Janus Investment Fund
 

 
▼ October 28, 2024
Janus Investment Fund
Prospectus
 
 
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Class C
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Class S
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Class I
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Class T
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Multi-Asset
 
 
 
 
 
Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative
JCAAX
JCACX
JCASX
JCAIX
JSPCX
Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate
JMOAX
JMOCX
JMOSX
JMOIX
JSPMX
Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth
JGCAX
JGCCX
JGCSX
JGCIX
JSPGX
 
 
The Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved of these securities or passed on the accuracy or adequacy of this Prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
 
This Prospectus describes three portfolios (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”). Janus Henderson Investors US LLC (the “Adviser”) serves as investment adviser to each Fund.
The Funds offer multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class S Shares, Class I Shares, and Class T Shares (individually and/or collectively, the “Shares”) are offered by this Prospectus.
The Shares are not offered directly to individual investors. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of Shares. For additional information about these classes of Shares and whether or not you are eligible to purchase these Shares, please refer to the Shareholder’s Guide section of the Prospectus.
For the purpose of this Prospectus, any reference to the “Janus Henderson funds” is inclusive of all series of the Trust, collectively, unless otherwise noted in this Prospectus.
Table of contents
 
Fund summary
 
2
11
20
Additional information about the Funds
 
29
30
31
Management of the Funds
 
44
44
45
47
48
Shareholder’s guide
 
52
53
55
56
57
62
63
64
66
68
83
92
99
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Fund summary
Ticker:
JCAAX
Class A Shares
JCASX
Class S Shares
JSPCX
Class T Shares
 
JCACX
Class C Shares
JCAIX
Class I Shares
 
 
 
Investment Objective
Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Conservative seeks total return through a primary emphasis on income with a secondary emphasis on growth of capital.
 
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell Shares of the Fund. Each share class has different expenses, but represents an investment in the same Fund. For Class A Shares, you may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund or in other Janus Henderson funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial professional and in the “Purchases” section on page 57 of the Fund’s Prospectus and in the “Purchases” section on page 59 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information. In addition, please see Appendix B – Intermediary Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts. You may also incur brokerage commissions charged by your broker or financial intermediary when buying Class I Shares of the Fund that are not reflected in the table or in the example below. 
SHAREHOLDER FEES
(fees paid directly from your investment)
 
Class A
 
Class C
 
Class S
 
Class I
 
Class T
Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering
price)
5.75%
None
None
None
None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load) (as a percentage of the lower of original
purchase price or redemption proceeds)
None
1.00%
None
None
None
ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 
Class A
 
Class C
 
Class S
 
Class I
 
Class T
Management Fees
0.05%
0.05%
0.05%
0.05%
0.05%
Distribution/Service (12b-1) Fees
0.25%
1.00%
0.25%
None
None
Other Expenses
0.21%
0.21%
0.38%
0.24%
0.37%
Acquired Fund(1) Fees and Expenses
0.47%
0.47%
0.47%
0.47%
0.47%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
0.98%
1.73%
1.15%
0.76%
0.89%
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement(2)
0.03%
0.02%
0.02%
0.03%
0.03%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense
Reimbursement(2)
0.95%
1.71%
1.13%
0.73%
0.86%
 
(1)
“Acquired Fund” refers to any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period. Acquired fund fees and expenses are indirect expenses the Fund incurs as a result of investing in shares of an underlying fund. The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” may not correlate to the “Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets” presented in the Financial Highlights tables because that ratio includes only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Fund, not the indirect costs of investing in Acquired Funds.
(2)
The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse operating expenses to the extent that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses (excluding any expenses of an underlying fund (acquired fund fees and expenses), the fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, shareholder servicing fees, out-of-pocket transfer agency/shareholder servicing costs, including networking/omnibus/shareholder servicing fees payable by any share class, interest, dividends, taxes, brokerage commissions, and extraordinary expenses) exceed 0.14% for at least a one-year period commencing on October 28, 2024. This contractual waiver may be terminated or modified only at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.
EXAMPLE:
The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and reinvest all dividends and distributions. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses (including the operating expenses of the underlying funds) are equal to the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement for the first year and the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses thereafter. Class C Shares automatically convert to Class A Shares after eight years. The Example for Class C Shares for the ten-year
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period reflects the conversion to Class A Shares. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be: 
If Shares are redeemed:
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Class A Shares
$ 666
$ 866
$ 1,083
$ 1,705
Class C Shares
$ 274
$ 543
$ 937
$ 1,841
Class S Shares
$ 115
$ 363
$ 631
$ 1,396
Class I Shares
$ 75
$ 240
$ 419
$ 939
Class T Shares
$ 88
$ 281
$ 490
$ 1,093
  
If Shares are not redeemed:
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Class A Shares
$ 666
$ 866
$ 1,083
$ 1,705
Class C Shares
$ 174
$ 543
$ 937
$ 1,841
Class S Shares
$ 115
$ 363
$ 631
$ 1,396
Class I Shares
$ 75
$ 240
$ 419
$ 939
Class T Shares
$ 88
$ 281
$ 490
$ 1,093
 
Portfolio Turnover:  The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 111% of the average value of its portfolio.
 
Principal investment strategies
The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in other mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) (collectively, “underlying funds”) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles and provide exposure to issuers that are economically tied to countries throughout the world. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will primarily invest its assets in Janus Henderson underlying funds. The Fund may also invest up to 35% of its assets in underlying funds that are not sponsored by the Adviser, which portfolio management expects will predominantly pursue passively-managed investment strategies.
The Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of underlying funds and will normally allocate 50%-65% of its investments to underlying funds that provide varying exposure to fixed-income and money market instruments, 30%-50% of its investments to underlying funds that provide varying exposure to common stocks of U.S.-based companies and international companies, and 0%-20% of its investments to underlying funds that provide exposure to alternative investments and alternative investment strategies. The underlying fixed-income funds encompass a wide range of fixed-income sectors, including corporate bonds, government securities, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, bank loans, securities that are rated below investment grade, and commercial paper, with varying maturities and duration, credit exposure, and regional exposure. The underlying equity funds may invest across a wide range of market capitalizations and segments, including emerging markets, and employ various investment strategies and styles such as growth and value. The underlying alternative funds may invest in various alternative strategies, including, but not limited to, commodities, currencies, and hedge fund strategies. Because it invests in other funds, the Fund is considered a “fund of funds.”
Through its investments in underlying funds, the Fund invests in issuers from several different countries. As a result, the Fund normally will have approximately 40% to 65% of its net assets allocated to non-U.S. investments. A security is deemed to be economically tied to a country or countries outside of the United States if one or more of the following tests are met: (i) the company is organized in, or its primary business office or principal trading market of its equity is located in, a country outside of the United States; (ii) a majority of the company’s revenues are derived from outside of the United States; or (iii) a majority of the company’s assets are located outside of the United States. The Fund may also have significant exposure to emerging markets.
In managing the Fund, portfolio management employs a proprietary methodology that combines strategic asset allocation and dynamic asset allocation. The strategic asset allocation process is based on an assessment of long-term return, risk, and correlation expectations of various asset classes and is normally applied on an annual basis. The dynamic asset allocation
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process gives portfolio management the ability to express shorter-term market views and to react to market changes by adjusting the Fund’s exposure to the underlying funds and is normally applied on a quarterly basis.
When market conditions dictate a more defensive strategy, the Fund or an underlying fund may temporarily hold cash or invest its assets in temporary investments. In that case, the Fund may take positions that are inconsistent with its investment policies. As a result, the Fund may not achieve its investment objective.
Refer to Appendix A of the Prospectus for a brief description of the investment strategies of each of the currently available Janus Henderson underlying funds. The underlying funds, and the Fund’s investment in any underlying fund, may change at any time without prior notice.
 
