High absolute short-term performance is not typical and may not be achieved in the future. Such results should not be the sole basis for evaluating material facts in making an investment decision.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on May 6, 2011. Performance shown for each class for periods prior to May 6, 2011, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class J Shares, the initial share class (renamed Class T Shares effective February 16, 2010), calculated using the fees and expenses of each respective class, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on February 16, 2010. Performance shown for periods prior to February 16, 2010, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class I Shares commenced operations on May 6, 2011. Performance shown for periods prior to May 6, 2011, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class N Shares commenced operations on May 31, 2012. Performance shown for periods prior to May 31, 2012, reflects the performance of the Fund's Class T Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of the Fund's Class T Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund's commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund's prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2021 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

Index performance does not reflect the expenses of managing a portfolio as an index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

*The Fund’s inception date – April 30, 1985

‡ As stated in the prospectus. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios during the reporting period.

(1) Closed to certain new investors.

  

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Janus Henderson Venture Fund (unaudited)(closed to certain new investors)

Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(4/1/21)

Ending
Account
Value
(9/30/21)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(4/1/21 - 9/30/21)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$1,053.10

$5.15

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.05

$5.06

1.00%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$1,048.90

$9.14

 

$1,000.00

$1,016.14

$9.00

1.78%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$1,054.20

$4.02

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.16

$3.95

0.78%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$1,054.40

$3.86

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.31

$3.80

0.75%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$1,054.90

$3.40

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.76

$3.35

0.66%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$1,052.10

$5.97

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.25

$5.87

1.16%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$1,053.60

$4.63

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.56

$4.56

0.90%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

Janus Investment Fund

7


Janus Henderson Venture Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– 98.1%

   

Auto Components – 0.9%

   
 

Quantumscape Corp*,#

 

486,572

  

$11,940,477

 
 

Visteon Corp*

 

279,774

  

26,407,868

 
  

38,348,345

 

Automobiles – 0.7%

   
 

Thor Industries Inc

 

232,944

  

28,596,205

 

Banks – 0.6%

   
 

Bancorp Inc/The*

 

927,645

  

23,608,565

 

Biotechnology – 8.6%

   
 

Acceleron Pharma Inc*

 

163,599

  

28,155,388

 
 

Ascendis Pharma A/S (ADR)*

 

130,750

  

20,840,243

 
 

Bridgebio Pharma Inc*

 

518,935

  

24,322,483

 
 

Centessa Pharmacuticals PLC (ADR)*

 

77,278

  

1,290,543

 
 

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc*

 

381,957

  

12,978,899

 
 

Eagle Pharmaceuticals Inc/DE*

 

424,384

  

23,672,140

 
 

ESSA Pharma Inc*

 

734,925

  

5,879,400

 
 

Global Blood Therapeutics Inc*

 

369,115

  

9,405,050

 
 

Halozyme Therapeutics Inc*

 

606,718

  

24,681,288

 
 

Icosavax Inc*,#

 

564,495

  

16,703,407

 
 

Insmed Inc*

 

688,643

  

18,965,228

 
 

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc*

 

291,855

  

40,661,239

 
 

Mirati Therapeutics Inc*

 

176,530

  

31,229,922

 
 

Myovant Sciences Ltd*

 

911,369

  

20,451,120

 
 

Neurocrine Biosciences Inc*

 

289,676

  

27,782,825

 
 

Praxis Precision Medicines Inc*

 

438,841

  

8,114,170

 
 

PTC Therapeutics Inc*

 

478,084

  

17,789,506

 
 

Rocket Pharmaceuticals Inc*

 

259,407

  

7,753,675

 
 

Travere Therapeutics Inc*

 

624,927

  

15,154,480

 
 

Vaxcyte Inc*

 

603,547

  

15,311,987

 
  

371,142,993

 

Building Products – 1.8%

   
 

CSW Industrials Inc

 

367,148

  

46,884,800

 
 

Janus International Group Inc*

 

2,505,646

  

30,669,107

 
  

77,553,907

 

Capital Markets – 3.1%

   
 

Assetmark Financial Holdings Inc*

 

749,909

  

18,650,237

 
 

Focus Financial Partners Inc*

 

454,868

  

23,821,437

 
 

LPL Financial Holdings Inc

 

564,090

  

88,426,748

 
  

130,898,422

 

Chemicals – 3.4%

   
 

Sensient Technologies Corp

 

820,421

  

74,723,945

 
 

Valvoline Inc

 

2,235,502

  

69,702,952

 
  

144,426,897

 

Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.7%

   
 

Brady Corp

 

740,441

  

37,540,359

 
 

Cimpress PLC*

 

151,982

  

13,196,597

 
 

Montrose Environmental Group Inc*

 

334,984

  

20,681,912

 
  

71,418,868

 

Construction & Engineering – 0.2%

   
 

Construction Partners Inc*

 

285,982

  

9,543,219

 

Containers & Packaging – 0.9%

   
 

Sealed Air Corp

 

733,823

  

40,206,162

 

Diversified Consumer Services – 2.8%

   
 

Frontdoor Inc*

 

673,729

  

28,229,245

 
 

Stride Inc*

 

1,041,878

  

37,445,095

 
 

Terminix Global Holdings Inc*

 

1,264,233

  

52,680,589

 
  

118,354,929

 

Diversified Financial Services – 1.4%

   
 

Clarivate Analytics PLC*

 

1,882,322

  

41,222,852

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Henderson Venture Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Diversified Financial Services– (continued)

   
 

Everarc Holdings Ltd (144A)*

 

1,392,863

  

$17,271,501

 
  

58,494,353

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 1.0%

   
 

Vonage Holdings Corp*

 

2,698,874

  

43,505,849

 

Electrical Equipment – 0.7%

   
 

EnerSys

 

406,591

  

30,266,634

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 3.4%

   
 

Napco Security Technologies Inc*

 

631,712

  

27,214,153

 
 

National Instruments Corp

 

409,361

  

16,059,232

 
 

Novanta Inc*

 

178,864

  

27,634,488

 
 

OSI Systems Inc*

 

364,796

  

34,582,661

 
 

Rogers Corp*

 

165,517

  

30,865,610

 
 

Xometry Inc - Class A*,#

 

140,932

  

8,127,548

 
  

144,483,692

 

Entertainment – 0.4%

   
 

Manchester United PLC

 

956,656

  

18,530,427

 

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 0.8%

   
 

Easterly Government Properties Inc

 

1,640,848

  

33,899,920

 

Food & Staples Retailing – 0.5%

   
 

Casey's General Stores Inc

 

118,854

  

22,398,036

 

Food Products – 0.8%

   
 

AppHarvest Inc*,#

 

876,385

  

5,714,030

 
 

Hain Celestial Group Inc*

 

681,364

  

29,148,752

 
  

34,862,782

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 9.0%

   
 

Alphatec Holdings Inc*

 

939,272

  

11,449,726

 
 

Axogen Inc*

 

1,235,956

  

19,528,105

 
 

CryoPort Inc*

 

554,262

  

36,863,966

 
 

Eargo Inc*

 

675,820

  

4,548,269

 
 

Glaukos Corp*

 

305,985

  

14,739,297

 
 

Globus Medical Inc*

 

564,399

  

43,244,251

 
 

Heska Corp*

 

132,201

  

34,179,247

 
 

ICU Medical Inc*

 

164,835

  

38,469,192

 
 

Insulet Corp*

 

134,439

  

38,211,597

 
 

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp*

 

833,300

  

57,064,384

 
 

Sight Sciences Inc*

 

647,370

  

13,225,769

 
 

Sight Sciences Inc*

 

470,101

  

10,671,293

 
 

STERIS PLC

 

162,215

  

33,137,280

 
 

Surmodics Inc*

 

285,751

  

15,887,756

 
 

Treace Medical Concepts Inc*

 

607,482

  

16,341,266

 
  

387,561,398

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 1.8%

   
 

HealthEquity Inc*

 

273,743

  

17,727,597

 
 

ModivCare Inc*

 

339,471

  

61,654,723

 
  

79,382,320

 

Health Care Technology – 0.5%

   
 

Phreesia Inc*

 

381,609

  

23,545,275

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 1.3%

   
 

Dutch Bros Inc - Class A*

 

633,838

  

27,457,862

 
 

Monarch Casino & Resort Inc*

 

427,025

  

28,606,405

 
  

56,064,267

 

Household Durables – 1.0%

   
 

Lovesac Co*

 

679,767

  

44,925,801

 

Information Technology Services – 5.8%

   
 

Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc

 

377,766

  

62,950,926

 
 

Euronet Worldwide Inc*

 

414,333

  

52,736,304

 
 

Payfare Inc*

 

2,038,351

  

17,302,806

 
 

Repay Holdings Corp*

 

744,872

  

17,154,402

 
 

Shift4 Payments Inc - Class A*

 

135,309

  

10,489,154

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


Janus Henderson Venture Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Information Technology Services– (continued)

   
 

WEX Inc*

 

175,079

  

$30,838,415

 
 

WNS Holdings Ltd (ADR)*

 

700,151

  

57,272,352

 
  

248,744,359

 

Insurance – 1.2%

   
 

RLI Corp

 

334,333

  

33,523,570

 
 

Trean Insurance Group Inc*

 

1,788,962

  

18,515,757

 
  

52,039,327

 

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail – 0.8%

   
 

CarParts.com Inc*

 

1,043,151

  

16,283,587

 
 

Global-E Online Ltd*,#

 

245,825

  

17,650,235

 
  

33,933,822

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 3.5%

   
 

Bio-Techne Corp

 

85,835

  

41,593,066

 
 

Codexis Inc*

 

789,729

  

18,369,097

 
 

ICON PLC*

 

161,894

  

42,419,466

 
 

NeoGenomics Inc*

 

969,659

  

46,776,350

 
  

149,157,979

 

Machinery – 7.4%

   
 

Alamo Group Inc

 

159,759

  

22,291,173

 
 

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc*

 

1,024,065

  

32,491,260

 
 

Gates Industrial Corp PLC*

 

1,655,485

  

26,934,741

 
 

Hydrofarm Holdings Group Inc*

 

282,199

  

10,681,232

 
 

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc

 

128,604

  

6,463,637

 
 

ITT Inc

 

445,124

  

38,209,444

 
 

Kornit Digital Ltd*

 

253,999

  

36,763,815

 
 

Nordson Corp

 

148,432

  

35,349,081

 
 

Rexnord Corp*

 

1,229,360

  

79,035,554

 
 

SPX Corp*

 

581,456

  

31,078,823

 
  

319,298,760

 

Media – 0.4%

   
 

Advantage Solutions Inc*

 

