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Balanced Fund

For over 30 years, this dynamic allocation strategy has delivered our equity and fixed income expertise in a one-stop core solution

ISIN
IE0009515622

NAV
USD 51.19
As of 15/04/2024

1-Day Change
USD -0.45 (-0.87%)
 As of 15/04/2024

Morningstar Rating

As of 31/03/2024

Overview

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The Fund aims to provide a return, from a combination of capital growth and income, while seeking to limit losses to capital (although not guaranteed).
Performance target: To outperform the `Balanced´ Index (55% S&P 500 + 45% Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond) by 1.5% per annum, before the deduction of charges, over any 5 year period.

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The Fund invests 35%-65% of its assets in shares (equities), and 35%-65% of its assets in fixed income (debt) securities and loans. At least 80% of its assets are invested in US Companies and US Issuers. The aggregate amount of the Fund which may be invested in securities traded on the developing markets is 10%. Of the 35%-65% portion of the Fund’s assets that are invested in fixed income (debt) securities and loans, up to 35% of that portion of the assets may be rated below investment grade.
The Fund may also invest in other assets including companies and bonds outside the US, cash and money market instruments.
The Sub-Investment Adviser may use derivatives (complex financial instruments) to reduce risk, to manage the Fund more efficiently, or to generate additional capital or income for the Fund.
The Fund is actively managed with reference to the `Balanced´ Index (55% S&P 500 + 45% Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond), which is broadly representative of the companies and bonds in which it may invest, as this forms the basis of the Fund's performance target. The Sub-Investment Adviser has a high degree of freedom to choose individual investments for the Fund.

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The value of an investment and the income from it can fall as well as rise as a result of market and currency fluctuations and you may not get back the amount originally invested.
Potential investors must read the prospectus, and where relevant, the key investor information document before investing.
This website is a Marketing Communication and does not qualify as an investment recommendation.

ABOUT THIS FUND

  • High-conviction large-cap growth equities paired with an active intermediate-term bond strategy
  • Dynamic asset allocation strategy that has the flexibility to defensively position ahead of market volatility by migrating from 35-65% equity depending on conditions
  • Integrated research allows our equity and fixed income analysts to work side by side covering the same global sectors
Past performance does not predict future returns. 
 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Jeremiah Buckley, CFA

Jeremiah Buckley, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Industry since 1998. Joined Firm in 1998.

Greg Wilensky, CFA

Greg Wilensky, CFA

Head of U.S. Fixed Income | Portfolio Manager

Industry since 1993. Joined Firm in 2020.

Michael Keough

Michael Keough

Portfolio Manager

Industry since 2006. Joined Firm in 2007.

Performance

Past performance does not predict future returns. All performance data includes both income and capital gains or losses and reflects the deduction of any ongoing charges or other fund expenses.
Discrete Performance (%)
As of 31/03/2024
I2 USD (Net) Balanced Index (55%S&P500/45%BBUSAgg)
 
Quarter End
As of 31/03/2024 		Mar-2023 - Mar-2024 Mar-2022 - Mar-2023 Mar-2021 - Mar-2022 Mar-2020 - Mar-2021 Mar-2019 - Mar-2020
I2 USD (Net) 16.82 -6.66 7.64 30.60 -0.98
Balanced Index (55%S&P500/45%BBUSAgg) 16.54 -6.10 6.50 28.86 0.41
Note that any differences among portfolio securities currencies, share class currencies and costs to be paid or represented in currencies other than your home currency will expose you to currency risk.  Costs and returns may increase or decrease as a result of currency and exchange rate fluctuations.
© Morningstar 2024. All rights reserved. NAV-NAV, gross income reinvested where applicable.
Fund charges will impact the value of your investment. In particular, the ongoing charges applicable to each fund will dilute investment performance, particularly over time.
Please note the performance target is to be achieved over a specific annualised time period. Refer to the performance target wording within the objective.
Cumulative & Annualised Performance (%)
As of 31/03/2024
I2 USD (Net) Balanced Index (55%S&P500/45%BBUSAgg)
  