Principal investment risks
The biggest risk is that the Fund’s returns will vary, and you could lose money. The Fund is designed for long-term investors seeking income and, to a lesser extent, growth of capital. The principal risks associated with investing in the Fund and the underlying funds are set forth below.
Fund-Level Risks
Affiliated Underlying Fund Risk. The Adviser has the authority to select and substitute the underlying funds. The Adviser is subject to conflicts of interest in allocating the Fund’s assets among certain Janus Henderson underlying funds both because the fees payable to it by the Janus Henderson underlying funds differ and because the Adviser is also responsible for managing the Janus Henderson underlying funds. In addition, the Adviser’s authority to allocate investments among the Janus Henderson underlying funds and underlying funds that are not sponsored by the Adviser creates conflicts of interest. For example, investing in Janus Henderson underlying funds could cause the Fund to incur higher fees and may cause the Adviser to receive greater compensation, increase assets under management, or support particular investment strategies. The Adviser, however, is a fiduciary to the Fund and is legally obligated to act in its best interest when selecting underlying funds.
Underlying ETF Risk. Underlying funds that are ETFs (“underlying ETFs”) are traded on a national securities exchange at market prices that may vary from the net asset value of their underlying investments. Accordingly, there may be times when an underlying ETF trades at a premium or discount to its net asset value. Underlying ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an underlying ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained. Similarly, because the value of underlying ETF shares depends on the demand in the market, the Fund may not be able to purchase or sell an underlying ETF at the most optimal time, which could adversely affect the Fund’s performance. Trading of an underlying ETF’s shares may be halted by the activation of individual or market-wide “circuit breakers” (which halt trading for a specific period of time when the price of a particular security or overall market prices decline by a specified percentage). Trading of an underlying ETF’s shares may also be halted if (i) the shares are delisted from an exchange without first being listed on another exchange or (ii) exchange officials determine that such action is appropriate in the interest of a fair and orderly market or for the protection of investors.
Allocation Risk. The Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective depends largely upon portfolio management’s allocation of assets among the underlying funds and other securities using Janus Henderson’s proprietary strategic asset allocation and dynamic asset allocation methodologies. You could lose money on your investment in the Fund as a result of these allocations. The Fund will typically invest in a number of different underlying funds; however, to the extent that the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a single underlying fund, it will be more sensitive to the risks associated with that fund and any investments in which that fund focuses.
Investment Process Risk. No assurance can be given that the Fund’s investment strategy will be successful under all or any market conditions. Although the proprietary strategic asset allocation and dynamic asset allocation methodologies are designed to achieve the Fund’s investment objective, there is no guarantee that they will achieve the desired results, and there is a risk that they may not be successful in identifying how the Fund’s allocations and security exposures should be adjusted in order to reduce the risk of loss while participating in the upside growth of capital markets.
Risks Through Investing in the Underlying Funds
The ability of the Fund to realize its investment objective will depend, in large part, on the extent to which the underlying funds realize their respective investment objectives. Similarly, the Fund’s investment performance is directly related to the investment performance of the underlying funds it holds. The Fund is subject to the risk factors associated with the investments of the underlying funds, and will be affected by such risks in direct proportion to the allocation of its assets
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among the underlying funds. Therefore, to the extent that the Fund invests significantly in a particular underlying fund, the Fund’s performance would be significantly impacted by the performance of such underlying fund. What follows are the main risks associated with the underlying funds, which, in turn, may be considered to be principal risks of the Fund. These risks are subject to change based on the allocation of the Fund’s assets among the underlying funds.
Market Risk. The value of an underlying fund’s portfolio may decrease due to short-term market movements and over more prolonged market downturns. As a result, an underlying fund’s net asset value may fluctuate and it may be more difficult to value or sell an underlying fund’s holdings. Market risk may affect a single issuer, industry, economic sector, or the market as a whole. Market risk may be magnified if certain social, political, economic, and other conditions and events (such as financial institution failures, economic recessions, terrorism, war, conflicts, including related sanctions, social unrest, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics) adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. It is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply, in response to changes in the market, and you could lose money.
Equity Securities Risk. Equity securities are subject to changes in value, and their values may be more volatile than those of other asset classes. The value of an underlying fund’s portfolio may decrease if the value of an individual company or security, or multiple companies or securities, in the portfolio decreases. Further, regardless of how well individual companies or securities perform, the value of an underlying fund’s portfolio could also decrease if there are deteriorating economic or market conditions or perceptions regarding the industries in which the issuers of securities the underlying fund holds participate.
Fixed-Income Securities Risk. Fixed-income securities are generally subject to the following risks:
•
Interest rate risk, which is the risk that prices of bonds and other fixed-income securities will increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. Changing interest rates have unpredictable effects on the markets and may expose fixed-income and related markets to heightened volatility.
•
Credit risk, which is the risk that the credit strength of an issuer of a fixed-income security will weaken and/or that the issuer will be unable to make timely principal and interest payments and that the security may go into default.
•
Prepayment risk, which is the risk that, during periods of falling interest rates, certain debt obligations may be paid off quicker than originally anticipated, which may cause an underlying fund to reinvest its assets in securities with lower yields, resulting in a decline in an underlying fund’s income or return potential.
•
Extension risk, which is the risk that, during periods of rising interest rates, certain debt obligations may be paid off substantially slower than originally anticipated, and as a result, the value of those obligations may fall.
•
Valuation risk, which is the risk that one or more of the fixed-income securities in which an underlying fund invests are priced differently than the value realized upon such security’s sale. In times of market instability, valuation may be more difficult. Valuation may also be affected by changes in the issuer’s financial strength, the market’s perception of such strength, or in the credit rating of the issuer or the security.
•
Liquidity risk, which is the risk that fixed-income securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time that an underlying fund’s portfolio management would like or at the price the underlying fund’s portfolio management believes the security is currently worth. Consequently, an underlying fund may have to accept a lower price to sell a security, sell other securities to raise cash, or give up an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative effect on an underlying fund’s performance. In unusual market conditions, even normally liquid securities may be affected by a degree of liquidity risk (i.e., if the number and capacity of traditional market participants is reduced).
Growth Securities Risk. Securities of companies perceived to be “growth” companies may be more volatile than other stocks and may involve special risks. If an underlying fund’s portfolio management’s perception of a company’s growth potential is not realized, the securities purchased may not perform as expected, reducing an underlying fund’s returns. In addition, because different types of stocks tend to shift in and out of favor depending on market and economic conditions, “growth” stocks may perform differently from other types of securities and the market as a whole.
Emerging Markets Risk. Emerging market securities involve a number of risks, which may result from less government supervision and regulation of business and industry practices (including the potential lack of strict finance and accounting controls and standards), stock exchanges, brokers, and listed companies. Information about emerging market companies, including financial information, may be less available or reliable and the Adviser’s ability to conduct due diligence with respect to such companies may be limited. Accordingly, these investments may be potentially more volatile in price and less liquid than investments in developed securities markets, resulting in greater risk to investors. There is a risk in developing
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countries that a current or future economic or political crisis could lead to price controls, forced mergers of companies, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, seizure, nationalization, sanctions or imposition of restrictions by various governmental entities on investment and trading, or creation of government monopolies, any of which may have a detrimental effect on an underlying fund’s investments. In addition, the taxation systems at the federal, regional, and local levels in developing or emerging market countries may be less transparent, inconsistently enforced, and subject to change. Emerging markets may be subject to a higher degree of corruption and fraud than developed markets and financial institutions and transaction counterparties may have less financial sophistication, creditworthiness, and/or resources than participants in developed markets. In addition, an underlying fund’s investments may be denominated in foreign currencies and therefore, changes in the value of a country’s currency compared to the U.S. dollar may affect the value of an underlying fund’s investments. To the extent that an underlying fund invests a significant portion of its assets in the securities of emerging markets issuers in or companies of a single country or region, it is more likely to be impacted by events or conditions affecting that country or region, which could have a negative impact on the Fund’s performance.
Small- and Mid-Sized Companies Risk. Certain of the underlying fund’s investments in securities issued by small- and mid-sized companies, which can include smaller, start-up companies offering emerging products or services, may involve greater risks than are customarily associated with larger, more established companies. For example, small- and mid-sized companies may also suffer more significant losses as a result of their narrow product lines, limited operating history, greater exposure to competitive threats, limited financial resources, limited trading markets, and the potential lack of management depth. Securities issued by small- and mid-sized companies tend to be more volatile and somewhat more speculative than securities issued by larger or more established companies and may underperform as compared to the securities of larger or more established companies. These holding are also subject to wider price fluctuations and tend to be less liquid that stock of larger or more established companies, which could have a significant adverse effect on an underlying fund’s returns, especially as market conditions change.
High-Yield Bond Risk. High-yield bonds (also known as “junk” bonds) are considered speculative and may be more sensitive than other types of bonds to economic changes, political changes, or adverse developments specific to the company that issued the bond, which may adversely affect their value.
Sovereign Debt Risk. Investments in U.S. and non-U.S. government debt securities (“sovereign debt”), especially the debt of certain emerging market countries, can involve a high degree of risk, including the risk that the governmental entity that controls the repayment of sovereign debt may not be willing or able to repay the principal and/or to pay the interest on its sovereign debt in a timely manner. A sovereign debtor’s willingness or ability to satisfy its debt obligation may be affected by various factors including, but not limited to, its cash flow situation, the extent of its foreign currency reserves, the availability of foreign exchange when a payment is due, and the relative size of its debt position in relation to its economy as a whole. In the event of default, there may be limited or no legal remedies for collecting sovereign debt and there may be no bankruptcy proceedings through which an underlying fund may collect all or part of the sovereign debt that a governmental entity has not repaid. In addition, to the extent an underlying fund invests in non-U.S. sovereign debt, it may be subject to currency risk.
Foreign Exposure Risk. Foreign markets can be more volatile than the U.S. market. As a result, an underlying fund’s returns and net asset value may be affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates or political or economic conditions in a particular country. In some foreign markets, there may not be protection against failure by other parties to complete transactions. It may not be possible for an underlying fund to repatriate capital, dividends, interest, and other income from a particular country or governmental entity. In addition, a market swing in one or more countries or regions where an underlying fund has invested a significant amount of its assets may have a greater effect on an underlying fund’s performance than it would in a more geographically diversified portfolio.
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities represent interests in “pools” of commercial or residential mortgages or other assets, including consumer loans or receivables. The value of mortgage- and asset-backed securities will be influenced by factors affecting the real estate market and the assets underlying these securities. Investments in mortgage-and asset-backed securities may be subject to credit risk, valuation risk, liquidity risk, extension risk, and prepayment risk. These securities also are subject to risk of default on the underlying mortgage or asset, particularly during periods of economic downturn.
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Portfolio Management Risk. Certain of the underlying funds are actively managed investment portfolios and are therefore subject to the risk that the investment strategies and/or research process employed for those underlying funds may fail to produce the intended results. Accordingly, such underlying funds may underperform their respective benchmark indexes or other mutual funds with similar investment objectives.
Passive Investment Risk. Certain of the underlying funds are not actively managed and therefore an underlying fund might not sell shares of a security due to current or projected underperformance of a security, industry or sector, unless that security is removed from the underlying fund’s specific benchmark index or the selling of shares is otherwise required upon a rebalancing of the specific benchmark index. Maintaining investments in securities without attempting to take defensive positions, regardless of market conditions or the performance of individual securities, could cause an underlying fund’s return to be lower than if it had employed an active strategy.
Volatility Risk. There is no guarantee that Janus Henderson Adaptive Risk Managed U.S. Equity Fund’s, an underlying fund, strategy to minimize volatility will be successful. Securities in the underlying fund’s portfolio may be subject to price volatility, and the prices may not be any less volatile than the market as a whole, and could be more volatile. In addition, the underlying fund’s strategy to minimize volatility could limit the underlying fund’s gains in rising markets.
Value Investing Risk. Because different types of stocks tend to shift in and out of favor depending on market and economic conditions, “value” stocks may perform differently than other types of stocks and from the market as a whole, and can continue to be undervalued by the market for long periods of time. It is also possible that a value stock will never appreciate to the extent expected.
Derivatives Risk. Derivatives can be volatile and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying referenced securities or asset. Gains or losses from a derivative investment can be substantially greater than the derivative’s original cost, and can therefore involve leverage. Leverage may cause an underlying fund to be more volatile than if it had not used leverage.
Counterparty Risk. Certain derivative and “over-the-counter” instruments, such as swaps and forwards, are subject to the risk that the other party to a contract will not fulfill its contractual obligations.
Alternative Investments Allocation Risk. There is a risk that the returns provided by alternative investments may be subject to high volatility and that an underlying fund’s portfolio management’s beliefs about the expected returns, risk and correlation properties of one or more of an underlying fund’s investments may be incorrect. There is also a risk that an underlying fund’s investments will correlate with the performance of stocks and bonds to a greater degree than anticipated. All of these factors may negatively affect your investment in the Fund and you could lose money. Investment in the underlying funds also involves derivatives, counterparty, leverage, real estate-related, and commodity-linked investment risks.
An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
 
Performance information
The following information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing how the Fund’s performance has varied over time. Class T Shares (formerly named Class J Shares, the initial share class) of the Fund commenced operations with the Fund’s inception. Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class S Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund commenced operations on July 6, 2009.
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The performance shown for Class T Shares is calculated using the fees and expenses of Class T Shares in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.
•
The performance shown for Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class S Shares, and Class I Shares for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of each respective share class, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.
If Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class S Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund had been available during periods prior to July 6, 2009, the performance shown for each respective share class may have been different. The performance shown for the periods following the Fund’s commencement of Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class S Shares, and Class I Shares reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.
The bar chart depicts the change in performance from year to year during the periods indicated. Performance information for each underlying fund is available in its prospectus and/or the most recent annual or semiannual report. The bar chart figures
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do not include any applicable sales charges that an investor may pay when they buy or sell Class A Shares or Class C Shares of the Fund. If sales charges were included, the returns would be lower. The table compares the Fund’s average annual returns for the periods indicated to a broad-based securities market index, as well as to one or more supplemental indices that have investment characteristics similar to those of the Fund. All figures assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. For certain periods, the Fund’s performance reflects the effect of expense waivers. Without the effect of these expense waivers, the performance shown would have been lower. Effective June 20, 2024, the Fund changed its investment strategy. Performance prior to June 20, 2024 reflects the Fund’s former strategy, and its performance may have differed if the Fund’s current strategy had been in place.
The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at janushenderson.com/performance or by calling 1-877-335-2687. 
Annual Total Returns for Class T Shares (calendar year-end)
 
 
Best Quarter:
2nd Quarter 2020
9.71%
Worst Quarter:
2nd Quarter 2022
– 11.41%
 
Class T Shares’ year-to-date return as of the calendar quarter ended September 30, 2024 was 8.81%. 
Average Annual Total Returns (periods ended 12/31/23)
 
 
 
 
 
