Global Smaller Companies
Global opportunities in smaller companies
The Global Smaller Companies Fund aims to deliver capital growth over the long term by investing in small companies listed globally.
40+
years of small cap investing
AU$15B+
in small cap AUM
3,900+
companies in the MSCI World Small Cap Index
As at 30 September 2025
Why invest
At Janus Henderson, we are investors – that is what we do. But it’s how we do it that sets us apart. Our focus on making a real difference for our clients motivates us to deliver better outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments and world-class service.
Stock selection
Stock selection
The extensive small cap universe comprises thousands of companies worldwide, across industries and sectors. Our active screening approach combined with qualitative fundamental research helps to identify the most attractive stock opportunities in the largest and least efficient equity universe in the world.
Balanced style and regional exposure
Balanced style and regional exposure
This strategy combines a balanced investment style with broad regional exposure, designed to mitigate factor risk and enhance the potential for outperformance across varied market conditions.
Global approach, localised team
Global approach, localised team
Our experienced small cap equities team leverage our global presence, extensive research capabilities, and deep sector knowledge to identify promising small cap investments across various geographies and sectors.
Uncovering small-cap potential
Discover how Portfolio Manager Nick Sheridan and his global team harness local expertise and deep research to uncover high potential small-cap opportunities across US, Europe, Japan, and Asia.
Meet the manager
We provide access to some of the industry’s most talented and innovative thinkers. Our highly-experienced Small Cap Investment team has a proven track record of managing global smaller company portfolios.
Portfolio Manager
We believe that if a portfolio of good-quality, high-return smaller companies is created, at a time when their value is under appreciated by the market, over the longer term there is greater potential to outperform.
Nick Sheridan
Portfolio Manager