  Cumulative Annualised
1MO YTD 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR Since Inception
31/12/1999
I2 USD (Net) 2.11 6.92 16.82 5.48 8.70 7.67 6.24
Balanced Index (55%S&P500/45%BBUSAgg) 2.19 5.37 16.54 5.24 8.56 7.95 6.17
 
  Annualised
3YR 5YR 10YR Since Inception
31/12/1999
I2 USD (Gross) - 9.66 8.69 7.30
Balanced Index (55%S&P500/45%BBUSAgg) + 1.50% - 10.19 9.57 7.77
Note that any differences among portfolio securities currencies, share class currencies and costs to be paid or represented in currencies other than your home currency will expose you to currency risk.  Costs and returns may increase or decrease as a result of currency and exchange rate fluctuations.
Performance/performance target related data will display only when relevant to the fund/share class inception date and the annualised target time period.
© Morningstar 2024. All rights reserved. NAV-NAV, gross income reinvested where applicable.
Fund charges will impact the value of your investment. In particular, the ongoing charges applicable to each fund will dilute investment performance, particularly over time.
Calendar Year Returns (%)
As of 31/03/2024
I2 USD (Net) Balanced Index (55%S&P500/45%BBUSAgg)
YTD 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
I2 USD (Net) 6.92 14.77 -16.72 16.62 13.75 21.20 0.03 17.54 3.99 0.34 5.39
Balanced Index (55%S&P500/45%BBUSAgg) 5.37 16.62 -15.52 14.32 14.20 21.03 -2.12 13.29 7.84 1.25 10.23
Calendar Year Returns (%)
Year I2 USD (Net) Index
2023 14.77 16.62
2022 -16.72 -15.52
2021 16.62 14.32
2020 13.75 14.20
2019 21.20 21.03
2018 0.03 -2.12
2017 17.54 13.29
2016 3.99 7.84
2015 0.34 1.25
2014 5.39 10.23
2013 17.47 15.81
2012 12.60 10.72
2011 0.64 4.99
2010 7.60 11.71
2009 24.78 16.65
2008 -17.34 -19.84
2007 9.64 6.43
2006 10.03 10.28
2005 7.47 3.86
2004 7.53 7.91
2003 13.85 17.54
2002 -7.17 -7.89
2001 -5.38 -2.65
2000 -0.74 0.13
1999 from 31/12/1999 0.00 -
Note that any differences among portfolio securities currencies, share class currencies and costs to be paid or represented in currencies other than your home currency will expose you to currency risk.  Costs and returns may increase or decrease as a result of currency and exchange rate fluctuations.
Performance/performance target related data will display only when relevant to the fund/share class inception date and the annualised target time period.
© Morningstar 2024. All rights reserved. NAV-NAV, gross income reinvested where applicable.
Fund charges will impact the value of your investment. In particular, the ongoing charges applicable to each fund will dilute investment performance, particularly over time.
FEE INFORMATION
Initial Charge 2.00%
Annual Charge 0.80%
Ongoing Charge
(As of 30/06/2023) 		0.87%
For more information about charges, please see our fund charges page or the “charges” section of the fund’s prospectus.

Portfolio

Top Holdings (As of 31/03/2024)
% OF FUND
Microsoft Corp 6.14
NVIDIA Corp 4.11
Apple Inc 2.82
Alphabet Inc 2.70
Mastercard Inc 2.44
Amazon.com Inc 2.32
Meta Platforms Inc 2.19
UnitedHealth Group Inc 1.77
Lam Research Corp 1.62
Progressive Corp 1.53
TOTAL 27.64
References made to individual securities do not constitute a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security, investment strategy or market sector, and should not be assumed to be profitable. Janus Henderson Investors, its affiliated advisor, or its employees, may have a position in the securities mentioned.

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