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Since
Inception
(12/30/05)
Class T Shares
Return Before Taxes
9.51%
3.83%
3.00%
4.85%
Return After Taxes on Distributions
8.92%
2.54%
1.74%
3.62%
Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares(1)
5.76%
2.79%
2.10%
3.59%
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes)
5.72%
– 0.32%
0.38%
2.42%
Global Conservative Allocation Index
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except any applicable foreign
withholding taxes)
12.13%
4.60%
3.54%
4.48%
Class A Shares
Return Before Taxes(2)
3.05%
2.49%
2.25%
4.35%
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes)
5.72%
– 0.32%
0.38%
2.42%
Global Conservative Allocation Index
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except any applicable foreign
withholding taxes)
12.13%
4.60%
3.54%
4.48%
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Average Annual Total Returns (periods ended 12/31/23)
 
 
 
 
 
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Since
Inception
(12/30/05)
Class C Shares
Return Before Taxes(3)
7.62%
2.99%
2.22%
3.99%
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes)
5.72%
– 0.32%
0.38%
2.42%
Global Conservative Allocation Index
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except any applicable foreign
withholding taxes)
12.13%
4.60%
3.54%
4.48%
Class S Shares
Return Before Taxes
9.28%
3.52%
2.69%
4.49%
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes)
5.72%
– 0.32%
0.38%
2.42%
Global Conservative Allocation Index
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except any applicable foreign
withholding taxes)
12.13%
4.60%
3.54%
4.48%
Class I Shares
Return Before Taxes
9.69%
3.97%
3.13%
4.96%
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes)
5.72%
– 0.32%
0.38%
2.42%
Global Conservative Allocation Index
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except any applicable foreign
withholding taxes)
12.13%
4.60%
3.54%
4.48%
 
(1) 
If the Fund incurs a loss, which generates a tax benefit, the Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares may exceed the Fund’s other return figures.
(2) 
Calculated assuming maximum permitted sales loads.
(3) 
The one year return is calculated to include the contingent deferred sales charge.
The Fund’s broad-based benchmark index is the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund’s additional benchmark is the Global Conservative Allocation Index. The indices are described below.
•
The Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based measure of the global investment grade fixed-rate debt markets.
•
The Global Conservative Allocation Index is an internally-calculated, hypothetical combination of unmanaged indices that combines total returns from the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index (60%) and the MSCI All Country World Indexsm (40%).
After-tax returns are calculated using distributions for the Fund’s Class T Shares (formerly named Class J Shares, the initial share class). After-tax returns are calculated using the historically highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation and may differ from those shown in the preceding table. The after-tax return information shown above does not apply to Fund shares held through a tax-advantaged account, such as a 401(k) plan or an IRA.
After-tax returns are only shown for Class T Shares of the Fund. After-tax returns for the other classes of Shares will vary from those shown for Class T Shares due to varying sales charges (as applicable), fees, and expenses among the classes.
 
Management
Investment Adviser:  Janus Henderson Investors US LLC
Portfolio Management:  Ashwin Alankar, Ph.D., is Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager of the Fund, which he has managed or co-managed since September 2014. Nick Harper, CFA, is Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager of the Fund, which he has co-managed since June 2024.
 
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Purchase and sale of Fund shares
Minimum Investment Requirements 
Class A Shares, Class C Shares*, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares
 
Non-retirement accounts
$2,500**
Certain tax-deferred accounts or UGMA/UTMA accounts
$500
Class I Shares
Through an intermediary institution
• non-retirement accounts
$2,500
†
• certain tax-deferred accounts or UGMA/UTMA accounts
$500
†
 
†
Exceptions to these minimums may apply for certain tax-advantaged, tax-qualified and retirement plans, including health savings accounts, accounts held through certain wrap programs, and certain retail brokerage accounts.
*
The maximum purchase in Class C Shares is $500,000 for any single purchase. Effective on or about December 9, 2024, the maximum purchase in Class C Shares is $250,000 for any single purchase.
**
Class A, Class C, Class S, and Class T shares held through certain supermarket and/or self-directed brokerage accounts, or through wrap programs, may not be subject to these minimums. Please contact your financial intermediary for more information.
Purchases, exchanges, and redemptions can generally be made only through institutional channels, such as financial intermediaries and retirement platforms. You should contact your financial intermediary or refer to your plan documents for information on how to invest in the Fund. Requests must be received in good order by the Fund or its agents (financial intermediary or plan sponsor, if applicable) prior to the close of the trading session of the New York Stock Exchange in order to receive that day’s net asset value. For additional information, refer to “Purchases,” “Exchanges,” and/or “Redemptions” in the Prospectus.
 
Tax information
The Fund’s distributions are taxable, and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-advantaged arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account (in which case you may be taxed upon withdrawal of your investment from such account).
 
Payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries
If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund or its distributor (or its affiliates) may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment or to recommend one share class over another. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.
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Fund summary
Ticker:
JMOAX
Class A Shares
JMOSX
Class S Shares
JSPMX
Class T Shares
 
JMOCX
Class C Shares
JMOIX
Class I Shares
 
 
 
Investment Objective
Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Moderate seeks total return through growth of capital and income.
 
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell Shares of the Fund. Each share class has different expenses, but represents an investment in the same Fund. For Class A Shares, you may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund or in other Janus Henderson funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial professional and in the “Purchases” section on page 57 of the Fund’s Prospectus and in the “Purchases” section on page 59 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information. In addition, please see Appendix B – Intermediary Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts. You may also incur brokerage commissions charged by your broker or financial intermediary when buying Class I Shares of the Fund that are not reflected in the table or in the example below. 
SHAREHOLDER FEES
(fees paid directly from your investment)
 
Class A
 
Class C
 
Class S
 
Class I
 
Class T
Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering
price)
5.75%
None
None
None
None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load) (as a percentage of the lower of original
purchase price or redemption proceeds)
None
1.00%
None
None
None
ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 
Class A
 
Class C
 
Class S
 
Class I
 
Class T
Management Fees
0.05%
0.05%
0.05%
0.05%
0.05%
Distribution/Service (12b-1) Fees
0.25%
1.00%
0.25%
None
None
Other Expenses
0.15%
0.19%
0.35%
0.19%
0.34%
Acquired Fund(1) Fees and Expenses
0.51%
0.51%
0.51%
0.51%
0.51%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
0.96%
1.75%
1.16%
0.75%
0.90%
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement(2)
0.01%
0.01%
0.03%
0.02%
0.02%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense
Reimbursement(2)
0.95%
1.74%
1.13%
0.73%
0.88%
 
(1)
“Acquired Fund” refers to any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period. Acquired fund fees and expenses are indirect expenses the Fund incurs as a result of investing in shares of an underlying fund. The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” may not correlate to the “Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets” presented in the Financial Highlights tables because that ratio includes only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Fund, not the indirect costs of investing in Acquired Funds.
(2)
The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse operating expenses to the extent that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses (excluding any expenses of an underlying fund (acquired fund fees and expenses), the fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, shareholder servicing fees, out-of-pocket transfer agency/shareholder servicing costs, including networking/omnibus/shareholder servicing fees payable by any share class, interest, dividends, taxes, brokerage commissions, and extraordinary expenses) exceed 0.12% for at least a one-year period commencing on October 28, 2024. This contractual waiver may be terminated or modified only at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.
EXAMPLE:
The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and reinvest all dividends and distributions. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses (including the operating expenses of the underlying funds) are equal to the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement for the first year and the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses thereafter. Class C Shares automatically convert to Class A Shares after eight years. The Example for Class C Shares for the ten-year
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period reflects the conversion to Class A Shares. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be: 
If Shares are redeemed:
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Class A Shares
$ 666
$ 862
$ 1,074
$ 1,684
Class C Shares
$ 277
$ 550
$ 948
$ 1,853
Class S Shares
$ 115
$ 366
$ 635
$ 1,406
Class I Shares
$ 75
$ 238
$ 415
$ 928
Class T Shares
$ 90
$ 285
$ 497
$ 1,106
  
If Shares are not redeemed:
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Class A Shares
$ 666
$ 862
$ 1,074
$ 1,684
Class C Shares
$ 177
$ 550
$ 948
$ 1,853
Class S Shares
$ 115
$ 366
$ 635
$ 1,406
Class I Shares
$ 75
$ 238
$ 415
$ 928
Class T Shares
$ 90
$ 285
$ 497
$ 1,106
 
Portfolio Turnover:  The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 104% of the average value of its portfolio.
 
Principal investment strategies
The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in other mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) (collectively, “underlying funds”) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles and provide exposure to issuers that are economically tied to countries throughout the world. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will primarily invest its assets in Janus Henderson underlying funds. The Fund may also invest up to 35% of its assets in underlying funds that are not sponsored by the Adviser, which portfolio management expects will predominantly pursue passively-managed investment strategies.
The Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of underlying funds and will normally allocate 45%-65% of its investments to underlying funds that provide varying exposure to common stocks of U.S.-based companies and international companies, 30%-45% of its investments to underlying funds that provide varying exposure to fixed-income and money market instruments, and 0%-20% of its investments to underlying funds that provide exposure to alternative investments and alternative investment strategies. The underlying equity funds may invest across a wide range of market capitalizations and segments, including emerging markets, and employ various investment strategies and styles such as growth and value. The underlying fixed-income funds encompass a wide range of fixed-income sectors, including corporate bonds, government securities, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, bank loans, securities that are rated below investment grade, and commercial paper, with varying maturities and duration, credit exposure, and regional exposure. The underlying alternative funds may invest in various alternative strategies, including, but not limited to, commodities, currencies, and hedge fund strategies. Because it invests in other funds, the Fund is considered a “fund of funds.”
Through its investments in underlying funds, the Fund invests in issuers from several different countries. As a result, the Fund normally will have approximately 40% to 65% of its net assets allocated to non-U.S. investments. A security is deemed to be economically tied to a country or countries outside of the United States if one or more of the following tests are met: (i) the company is organized in, or its primary business office or principal trading market of its equity is located in, a country outside of the United States; (ii) a majority of the company’s revenues are derived from outside of the United States; or (iii) a majority of the company’s assets are located outside of the United States. The Fund may also have significant exposure to emerging markets.
In managing the Fund, portfolio management employs a proprietary methodology that combines strategic asset allocation and dynamic asset allocation. The strategic asset allocation process is based on an assessment of long-term return, risk, and correlation expectations of various asset classes and is normally applied on an annual basis. The dynamic asset allocation
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process gives portfolio management the ability to express shorter-term market views and to react to market changes by adjusting the Fund’s exposure to the underlying funds and is normally applied on a quarterly basis.
When market conditions dictate a more defensive strategy, the Fund or an underlying fund may temporarily hold cash or invest its assets in temporary investments. In that case, the Fund may take positions that are inconsistent with its investment policies. As a result, the Fund may not achieve its investment objective.
Refer to Appendix A of the Prospectus for a brief description of the investment strategies of each of the currently available Janus Henderson underlying funds. The underlying funds, and the Fund’s investment in any underlying fund, may change at any time without prior notice.
 
