Horizon Global Fusion Equity Fund

Active where active matters

Unlocking new opportunities in global equities


Investing today means navigating a complex universe in constant change. Markets are shifting, trends are accelerating, and leadership is expanding beyond the largest US companies.

Global equities can open the door to innovation shaping the future. With attractive valuations and powerful themes, now could be the time to look beyond borders for diversification and long-term growth.

The Horizon Global Fusion Equity Fund offers a fusion of active insight and passive efficiency. Rather than choosing between US leadership, overlooked domestic opportunities or global diversification, Global Fusion Equity brings these growth sleeves together into one intelligently constructed portfolio.

Why choose the Horizon Global Fusion Equity Fund?


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Growth mindset

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Growth mindset

Targeting innovation and geographic diversification, aiming to capture the next wave of growth where it’s accelerating.

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Innovative solution

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Innovative solution

A sophisticated blend of active and passive strategies designed to deliver enhanced global equity outcomes through a differentiated approach.

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Cost efficiency

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Cost efficiency

An optimised structure that aims to keep pricing competitive without sacrificing performance. Active where it adds value, passive where it saves cost.

Harnessing the power of active and passive


US large cap - core growth

A passive building block aims to replicate the performance of proven US powerhouses for cost efficiency and exposure to growing secular themes.

86% of active US large-cap funds failed to beat the S&P 500
79% OF ACTIVE US LARGE-CAP FUNDS Failed to beat the S&P 500: 79% Failed to beat the S&P 500: 79% Beat the S&P 500: 14% FAILED TO BEAT THE S&P 500 OVER THE LAST DECADE.1
Percentage of active US large-cap funds that failed to beat the S&P 500 over the last decade
OutcomeShare of active US large-cap funds (%)
Failed to beat the S&P 50079
Beat the S&P 50014
HIGHER DISPERSION IN SMALL CAPS CAN REWARD STOCK PICKING2 % Return Large Cap - best 50 stocks: 74% 74% Large Cap - worst 50 stocks: -43% -43% Large Cap Small Cap - best 50 stocks: 236% 236% Small Cap - worst 50 stocks: -84% -84% Small Cap Average annual return of best 50 stocks (6Y) Average annual return of worst 50 stocks (6Y)
Average annual return of best and worst 50 stocks over six years, by market cap
Market capBest 50 stocks avg annual return, 6Y (%)Worst 50 stocks avg annual return, 6Y (%)
Large Cap74-43
Small Cap236-84

Innovation - US Small / Mid Cap

An active sleeve that targets under-the-radar, often mispriced companies positioned for attractive growth potential. Our deep expertise in this less researched market allows us to unearth true stock winners.

Global reach - Ex-US Equities

An active sleeve that focuses on ex-US companies embedded in global ecosystems, offering exposure to the powerful structural trends that aim to drive their earnings growth.

Domicile of top 100 performing stocks (%)³ MSCI ACWI Index USInternational 0 20 40 60 80 100 US: 8 (8%) 8 International: 92 (92%) 92 2015 US: 16 (16%) 16 International: 84 (84%) 84 2016 US: 15 (15%) 15 International: 85 (85%) 85 2017 US: 26 (26%) 26 International: 74 (74%) 74 2018 US: 7 (7%) 7 International: 93 (93%) 93 2019 US: 23 (23%) 23 International: 77 (77%) 77 2020 US: 14 (14%) 14 International: 86 (86%) 86 2021 US: 18 (18%) 18 International: 82 (82%) 82 2022 US: 30 (30%) 30 International: 70 (70%) 70 2023 US: 21 (21%) 21 International: 79 (79%) 79 2024 US: 13 (13%) 13 International: 87 (87%) 87 2025
Domicile of top 100 performing stocks (%) - MSCI ACWI Index
Year US (%) International (%)
2015892
20161684
20171585
20182674
2019793
20202377
20211486
20221882
20233070
20242179
20251387
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Global Fusion Equity aims to create a better way to win in equity investing: maintaining exposure to the US market you trust while seeking to offer the benefit of global diversification and performance enhancement potential through active stock selection.

Source: Janus Henderson Investors. 1. S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, SPIVA® U.S. Scorecard, data as at 31 December 2025. 2. Bloomberg, MSCI World Large Cap Index & MSCI World Small Cap Index. 6 Yr average, of annual data as at November 2025. 3. Morningstar, as at 31 December 2025.
Note: The opinions are as of the date quoted, are subject to change and may not reflect the views of others in the organisation. The comments should not be construed as a recommendation of individual holdings or market sectors, but as an illustration of broader themes. Actual results may vary, and the information should not be considered or relied upon as a performance guarantee. For illustrative purposes only.
Note: Actual results may vary, and the information should not be considered or relied upon as a performance guarantee. For illustrative purposes only

The answer is Active AND Passive


There are multiple approaches to investing in global equities, from active strategies that employ bottom-up stock picking, to passive index trackers like exchange traded funds. All these options come with advantages and disadvantages.

Market efficiency varies significantly across regions and segments. In less efficient areas, such as small/mid-cap and ex-US equities, active management can uncover meaningful opportunities for outperformance. In contrast, highly efficient markets like US large caps are better suited to passive exposure, where cost control and benchmark alignment is desirable.

Global Fusion Equity’s dynamic, targeted approach is an adaptive portfolio that aims to deliver growth through stock selection where being active truly matters.

Fusion Equity Fund

This smarter solution aims to provide a portfolio with resilience today, acceleration tomorrow and access to the world’s evolving opportunities.

PASSIVE US Large Cap ACTIVE US Small/Mid cap & ex-US GLOBAL FUSION EQUITY
Low cost X
Alpha potential
Flexibility to market conditions
Exploit inefficiencies
Transparency X
Broad exposure X
Performance consistency X

Source: Janus Henderson Investors, June 2026.
Note: Actual results may vary, and the information should not be considered or relied upon as a performance guarantee. For illustrative purposes only

Horizon Global Fusion Equity Fund

Ready to explore this single, passive allocation in global equities, offering more ways to grow than a simple market tracker?

Differentiated insights


The underappreciated strength of European banks

After a period of strong performance, European banks continue to trade at modest valuations despite improved fundamentals.

Still spending: U.S. consumer strength in a higher-cost environment

The U.S. consumer has been portrayed as stressed, but we remain constructive on spending despite higher energy prices.

International equities: A diverse opportunity set beyond the U.S.

International equities offer a diverse opportunity set that can serve as a counterbalance to tech-heavy U.S. market exposure.