1,770,769

  

15,317,152

 

Metals & Mining – 0.9%

   
 

Constellium SE*

 

2,019,540

  

37,926,961

 

Personal Products – 0.5%

   
 

BellRing Brands Inc*

 

700,625

  

21,544,219

 

Pharmaceuticals – 4.0%

   
 

Catalent Inc*

 

1,029,603

  

137,009,271

 
 

Phathom Pharmaceuticals Inc*

 

401,751

  

12,896,207

 
 

United Medicines Biopharma*

 

671,911

  

10,659,868

 
 

Zogenix Inc*

 

645,830

  

9,810,158

 
  

170,375,504

 

Real Estate Management & Development – 1.6%

   
 

FirstService Corp

 

176,750

  

31,899,840

 
 

Redfin Corp*

 

751,545

  

37,652,405

 
  

69,552,245

 

Road & Rail – 0.6%

   
 

AMERCO

 

39,881

  

25,764,322

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 1.7%

   
 

ON Semiconductor Corp*

 

1,580,959

  

72,360,493

 

Software – 20.2%

   
 

Altair Engineering Inc*

 

531,356

  

36,631,683

 
 

Blackbaud Inc*

 

669,004

  

47,064,431

 
 

ChannelAdvisor Corp*

 

1,783,534

  

44,998,563

 
 

Clear Secure Inc - Class A*

 

547,251

  

22,464,654

 
 

Descartes Systems Group Inc*

 

889,736

  

72,435,077

 
 

EngageSmart Inc*,#

 

487,195

  

16,593,862

 
 

Envestnet Inc*

 

488,965

  

39,234,552

 
 

Everbridge Inc*

 

166,196

  

25,102,244

 
 

ForgeRock Inc - Class A*

 

231,981

  

9,031,020

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

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Janus Henderson Venture Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks– (continued)

   

Software– (continued)

   
 

Intelligent Systems Corp*

 

477,352

  

$19,385,265

 
 

j2 Global Inc*

 

659,980

  

90,166,468

 
 

LivePerson Inc*

 

853,492

  

50,313,353

 
 

Nice Ltd (ADR)*

 

441,895

  

125,515,856

 
 

Paylocity Holding Corp*

 

314,301

  

88,130,000

 
 

SailPoint Technologies Holding Inc*

 

1,009,748

  

43,297,994

 
 

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc

 

1,008,981

  

70,023,281

 
 

Trade Desk Inc*

 

398,888

  

28,041,826

 
 

Tyler Technologies Inc*

 

87,361

  

40,068,123

 
  

868,498,252

 

Specialty Retail – 0.9%

   
 

Williams-Sonoma Inc

 

207,539

  

36,802,891

 

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 0.3%

   
 

LendingTree Inc*

 

95,104

  

13,298,392

 

Trading Companies & Distributors – 1.0%

   
 

Core & Main Inc - Class A*

 

1,695,615

  

44,442,069

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $2,239,234,922)

 

4,211,076,013

 

Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPES)– 1.1%

   

Diversified Financial Services – 1.1%

   
 

Everarc Holdings Ltd*

 

1,164,806

  

14,443,594

 
 

Owlet Inc*

 

937,261

  

5,239,289

 
 

Thayer Ventures Acquisition Corp*

 

2,679,033

  

27,085,024

 

Total Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPES) (cost $47,811,000)

 

46,767,907

 

Preferred Stocks– 0.2%

   

Professional Services – 0.2%

   
 

Apartment List Inc PP*,¢,§((cost $8,881,908)

 

2,431,401

  

8,881,908

 

Warrants– 0%

   

Diversified Financial Services – 0%

   
 

Everarc Holdings Ltd, expires 12/1/22*((cost $13,929)

 

1,392,883

  

243,755

 

Investment Companies– 1.6%

   

Money Markets – 1.6%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº,£((cost $69,521,491)

 

69,516,396

  

69,523,348

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending– 0.7%

   

Investment Companies – 0.6%

   
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº,£

 

23,642,180

  

23,642,180

 

Time Deposits – 0.1%

   
 

Royal Bank of Canada, 0.0400%, 10/1/21

 

$5,910,545

  

5,910,545

 

Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending (cost $29,552,725)

 

29,552,725

 

Total Investments (total cost $2,395,015,975) – 101.7%

 

4,366,045,656

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (1.7)%

 

(74,874,643)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$4,291,171,013

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Venture Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$3,817,159,068

 

87.4

%

Israel

 

179,929,906

 

4.1

 

Canada

 

160,008,383

 

3.7

 

India

 

57,272,352

 

1.3

 

Ireland

 

42,419,466

 

1.0

 

Netherlands

 

37,926,961

 

0.9

 

Virgin Islands (British)

 

31,958,850

 

0.7

 

Denmark

 

20,840,243

 

0.5

 

United Kingdom

 

18,530,427

 

0.4

 
      
      

Total

 

$4,366,045,656

 

100.0

%

 

Schedules of Affiliated Investments – (% of Net Assets)

           
 

Dividend

Income(1)

Realized

Gain/(Loss)(1)

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation/

Depreciation(1)

Value

at 9/30/21

Common Stocks - 1.5%

Diversified Financial Services - N/A

 
 

Novus Capital Corp

$

-

$

1,691,974

$

-

$

-

Household Durables - N/A

 
 

Lovesac Co*,š

 

-

 

3,143,203

 

25,450,204

 

N/A

Industrial Conglomerates - N/A

 
 

Juniper Industrial Holdings Inc - Class A

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

Software - 1.5%

 
 

ChannelAdvisor Corp*

 

-

 

14,053

 

19,332,381

 

44,998,563

 

Intelligent Systems Corp*

 

-

 

(40,847)

 

653,405

 

19,385,265

 

Intelligent Systems Corp PP

 

-

 

-

 

282,361

 

-

Total Software

$

-

$

(26,794)

$

20,268,147

$

64,383,828

Total Common Stocks

$

-

$

4,808,383

$

45,718,351

$

64,383,828

Preferred Stocks - N/A

Diversified Financial Services - N/A

 
 

Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp

 

-

 

-

 

(13,744,249)

 

-

Investment Companies - 1.6%

Money Markets - 1.6%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

98,915

 

(1,920)

 

115

 

69,523,348

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - 0.6%

Investment Companies - 0.6%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

1,957,507

 

-

 

-

 

23,642,180

Total Affiliated Investments - 3.7%

$

2,056,422

$

4,806,463

$

31,974,217

$

157,549,356

(1) For securities that were affiliated for a portion of the year ended September 30, 2021, this column reflects amounts for the entire year ended September 30, 2021 and not just the period in which the security was affiliated.

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Venture Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

           
 

Value

at 9/30/20

Purchases

Sales Proceeds

Value

at 9/30/21

Common Stocks - 1.5%

Diversified Financial Services - N/A

 
 

Novus Capital Corp

 

-

 

13,119,984

 

(14,811,958)Ð

 

-

Household Durables - N/A

 
 

Lovesac Co*,š

 

20,884,888

 

-

 

(4,552,494)

 

44,925,801

Industrial Conglomerates - N/A

 
 

Juniper Industrial Holdings Inc - Class A

 

-

 

30,961,368

 

(30,961,368)Ð

 

-

Software - 1.5%

 
 

ChannelAdvisor Corp*

 

26,049,154

 

-

 

(397,025)

 

44,998,563

 

Intelligent Systems Corp*

 

12,168,737

 

6,744,276Ð

 

(140,306)

 

19,385,265

 

Intelligent Systems Corp PP

 

3,521,759

 

-

 

(3,804,120) Ð

 

-

Preferred Stocks - N/A

Diversified Financial Services - N/A

 
 

Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp

 

34,106,099

 

-

 

(20,361,850)Ð

 

-

Investment Companies - 1.6%

Money Markets - 1.6%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.0559%ºº

 

58,462,874

 

681,396,804

 

(670,334,525)

 

69,523,348

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending - 0.6%

Investment Companies - 0.6%

 
 

Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.0011%ºº

 

72,588,179

 

524,434,495

 

(573,380,494)

 

23,642,180

       

Schedule of Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

      
         

Counterparty/

Foreign Currency

Settlement

Date

Foreign Currency

Amount (Sold)/

Purchased

 

USD Currency

Amount (Sold)/

Purchased

 

Market Value and

Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

 

Barclays Capital, Inc.:

        

British Pound

10/28/21

(11,510,400)

$

15,979,264

$

472,088

  

Canadian Dollar

10/28/21

(24,950,400)

 

19,902,875

 

201,577

  
         
      

673,665

  

Citibank, National Association:

        

British Pound

10/28/21

(214,000)

 

296,919

 

8,611

  

Canadian Dollar

10/28/21

2,349,000

 

(1,856,319)

 

(1,505)

  

Canadian Dollar

10/28/21

(20,078,100)

 

16,022,741

 

168,701

  
         
      

175,807

  

Credit Suisse International:

        

Canadian Dollar

10/28/21

(43,446,700)

 

34,675,719

 

369,399

  
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Venture Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

         

Counterparty/

Foreign Currency

Settlement

Date

Foreign Currency

Amount (Sold)/

Purchased

 

USD Currency

Amount (Sold)/

Purchased

 

Market Value and

Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

  

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.:

       

British Pound

10/28/21

(2,018,000)

$

2,762,561

$

43,848

  

Canadian Dollar

10/28/21

(29,502,700)

 

23,540,578

 

244,699

  

Canadian Dollar

10/28/21

(7,995,000)

 

6,285,001

 

(27,999)

  
        
      

260,548

 

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association:

       

British Pound

10/28/21

457,000

 

(630,044)

 

(14,359)

  

Canadian Dollar

10/28/21

(28,316,800)

 

22,561,661

 

202,191

  
        
      

187,832

 

State Street:

       

Canadian Dollar

10/28/21

(1,079,800)

 

861,797

 

9,167

  

Total

    

$

1,676,418

 

The following table, grouped by derivative type, provides information about the fair value and location of derivatives within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of September 30, 2021.

      

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) as of September 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Currency
Contracts

Asset Derivatives:

 

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 

 

$1,720,281

    

Liability Derivatives:

 

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 

 

$ 43,863

    

The following tables provide information about the effect of derivatives and hedging activities on the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the year ended September 30, 2021.

     

The effect of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) on the Statement of Operations for the year ended September 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

Amount of Realized Gain/(Loss) Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

Currency
Contracts

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

  

$(4,902,646)

     
  

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Amount of Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

Currency
Contracts

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

  

$ 1,453,937

     
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Venture Fund

Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2021

Please see the "Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments" and "Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation" sections of the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

  

Average Ending Monthly Market Value of Derivative Instruments During the Year Ended September 30, 2021

 

 

 

Market Value(a)

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts, purchased

$ 24,430,494

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sold

128,534,778

  

(a) Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are reported as the average ending monthly currency amount purchased or sold.

