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.
Spotlight: Quarterly Pulse & Featured Fund
ETF Pulse: Markets don't stand still—and neither should your ETF strategy
The Janus Henderson ETF team highlights timely ideas to help you navigate a market marked by new highs, persistent macro risks, and growing demand for active ETFs. Inside, you'll find actionable themes, supported by data and backed by strategies designed to help you remain flexible and diversified.
Download PDF (opens in a new tab)A new era for income-focused portfolios
Rising volatility and evolving market dynamics are challenging traditional income strategies. Structured income offers an alternative approach, seeking enhanced yield with clearly defined risk parameters.
JELH and JELM make this approach easier to implement, delivering a turnkey, actively managed way to add equity linked income to client portfolios.
Learn moreWhy 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
Low costs compared to mutual funds tax efficiency through in-kind creation/redemption
Access equity and fixed income ETFs, including actively managed options, as a modern alternative to mutual funds
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.
9th
overall active ETF provider in the U.S.
5th
largest active fixed income ETF provider in the U.S.
$43.5bn
in ETF assets under management
Source: Bloomberg, as of Jun 30, 2026.
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.
| Product | Name | Client outcome | For investors seeking |
|---|---|---|---|
| JELH | Equity Linked High Income ETF | Income | Scalable, high current income via the harvesting of equity volatility |
| JELM | Equity Linked Moderate Income ETF | Income | Scalable, moderate current income via the harvesting of equity volatility |
| JHAI | Global Artificial Intelligence ETF | Diversification | To capitalize on the revolutionary advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) to potentially enhance their long-term investment strategies |
| JMID | Mid Cap Growth Alpha ETF | Broad exposure | Growth potential of mid-cap companies via active management and risk mitigation |
| JRE | U.S. Real Estate ETF | Diversification | Real estate exposure through an actively managed equity strategy focused on U.S. REITs and real-estate‑related businesses |
| JSMD | Small/Mid Cap Growth Alpha ETF | Broad exposure | Growth potential of small and mid-cap companies via active management and risk mitigation |
| JSML | Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF | Broad exposure | Growth potential of small-cap companies via active management and risk mitigation |
| JUDO | U.S. Equity Enhanced Income ETF | Income | Long-term growth through U.S. stocks with potential to enhance income and reduce risk utilizing a tactical covered call strategy |
| JXX | Transformational Growth ETF | Broad exposure | An actively managed fund providing growth exposure beyond traditional benchmarks |
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.
| Product | Name | Client outcome | For investors seeking |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAAA | AAA CLO ETF | Putting cash to work | Enhanced yield opportunity and diversification with high-quality floating-rate exposure |
| JA | AA-A CLO ETF | Income | Yield and diversification through AA and A rated CLOs with floating rate exposure and a risk managed approach |
| JABS | Asset-Backed Securities ETF | Income | High income potential through exposure to our best ideas across the U.S. consumer lending market |
| JBBB | B-BBB CLO ETF | Income | Slightly lower quality focus to maximize yield in a floating rate strategy |
| JEMB | Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency | Diversification | Geographic income diversification through emerging market hard currency debt |
| JIII | Income ETF | Broad exposure | Single strategy navigating between traditional core bond and high yield funds |
| JLQD | Corporate Bond ETF | Broad exposure | Active approach to investment grade corporate bonds for potential alpha and income boost |
| JMBS | Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | Diversification | Active exposure to agency and non‑agency mortgage‑backed securities through a research‑driven and risk‑aware investment approach |
| JSI | Securitized Income ETF | Broad exposure | Income diversification and higher yield potential through a diversified securitized strategy |
| VNLA | Short Duration Income ETF | Putting cash to work | Higher front-end rates compared to money markets with modest risk deviation from cash |