Principal investment risks
The biggest risk is that the Fund’s returns will vary, and you could lose money. The Fund is designed for long-term investors seeking growth of capital and income. The principal risks associated with investing in the Fund and the underlying funds are set forth below.
Fund-Level Risks
Affiliated Underlying Fund Risk. The Adviser has the authority to select and substitute the underlying funds. The Adviser is subject to conflicts of interest in allocating the Fund’s assets among certain Janus Henderson underlying funds both because the fees payable to it by the Janus Henderson underlying funds differ and because the Adviser is also responsible for managing the Janus Henderson underlying funds. In addition, the Adviser’s authority to allocate investments among the Janus Henderson underlying funds and underlying funds that are not sponsored by the Adviser creates conflicts of interest. For example, investing in Janus Henderson underlying funds could cause the Fund to incur higher fees and may cause the Adviser to receive greater compensation, increase assets under management, or support particular investment strategies. The Adviser, however, is a fiduciary to the Fund and is legally obligated to act in its best interest when selecting underlying funds.
Underlying ETF Risk. Underlying funds that are ETFs (“underlying ETFs”) are traded on a national securities exchange at market prices that may vary from the net asset value of their underlying investments. Accordingly, there may be times when an underlying ETF trades at a premium or discount to its net asset value. Underlying ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an underlying ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained. Similarly, because the value of underlying ETF shares depends on the demand in the market, the Fund may not be able to purchase or sell an underlying ETF at the most optimal time, which could adversely affect the Fund’s performance. Trading of an underlying ETF’s shares may be halted by the activation of individual or market-wide “circuit breakers” (which halt trading for a specific period of time when the price of a particular security or overall market prices decline by a specified percentage). Trading of an underlying ETF’s shares may also be halted if (i) the shares are delisted from an exchange without first being listed on another exchange or (ii) exchange officials determine that such action is appropriate in the interest of a fair and orderly market or for the protection of investors.
Allocation Risk. The Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective depends largely upon portfolio management’s allocation of assets among the underlying funds and other securities using Janus Henderson’s proprietary strategic asset allocation and dynamic asset allocation methodologies. You could lose money on your investment in the Fund as a result of these allocations. The Fund will typically invest in a number of different underlying funds; however, to the extent that the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a single underlying fund, it will be more sensitive to the risks associated with that fund and any investments in which that fund focuses.
Investment Process Risk. No assurance can be given that the Fund’s investment strategy will be successful under all or any market conditions. Although the proprietary strategic asset allocation and dynamic asset allocation methodologies are designed to achieve the Fund’s investment objective, there is no guarantee that they will achieve the desired results, and there is a risk that they may not be successful in identifying how the Fund’s allocations and security exposures should be adjusted in order to reduce the risk of loss while participating in the upside growth of capital markets.
Risks Through Investing in the Underlying Funds
The ability of the Fund to realize its investment objective will depend, in large part, on the extent to which the underlying funds realize their respective investment objectives. Similarly, the Fund’s investment performance is directly related to the investment performance of the underlying funds it holds. The Fund is subject to the risk factors associated with the investments of the underlying funds, and will be affected by such risks in direct proportion to the allocation of its assets
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among the underlying funds. Therefore, to the extent that the Fund invests significantly in a particular underlying fund, the Fund’s performance would be significantly impacted by the performance of such underlying fund. What follows are the main risks associated with the underlying funds, which, in turn, may be considered to be principal risks of the Fund. These risks are subject to change based on the allocation of the Fund’s assets among the underlying funds.
Market Risk. The value of an underlying fund’s portfolio may decrease due to short-term market movements and over more prolonged market downturns. As a result, an underlying fund’s net asset value may fluctuate and it may be more difficult to value or sell an underlying fund’s holdings. Market risk may affect a single issuer, industry, economic sector, or the market as a whole. Market risk may be magnified if certain social, political, economic, and other conditions and events (such as financial institution failures, economic recessions, terrorism, war, conflicts, including related sanctions, social unrest, natural disasters, epidemics and pandemics) adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. It is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply, in response to changes in the market, and you could lose money.
Equity Securities Risk. Equity securities are subject to changes in value, and their values may be more volatile than those of other asset classes. The value of an underlying fund’s portfolio may decrease if the value of an individual company or security, or multiple companies or securities, in the portfolio decreases. Further, regardless of how well individual companies or securities perform, the value of an underlying fund’s portfolio could also decrease if there are deteriorating economic or market conditions or perceptions regarding the industries in which the issuers of securities the underlying fund holds participate.
Fixed-Income Securities Risk. Fixed-income securities are generally subject to the following risks:
•
Interest rate risk, which is the risk that prices of bonds and other fixed-income securities will increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. Changing interest rates have unpredictable effects on the markets and may expose fixed-income and related markets to heightened volatility.
•
Credit risk, which is the risk that the credit strength of an issuer of a fixed-income security will weaken and/or that the issuer will be unable to make timely principal and interest payments and that the security may go into default.
•
Prepayment risk, which is the risk that, during periods of falling interest rates, certain debt obligations may be paid off quicker than originally anticipated, which may cause an underlying fund to reinvest its assets in securities with lower yields, resulting in a decline in an underlying fund’s income or return potential.
•
Extension risk, which is the risk that, during periods of rising interest rates, certain debt obligations may be paid off substantially slower than originally anticipated, and as a result, the value of those obligations may fall.
•
Valuation risk, which is the risk that one or more of the fixed-income securities in which an underlying fund invests are priced differently than the value realized upon such security’s sale. In times of market instability, valuation may be more difficult. Valuation may also be affected by changes in the issuer’s financial strength, the market’s perception of such strength, or in the credit rating of the issuer or the security.
•
Liquidity risk, which is the risk that fixed-income securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time that an underlying fund’s portfolio management would like or at the price the underlying fund’s portfolio management believes the security is currently worth. Consequently, an underlying fund may have to accept a lower price to sell a security, sell other securities to raise cash, or give up an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative effect on an underlying fund’s performance. In unusual market conditions, even normally liquid securities may be affected by a degree of liquidity risk (i.e., if the number and capacity of traditional market participants is reduced).
Growth Securities Risk. Securities of companies perceived to be “growth” companies may be more volatile than other stocks and may involve special risks. If an underlying fund’s portfolio management’s perception of a company’s growth potential is not realized, the securities purchased may not perform as expected, reducing an underlying fund’s returns. In addition, because different types of stocks tend to shift in and out of favor depending on market and economic conditions, “growth” stocks may perform differently from other types of securities and the market as a whole.
Emerging Markets Risk. Emerging market securities involve a number of risks, which may result from less government supervision and regulation of business and industry practices (including the potential lack of strict finance and accounting controls and standards), stock exchanges, brokers, and listed companies. Information about emerging market companies, including financial information, may be less available or reliable and the Adviser’s ability to conduct due diligence with respect to such companies may be limited. Accordingly, these investments may be potentially more volatile in price and less liquid than investments in developed securities markets, resulting in greater risk to investors. There is a risk in developing
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countries that a current or future economic or political crisis could lead to price controls, forced mergers of companies, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, seizure, nationalization, sanctions or imposition of restrictions by various governmental entities on investment and trading, or creation of government monopolies, any of which may have a detrimental effect on an underlying fund’s investments. In addition, the taxation systems at the federal, regional, and local levels in developing or emerging market countries may be less transparent, inconsistently enforced, and subject to change. Emerging markets may be subject to a higher degree of corruption and fraud than developed markets and financial institutions and transaction counterparties may have less financial sophistication, creditworthiness, and/or resources than participants in developed markets. In addition, an underlying fund’s investments may be denominated in foreign currencies and therefore, changes in the value of a country’s currency compared to the U.S. dollar may affect the value of an underlying fund’s investments. To the extent that an underlying fund invests a significant portion of its assets in the securities of emerging markets issuers in or companies of a single country or region, it is more likely to be impacted by events or conditions affecting that country or region, which could have a negative impact on the Fund’s performance.
Small- and Mid-Sized Companies Risk. Certain of the underlying fund’s investments in securities issued by small- and mid-sized companies, which can include smaller, start-up companies offering emerging products or services, may involve greater risks than are customarily associated with larger, more established companies. For example, small- and mid-sized companies may also suffer more significant losses as a result of their narrow product lines, limited operating history, greater exposure to competitive threats, limited financial resources, limited trading markets, and the potential lack of management depth. Securities issued by small- and mid-sized companies tend to be more volatile and somewhat more speculative than securities issued by larger or more established companies and may underperform as compared to the securities of larger or more established companies. These holding are also subject to wider price fluctuations and tend to be less liquid that stock of larger or more established companies, which could have a significant adverse effect on an underlying fund’s returns, especially as market conditions change.
High-Yield Bond Risk. High-yield bonds (also known as “junk” bonds) are considered speculative and may be more sensitive than other types of bonds to economic changes, political changes, or adverse developments specific to the company that issued the bond, which may adversely affect their value.
Sovereign Debt Risk. Investments in U.S. and non-U.S. government debt securities (“sovereign debt”), especially the debt of certain emerging market countries, can involve a high degree of risk, including the risk that the governmental entity that controls the repayment of sovereign debt may not be willing or able to repay the principal and/or to pay the interest on its sovereign debt in a timely manner. A sovereign debtor’s willingness or ability to satisfy its debt obligation may be affected by various factors including, but not limited to, its cash flow situation, the extent of its foreign currency reserves, the availability of foreign exchange when a payment is due, and the relative size of its debt position in relation to its economy as a whole. In the event of default, there may be limited or no legal remedies for collecting sovereign debt and there may be no bankruptcy proceedings through which an underlying fund may collect all or part of the sovereign debt that a governmental entity has not repaid. In addition, to the extent an underlying fund invests in non-U.S. sovereign debt, it may be subject to currency risk.
Foreign Exposure Risk. Foreign markets can be more volatile than the U.S. market. As a result, an underlying fund’s returns and net asset value may be affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates or political or economic conditions in a particular country. In some foreign markets, there may not be protection against failure by other parties to complete transactions. It may not be possible for an underlying fund to repatriate capital, dividends, interest, and other income from a particular country or governmental entity. In addition, a market swing in one or more countries or regions where an underlying fund has invested a significant amount of its assets may have a greater effect on an underlying fund’s performance than it would in a more geographically diversified portfolio.
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities represent interests in “pools” of commercial or residential mortgages or other assets, including consumer loans or receivables. The value of mortgage- and asset-backed securities will be influenced by factors affecting the real estate market and the assets underlying these securities. Investments in mortgage-and asset-backed securities may be subject to credit risk, valuation risk, liquidity risk, extension risk, and prepayment risk. These securities also are subject to risk of default on the underlying mortgage or asset, particularly during periods of economic downturn.
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Portfolio Management Risk. Certain of the underlying funds are actively managed investment portfolios and are therefore subject to the risk that the investment strategies and/or research process employed for those underlying funds may fail to produce the intended results. Accordingly, such underlying funds may underperform their respective benchmark indexes or other mutual funds with similar investment objectives.
Passive Investment Risk. Certain of the underlying funds are not actively managed and therefore an underlying fund might not sell shares of a security due to current or projected underperformance of a security, industry or sector, unless that security is removed from the underlying fund’s specific benchmark index or the selling of shares is otherwise required upon a rebalancing of the specific benchmark index. Maintaining investments in securities without attempting to take defensive positions, regardless of market conditions or the performance of individual securities, could cause an underlying fund’s return to be lower than if it had employed an active strategy.
Volatility Risk. There is no guarantee that Janus Henderson Adaptive Risk Managed U.S. Equity Fund’s, an underlying fund, strategy to minimize volatility will be successful. Securities in the underlying fund’s portfolio may be subject to price volatility, and the prices may not be any less volatile than the market as a whole, and could be more volatile. In addition, the underlying fund’s strategy to minimize volatility could limit the underlying fund’s gains in rising markets.
Value Investing Risk. Because different types of stocks tend to shift in and out of favor depending on market and economic conditions, “value” stocks may perform differently than other types of stocks and from the market as a whole, and can continue to be undervalued by the market for long periods of time. It is also possible that a value stock will never appreciate to the extent expected.
Derivatives Risk. Derivatives can be volatile and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying referenced securities or asset. Gains or losses from a derivative investment can be substantially greater than the derivative’s original cost, and can therefore involve leverage. Leverage may cause an underlying fund to be more volatile than if it had not used leverage.
Counterparty Risk. Certain derivative and “over-the-counter” instruments, such as swaps and forwards, are subject to the risk that the other party to a contract will not fulfill its contractual obligations.
Alternative Investments Allocation Risk. There is a risk that the returns provided by alternative investments may be subject to high volatility and that an underlying fund’s portfolio management’s beliefs about the expected returns, risk and correlation properties of one or more of an underlying fund’s investments may be incorrect. There is also a risk that an underlying fund’s investments will correlate with the performance of stocks and bonds to a greater degree than anticipated. All of these factors may negatively affect your investment in the Fund and you could lose money. Investment in the underlying funds also involves derivatives, counterparty, leverage, real estate-related, and commodity-linked investment risks.
An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
 