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Henderson Venture Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

  

Russell 2000® Growth Index

Russell 2000® Growth Index reflects the performance of U.S. small-cap equities with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

Russell 2000® Index

Russell 2000® Index reflects the performance of U.S. small-cap equities.

  

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

LLC

Limited Liability Company

PLC

Public Limited Company

PP

Private Placement

  

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. Unless otherwise noted, these securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The total value of 144A securities as of the year ended September 30, 2021 is $17,271,501, which represents 0.4% of net assets.

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of September 30, 2021.

  

#

Loaned security; a portion of the security is on loan at September 30, 2021.

  

¢

Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs. The total value of Level 3 securities as of the year ended September 30, 2021 is $8,881,908, which represents 0.2% of net assets.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control.

  

š

Company was no longer an affiliate as of September 30, 2021.

  

Net of income paid to the securities lending agent and rebates paid to the borrowing counterparties.

  

Ð

All or a portion is the result of a corporate action.

  

16

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Venture Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

           

§

Schedule of Restricted Securities (as of September 30, 2021)

       

Value as a

 
 

Acquisition

     

% of Net

 
 

Date

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Assets

 

Apartment List Inc PP

11/2/20

$

8,881,908

$

8,881,908

 

0.2

%

Everarc Holdings Ltd

6/16/21

 

11,648,060

 

14,443,594

 

0.4

 

Owlet Inc

2/17/21

 

9,372,610

 

5,239,289

 

0.1

 

Sight Sciences Inc

11/23/20

 

7,081,548

 

13,225,769

 

0.3

 

Thayer Ventures Acquisition Corp

7/1/21

 

26,790,330

 

27,085,024

 

0.6

 

United Medicines Biopharma

1/29/21

 

7,391,027

 

10,659,868

 

0.3

 

Total

 

$

71,165,483

$

79,535,452

 

1.9

%

         

The Fund has registration rights for certain restricted securities held as of September 30, 2021. The issuer incurs all registration costs.

 
              

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments as of September 30, 2021. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

 

Valuation Inputs Summary

       
    

Level 2 -

 

Level 3 -

  

Level 1 -

 

Other Significant

 

Significant

  

Quoted Prices

 

Observable Inputs

 

Unobservable Inputs

       

Assets

      

Investments In Securities:

      

Common Stocks

      

Diversified Financial Services

$

41,222,852

$

17,271,501

$

-

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

 

374,335,629

 

13,225,769

 

-

Pharmaceuticals

 

159,715,636

 

10,659,868

 

-

All Other

 

3,594,644,758

 

-

 

-

Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPES)

 

-

 

46,767,907

 

-

Preferred Stocks

 

-

 

-

 

8,881,908

Warrants

 

243,755

 

-

 

-

Investment Companies

 

-

 

69,523,348

 

-

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending

 

-

 

29,552,725

 

-

Total Investments in Securities

$

4,170,162,630

$

187,001,118

$

8,881,908

Other Financial Instruments(a):

      

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

 

-

 

1,720,281

 

-

Total Assets

$

4,170,162,630

$

188,721,399

$

8,881,908

Liabilities

      

Other Financial Instruments(a):

      

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

$

-

$

43,863

$

-

       

(a)

Other financial instruments include forward foreign currency exchange, futures, written options, written swaptions, and swap contracts. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are reported at their unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) at measurement date, which represents the change in the contract's value from trade date. Futures, certain written options on futures, and centrally cleared swap contracts are reported at their variation margin at measurement date, which represents the amount due to/from the Fund at that date. Written options, written swaptions, and other swap contracts are reported at their market value at measurement date.

  

Janus Investment Fund

17


Janus Henderson Venture Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated investments, at value (cost $2,257,367,779)(1)

 

$

4,208,496,300

 

 

Affiliated investments, at value (cost $137,648,196)

 

 

157,549,356

 

 

Cash

 

 

20

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 

 

1,720,281

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

 

 

107,106

 

 

Receivables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fund shares sold

 

 

4,051,985

 

 

 

Investments sold

 

 

975,987

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

367,116

 

 

 

Foreign tax reclaims

 

 

71,362

 

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

 

4,026

 

 

Other assets

 

 

102,477

 

Total Assets

 

 

4,373,446,016

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Collateral for securities loaned (Note 3)

 

 

29,552,725

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 

 

43,863

 

 

Payables:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments purchased

 

 

41,842,523

 

 

 

Fund shares repurchased

 

 

7,594,640

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

 

2,320,220

 

 

 

Transfer agent fees and expenses

 

 

518,501

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

 

 

107,106

 

 

 

Professional fees

 

 

53,610

 

 

 

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

 

 

32,584

 

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

 

 

19,833

 

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees payable

 

 

9,064

 

 

 

Custodian fees

 

 

7,427

 

 

 

Accrued expenses and other payables

 

 

172,907

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

82,275,003

 

Net Assets

 

$

4,291,171,013

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Venture Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

September 30, 2021

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

1,902,581,866

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

 

 

2,388,589,147

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

4,291,171,013

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

24,644,103

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

232,030

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

106.21

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(3)

 

$

112.69

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

3,747,187

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

39,353

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

95.22

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

2,228,323,575

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

20,181,407

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

110.41

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

363,006,742

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

3,267,303

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

111.10

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

565,040,202

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

5,035,947

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

112.20

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

54,537,326

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

521,815

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

104.51

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

1,051,871,878

 

 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

 

 

9,705,030

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

108.38

 

 

             

(1) Includes $29,222,315 of securities on loan. See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(2) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(3) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

19


Janus Henderson Venture Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 
 
      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

11,979,084

 

 

Affiliated securities lending income, net

 

1,957,507

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

 

98,915

 

 

Unaffiliated securities lending income, net

 

8,210

 

 

Other income

 

177

 

 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(21,025)

 

Total Investment Income

 

14,022,868

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Advisory fees

 

26,910,485

 

 

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

58,963

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

47,520

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

149,790

 

 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

2,434,632

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

149,794

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

2,565,961

 

 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

16,239

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

3,739

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

308,420

 

 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

1,489

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

270

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

141,089

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

14,261

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

15,700

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

517

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

7,353

 

 

Shareholder reports expense

 

194,863

 

 

Registration fees

 

133,201

 

 

Affiliated fund administration fees

 

117,622

 

 

Professional fees

 

86,005

 

 

Custodian fees

 

70,436

 

 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

66,834

 

 

Other expenses

 

250,258

 

Total Expenses

 

33,745,441

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers

 

(109,795)

 

Net Expenses

 

33,635,646

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(19,612,778)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

20

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021


Janus Henderson Venture Fund

Statement of Operations

For the year ended September 30, 2021

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

 

 

 

 

Investments and foreign currency transactions

$

499,346,372

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

4,806,463

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 

(4,902,646)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

499,250,189

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

 

 

 

 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

716,975,968

 

 

Investments in affiliates

 

31,974,217

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 

1,453,937

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

750,404,122

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

1,230,041,533

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

21


Janus Henderson Venture Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended
September 30, 2021

 

Year ended
September 30, 2020

 

         

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

(19,612,778)

 

$

(9,863,725)

 

 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

499,250,189

 

 

175,923,395

 

 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

750,404,122

 

 

180,602,283

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

1,230,041,533

 

 

346,661,953

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

(1,268,484)

 

 

(1,061,903)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(367,739)

 

 

(360,453)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(112,793,742)

 

 

(66,162,677)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(18,385,450)

 

 

(12,211,886)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(29,110,615)

 

 

(16,697,885)

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(3,515,025)

 

 

(2,918,301)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(54,714,762)

 

 

(36,088,921)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(220,155,817)

 

 

(135,502,026)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

 

855,548

 

 

(9,905,831)

 

 

 

Class C Shares

 

(3,257,033)

 

 

(3,134,171)

 

 

 

Class D Shares

 

(22,405,392)

 

 

(51,579,563)

 

 

 

Class I Shares

 

(10,338,530)

 

 

(44,639,576)

 

 

 

Class N Shares

 

(27,207,120)

 

 

11,604,265

 

 

 

Class S Shares

 

(24,627,306)

 

 

(12,973,712)

 

 

 

Class T Shares

 

(8,874,501)

 

 

(123,991,375)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

(95,854,334)

 

 

(234,619,963)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

914,031,382

 

 

(23,460,036)

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

3,377,139,631

 

 

3,400,599,667

 

 

End of period

$

4,291,171,013

 

$

3,377,139,631

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

22

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Janus Henderson Venture Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class A Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$82.08

 

 

$76.74

 

 

$88.38

 

 

$76.48

 

 

$66.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.67)

 

 

(0.37)

 

 

(0.24)

 

 

(0.25)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

30.42

 

 

8.89

 

 

(4.67)

 

 

16.26

 

 

11.78

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

29.75

 

 

8.52

 

 

(4.91)

 

 

16.01

 

 

11.63

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(5.62)

 

 

(3.18)

 

 

(6.73)

 

 

(4.11)

 

 

(1.15)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(5.62)

 

 

(3.18)

 

 

(6.73)

 

 

(4.11)

 

 

(1.15)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$106.21

 

 

$82.08

 

 

$76.74

 

 

$88.38

 

 

$76.48

 

 

Total Return*

 

36.78%

 

 

11.26%

 

 

(4.08)%

 

 

21.83%

 

 

17.93%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$24,644

 

 

$18,447

 

 

$27,201

 

 

$31,373

 

 

$21,962

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$23,550

 

 

$22,978

 

 

$27,960

 

 

$24,358

 

 

$29,815

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.00%

 

 

1.02%

 

 

1.02%

 

 

1.01%

 

 

1.03%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.00%

 

 

1.02%

 

 

1.02%

 

 

1.01%

 

 

1.03%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.66)%

 

 

(0.49)%

 

 

(0.32)%

 

 

(0.31)%

 

 

(0.22)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

21%

 

 

25%

 

 

19%

 

 

28%

 

 

25%

 

                   
                   

Class C Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$74.59

 

 

$70.48

 

 

$82.39

 

 

$72.06

 

 

$62.70

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(1.29)

 

 

(0.82)

 

 

(0.72)

 

 

(0.78)

 

 

(0.62)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

27.54

 

 

8.11

 

 

(4.46)

 

 

15.22

 

 

11.13

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

26.25

 

 

7.29

 

 

(5.18)

 

 

14.44

 

 

10.51

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(5.62)

 

 

(3.18)

 

 

(6.73)

 

