Short Duration Income
Unlock opportunities to enhance yield, while focusing on capital preservation
Short duration fixed income is an attractive proposition for investors as it offers higher income potential and the ability to lock-in higher yields if cash rates fall, as well as the opportunity for capital appreciation through moderate use of duration. Given its short-duration nature, the asset class also exhibits lower volatility and lower interest rate sensitivity than traditional fixed income.
As global central banks are either continuing their cutting cycle or have lowered interest rates considerably over the past year, maintaining a strong overall yield over cash is essential. Short duration fixed income is the perfect fit for investors seeking effective income and better returns in the current economic climate.
Purpose in portfolio
Vs. Money market funds
- Offers higher income potential and the ability to seek higher yields as they fall.
- Includes the opportunity for capital appreciation through moderate use of duration.
Vs. Traditional core fixed income
- Exhibits lower volatility and lower interest rate sensitivity.
- Offers lower default risk (given generally shorter time frame to most maturities).
Why active for short duration exposure
By managing volatility effectively, employing a dynamic investment strategy and a global approach to security selection, we aim to build an optimally liquid portfolio that generates income throughout all market cycles.
Our adaptive view to duration, our ability to find the best opportunities globally, and our robust framework for portfolio construction are designed to deliver consistent performance and effective yield for our clients.
Capital Preservation
Risk management is fully integrated into our approach, and we will manage to our overall volatility budget actively and swiftly.
Income Generation
A versatile solution combining return-seeking and consistent income generation objectives.
Global Diversification
We collaborate on a global scale across team and portfolio to access the best relative value opportunities.
Our team philosophy
“Capital preservation and income generation serve as the driving force behind everything we do. We believe diversifying through short-duration bonds as well as having a global opportunity set results in better client outcomes.”
Daniel Siluk, Head of Global Short Duration & Liquidity Group Portfolio Manager
Our Products: Short Duration Range
A short duration bond ETF with enhanced yield and focus on capital preservation.
An absolute return strategy that takes advantage of flexibility to express high-conviction active views through a macro lens.
Meet the team
Our dedicated Global Short Duration Team, expertly manage $7.1 billion in assets.*
Head of Global Short Duration & Liquidity | Portfolio Manager
Portfolio Manager
Portfolio Manager
Head of Investment Grade Credit | Portfolio Manager
*Source: Janus Henderson Investors, as at 31 July 2025
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