Performance information
The following information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing how the Fund’s performance has varied over time. Class T Shares (formerly named Class J Shares, the initial share class) of the Fund commenced operations with the Fund’s inception. Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class S Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund commenced operations on July 6, 2009.
•
The performance shown for Class T Shares is calculated using the fees and expenses of Class T Shares in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.
•
The performance shown for Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of each respective share class, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.
•
The performance shown for Class I Shares for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.
If Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class S Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund had been available during periods prior to July 6, 2009, the performance shown for each respective share class may have been different. The performance shown for the
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periods following the Fund’s commencement of Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class S Shares, and Class I Shares reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.
The bar chart depicts the change in performance from year to year during the periods indicated. Performance information for each underlying fund is available in its prospectus and/or the most recent annual or semiannual report. The bar chart figures do not include any applicable sales charges that an investor may pay when they buy or sell Class A Shares or Class C Shares of the Fund. If sales charges were included, the returns would be lower. The table compares the Fund’s average annual returns for the periods indicated to a broad-based securities market index, as well as to one or more supplemental indices that have investment characteristics similar to those of the Fund. All figures assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. For certain periods, the Fund’s performance reflects the effect of expense waivers. Without the effect of these expense waivers, the performance shown would have been lower. Effective June 20, 2024, the Fund changed its investment strategy. Performance prior to June 20, 2024 reflects the Fund’s former strategy, and its performance may have differed if the Fund’s current strategy had been in place.
The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at janushenderson.com/performance or by calling 1-877-335-2687. 
Annual Total Returns for Class T Shares (calendar year-end)
 
 
Best Quarter:
4th Quarter 2020
12.54%
Worst Quarter:
1st Quarter 2020
– 14.30%
 
Class T Shares’ year-to-date return as of the calendar quarter ended September 30, 2024 was 11.28%. 
Average Annual Total Returns (periods ended 12/31/23)
 
 
 
 
 
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Since
Inception
(12/30/05)
Class T Shares
Return Before Taxes
11.66%
5.47%
3.94%
5.49%
Return After Taxes on Distributions
11.20%
4.03%
2.53%
4.26%
Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares(1)
7.09%
4.12%
2.86%
4.19%
MSCI All Country World Indexsm
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except foreign withholding
taxes)
22.20%
11.72%
7.93%
6.95%
Global Moderate Allocation Index
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except any applicable foreign
withholding taxes)
15.43%
7.01%
5.05%
5.39%
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Average Annual Total Returns (periods ended 12/31/23)
 
 
 
 
 
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Since
Inception
(12/30/05)
Class A Shares
Return Before Taxes(2)
5.05%
4.12%
3.20%
5.01%
MSCI All Country World Indexsm
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except foreign withholding
taxes)
22.20%
11.72%
7.93%
6.95%
Global Moderate Allocation Index
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except any applicable foreign
withholding taxes)
15.43%
7.01%
5.05%
5.39%
Class C Shares
Return Before Taxes(3)
9.74%
4.59%
3.12%
4.61%
MSCI All Country World Indexsm
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except foreign withholding
taxes)
22.20%
11.72%
7.93%
6.95%
Global Moderate Allocation Index
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except any applicable foreign
withholding taxes)
15.43%
7.01%
5.05%
5.39%
Class S Shares
Return Before Taxes
11.32%
5.16%
3.64%
5.15%
MSCI All Country World Indexsm
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except foreign withholding
taxes)
22.20%
11.72%
7.93%
6.95%
Global Moderate Allocation Index
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except any applicable foreign
withholding taxes)
15.43%
7.01%
5.05%
5.39%
Class I Shares
Return Before Taxes
11.64%
5.58%
4.04%
5.59%
MSCI All Country World Indexsm
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except foreign withholding
taxes)
22.20%
11.72%
7.93%
6.95%
Global Moderate Allocation Index
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except any applicable foreign
withholding taxes)
15.43%
7.01%
5.05%
5.39%
 
(1) 
If the Fund incurs a loss, which generates a tax benefit, the Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares may exceed the Fund’s other return figures.
(2) 
Calculated assuming maximum permitted sales loads.
(3) 
The one year return is calculated to include the contingent deferred sales charge.
The Fund’s broad-based benchmark index is the MSCI All Country World Index. The Fund’s additional benchmark is the Global Moderate Allocation Index. The indices are described below.
•
The MSCI All Country World Index is designed to measure equity market performance in global developed and emerging markets.
•
The Global Moderate Allocation Index is an internally-calculated, hypothetical combination of unmanaged indices that combines total returns from the MSCI All Country World Index (60%) and the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index (40%).
After-tax returns are calculated using distributions for the Fund’s Class T Shares (formerly named Class J Shares, the initial share class). After-tax returns are calculated using the historically highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation and may differ
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from those shown in the preceding table. The after-tax return information shown above does not apply to Fund shares held through a tax-advantaged account, such as a 401(k) plan or an IRA.
After-tax returns are only shown for Class T Shares of the Fund. After-tax returns for the other classes of Shares will vary from those shown for Class T Shares due to varying sales charges (as applicable), fees, and expenses among the classes.
 
Management
Investment Adviser:  Janus Henderson Investors US LLC
Portfolio Management:  Ashwin Alankar, Ph.D., is Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager of the Fund, which he has managed or co-managed since September 2014. Nick Harper, CFA, is Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager of the Fund, which he has co-managed since June 2024.
 
Purchase and sale of Fund shares
Minimum Investment Requirements 
Class A Shares, Class C Shares*, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares
 
Non-retirement accounts
$2,500**
Certain tax-deferred accounts or UGMA/UTMA accounts
$500
Class I Shares
Through an intermediary institution
• non-retirement accounts
$2,500
†
• certain tax-deferred accounts or UGMA/UTMA accounts
$500
†
 
†
Exceptions to these minimums may apply for certain tax-advantaged, tax-qualified and retirement plans, including health savings accounts, accounts held through certain wrap programs, and certain retail brokerage accounts.
*
The maximum purchase in Class C Shares is $500,000 for any single purchase. Effective on or about December 9, 2024, the maximum purchase in Class C Shares is $250,000 for any single purchase.
**
Class A, Class C, Class S, and Class T shares held through certain supermarket and/or self-directed brokerage accounts, or through wrap programs, may not be subject to these minimums. Please contact your financial intermediary for more information.
Purchases, exchanges, and redemptions can generally be made only through institutional channels, such as financial intermediaries and retirement platforms. You should contact your financial intermediary or refer to your plan documents for information on how to invest in the Fund. Requests must be received in good order by the Fund or its agents (financial intermediary or plan sponsor, if applicable) prior to the close of the trading session of the New York Stock Exchange in order to receive that day’s net asset value. For additional information, refer to “Purchases,” “Exchanges,” and/or “Redemptions” in the Prospectus.
 
Tax information
The Fund’s distributions are taxable, and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-advantaged arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account (in which case you may be taxed upon withdrawal of your investment from such account).
 
Payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries
If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund or its distributor (or its affiliates) may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment or to recommend one share class over another. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.
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Fund summary
Ticker:
JGCAX
Class A Shares
JGCSX
Class S Shares
JSPGX
Class T Shares
 
JGCCX
Class C Shares
JGCIX
Class I Shares
 
 
 
Investment Objective
Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund – Growth seeks total return through a primary emphasis on growth of capital with a secondary emphasis on income.
 
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell Shares of the Fund. Each share class has different expenses, but represents an investment in the same Fund. For Class A Shares, you may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the Fund or in other Janus Henderson funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial professional and in the “Purchases” section on page 57 of the Fund’s Prospectus and in the “Purchases” section on page 59 of the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information. In addition, please see Appendix B – Intermediary Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts. You may also incur brokerage commissions charged by your broker or financial intermediary when buying Class I Shares of the Fund that are not reflected in the table or in the example below. 
SHAREHOLDER FEES
(fees paid directly from your investment)
 
Class A
 
Class C
 
Class S
 
Class I
 
Class T
Maximum Sales Charge (load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering
price)
5.75%
None
None
None
None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (load) (as a percentage of the lower of original
purchase price or redemption proceeds)
None
1.00%
None
None
None
ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 
Class A
 
Class C
 
Class S
 
Class I
 
Class T
Management Fees
0.05%
0.05%
0.05%
0.05%
0.05%
Distribution/Service (12b-1) Fees
0.25%
1.00%
0.25%
None
None
Other Expenses
0.16%
0.17%
0.33%
0.18%
0.33%
Acquired Fund(1) Fees and Expenses
0.53%
0.53%
0.53%
0.53%
0.53%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
0.99%
1.75%
1.16%
0.76%
0.91%
 
(1)
“Acquired Fund” refers to any underlying fund (including, but not limited to, exchange-traded funds) in which the Fund invests or has invested during the period. Acquired fund fees and expenses are indirect expenses the Fund incurs as a result of investing in shares of an underlying fund. The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” may not correlate to the “Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets” presented in the Financial Highlights tables because that ratio includes only the direct operating expenses incurred by the Fund, not the indirect costs of investing in Acquired Funds.
EXAMPLE:
The Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and reinvest all dividends and distributions. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses (including the operating expenses of the underlying funds) remain the same. Class C Shares automatically convert to Class A Shares after eight years. The Example for Class C Shares for the ten-year period reflects the conversion to Class A Shares. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be: 
If Shares are redeemed:
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Class A Shares
$ 670
$ 872
$ 1,091
$ 1,718
Class C Shares
$ 278
$ 551
$ 949
$ 1,862
Class S Shares
$ 118
$ 368
$ 638
$ 1,409
Class I Shares
$ 78
$ 243
$ 422
$ 942
Class T Shares
$ 93
$ 290
$ 504
$ 1,120
  
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If Shares are not redeemed:
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Class A Shares
$ 670
$ 872
$ 1,091
$ 1,718
Class C Shares
$ 178
$ 551
$ 949
$ 1,862
Class S Shares
$ 118
$ 368
$ 638
$ 1,409
Class I Shares
$ 78
$ 243
$ 422
$ 942
Class T Shares
$ 93
$ 290
$ 504
$ 1,120
 
Portfolio Turnover:  The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 100% of the average value of its portfolio.
 