 

(4.11)

 

 

(1.15)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(5.62)

 

 

(3.18)

 

 

(6.73)

 

 

(4.11)

 

 

(1.15)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$95.22

 

 

$74.59

 

 

$70.48

 

 

$82.39

 

 

$72.06

 

 

Total Return*

 

35.74%

 

 

10.49%

 

 

(4.76)%

 

 

20.95%

 

 

17.07%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$3,747

 

 

$5,562

 

 

$8,561

 

 

$12,223

 

 

$13,269

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$4,965

 

 

$6,913

 

 

$9,783

 

 

$12,894

 

 

$13,997

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.76%

 

 

1.71%

 

 

1.73%

 

 

1.74%

 

 

1.76%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.76%

 

 

1.71%

 

 

1.73%

 

 

1.74%

 

 

1.76%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(1.42)%

 

 

(1.18)%

 

 

(1.03)%

 

 

(1.03)%

 

 

(0.95)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

21%

 

 

25%

 

 

19%

 

 

28%

 

 

25%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

23


Janus Henderson Venture Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class D Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$84.98

 

 

$79.17

 

 

$90.73

 

 

$78.25

 

 

$67.35

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.47)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

31.52

 

 

9.21

 

 

(4.75)

 

 

16.67

 

 

12.06

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

31.05

 

 

8.99

 

 

(4.83)

 

 

16.59

 

 

12.05

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(5.62)

 

 

(3.18)

 

 

(6.73)

 

 

(4.11)

 

 

(1.15)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(5.62)

 

 

(3.18)

 

 

(6.73)

 

 

(4.11)

 

 

(1.15)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$110.41

 

 

$84.98

 

 

$79.17

 

 

$90.73

 

 

$78.25

 

 

Total Return*

 

37.07%

 

 

11.52%

 

 

(3.87)%

 

 

22.09%

 

 

18.20%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,228,324

 

 

$1,731,098

 

 

$1,668,639

 

 

$1,843,494

 

 

$1,597,029

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,160,434

 

 

$1,645,324

 

 

$1,668,200

 

 

$1,712,398

 

 

$1,473,945

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.78%

 

 

0.80%

 

 

0.80%

 

 

0.80%

 

 

0.81%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.78%

 

 

0.80%

 

 

0.80%

 

 

0.80%

 

 

0.81%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.45)%

 

 

(0.28)%

 

 

(0.10)%

 

 

(0.09)%

 

 

(0.01)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

21%

 

 

25%

 

 

19%

 

 

28%

 

 

25%

 

                   
                   

Class I Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$85.45

 

 

$79.57

 

 

$91.10

 

 

$78.51

 

 

$67.54

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.44)

 

 

(0.19)

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

0.03

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

31.71

 

 

9.25

 

 

(4.76)

 

 

16.73

 

 

12.09

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

31.27

 

 

9.06

 

 

(4.80)

 

 

16.70

 

 

12.12

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(5.62)

 

 

(3.18)

 

 

(6.73)

 

 

(4.11)

 

 

(1.15)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(5.62)

 

 

(3.18)

 

 

(6.73)

 

 

(4.11)

 

 

(1.15)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$111.10

 

 

$85.45

 

 

$79.57

 

 

$91.10

 

 

$78.51

 

 

Total Return*

 

37.13%

 

 

11.55%

 

 

(3.82)%

 

 

22.16%

 

 

18.25%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$363,007

 

 

$287,582

 

 

$315,109

 

 

$362,757

 

 

$291,520

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$357,200

 

 

$292,611

 

 

$318,833

 

 

$317,820

 

 

$250,794

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.75%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

0.76%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.75%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

0.76%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.42)%

 

 

(0.23)%

 

 

(0.05)%

 

 

(0.04)%

 

 

0.04%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

21%

 

 

25%

 

 

19%

 

 

28%

 

 

25%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

24

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Janus Henderson Venture Fund

Financial Highlights

                   

Class N Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$86.18

 

 

$80.15

 

 

$91.63

 

 

$78.88

 

 

$67.79

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.35)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.03

 

 

0.08

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

31.99

 

 

9.33

 

 

(4.77)

 

 

16.83

 

 

12.16

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

31.64

 

 

9.21

 

 

(4.75)

 

 

16.86

 

 

12.24

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(5.62)

 

 

(3.18)

 

 

(6.73)

 

 

(4.11)

 

 

(1.15)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(5.62)

 

 

(3.18)

 

 

(6.73)

 

 

(4.11)

 

 

(1.15)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$112.20

 

 

$86.18

 

 

$80.15

 

 

$91.63

 

 

$78.88

 

 

Total Return*

 

37.25%

 

 

11.65%

 

 

(3.74)%

 

 

22.26%

 

 

18.36%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$565,040

 

 

$454,982

 

 

$411,523

 

 

$346,638

 

 

$192,210

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$572,312

 

 

$430,317

 

 

$365,491

 

 

$248,072

 

 

$131,281

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.66%

 

 

0.66%

 

 

0.67%

 

 

0.67%

 

 

0.67%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.66%

 

 

0.66%

 

 

0.67%

 

 

0.67%

 

 

0.67%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.33)%

 

 

(0.15)%

 

 

0.03%

 

 

0.04%

 

 

0.11%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

21%

 

 

25%

 

 

19%

 

 

28%

 

 

25%

 

                   
                   

Class S Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$80.97

 

 

$75.85

 

 

$87.56

 

 

$75.92

 

 

$65.61

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.83)

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

(0.35)

 

 

(0.37)

 

 

(0.26)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

29.99

 

 

8.79

 

 

(4.63)

 

 

16.12

 

 

11.72

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

29.16

 

 

8.30

 

 

(4.98)

 

 

15.75

 

 

11.46

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(5.62)

 

 

(3.18)

 

 

(6.73)

 

 

(4.11)

 

 

(1.15)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(5.62)

 

 

(3.18)

 

 

(6.73)

 

 

(4.11)

 

 

(1.15)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$104.51

 

 

$80.97

 

 

$75.85

 

 

$87.56

 

 

$75.92

 

 

Total Return*

 

36.55%

 

 

11.10%

 

 

(4.21)%

 

 

21.64%

 

 

17.77%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$54,537

 

 

$64,120

 

 

$73,302

 

 

$82,776

 

 

$56,058

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$59,918

 

 

$66,822

 

 

$74,076

 

 

$69,664

 

 

$45,884

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.16%

 

 

1.17%

 

 

1.17%

 

 

1.17%

 

 

1.17%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.16%

 

 

1.17%

 

 

1.17%

 

 

1.17%

 

 

1.17%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.83)%

 

 

(0.65)%

 

 

(0.47)%

 

 

(0.46)%

 

 

(0.37)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

21%

 

 

25%

 

 

19%

 

 

28%

 

 

25%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class T Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a share outstanding during the year ended September 30

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$83.59

 

 

$78.01

 

 

$89.60

 

 

$77.41

 

 

$66.70

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

 

(0.58)

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

30.99

 

 

9.06

 

 

(4.70)

 

 

16.46

 

 

11.93

 

 

Total from Investment Operations

 

30.41

 

 

8.76

 

 

(4.86)

 

 

16.30

 

 

11.86

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(5.62)

 

 

(3.18)

 

 

(6.73)

 

 

(4.11)

 

 

(1.15)

 

 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(5.62)

 

 

(3.18)

 

 

(6.73)

 

 

(4.11)

 

 

(1.15)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$108.38

 

 

$83.59

 

 

$78.01

 

 

$89.60

 

 

$77.41

 

 

Total Return*

 

36.91%

 

 

11.39%

 

 

(3.96)%

 

 

21.95%

 

 

18.09%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,051,872

 

 

$815,350

 

 

$896,264

 

 

$1,009,462

 

 

$949,255

 

 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,026,384

 

 

$839,860

 

 

$899,106

 

 

$978,055

 

 

$925,990

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.91%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.92%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.90%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

0.91%

 

 

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.57)%

 

 

(0.38)%

 

 

(0.20)%

 

 

(0.20)%

 

 

(0.11)%

 

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

21%

 

 

25%

 

 

19%

 

 

28%

 

 

25%

 

                   
 

* Total return includes adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the year or period end and are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Henderson Venture Fund (the “Fund”) is a series of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers 41 funds, each of which offers multiple share classes, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund seeks capital appreciation. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP")).

Class A Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class C Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, and bank trust platforms.

Class C Shares are closed to investments by new employer-sponsored retirement plans and existing employer-sponsored retirement plans are no longer able to make additional purchases or exchanges into Class C Shares.

The Funds currently implement an automatic conversion feature pursuant to which Class C Shares that have been held for eight years are automatically converted to Class A Shares without the imposition of any sales charge, fee or other charge. The conversion will generally occur no later than ten business days in the month following the month of the eighth anniversary of the date of purchase. Class C Shares purchased through the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions on Class C Shares will convert to Class A Shares at the same time as the original Class C Shares with respect to which they were purchased. For Class C Shares held in omnibus accounts on intermediary platforms, the Fund will rely on these intermediaries to implement this conversion feature. Your financial intermediary may have separate policies and procedures as to when and how Class C Shares may be converted to Class A Shares. Please contact your financial intermediary for additional information.

Effective July 6, 2020, Class D Shares are available to new investors, subject to any closed fund policies for a Fund, as applicable. Previously, Class D Shares were only available to investors who already had a direct account with the Janus Henderson funds; immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor; and existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus Henderson funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments, who established Class I Share accounts before August 4, 2017.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of: 1) certain adviser-assisted, employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and certain welfare benefit plans, such as health savings accounts, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans; and 2) retail investors purchasing in qualified or nonqualified accounts, whose accounts are held through an omnibus account at their financial intermediary, and where the financial intermediary requires no payment or reimbursement from the Fund, Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”), or its affiliates. Class N Shares are also available to Janus Henderson proprietary products and to certain direct institutional investors approved by Janus Distributors LLC dba Janus Henderson

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Distributors (“Janus Henderson Distributors”) including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations and endowments, subject to minimum investment requirements.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with US GAAP.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of September 30, 2021 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

The Fund did not hold a significant amount of Level 3 securities as of September 30, 2021.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at fair value. Interest income is recorded daily on an accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. The Fund classifies gains and losses on prepayments received as an adjustment to interest income. Debt securities may be placed in non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by stopping current accruals and writing off interest receivables when collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Fund's equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Derivative Instruments

The Fund may invest in various types of derivatives, which may at times result in significant derivative exposure. A derivative is a financial instrument whose performance is derived from the performance of another asset. The Fund may invest in derivative instruments including, but not limited to: futures contracts, put options, call options, options on futures contracts, options on foreign currencies, options on recovery locks, options on security and commodity indices, swaps, forward contracts, structured investments, and other equity-linked derivatives. Each derivative instrument that was held by the Fund during the year ended September 30, 2021 is discussed in further detail below. A summary of derivative activity by the Fund is reflected in the tables at the end of the Schedule of Investments.

