Exchange-Traded Funds

What is an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)


An Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is a flexible, low-cost way to invest in a diversified portfolio. Janus Henderson offers actively managed ETFs, including equity ETFs and active fixed income ETFs, designed to help investors pursue long-term goals.


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Why invest in ETFs?


ETFs offer a range of benefits for investors seeking efficient portfolio solutions. Key advantages of ETF investment include:

Diversification across asset classes and sectors
Access equity and fixed income ETFs, including actively managed options, as a modern alternative to mutual funds.
Low costs compared to mutual funds Tax efficiency through in-kind creation/redemption
Liquidity with intraday trading flexibility

Industry-leading ETF provider


We pride ourselves on being active exchange-traded fund (ETF) specialists. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as an award-winning ETF provider, with numerous industry accolades that highlight our offerings.

Empower your investments with our leading active ETF solutions.

8th

overall active ETF provider in the U.S.

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3rd

largest active fixed income ETF provider in the U.S.

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Over $33.5B

in ETF assets under management

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Source: Bloomberg, as of June 30, 2025.

Client Outcomes

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Equity ETFs

Our research-driven ETFs harness our long history of fundamental investing to deliver innovative Equity ETF offerings. Our disciplined processes allow us to assess and capitalize on emerging trends in a variety of equity market environments in a cost-effective, flexible manner.

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Diversification

For investors seeking

To capitalize on the revolutionary advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) to potentially enhance their long-term investment strategies.

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Broad exposure

For investors seeking

Growth potential of mid-cap companies via active management and risk mitigation.

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JRE

Client outcome

Diversification

For investors seeking

Inflation protection and reliable income through active, high-conviction real estate exposure.

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Broad exposure

For investors seeking

Growth potential of small and mid-cap companies via active management and risk mitigation.

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Broad exposure

For investors seeking

Growth potential of small-cap companies via active management and risk mitigation.

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JXX

Client outcome

Broad exposure

For investors seeking

An actively managed fund providing growth exposure beyond traditional benchmarks.

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Fixed Income ETFs

Active Fixed Income ETFs provide investors an opportunity to directly address the key challenges in today's fixed-income markets. The active structure allows us to express our high-conviction ideas and tap areas of the market overlooked or underrepresented by market indices and passive investments.

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Putting cash to work

For investors seeking

Enhanced yield opportunity and diversification with high-quality floating-rate exposure.

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Income

For investors seeking

High income potential through exposure to our best ideas across the U.S. consumer lending market.

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Income

For investors seeking

Slightly lower quality focus to maximize yield in a floating rate strategy.

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Diversification

For investors seeking

Geographic income diversification through emerging market hard currency debt.

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Broad exposure

For investors seeking

Single strategy navigating between traditional core bond and high yield funds.

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Broad exposure

For investors seeking

Active approach to investment grade corporate bonds for potential alpha and income boost.

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Diversification

For investors seeking

Income generation with portfolio insulation during risk-off environments.

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JSI

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Broad exposure

For investors seeking

Income diversification and higher yield potential through diversified securitized strategy.

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Putting cash to work

For investors seeking

Higher front-end rates compared to money markets with modest risk deviation from cash.

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