Principal investment strategies
The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in other mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) (collectively, “underlying funds”) that represent a variety of asset classes and investment styles and provide exposure to issuers that are economically tied to countries throughout the world. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will primarily invest its assets in Janus Henderson underlying funds. The Fund may also invest up to 35% of its assets in underlying funds that are not sponsored by the Adviser, which portfolio management expects will predominantly pursue passively-managed investment strategies.
The Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of underlying funds and will normally allocate 70%-85% of its investments to underlying funds that provide varying exposure to common stocks of U.S.-based companies and international companies, 10%-25% of its investments to underlying funds that provide varying exposure to fixed-income and money market instruments, and 0%-20% of its investments to underlying funds that provide exposure to alternative investments and alternative investment strategies. The underlying equity funds may invest across a wide range of market capitalizations and segments, including emerging markets, and employ various investment strategies and styles such as growth and value. The underlying fixed-income funds encompass a wide range of fixed-income sectors, including corporate bonds, government securities, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, bank loans, securities that are rated below investment grade, and commercial paper, with varying maturities and duration, credit exposure, and regional exposure. The underlying alternative funds may invest in various alternative strategies, including, but not limited to, commodities, currencies, and hedge fund strategies. Because it invests in other funds, the Fund is considered a “fund of funds.”
Through its investments in underlying funds, the Fund invests in issuers from several different countries. As a result, the Fund normally will have approximately 40% to 65% of its net assets allocated to non-U.S. investments. A security is deemed to be economically tied to a country or countries outside of the United States if one or more of the following tests are met: (i) the company is organized in, or its primary business office or principal trading market of its equity is located in, a country outside of the United States; (ii) a majority of the company’s revenues are derived from outside of the United States; or (iii) a majority of the company’s assets are located outside of the United States. The Fund may also have significant exposure to emerging markets.
In managing the Fund, portfolio management employs a proprietary methodology that combines strategic asset allocation and dynamic asset allocation. The strategic asset allocation process is based on an assessment of long-term return, risk, and correlation expectations of various asset classes and is normally applied on an annual basis. The dynamic asset allocation process gives portfolio management the ability to express shorter-term market views and react to market changes by adjusting the Fund’s exposures to the underlying funds and is normally applied on a quarterly basis.
When market conditions dictate a more defensive strategy, the Fund or an underlying fund may temporarily hold cash or invest its assets in temporary investments. In that case, the Fund may take positions that are inconsistent with its investment policies. As a result, the Fund may not achieve its investment objective.
Refer to Appendix A of the Prospectus for a brief description of the investment strategies of each of the currently available Janus Henderson underlying funds. The underlying funds, and the Fund’s investment in any underlying fund, may change at any time without prior notice.
 
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Principal investment risks
The biggest risk is that the Fund’s returns will vary, and you could lose money. The Fund is designed for long-term investors seeking growth of capital and, to a lesser extent, income. The principal risks associated with investing in the Fund and the underlying funds are set forth below.
Fund-Level Risks
Affiliated Underlying Fund Risk. The Adviser has the authority to select and substitute the underlying funds. The Adviser is subject to conflicts of interest in allocating the Fund’s assets among certain Janus Henderson underlying funds both because the fees payable to it by the Janus Henderson underlying funds differ and because the Adviser is also responsible for managing the Janus Henderson underlying funds. In addition, the Adviser’s authority to allocate investments among the Janus Henderson underlying funds and underlying funds that are not sponsored by the Adviser creates conflicts of interest. For example, investing in Janus Henderson underlying funds could cause the Fund to incur higher fees and may cause the Adviser to receive greater compensation, increase assets under management, or support particular investment strategies. The Adviser, however, is a fiduciary to the Fund and is legally obligated to act in its best interest when selecting underlying funds.
Underlying ETF Risk. Underlying funds that are ETFs (“underlying ETFs”) are traded on a national securities exchange at market prices that may vary from the net asset value of their underlying investments. Accordingly, there may be times when an underlying ETF trades at a premium or discount to its net asset value. Underlying ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an underlying ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained. Similarly, because the value of underlying ETF shares depends on the demand in the market, the Fund may not be able to purchase or sell an underlying ETF at the most optimal time, which could adversely affect the Fund’s performance. Trading of an underlying ETF’s shares may be halted by the activation of individual or market-wide “circuit breakers” (which halt trading for a specific period of time when the price of a particular security or overall market prices decline by a specified percentage). Trading of an underlying ETF’s shares may also be halted if (i) the shares are delisted from an exchange without first being listed on another exchange or (ii) exchange officials determine that such action is appropriate in the interest of a fair and orderly market or for the protection of investors.
Allocation Risk. The Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective depends largely upon portfolio management’s allocation of assets among the underlying funds and other securities using Janus Henderson’s proprietary strategic asset allocation and dynamic asset allocation methodologies. You could lose money on your investment in the Fund as a result of these allocations. The Fund will typically invest in a number of different underlying funds; however, to the extent that the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a single underlying fund, it will be more sensitive to the risks associated with that fund and any investments in which that fund focuses.
Investment Process Risk. No assurance can be given that the Fund’s investment strategy will be successful under all or any market conditions. Although the proprietary strategic asset allocation and dynamic asset allocation methodologies are designed to achieve the Fund’s investment objective, there is no guarantee that they will achieve the desired results, and there is a risk that they may not be successful in identifying how the Fund’s allocations and security exposures should be adjusted in order to reduce the risk of loss while participating in the upside growth of capital markets.
Risks Through Investing in the Underlying Funds
The ability of the Fund to realize its investment objective will depend, in large part, on the extent to which the underlying funds realize their respective investment objectives. Similarly, the Fund’s investment performance is directly related to the investment performance of the underlying funds it holds. The Fund is subject to the risk factors associated with the investments of the underlying funds, and will be affected by such risks in direct proportion to the allocation of its assets among the underlying funds. Therefore, to the extent that the Fund invests significantly in a particular underlying fund, the Fund’s performance would be significantly impacted by the performance of such underlying fund. What follows are the main risks associated with the underlying funds, which, in turn, may be considered to be principal risks of the Fund. These risks are subject to change based on the allocation of the Fund’s assets among the underlying funds.
Market Risk. The value of an underlying fund’s portfolio may decrease due to short-term market movements and over more prolonged market downturns. As a result, an underlying fund’s net asset value may fluctuate and it may be more difficult to value or sell an underlying fund’s holdings. Market risk may affect a single issuer, industry, economic sector, or the market as a whole. Market risk may be magnified if certain social, political, economic, and other conditions and events (such as financial institution failures, economic recessions, terrorism, war, conflicts, including related sanctions, social unrest, natural
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disasters, epidemics and pandemics) adversely interrupt the global economy and financial markets. It is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply, in response to changes in the market, and you could lose money.
Equity Securities Risk. Equity securities are subject to changes in value, and their values may be more volatile than those of other asset classes. The value of an underlying fund’s portfolio may decrease if the value of an individual company or security, or multiple companies or securities, in the portfolio decreases. Further, regardless of how well individual companies or securities perform, the value of an underlying fund’s portfolio could also decrease if there are deteriorating economic or market conditions or perceptions regarding the industries in which the issuers of securities the underlying fund holds participate.
Fixed-Income Securities Risk. Fixed-income securities are generally subject to the following risks:
•
Interest rate risk, which is the risk that prices of bonds and other fixed-income securities will increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. Changing interest rates have unpredictable effects on the markets and may expose fixed-income and related markets to heightened volatility.
•
Credit risk, which is the risk that the credit strength of an issuer of a fixed-income security will weaken and/or that the issuer will be unable to make timely principal and interest payments and that the security may go into default.
•
Prepayment risk, which is the risk that, during periods of falling interest rates, certain debt obligations may be paid off quicker than originally anticipated, which may cause an underlying fund to reinvest its assets in securities with lower yields, resulting in a decline in an underlying fund’s income or return potential.
•
Extension risk, which is the risk that, during periods of rising interest rates, certain debt obligations may be paid off substantially slower than originally anticipated, and as a result, the value of those obligations may fall.
•
Valuation risk, which is the risk that one or more of the fixed-income securities in which an underlying fund invests are priced differently than the value realized upon such security’s sale. In times of market instability, valuation may be more difficult. Valuation may also be affected by changes in the issuer’s financial strength, the market’s perception of such strength, or in the credit rating of the issuer or the security.
•
Liquidity risk, which is the risk that fixed-income securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time that an underlying fund’s portfolio management would like or at the price the underlying fund’s portfolio management believes the security is currently worth. Consequently, an underlying fund may have to accept a lower price to sell a security, sell other securities to raise cash, or give up an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative effect on an underlying fund’s performance. In unusual market conditions, even normally liquid securities may be affected by a degree of liquidity risk (i.e., if the number and capacity of traditional market participants is reduced).
Growth Securities Risk. Securities of companies perceived to be “growth” companies may be more volatile than other stocks and may involve special risks. If an underlying fund’s portfolio management’s perception of a company’s growth potential is not realized, the securities purchased may not perform as expected, reducing an underlying fund’s returns. In addition, because different types of stocks tend to shift in and out of favor depending on market and economic conditions, “growth” stocks may perform differently from other types of securities and the market as a whole.
Emerging Markets Risk. Emerging market securities involve a number of risks, which may result from less government supervision and regulation of business and industry practices (including the potential lack of strict finance and accounting controls and standards), stock exchanges, brokers, and listed companies. Information about emerging market companies, including financial information, may be less available or reliable and the Adviser’s ability to conduct due diligence with respect to such companies may be limited. Accordingly, these investments may be potentially more volatile in price and less liquid than investments in developed securities markets, resulting in greater risk to investors. There is a risk in developing countries that a current or future economic or political crisis could lead to price controls, forced mergers of companies, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, seizure, nationalization, sanctions or imposition of restrictions by various governmental entities on investment and trading, or creation of government monopolies, any of which may have a detrimental effect on an underlying fund’s investments. In addition, the taxation systems at the federal, regional, and local levels in developing or emerging market countries may be less transparent, inconsistently enforced, and subject to change. Emerging markets may be subject to a higher degree of corruption and fraud than developed markets and financial institutions and transaction counterparties may have less financial sophistication, creditworthiness, and/or resources than participants in developed markets. In addition, an underlying fund’s investments may be denominated in foreign currencies and therefore, changes in the value of a country’s currency compared to the U.S. dollar may affect the value of an underlying fund’s investments. To the extent that an underlying fund invests a significant portion of
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its assets in the securities of emerging markets issuers in or companies of a single country or region, it is more likely to be impacted by events or conditions affecting that country or region, which could have a negative impact on the Fund’s performance.
Small- and Mid-Sized Companies Risk. Certain of the underlying fund’s investments in securities issued by small- and mid-sized companies, which can include smaller, start-up companies offering emerging products or services, may involve greater risks than are customarily associated with larger, more established companies. For example, small- and mid-sized companies may also suffer more significant losses as a result of their narrow product lines, limited operating history, greater exposure to competitive threats, limited financial resources, limited trading markets, and the potential lack of management depth. Securities issued by small- and mid-sized companies tend to be more volatile and somewhat more speculative than securities issued by larger or more established companies and may underperform as compared to the securities of larger or more established companies. These holding are also subject to wider price fluctuations and tend to be less liquid that stock of larger or more established companies, which could have a significant adverse effect on an underlying fund’s returns, especially as market conditions change.
High-Yield Bond Risk. High-yield bonds (also known as “junk” bonds) are considered speculative and may be more sensitive than other types of bonds to economic changes, political changes, or adverse developments specific to the company that issued the bond, which may adversely affect their value.
Sovereign Debt Risk. Investments in U.S. and non-U.S. government debt securities (“sovereign debt”), especially the debt of certain emerging market countries, can involve a high degree of risk, including the risk that the governmental entity that controls the repayment of sovereign debt may not be willing or able to repay the principal and/or to pay the interest on its sovereign debt in a timely manner. A sovereign debtor’s willingness or ability to satisfy its debt obligation may be affected by various factors including, but not limited to, its cash flow situation, the extent of its foreign currency reserves, the availability of foreign exchange when a payment is due, and the relative size of its debt position in relation to its economy as a whole. In the event of default, there may be limited or no legal remedies for collecting sovereign debt and there may be no bankruptcy proceedings through which an underlying fund may collect all or part of the sovereign debt that a governmental entity has not repaid. In addition, to the extent an underlying fund invests in non-U.S. sovereign debt, it may be subject to currency risk.
Foreign Exposure Risk. Foreign markets can be more volatile than the U.S. market. As a result, an underlying fund’s returns and net asset value may be affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates or political or economic conditions in a particular country. In some foreign markets, there may not be protection against failure by other parties to complete transactions. It may not be possible for an underlying fund to repatriate capital, dividends, interest, and other income from a particular country or governmental entity. In addition, a market swing in one or more countries or regions where an underlying fund has invested a significant amount of its assets may have a greater effect on an underlying fund’s performance than it would in a more geographically diversified portfolio.
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities Risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities represent interests in “pools” of commercial or residential mortgages or other assets, including consumer loans or receivables. The value of mortgage- and asset-backed securities will be influenced by factors affecting the real estate market and the assets underlying these securities. Investments in mortgage-and asset-backed securities may be subject to credit risk, valuation risk, liquidity risk, extension risk, and prepayment risk. These securities also are subject to risk of default on the underlying mortgage or asset, particularly during periods of economic downturn.
Portfolio Management Risk. Certain of the underlying funds are actively managed investment portfolios and are therefore subject to the risk that the investment strategies and/or research process employed for those underlying funds may fail to produce the intended results. Accordingly, such underlying funds may underperform their respective benchmark indexes or other mutual funds with similar investment objectives.
Passive Investment Risk. Certain of the underlying funds are not actively managed and therefore an underlying fund might not sell shares of a security due to current or projected underperformance of a security, industry or sector, unless that security is removed from the underlying fund’s specific benchmark index or the selling of shares is otherwise required upon a rebalancing of the specific benchmark index. Maintaining investments in securities without attempting to take defensive positions, regardless of market conditions or the performance of individual securities, could cause an underlying fund’s return to be lower than if it had employed an active strategy.
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Volatility Risk. There is no guarantee that Janus Henderson Adaptive Risk Managed U.S. Equity Fund’s, an underlying fund, strategy to minimize volatility will be successful. Securities in the underlying fund’s portfolio may be subject to price volatility, and the prices may not be any less volatile than the market as a whole, and could be more volatile. In addition, the underlying fund’s strategy to minimize volatility could limit the underlying fund’s gains in rising markets.
Value Investing Risk. Because different types of stocks tend to shift in and out of favor depending on market and economic conditions, “value” stocks may perform differently than other types of stocks and from the market as a whole, and can continue to be undervalued by the market for long periods of time. It is also possible that a value stock will never appreciate to the extent expected.
Derivatives Risk. Derivatives can be volatile and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying referenced securities or asset. Gains or losses from a derivative investment can be substantially greater than the derivative’s original cost, and can therefore involve leverage. Leverage may cause an underlying fund to be more volatile than if it had not used leverage.
Counterparty Risk. Certain derivative and “over-the-counter” instruments, such as swaps and forwards, are subject to the risk that the other party to a contract will not fulfill its contractual obligations.
Alternative Investments Allocation Risk. There is a risk that the returns provided by alternative investments may be subject to high volatility and that an underlying fund’s portfolio management’s beliefs about the expected returns, risk and correlation properties of one or more of an underlying fund’s investments may be incorrect. There is also a risk that an underlying fund’s investments will correlate with the performance of stocks and bonds to a greater degree than anticipated. All of these factors may negatively affect your investment in the Fund and you could lose money. Investment in the underlying funds also involves derivatives, counterparty, leverage, real estate-related, and commodity-linked investment risks.
An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
 