The Fund may use derivative instruments for hedging purposes (to offset risks associated with an investment, currency exposure, or market conditions), to adjust currency exposure relative to a benchmark index, or for speculative purposes (to earn income and seek to enhance returns). When the Fund invests in a derivative for speculative purposes, the Fund will be fully exposed to the risks of loss of that derivative, which may sometimes be greater than the derivative’s cost. The Fund may not use any derivative to gain exposure to an asset or class of assets that it would be prohibited by its investment restrictions from purchasing directly. The Fund’s ability to use derivative instruments may also be limited by tax considerations.

Investments in derivatives in general are subject to market risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate over time. Investments in derivatives may not directly correlate with the price movements of the underlying instrument. As a result, the use of derivatives may expose the Fund to additional risks that it would not be subject to if it invested directly in the securities underlying those derivatives. The use of derivatives may result in larger losses or smaller gains than otherwise would be the case. Derivatives can be volatile and may involve significant risks.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

In pursuit of its investment objective, the Fund may seek to use derivatives to increase or decrease exposure to the following market risk factors:

· Commodity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of commodities or commodity-linked investments due to changes in the overall market movements, volatility of the underlying benchmark, changes in interest rates, or other factors affecting a particular industry or commodity such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs, and international economic, political, and regulatory developments.

· Counterparty Risk – the risk that the counterparty (the party on the other side of the transaction) on a derivative transaction will be unable to honor its financial obligation to the Fund.

· Credit Risk – the risk an issuer will be unable to make principal and interest payments when due, or will default on its obligations.

· Currency Risk – the risk that changes in the exchange rate between currencies will adversely affect the value (in U.S. dollar terms) of an investment.

· Equity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market.

· Index Risk – if the derivative is linked to the performance of an index, it will be subject to the risks associated with changes in that index. If the index changes, the Fund could receive lower interest payments or experience a reduction in the value of the derivative to below what the Fund paid. Certain indexed securities, including inverse securities (which move in an opposite direction to the index), may create leverage, to the extent that they increase or decrease in value at a rate that is a multiple of the changes in the applicable index.

· Interest Rate Risk – the risk that the value of fixed-income securities will generally decline as prevailing interest rates rise, which may cause the Fund’s NAV to likewise decrease.

· Leverage Risk – the risk associated with certain types of leveraged investments or trading strategies pursuant to which relatively small market movements may result in large changes in the value of an investment. The Fund creates leverage by investing in instruments, including derivatives, where the investment loss can exceed the original amount invested. Certain investments or trading strategies, such as short sales, that involve leverage can result in losses that greatly exceed the amount originally invested.

· Liquidity Risk – the risk that certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time that the seller would like or at the price that the seller believes the security is currently worth.

Derivatives may generally be traded OTC or on an exchange. Derivatives traded OTC are agreements that are individually negotiated between parties and can be tailored to meet a purchaser’s needs. OTC derivatives are not guaranteed by a clearing agency and may be subject to increased credit risk.

In an effort to mitigate credit risk associated with derivatives traded OTC, the Fund may enter into collateral agreements with certain counterparties whereby, subject to certain minimum exposure requirements, the Fund may require the counterparty to post collateral if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized gain on all OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. Additionally, the Fund may deposit cash and/or treasuries as collateral with the counterparty and/or custodian daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized loss on OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. All liquid securities and restricted cash are considered to cover in an amount at all times equal to or greater than the Fund’s commitment with respect to certain exchange-traded derivatives, centrally cleared derivatives, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, short sales, and/or securities with extended settlement dates. There is no guarantee that counterparty exposure is reduced and these arrangements are dependent on Janus Capital's ability to establish and maintain appropriate systems and trading.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

A forward foreign currency exchange contract (“forward currency contract”) is an obligation to buy or sell a specified currency at a future date at a negotiated rate (which may be U.S. dollars or a foreign currency). The Fund may enter into forward currency contracts for hedging purposes, including, but not limited to, reducing exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on foreign portfolio holdings and locking in the U.S. dollar cost of firm purchase and sale commitments for securities denominated in or exposed to foreign currencies. The Fund may also invest in forward currency contracts for non-hedging purposes such as seeking to enhance returns. The Fund is subject to currency risk

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

and counterparty risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective through its investments in forward currency contracts.

Forward currency contracts are valued by converting the foreign value to U.S. dollars by using the current spot U.S. dollar exchange rate and/or forward rate for that currency. Exchange and forward rates as of the close of the NYSE are used to value the forward currency contracts. The unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) for forward currency contracts is reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a receivable or payable and in the Statement of Operations for the change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation (if applicable). The realized gain or loss arising from the difference between the U.S. dollar cost of the original contract and the value of the foreign currency in U.S. dollars upon closing a forward currency contract is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable).

During the year, the Fund entered into forward currency contracts with the obligation to purchase foreign currencies in the future at an agreed upon rate in order to decrease exposure to currency risk associated with foreign currency denominated securities held by the Fund.

During the year, the Fund entered into forward currency contracts with the obligation to sell foreign currencies in the future at an agreed upon rate in order to decrease exposure to currency risk associated with foreign currency denominated securities held by the Fund.

3. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government and the Federal Reserve, as well as certain foreign governments and central banks, have taken extraordinary actions to support local and global economies and the financial markets, including reducing interest rates to record-low levels. Extremely low or negative interest rates may become more prevalent or may not work as intended. As there is little precedent for this situation, the impact on various markets that interest rate or other significant policy changes may have is unknown. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place in response to such economic uncertainty, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation.

Widespread disease, including pandemics and epidemics, and natural or environmental disasters, including those which may be attributable to global climate change, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis and weather-related phenomena generally, have been and can be highly disruptive to economies and markets, adversely impacting individual companies, sectors, industries, markets, currencies, interest and inflation rates, credit ratings, investor sentiment, and other factors affecting the value of a Fund’s investments. Economies and financial markets throughout the world have become increasingly interconnected, which increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or country will adversely affect markets or issuers in other regions or countries, including the United States. These disruptions could prevent a Fund from executing advantageous investment decisions in a timely manner and negatively impact a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective(s). Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value of a Fund. In addition, these disruptions could also impair the information technology and other operational systems upon which the Fund’s service providers, including Janus Capital or the subadviser (as applicable), rely, and could otherwise disrupt the ability of employees of the Fund’s service providers to perform essential tasks on behalf of the Fund. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance and reinsurance companies that insure or reinsure against the impact of natural disasters.

A number of countries in the European Union (the “EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU have experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. These difficulties may continue, worsen, or spread further within the EU. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. The risk of investing in securities in the European markets may also

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

be heightened due to the referendum in which the United Kingdom voted to exit the EU, commonly known as “Brexit,” which immediately led to significant market volatility around the world, as well as political, economic and legal uncertainty. The United Kingdom formally left the EU on January 31, 2020 and entered into an eleven-month transition period, which expired on December 31, 2020. The negative impact on not only the United Kingdom and European economies could be significant, potentially resulting in increased volatility and illiquidity and lower economic growth for companies that rely significantly on the United Kingdom and/or Europe for their business activities and revenues. Any further exits from the EU, or an increase in the belief that such exits are likely or possible, would likely cause additional market disruption globally and introduce new legal and regulatory uncertainties.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund has entered into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, in the event of a default and/or termination event, the Fund may offset with each counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment.

The following tables present gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see the “Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) as of September 30, 2021” table located in the Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

  

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Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

 
  

Gross Amounts

      
  

of Recognized

 

Offsetting Asset

 

Collateral

  

Counterparty

 

Assets

 

or Liability(a)

 

Pledged(b)

 

Net Amount

         

Barclays Capital, Inc.

$

673,665

$

$

$

673,665

Citibank, National Association

 

177,312

 

(1,505)

 

 

175,807

Credit Suisse International

 

369,399

 

 

 

369,399

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.

 

288,547

 

(27,999)

 

 

260,548

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

 

29,424,506

 

(14,359)

 

(29,222,315)

 

189,832

State Street

 

9,167

 

 

 

9,167

         

Total

$

30,942,596

$

(43,863)

$

(29,222,315)

$

1,678,418

Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities

 
  

Gross Amounts

      
  

of Recognized

 

Offsetting Asset

 

Collateral

  

Counterparty

 

Liabilities

 

or Liability(a)

 

Pledged(b)

 

Net Amount

         

Citibank, National Association

$

1,505

$

(1,505)

$

$

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.

 

27,999

 

(27,999)

 

 

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

 

14,359

 

(14,359)

 

 

         

Total

$

43,863

$

(43,863)

$

$

(a)

Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b)

Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodial functions in accordance with the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Securities on loan will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). See “Securities Lending” in the “Notes to Financial Statements” for additional information.

The Fund generally does not exchange collateral on its forward foreign currency contracts with its counterparties; however, all liquid securities and restricted cash are considered to cover in an amount at all times equal to or greater than the Fund’s commitment with respect to these contracts. Certain securities may be segregated at the Fund’s custodian. These segregated securities are denoted on the accompanying Schedule of Investments and are evaluated daily to ensure their cover and/or market value equals or exceeds the Fund’s corresponding forward foreign currency exchange contract's obligation value.

  

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Real Estate Investing

The Fund may invest in equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

Restricted Security Transactions

Restricted securities held by the Fund may not be sold except in exempt transactions or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The risk of investing in such securities is generally greater than the risk of investing in the securities of widely held, publicly traded companies. Lack of a secondary market and resale restrictions may result in the inability of the Fund to sell a security at a fair price and may substantially delay the sale of the security. In addition, these securities may exhibit greater price volatility than securities for which secondary markets exist.

Private Investment in Public Equity

Private investments in public equity (“PIPEs”) are equity securities privately purchased from public companies (including special purpose acquisition companies) at a specified price. PIPEs generally are not registered with the SEC until after a certain time period from the date the private sale is completed. Until the public registration process is completed, PIPEs are restricted as to resale and the Fund cannot freely trade the securities. Generally, such restrictions cause the PIPEs to be illiquid during this time. PIPEs may contain provisions that the issuer will pay specified financial penalties to the holder if the issuer does not publicly register the restricted equity securities within a specified period of time, but there is no assurance that the restricted equity securities will be publicly registered, or that the registration will remain in effect. To the extent that they increase the supply of a company’s stock in the market, PIPEs can potentially dilute the value of existing shares.

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPAC)

The Fund may invest in stock, warrants, and other securities of special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”) or similar entities that pool funds to seek potential acquisition opportunities. Unless and until an acquisition is completed, a SPAC typically invests its assets (less a portion retained to cover expenses) in U.S. Government securities, money market fund securities, and cash. If an acquisition that meets the requirements for the SPAC is not completed within a pre-established period of time (typically two years), the invested funds are returned to the SPAC’s shareholders. Because SPACs and similar entities are in essence blank check companies without an operating history or ongoing business other than seeking acquisitions, the value of a SPAC’s securities is particularly dependent on the ability of the SPAC’s management to timely identify and complete a profitable acquisition. Some SPACs may pursue acquisitions only within certain industries or regions, which may increase the volatility of their prices. To the extent the SPAC is invested in cash or similar securities while awaiting an acquisition opportunity, a Fund’s ability to meet its investment objective may be negatively impacted. In addition, some SPACs may be traded in the over-the-counter market and may be considered illiquid and/or be subject to restrictions on resale.

Securities Lending

Under procedures adopted by the Trustees, the Fund may seek to earn additional income by lending securities to certain qualified broker-dealers and institutions. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodial functions in accordance with the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement. The Fund may lend fund securities in an amount equal to up to 1/3 of its total assets as determined at the time of the loan origination. There is the risk of delay in recovering a loaned security or the risk of loss in collateral rights if the borrower fails financially. In addition, Janus Capital makes efforts to balance the benefits and risks from granting such loans. All loans will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the SEC. If the Fund is unable to recover a security on loan, the Fund may use the collateral to purchase replacement securities in the market. There is a risk that the value of the collateral could decrease below the cost of the replacement security by the time the replacement investment is made, resulting in a loss to the Fund. In certain circumstances individual loan transactions could yield negative returns.

  

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Upon receipt of cash collateral, Janus Capital may invest it in affiliated or non-affiliated cash management vehicles, whether registered or unregistered entities, as permitted by the 1940 Act and rules promulgated thereunder. Janus Capital currently intends to primarily invest the cash collateral in a cash management vehicle for which Janus Capital serves as investment adviser, Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, or in time deposits. An investment in Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC is generally subject to the same risks that shareholders experience when investing in similarly structured vehicles, such as the potential for significant fluctuations in assets as a result of the purchase and redemption activity of the securities lending program, a decline in the value of the collateral, and possible liquidity issues. Such risks may delay the return of the cash collateral and cause the Fund to violate its agreement to return the cash collateral to a borrower in a timely manner. As adviser to the Fund and Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest as a result of its fiduciary duties to both the Fund and Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC. Additionally, Janus Capital receives an investment advisory fee of 0.05% for managing Janus Henderson Cash Collateral Fund LLC, but it may not receive a fee for managing certain other affiliated cash management vehicles in which the Fund may invest, and therefore may have an incentive to allocate preferred investment opportunities to investment vehicles for which it is receiving a fee.

The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars and 105% of the market value of the loaned securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Loaned securities and related collateral are marked-to-market each business day based upon the market value of the loaned securities at the close of business, employing the most recent available pricing information. Collateral levels are then adjusted based on this mark-to-market evaluation. Additional required collateral, or excess collateral returned, is delivered on the next business day. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than 102% or 105% value of the securities on loan. The cash collateral invested by Janus Capital is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Income earned from the investment of the cash collateral, net of rebates paid to, or fees paid by, borrowers and less the fees paid to the lending agent are included as “Affiliated securities lending income, net” on the Statement of Operations. As of September 30, 2021, securities lending transactions accounted for as secured borrowings with an overnight and continuous contractual maturity are $29,222,315. Gross amounts of recognized liabilities for securities lending (collateral received) as of September 30, 2021 is $29,552,725, resulting in the net amount due to the counterparty of $330,410.

4. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.64% of its average daily net assets.

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the investment advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, shareholder servicing fees, such as transfer agency fees (including out-of-pocket costs), administrative services fees and any networking/omnibus/administrative fees payable by any share class, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.92% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waivers for at least a one-year period commencing January 28, 2021. If applicable, amounts waived and/or reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement and Waivers” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in

  

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assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund pays an annual administrative services fee based on the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services, as detailed below.

  

Average Daily Net Assets of Class D Shares of the Janus Henderson funds

Administrative Services Fee

Under $40 billion

0.12%

$40 billion – $49.9 billion

0.10%

Over $49.9 billion

0.08%

The Fund’s actual Class D administrative fee rate was 0.11% for the reporting period.

Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital. For all share classes, Janus Services also seeks reimbursement for costs it incurs as transfer agent and for providing servicing.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Henderson Distributors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Henderson Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital serves as administrator to the Fund pursuant to an administration agreement between Janus Capital and the Trust. Under the administration agreement, Janus Capital is obligated to provide or arrange for the provision of certain administration, compliance, and accounting services to the Fund, including providing office space for the Fund,

  

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and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing these services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. The Fund pays for some or all of the salaries, fees, and expenses of Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or any subadvisor, as applicable) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Affiliated fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff, all of whom are employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates, are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $339,713 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the year ended September 30, 2021. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus Henderson funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of September 30, 2021 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Total distributable earnings (loss)” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the year ended September 30, 2021 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $520,763 were paid by the Trust to the Trustees under the Deferred Plan during the year ended September 30, 2021.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or non-affiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles that operate as money market funds. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund LLC (the “Sweep Vehicle”) is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. The Sweep Vehicle operates pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act that govern the operation of money market funds and prices its shares at NAV reflecting market-based values of its portfolio securities (i.e., a “floating” NAV) rounded to the fourth decimal place (e.g., $1.0000). The Sweep Vehicle is permitted to impose a liquidity fee (of up to 2%) on redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle or a redemption gate that temporarily suspends redemptions from the Sweep Vehicle for up to 10 business days during a 90 day period. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from the Sweep Vehicle at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to the Sweep Vehicle. The Sweep Vehicle does not charge any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the year ended September 30, 2021 can be found in the “Schedules of Affiliated Investments” located in the Schedule of Investments.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Henderson Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the year ended September 30, 2021, Janus Henderson Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $243.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were

  

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no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Henderson Distributors during the year ended September 30, 2021.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares during the year ended September 30, 2021.

5. Federal Income Tax

The tax components of capital shown in the table below represent: (1) distribution requirements the Fund must satisfy under the income tax regulations; (2) losses or deductions the Fund may be able to offset against income and gains realized in future years; and (3) unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes.

Other book to tax differences primarily consist of deferred compensation, derivatives, and foreign currency contract adjustments. The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

        

 

 

 

Loss Deferrals

Other Book

Net Tax

 

Undistributed
Ordinary Income

Undistributed
Long-Term Gains

Accumulated
Capital Losses

Late-Year
Ordinary Loss

Post-October
Capital Loss

to Tax
Differences

Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

 

$ 101,234,609

$ 328,563,931

$ -

$ -

$ -

$ (96,001)

$1,958,886,608

 

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of September 30, 2021 are noted below. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals, investments in partnerships, and investments in passive foreign investment companies.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 2,407,159,048

$2,066,136,113

$(107,249,505)

$ 1,958,886,608

Information on the tax components of derivatives as of September 30, 2021 is as follows:

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 1,676,418

$ -

$ -

$ -

Tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) may also include timing differences that do not constitute adjustments to tax basis.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from US GAAP. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies, and capital loss carryovers. Certain permanent differences such as tax returns of capital and net investment losses noted below have been reclassified to capital.

     

For the year ended September 30, 2021

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ 6,471,185

$ 213,684,632

$ -

$ -

 

     

For the year ended September 30, 2020

 

Distributions

 

 

From Ordinary Income

From Long-Term Capital Gains

Tax Return of Capital

Net Investment Loss

 

$ -

$ 135,502,026

$ -

$ -

 

Permanent book to tax basis differences may result in reclassifications between the components of net assets. These differences have no impact on the results of operations or net assets. The following reclassifications have been made to the Fund:

   

 

 

 

Increase/(Decrease) to Capital

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Investment Income/Loss

Increase/(Decrease) to Undistributed
Net Realized Gain/Loss

$ 22,802,652

$ 18,129,835

$ (40,932,487)

Capital has been adjusted by $22,802,652, including $17,451,014 of long-term capital gain, for distributions in connection with Fund share redemptions (tax equalization).

  

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6. Capital Share Transactions

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended September 30, 2021

 

Year ended September 30, 2020

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

       

Class A Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

92,399

$ 9,558,652

 

78,920

$ 5,723,212

Reinvested dividends and distributions

12,869

1,266,434

 

13,410

1,061,137

Shares repurchased

(97,981)

(9,969,538)

 

(222,031)

(16,690,180)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

7,287

$ 855,548

 

(129,701)

$ (9,905,831)

Class C Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

893

$ 77,721

 

1,670

$ 116,587

Reinvested dividends and distributions

4,135

367,054

 

4,972

359,451

Shares repurchased

(40,250)

(3,701,808)

 

(53,535)

(3,610,209)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(35,222)

$ (3,257,033)

 

(46,893)

$ (3,134,171)

Class D Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

335,968

$ 35,366,781

 

366,582

$ 27,826,166

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,035,846

105,790,991

 

762,734

62,376,406

Shares repurchased

(1,560,909)

(163,563,164)

 

(1,834,730)

(141,782,135)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(189,095)

$ (22,405,392)

 

(705,414)

$ (51,579,563)

Class I Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

498,000

$ 52,612,432

 

463,204

$ 36,064,494

Reinvested dividends and distributions

178,842

18,374,262

 

148,349

12,195,770

Shares repurchased

(774,849)

(81,325,224)

 

(1,206,616)

(92,899,840)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(98,007)

$ (10,338,530)

 

(595,063)

$ (44,639,576)

Class N Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

1,225,072

$131,248,370

 

1,790,225

$ 138,394,354

Reinvested dividends and distributions

279,594

28,991,082

 

200,567

16,616,974

Shares repurchased

(1,747,964)

(187,446,572)

 

(1,846,006)

(143,407,063)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(243,298)

$ (27,207,120)

 

144,786

$ 11,604,265

Class S Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

203,860

$ 20,320,517

 

267,048

$ 19,683,924

Reinvested dividends and distributions

36,249

3,515,025

 

37,342

2,918,301

Shares repurchased

(510,183)

(48,462,848)

 

(478,926)

(35,575,937)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(270,074)

$ (24,627,306)

 

(174,536)

$ (12,973,712)

Class T Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

821,377

$ 82,135,483

 