Performance information
The following information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing how the Fund’s performance has varied over time. Class T Shares (formerly named Class J Shares, the initial share class) of the Fund commenced operations with the Fund’s inception. Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class S Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund commenced operations on July 6, 2009.
•
The performance shown for Class T Shares is calculated using the fees and expenses of Class T Shares in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.
•
The performance shown for Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of each respective share class, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.
•
The performance shown for Class I Shares for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.
If Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class S Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund had been available during periods prior to July 6, 2009, the performance shown for each respective share class may have been different. The performance shown for the periods following the Fund’s commencement of Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class S Shares, and Class I Shares reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.
The bar chart depicts the change in performance from year to year during the periods indicated. Performance information for each underlying fund is available in its prospectus and/or the most recent annual or semiannual report. The bar chart figures do not include any applicable sales charges that an investor may pay when they buy or sell Class A Shares or Class C Shares of the Fund. If sales charges were included, the returns would be lower. The table compares the Fund’s average annual returns for the periods indicated to a broad-based securities market index, as well as to one or more supplemental indices that have investment characteristics similar to those of the Fund. All figures assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. For certain periods, the Fund’s performance reflects the effect of expense waivers. Without the effect of these expense waivers, the performance shown would have been lower. Effective June 20, 2024, the Fund changed its investment strategy. Performance prior to June 20, 2024 reflects the Fund’s former strategy, and its performance may have differed if the Fund’s current strategy had been in place.
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The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at janushenderson.com/performance or by calling 1-877-335-2687. 
Annual Total Returns for Class T Shares (calendar year-end)
 
 
Best Quarter:
2nd Quarter 2020
15.73%
Worst Quarter:
1st Quarter 2020
– 19.41%
 
Class T Shares’ year-to-date return as of the calendar quarter ended September 30, 2024 was 13.79%. 
Average Annual Total Returns (periods ended 12/31/23)
 
 
 
 
 
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Since
Inception
(12/30/05)
Class T Shares
Return Before Taxes
13.64%
7.11%
4.91%
5.99%
Return After Taxes on Distributions
13.26%
5.41%
3.35%
4.82%
Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares(1)
8.33%
5.45%
3.64%
4.69%
MSCI All Country World Indexsm
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except foreign withholding
taxes)
22.20%
11.72%
7.93%
6.95%
Global Growth Allocation Index
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except any applicable foreign
withholding taxes)
18.78%
9.39%
6.51%
6.21%
Class A Shares
Return Before Taxes(2)
7.08%
5.75%
4.18%
5.52%
MSCI All Country World Indexsm
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except foreign withholding
taxes)
22.20%
11.72%
7.93%
6.95%
Global Growth Allocation Index
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except any applicable foreign
withholding taxes)
18.78%
9.39%
6.51%
6.21%
Class C Shares
Return Before Taxes(3)
11.73%
6.24%
4.10%
5.11%
MSCI All Country World Indexsm
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except foreign withholding
taxes)
22.20%
11.72%
7.93%
6.95%
Global Growth Allocation Index
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except any applicable foreign
withholding taxes)
18.78%
9.39%
6.51%
6.21%
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Average Annual Total Returns (periods ended 12/31/23)
 
 
 
 
 
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Since
Inception
(12/30/05)
Class S Shares
Return Before Taxes
13.36%
6.82%
4.61%
5.66%
MSCI All Country World Indexsm
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except foreign withholding
taxes)
22.20%
11.72%
7.93%
6.95%
Global Growth Allocation Index
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except any applicable foreign
withholding taxes)
18.78%
9.39%
6.51%
6.21%
Class I Shares
Return Before Taxes
13.85%
7.27%
5.05%
6.11%
MSCI All Country World Indexsm
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except foreign withholding
taxes)
22.20%
11.72%
7.93%
6.95%
Global Growth Allocation Index
(reflects no deduction for expenses, fees, or taxes, except any applicable foreign
withholding taxes)
18.78%
9.39%
6.51%
6.21%
 
(1) 
If the Fund incurs a loss, which generates a tax benefit, the Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares may exceed the Fund’s other return figures.
(2) 
Calculated assuming maximum permitted sales loads.
(3) 
The one year return is calculated to include the contingent deferred sales charge.
The Fund’s broad-based benchmark index is the MSCI All Country World Index. The Fund’s additional benchmark is the Global Growth Allocation Index. The indices are described below.
•
The MSCI All Country World Index is designed to measure equity market performance in global developed and emerging markets.
•
The Global Growth Allocation Index is an internally-calculated, hypothetical combination of unmanaged indices that combines total returns from the MSCI All Country World Index (80%) and the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index (20%).
After-tax returns are calculated using distributions for the Fund’s Class T Shares (formerly named Class J Shares, the initial share class). After-tax returns are calculated using the historically highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation and may differ from those shown in the preceding table. The after-tax return information shown above does not apply to Fund shares held through a tax-advantaged account, such as a 401(k) plan or an IRA.
After-tax returns are only shown for Class T Shares of the Fund. After-tax returns for the other classes of Shares will vary from those shown for Class T Shares due to varying sales charges (as applicable), fees, and expenses among the classes.
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Management
Investment Adviser:  Janus Henderson Investors US LLC
Portfolio Management:  Ashwin Alankar, Ph.D., is Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager of the Fund, which he has managed or co-managed since September 2014. Nick Harper, CFA, is Executive Vice President and Co-Portfolio Manager of the Fund, which he has co-managed since June 2024.
 
Purchase and sale of Fund shares
Minimum Investment Requirements 
Class A Shares, Class C Shares*, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares
 
Non-retirement accounts
$2,500**
Certain tax-deferred accounts or UGMA/UTMA accounts
$500
Class I Shares
Through an intermediary institution
• non-retirement accounts
$2,500
†
• certain tax-deferred accounts or UGMA/UTMA accounts
$500
†
 
†
Exceptions to these minimums may apply for certain tax-advantaged, tax-qualified and retirement plans, including health savings accounts, accounts held through certain wrap programs, and certain retail brokerage accounts.
*
The maximum purchase in Class C Shares is $500,000 for any single purchase. Effective on or about December 9, 2024, the maximum purchase in Class C Shares is $250,000 for any single purchase.
**
Class A, Class C, Class S, and Class T shares held through certain supermarket and/or self-directed brokerage accounts, or through wrap programs, may not be subject to these minimums. Please contact your financial intermediary for more information.
Purchases, exchanges, and redemptions can generally be made only through institutional channels, such as financial intermediaries and retirement platforms. You should contact your financial intermediary or refer to your plan documents for information on how to invest in the Fund. Requests must be received in good order by the Fund or its agents (financial intermediary or plan sponsor, if applicable) prior to the close of the trading session of the New York Stock Exchange in order to receive that day’s net asset value. For additional information, refer to “Purchases,” “Exchanges,” and/or “Redemptions” in the Prospectus.
 