831,570

$ 62,905,993

Reinvested dividends and distributions

530,319

53,217,526

 

435,460

35,058,850

Shares repurchased

(1,400,723)

(144,227,510)

 

(3,002,097)

(221,956,218)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(49,027)

$ (8,874,501)

 

(1,735,067)

$(123,991,375)

7. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the year ended September 30, 2021, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, TBAs, and in-kind transactions, as applicable) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$857,013,046

$1,174,353,892

$ -

$ -

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

8. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to September 30, 2021 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Shareholders of Janus Henderson Venture Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Janus Henderson Venture Fund (one of the funds constituting Janus Investment Fund, referred to hereafter as the "Fund") as of September 30, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2021, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended September 30, 2021 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of September 30, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended September 30, 2021 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent, investee companies and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Denver, Colorado

November 17, 2021

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Janus Henderson Funds since 1990.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-1093; (ii) on the Fund’s website at janushenderson.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janushenderson.com/proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Full Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC as an exhibit to Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of the first and third fiscal quarters, and in the annual report and semiannual report to shareholders. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings and annual and semiannual reports: (i) are 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) are available without charge, upon request, by calling a Janus Henderson representative at 1-877-335-2687 (toll free) (or 1-800-525-3713 if you hold Class D Shares). Portfolio holdings consisting of at least the names of the holdings are generally available on a monthly basis with a 30-day lag under Full Holdings for the Fund at janushenderson.com/info (or janushenderson.com/reports if you hold Class D Shares).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “VIT Portfolio,” and collectively, the “VIT Portfolios”), as well as each Fund of Janus Investment Fund (together with the VIT Portfolios, the “Janus Henderson Funds,” and each, a “Janus Henderson Fund”). As required by law, the Trustees determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Janus Henderson Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the Janus Henderson Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Janus Henderson Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2020, 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 Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Janus Henderson Fund, for the period from February 1, 2021 through February 1, 2022, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and, for the purpose of peer comparisons any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers, paid by a fund as a percentage of average net assets.

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 Janus Henderson Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Janus

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Janus Henderson Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Janus Henderson Funds, noting that Janus Capital generally does not receive a fee for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Janus Henderson Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Janus Henderson Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Janus Henderson Funds and fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its view, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Janus Henderson 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 Janus Henderson Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Janus Henderson Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Janus Henderson Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Janus Henderson Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Janus Henderson Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Janus Henderson Funds’ performance has been reasonable: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 75% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 62% of the Janus Henderson Funds were in the top two quartiles of performance versus Broadridge peers.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

  

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· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Intech had taken or were taking to improve performance.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2020 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2020. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, while also noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Janus Henderson Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Janus Henderson Fund’s performance warranted continuation of such Janus Henderson Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Janus Henderson Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management fees (investment advisory fees and any administration fees but excluding out-of-pocket costs) for many of the Janus Henderson Funds, after applicable waivers, was below the average management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Janus Henderson Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Janus Henderson Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Janus Henderson Funds to be reasonable relative to other comparable mutual funds; (2) the total expenses, on average, were 10% under the average total expenses of the respective Broadridge Expense Group peers; and (3) and the management fees for the Janus Henderson Funds, on average, were 9% under the average management fees for the respective Broadridge Expense Group. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Janus Henderson Fund compared to the average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group and to average total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

For certain Janus Henderson Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses which assessed fund fees in the context of fund performance being delivered. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Janus Henderson Funds was reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and/or expense waivers on such Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Janus Henderson Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Janus Henderson Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Janus Henderson Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Janus Henderson Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to funds subadvised by Janus Capital and to the fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional separate account clients; (2) these subadvised and institutional separate accounts have different service and infrastructure needs and operate in markets very distinct relative to retail funds; and (3) Janus Henderson mutual fund investors enjoy reasonable fees relative to the fees charged to Janus Henderson subadvised fund and separate account investors; (4) 9 of 10 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar funds subadvised by Janus Capital; and (5) 5 of 8 Janus Henderson Funds have lower management fees than similar separate accounts managed by Janus Capital. 

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2019, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Fixed-Income Funds

· For Janus Henderson Absolute Return Income Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Developed World Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Global and International Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson European Focus Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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Money Market Funds

· For Janus Henderson Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for both share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Multi-Asset Funds

· For Janus Henderson Adaptive Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

Multi-Asset U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

Quantitative Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group for all share classes.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Henderson U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

U.S. Equity Funds

· For Janus Henderson Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group average for all share classes.

· For Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group average for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

The Trustees reviewed information on the overall profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds, and considered profitability data of other publicly traded mutual fund advisers. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because of the variation in the type of comparative information that is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, differences in complex size, difference in product mix, difference in types of business (mutual fund, institutional and other), differences in 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.

Additionally, the Trustees considered the estimated profitability to Janus Capital from the investment management services it provided to each Janus Henderson Fund. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Janus Henderson Funds effectively. In reviewing profitability, the Trustees noted that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund is necessarily a product of the allocation methodology utilized by Janus Capital to allocate its expenses as part of the estimated profitability calculation. In this regard, the Trustees noted that the independent fee consultant found that (1) the expense allocation methodology and rationales utilized by Janus Capital were reasonable and (2) no clear correlation exists between expense allocations and operating margins. The Trustees also considered that the estimated profitability for an individual Janus Henderson Fund was influenced by a number of factors, including not only the allocation methodology selected, but also the presence of fee waivers and expense caps, and whether the Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management agreement contained breakpoints or a performance fee component. The Trustees determined, after taking into account these factors, among others, that Janus Capital’s estimated profitability with respect to each Janus Henderson Fund was not unreasonable in relation to the services provided, and that the variation in the range of such estimated profitability among the Janus Henderson Funds was not a material factor in the Board’s approval of the reasonableness of any Janus Henderson Fund’s investment management fees.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Janus Henderson Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Janus Henderson Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Janus Henderson Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Janus Henderson Fund, the quality of services provided by Janus Capital

  

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and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Janus Henderson Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant published a report to the Trustees in November 2019 which provided its research and analysis into economies of scale. They also noted that, although many Janus Henderson Funds pay advisory fees at a fixed base rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints or performance fees, their independent fee consultant concluded that 73% of these Janus Henderson Funds’ have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge Expense Group averages. They also noted the following: (1) that for those Janus Henderson Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing certain of these Janus Henderson Funds because they have not reached adequate scale; (2) as the assets of some of the Janus Henderson Funds have declined in the past few years, certain of those Janus Henderson Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined; (3) performance fee structures have been implemented for various Janus Henderson Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such Janus Henderson Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Janus Henderson Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and (4) a few Janus Henderson Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Janus Henderson Funds share directly in economies of scale through the significant investments made by Janus Capital and its affiliates related to services provided to the Funds and the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Janus Henderson Funds.

The Trustees also considered the independent fee consultant’s conclusion that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale and their conflicting results, it is difficult to analytically confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus Henderson complex. In this regard, the independent consultant concluded that (1) to the extent there were economies of scale at Janus Capital, Janus Capital’s general strategy of setting fixed management fees below peers appeared to share any such economies with investors even on smaller Janus Henderson Funds which have not yet achieved those economies and (2) by setting lower fixed fees from the start on these Janus Henderson Funds, Janus Capital appeared to be investing to increase the likelihood that these Janus Henderson Funds will grow to a level to achieve any economies of scale that may exist. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Janus Henderson Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Janus Henderson Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Based on all of the information reviewed, including the recent and past research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Janus Henderson Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Janus Henderson Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Janus Henderson Fund.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Janus Henderson Funds from their relationships with the Janus Henderson Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Janus Henderson Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided, and that such compensation contributes to the overall profitability of Janus Capital and its affiliates that results from their relationship with the Janus Henderson Funds. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Janus Henderson Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Janus Henderson Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Janus Henderson Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Janus Henderson Fund therefor, the Janus Henderson Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their

  

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relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and its affiliates 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 the Janus Henderson Funds and other clients serviced by Janus Capital and its affiliates. They also concluded that Janus Capital and the subadvisers benefit from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Janus Henderson Funds and that the Janus Henderson Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Janus Henderson Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus Henderson funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Janus Henderson Funds.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was September 30, 2021. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus Henderson in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Bloomberg and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, swaptions, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Designation Requirements (unaudited)

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund designated the following for the year ended September 30, 2021:

  
 

 

Capital Gain Distributions

$231,135,646

Dividends Received Deduction Percentage

10%

Qualified Dividend Income Percentage

10%

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

The following are the Trustees and officers of the Trust, together with a brief description of their principal occupations during the last five years (principal occupations for certain Trustees may include periods over five years). The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and officers and is available, without charge, by calling 1-877-335-2687.

Each Trustee has served in that capacity since he or she was originally elected or appointed. The Trustees do not serve a specified term of office. Each Trustee will hold office until the termination of the Trust or his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, incapacity, or removal. Under the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines, the policy is for Trustees to retire no later than the end of the calendar year in which the Trustee turns 75. The Trustees review the Fund’s Governance Procedures and Guidelines from time to time and may make changes they deem appropriate. The Fund’s Nominating and Governance Committee will consider nominees for the position of Trustee recommended by shareholders. Shareholders may submit the name of a candidate for consideration by the Committee by submitting their recommendations to the Trust’s Secretary. Each Trustee is currently a Trustee of one other registered investment company advised by Janus Capital: Janus Aspen Series. Collectively, these two registered investment companies consist of 51 series or funds referred to herein as the Fund Complex.

The Trust’s officers are elected annually by the Trustees for a one-year term. Certain officers also serve as officers of Janus Aspen Series. Certain officers of the Fund may also be officers and/or directors of Janus Capital. Except as otherwise disclosed, Fund officers receive no compensation from the Fund, except for the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer, as authorized by the Trustees.

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William F. McCalpin
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1957

Chairman


Trustee

1/08-Present

6/02-Present

Independent Consultant (since 2019) and Chief Operating Officer, muun chi LLC (organic food business) (since 2020). Formerly, Managing Partner, Impact Investments, Athena Capital Advisors LLC (independent registered investment advisor) (2016-2019), Managing Director, Holos Consulting LLC (provides consulting services to foundations and other nonprofit organizations) (2009-2016), Chief Executive Officer, Imprint Capital Advisors (impact investment firm) (2013-2015), and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (a private family foundation) (1998-2006).

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Director of Mutual Fund Directors Forum (a non-profit organization serving independent directors of U.S. mutual funds) (since 2016), Chairman of the Board and Trustee of The Investment Fund for Foundations Investment Program (TIP) (consisting of 1 fund) (since 2008), and Director of the F.B. Heron Foundation (a private grantmaking foundation) (since 2006).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Alan A. Brown
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Trustee

1/13-Present

Principal, Curam Holdings LLC (since 2018). Formerly, Executive Vice President, Institutional Markets, of Black Creek Group (private equity real estate investment management firm) (2012-2018), Executive Vice President and Co-Head, Global Private Client Group (2007-2010), Executive Vice President, Mutual Funds (2005-2007), and Chief Marketing Officer (2001-2005) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (asset management).