Tax information
The Fund’s distributions are taxable, and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-advantaged arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account (in which case you may be taxed upon withdrawal of your investment from such account).
 
Payments to broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries
If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund or its distributor (or its affiliates) may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment or to recommend one share class over another. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.
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Additional information about the Funds
 
Each Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying funds, will also indirectly bear its pro rata share of the expenses incurred by the underlying funds. The Funds’ returns are net of these expenses. Expenses may be higher or lower depending upon the allocation of the Funds’ assets among the underlying funds and the actual expenses of the underlying funds, including any expenses associated with the underlying funds’ investments in exchange-traded funds.
Please refer to the following important information when reviewing the “Fees and Expenses of the Fund” table in each Fund Summary of the Prospectus. The fees and expenses shown were determined based on average net assets as of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
•
“Shareholder Fees” are fees paid directly from your investment and may include sales loads.
•
“Annual Fund Operating Expenses” are paid out of a Fund’s assets and include fees for portfolio management and administrative services, including recordkeeping, subaccounting, and other shareholder services. You do not pay these fees directly but, as the Example in each Fund Summary shows, these costs are borne indirectly by all shareholders.
•
The “Management Fee” is the investment advisory fee rate paid by each Fund to the Adviser. Refer to “Management Expenses” in this Prospectus for additional information with further description in the Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”).
•
“Distribution/Service (12b-1) Fees.” Because 12b-1 fees are charged as an ongoing fee, over time the fee will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges. Distribution/Service (12b-1) Fees include a shareholder servicing fee of up to 0.25% for Class C Shares.
•
A contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00% may be imposed on certain redemptions of Class A Shares bought without an initial sales charge and then redeemed within 12 months of purchase. The contingent deferred sales charge is not reflected in the Example in each Fund Summary.
•
A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% generally applies on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. The contingent deferred sales charge may be waived for certain investors, as described in the Shareholder’s Guide.
•
“Other Expenses”
°
for Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares, may include administrative fees charged by intermediaries for the provision of administrative services, including recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing for omnibus or networked accounts, or other shareholder services provided on behalf of shareholders of the Funds.
°
for Class S Shares and Class T Shares, include an administrative services fee of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each class to compensate Janus Henderson Services US LLC (the “Transfer Agent”), the Funds’ transfer agent, for providing, or arranging for the provision by intermediaries of, administrative services, including recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing for omnibus or networked accounts, or other shareholder services provided on behalf of retirement plan participants, pension plan participants, or other underlying investors investing through institutional channels.
°
for all classes, may include reimbursement to the Adviser for certain out-of-pocket costs related to the administration of the Funds and to the Transfer Agent of its out-of-pocket costs for serving as transfer agent and providing, or arranging by others the provision of, servicing to shareholders.
°
include custodian fees and expenses, legal and auditing fees, printing and mailing costs of sending reports and other information to existing shareholders, and Independent Trustees’ fees and expenses.
•
The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive and/or reimburse each Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” to certain limits for at least a one-year period commencing on October 28, 2024. The expense limits are described in the “Management Expenses” section of this Prospectus.
•
All expenses in a Fund’s “Fees and Expenses of the Fund” table are shown without the effect of expense offset arrangements. Pursuant to such arrangements, credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce custodian and transfer agent expenses.
 
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This Prospectus provides information about the Funds, which seek to achieve their investment objectives by investing in underlying funds that provide exposure to equities, fixed-income securities, money market instruments, and alternative investment strategies. Because they invest in other funds, each Fund is considered a “fund of funds.” A fund of funds bears its own direct expenses in addition to bearing a proportionate share of the expenses charged by the underlying funds in which it invests. The Funds are best suited for long-term investors.
This section takes a closer look at the Funds’ principal investment strategies, as well as certain risks of investing in the Funds. Please carefully review the “Risks of the Funds” section of this Prospectus for a discussion of risks associated with certain investment techniques. The “Glossary of Investment Terms” includes descriptions of investment terms used throughout this Prospectus.
Because investors’ risk tolerances, investment goals, investment time horizons, and financial circumstances may be different, each Fund offers a different strategy for pursuing capital growth and income. The allocation to equities, fixed-income securities, money market instruments, and alternative investment strategies in each Fund reflects its greater or lesser emphasis on pursuing growth of capital or current income. The following illustrates each Fund’s relative emphasis on seeking growth of capital and seeking income.
 
The following table indicates each Fund’s normal asset allocation range, which is how each Fund’s investments generally will be allocated among the equity, fixed-income, money market, and alternatives asset classes under normal market conditions. 
 
Janus Henderson Global
Allocation Fund – 
Conservative
Janus Henderson Global
Allocation Fund – 
Moderate
Janus Henderson Global
Allocation Fund – 
Growth
Asset Allocation Range
 
 
 
Equity Investments
30%-50%
45%-65%
70%-85%
Fixed-Income Securities and Money Market
Instruments
50%-65%
30%-45%
10%-25%
Alternative Investments
0%-20%
0%-20%
0%-20%
 
Each Fund will normally allocate its investments to underlying funds that provide varying exposure to U.S.-based companies of varying market capitalizations, international companies (including those with exposure to emerging markets), bonds and money market instruments, derivatives, currency strategies, and alternative investments. The normal asset allocation ranges, as well as the underlying funds and investments in each underlying fund, may change from time to time without shareholder approval or notice.
Although each Fund can invest in any or all of the Janus Henderson underlying funds described in Appendix A of this Prospectus, as well as in underlying funds not sponsored by the Adviser, it is expected that each Fund will normally invest in only some of the underlying funds at any particular time. Each Fund’s investment in underlying funds that are not sponsored by the Adviser will not exceed 35%. A Fund’s investment in any Janus Henderson underlying fund may exceed 25% of such Fund’s total assets. For information on the Janus Henderson underlying funds currently available for investment by the Funds, including their investment objectives and strategies, see “Investment Objectives and Strategies of the Janus Henderson Underlying Funds” in Appendix A. At the discretion of the Adviser and without prior shareholder notification, the Funds may invest in additional underlying funds established in the future.
Actual holdings percentages may vary due to actual cash flows and changes to the underlying funds’ asset values. In addition, the Funds may reallocate their assets among the underlying funds, including investing a portion or all of its assets in cash equivalents or a money market fund. The Funds and certain underlying funds may purchase unlimited shares of affiliated or non-affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles. The Adviser may change the asset class allocations, the underlying funds, an underlying fund’s asset category, or weightings among asset classes or underlying funds without prior notice to shareholders. Information regarding a Fund’s actual allocations to underlying funds is available to
30 | Janus Investment Fund
shareholders on a periodic basis through the Funds’ annual reports, semiannual reports, and certain other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), as well as at janushenderson.com/advisor/mutual-funds. Please refer to “Availability of Portfolio Holdings Information” in this Prospectus to learn how to access the most recent allocation information.
The proprietary methodology employed by portfolio management normally combines the strategic asset allocation process, on an annual basis, and the dynamic asset allocation process, on a quarterly basis.
The Funds’ Board of Trustees (“Trustees”) may change each Fund’s investment objective or non-fundamental principal investment strategies without a shareholder vote. A Fund will notify you in writing at least 60 days before making any such change it considers material. If there is a material change to a Fund’s investment objective or principal investment strategies, you should consider whether the Fund remains an appropriate investment for you. There is no guarantee that a Fund will achieve its investment objective.
Unless otherwise stated, the following additional investment strategies and general policies apply to the Funds and the underlying funds. Some of these strategies and policies may be part of a principal strategy. Other strategies and policies may be utilized to a lesser extent.
Cash Position
A Fund may temporarily increase its cash position under certain unusual circumstances, such as to protect its assets or maintain liquidity in certain circumstances to meet unusually large redemptions. A Fund’s cash position may also increase temporarily due to unusually large cash inflows. In this case, the Fund may take positions that are inconsistent with its investment policies. As a result, the Fund may not achieve its investment objective. To the extent a Fund invests its uninvested cash through a sweep program (meaning its uninvested cash is pooled with uninvested cash of other funds and invested in certain securities such as repurchase agreements), it is subject to the risks of the account or fund into which it is investing, including liquidity issues that may delay the Fund from accessing its cash.
Portfolio Turnover
The Funds normally seek long-term investment, although the Funds may sell shares of the underlying funds regardless of how long they have been held. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the size of a Fund (including due to shareholder purchases and redemptions), the nature of a Fund’s investments, and the investment style of portfolio management. Changes are normally made in a Fund’s holdings whenever portfolio management believes such changes are desirable. Portfolio turnover rates are generally not a factor in making decisions regarding asset allocations among the underlying funds. The Funds’ transactions in Janus Henderson underlying mutual funds do not entail brokerage commissions, but may result in taxable capital gains. The Funds’ transactions in the underlying ETFs may incur brokerage commissions. The “Financial Highlights” section of this Prospectus shows the Funds’ historical turnover rates.
 
The value of your investment will vary over time, sometimes significantly, and you may lose money by investing in the Funds. The allocation of each Fund’s assets to underlying funds may not be successful in achieving the Fund’s investment objective. There is a risk that you may experience lower returns by investing in a Fund instead of investing directly in an underlying fund. A Fund’s returns are directly related to the aggregate performance and expenses of the underlying funds in which it invests. Certain of the underlying funds in which a Fund may invest have operated for shorter time periods and therefore have limited investment results, smaller asset bases, and estimated expense ratios. Investments by a Fund in such an underlying fund may increase the indirect expenses paid by the Fund and may result in the Fund not achieving its investment objective.
There is additional risk for the Funds with respect to aggregation of holdings of underlying funds. The aggregation of holdings of underlying funds may result in a Fund indirectly having concentrated assets in a particular industry, geographical sector, or single company. Such indirect concentrated holdings may have the effect of increasing the volatility of the Fund’s returns. The Funds do not control the investments of the underlying funds, or any indirect concentration that occurs as a result of the underlying funds following their investment objectives.
The Funds are actively managed investment portfolios and are therefore subject to the risk that the investment strategies employed for the Funds may fail to produce the intended results. A Fund may underperform its benchmark index or other mutual funds with similar investment objectives.
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The Adviser manages other funds and numerous other accounts, which may include separate accounts and other pooled investment vehicles, such as hedge funds. Side-by-side management of multiple accounts, including the management of a cash collateral pool for securities lending and investing the Janus Henderson funds’ cash, may give rise to conflicts of interest among those accounts, and may create potential risks, such as the risk that investment activity in one account may adversely affect another account. For example, short sale activity in an account could adversely affect the market value of long positions in one or more other accounts (and vice versa). Side-by-side management may raise additional potential conflicts of interest relating to the allocation of investment opportunities and the aggregation and allocation of trades. Additionally, because the Adviser manages the Funds and the Janus Henderson underlying funds, it is subject to certain potential conflicts of interest when allocating the assets of the Funds among Janus Henderson underlying funds. Portfolio management, officers, and Trustees of the Funds may also serve in the same capacity as portfolio management, officers, and Trustees of the Janus Henderson underlying funds. Conflicts may arise as portfolio management, officers, and Trustees seek to fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities to the Funds and the Janus Henderson underlying funds.