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Advisory Board Member of AEW Core Property Trust (open-end property fund) (since 2020), and Director of WTTW (PBS affiliate) (since 2003). Formerly, Director of MotiveQuest LLC (strategic social market research company) (2003-2016), Director of Nuveen Global Investors LLC (2007-2011), Director of Communities in Schools (2004-2010), and Director of Mutual Fund Education Alliance (until 2010).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

William D. Cvengros
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1948

Trustee

1/11-Present

Chief Executive Officer of SJC Capital, LLC (a personal investment company and consulting firm) (since 2002). Formerly, Chief Executive Officer and President of PIMCO Advisors Holdings L.P. (a publicly traded investment management firm) (1994-2000), and Chief Investment Officer (1987-1994) and Vice Chairman and Director (1990-1994) of Pacific Life Insurance Company (a mutual life insurance and annuity company) (1987-1994).

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Member of the Investment Committee for the Orange County Community Foundation (since 2020), Advisory Board Member, RevOZ Fund LP and related funds (real estate investments for opportunity zones) (since 2020), and Advisory Board Member, Innovate Partners Emerging Growth and Equity Fund I (early stage venture capital fund) (since 2014). Formerly, Managing Trustee of National Retirement Partners Liquidating Trust (2013-2016), Chairman, National Retirement Partners, Inc. (formerly a network of advisors to 401(k) plans) (2005-2013), Director of Prospect Acquisition Corp. (a special purpose acquisition corporation) (2007-2009), Director of RemedyTemp, Inc. (temporary help services company) (1996-2006), and Trustee of PIMCO Funds Multi-Manager Series (1990-2000) and Pacific Life Variable Life & Annuity Trusts (1987-1994).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Raudline Etienne
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1965

Trustee

6/16-Present

Founder, Daraja Capital (advisory and investment firm) (since 2016), and Senior Advisor, Albright Stonebridge Group LLC (global strategy firm) (since 2016). Formerly, Senior Vice President (2011-2015), Albright Stonebridge Group LLC, and Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer, New York State Common Retirement Fund (public pension fund) (2008-2011).

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Member of the Investment Committee for Cooper Union (since 2021), Board Member, Van Alen Institute (nonprofit architectural and design organization) (since 2019), and Director of Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC (since 2014).

Gary A. Poliner
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1953

Trustee

6/16-Present

Retired. Formerly, President (2010-2013) of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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Director of MGIC Investment Corporation (private mortgage insurance) (since 2013). Formerly, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company (property/casualty insurance) (2013-2021), Trustee of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (2010-2013), and Director of Frank Russell Company (global asset management firm) (2008-2013).

  

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TRUSTEES

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Number of Portfolios/Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

Other Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

    

Diane L. Wallace
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1958

Trustee

6/17-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President-Operations, and Chief Financial Officer for Driehaus Capital Management, LLC (1988-2006) and Treasurer for Driehaus Mutual Funds (1996-2002).

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Formerly, Director of Family Service of Lake County (2019-2021), Independent Trustee, Henderson Global Funds (13 portfolios) (2015-2017), Independent Trustee, State Farm Associates' Funds Trust, State Farm Mutual Fund Trust, and State Farm Variable Product Trust (28 portfolios) (2013-2017).

Linda S. Wolf
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1947

Trustee

11/05-Present

Retired. Formerly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leo Burnett (Worldwide) (advertising agency) (2001-2005).

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Director of Chicago Community Trust (Regional Community Foundation), Lurie Children’s Hospital (Chicago, IL), Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Wrapports, LLC (digital communications company). Formerly, Director of Chicago Council on Global Affairs (until 2019), InnerWorkings (until 2019), and Director of Walmart (until 2017).

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

    

OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Jonathan D. Coleman
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1971

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager
Janus Henderson Venture Fund

5/13-Present

Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts.

Scott Stutzman
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1971

Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager
Janus Henderson Venture Fund

7/16-Present

Portfolio Manager for other Janus Henderson accounts and Analyst for Janus Capital.

Bruce L. Koepfgen
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1952

President and Chief Executive Officer

7/14-Present

Executive Vice President, Head of North America at Janus Henderson Investors (since 2017), President and Head of North America at Janus Capital Management LLC (since 2013 and 2017, respectively), President at Janus Capital Group Inc. (since 2013), President and Director at Janus International Holding LLC (since 2019 and 2011, respectively), President at Janus Holdings LLC (since 2019), President and Director at Janus Management Holdings Corporation (since 2017 and 2012, respectively), Executive Vice President and Head of North America at Janus Distributors LLC (since 2011 and 2019, respectively), Vice President and Director at Intech Investment Management LLC (since 2012), and Executive Vice President at Perkins Investment Management LLC (since 2011). Formerly, Executive Vice President at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus International Holding LLC, and Janus Management Holdings Corporation (2011-2019), Director at Perkins Investment Managment LLC (2011-2019), and Chief Financial Officer at Janus Capital Group Inc. (2011-2013).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

    

OFFICERS

Name, Address, and Age

Positions Held with the Trust

Term of Office* and Length of Time Served

Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years

Kristin Mariani
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1966

Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

7/20-Present

Head of Compliance, North America for Janus Henderson Investors (since September 2020) and Chief Compliance Officer for Janus Capital Management LLC (since September 2017). Formerly, Global Head of Investment Management Compliance for Janus Henderson Investors (February 2019 - August 2020), Vice President, Head of Global Distribution Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer of Janus Henderson Distributors (May 2017 – September 2017), Vice President, Compliance at Janus Capital Group Inc., Janus Capital Management LLC, and Janus Distributors LLC (2009-2017).

Jesper Nergaard
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1962

Chief Financial Officer

Vice President, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer

3/05-Present

2/05-Present

Head of U.S. Fund Administration, Janus Henderson Investors and Janus Sevices LLC.

Abigail J. Murray
151 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206
DOB: 1975

Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel, and Secretary

12/20-Present

Managing Counsel (2020-present). Formerly, Senior Counsel for Invesco Ltd. (2017-2020), and Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. and Assistant General Counsel, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (2015-2017).

* Officers are elected at least annually by the Trustees for a one-year term and may also be elected from time to time by the Trustees for an interim period.

  

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This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders of the Fund. It is not an offer or solicitation for the Fund and is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

Janus Henderson and Intech are trademarks of Janus Henderson Group plc or one of its subsidiaries. © Janus Henderson Group plc

Janus Henderson Distributors

   

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Item 2 - Code of Ethics

As of the end of the period covered by this Form N-CSR, the Registrant has adopted a Code of Ethics (as defined in Item 2(b) of Form N-CSR), which is posted on the Registrant's website: janushenderson.com. Registrant intends to post any amendments to, or waivers from (as defined in Item 2 of Form N-CSR), such code on janushenderson.com within five business days following the date of such amendment or waiver.

Item 3 - Audit Committee Financial Expert

The Registrant's Board of Trustees has determined that the following members of the Board's Audit Committee are "audit committee financial experts," as defined in Item 3 to Form N-CSR: William D. Cvengros, Gary A. Poliner, and Diane Wallace who are each "independent" under the standards set forth in Item 3 to Form N-CSR.

Item 4 - Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Janus Investment Fund (the "Trust"), a Massachusetts business trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end investment company, offers 47 funds which include multiple series of shares with differing investment objectives and policies. The funds comprising the Trust have differing fiscal year ends (June 30 and September 30). This Form N-CSR relates to funds with September 30 fiscal year ends (the "Funds").

(a) Audit Fees

The aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of the Funds' annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years were $816,987 in fiscal 2021 and $868,284 in fiscal 2020.

(b) Audit-Related Fees

The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the Funds' financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (a) of this Item were $0 in fiscal 2021 and $8,921in fiscal 2020.

The nature of the services comprising the fees disclosed under this category includes agreed upon procedures.

(c) Tax Fees

The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning were $222,093 in fiscal 2021 and $215,626 in fiscal 2020.

The nature of the services comprising the fees disclosed under this category includes tax compliance, tax planning, tax advice, and corporate actions review.

(d) All Other Fees

The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for products and services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this Item were $0 in fiscal 2021 and $0 in fiscal 2020.


(e) (1) The registrant's Audit Committee Charter requires the registrant's Audit Committee to pre-approve any engagement of the principal accountant (i) to provide audit or non-audit services to the registrant or (ii) to provide non-audit services to the registrant's investment adviser or any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant, if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant, except for those non-audit services that were subject to the pre-approval exception under Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X. The Chairman of the Audit Committee or, if the Chairman is unavailable, another member of the Audit Committee who is an independent Trustee, may grant the pre-approval. All such delegated pre-approvals must be presented to the Audit Committee no later than the next Audit Committee meeting.

(2) 0%

(f) Not applicable as less than 50%

(g) The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant's accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant's investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for each of the last two fiscal years of the registrant were $222,093 in fiscal 2021 and $215,626 in fiscal 2020.

(h) The registrant's audit committee of the board of trustees has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the registrant's investment adviser (not including any subadviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant's independence.

Item 5 - Audit Committee of Listed Registrants

Not applicable.

Item 6 - Investments

(a) Schedule of Investments is contained in the Reports to Shareholders included under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

(b) Not applicable.

Item 7 - Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies

Not applicable to this Registrant.

Item 8 - Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies

Not applicable to this Registrant.

Item 9 - Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers

Not applicable to this Registrant.

Item 10 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant's Board of Trustees.


Item 11 - Controls and Procedures

(a) The Registrant's Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have evaluated the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) within 90 days of this filing and have concluded that the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures were effective, as of that date.

(b) There have been no changes in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) that occurred during the Registrant's second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12 - Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable.

Item 13 - Exhibits

(a)(1) Not applicable because the Registrant has posted its Code of Ethics (as defined in Item 2(b) of Form N-CSR) on its website pursuant to paragraph (f)(2) of Item 2 of Form N-CSR.

(a)(2) Separate certifications for the Registrant's Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, as required under Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, are attached as Ex-99CERT.

(b) A certification for the Registrant's Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, is attached as Ex99.906CERT.

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Janus Investment Fund

By: /s/ Bruce Koepfgen

Bruce Koepfgen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Janus Investment Fund

(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: November 29, 2021

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By: /s/ Bruce Koepfgen

Bruce Koepfgen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Janus Investment Fund

(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: November 29, 2021


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: November 29, 2021