Janus Henderson fund looks to capitalise on small caps resurgence

Janus Henderson Investors has brought a new global small caps fund to the local market at what might be called an opportune time given the increasingly favourable conditions giving way to a small caps bounce-back.

To be made available to Australian retail and institutional investors, the Janus Henderson Global Smaller Companies Fund seeks to capitalise on untapped global growth opportunities while also reaping the benefits of investing in smaller companies, including “higher growth rates and greater corporate agility compared to larger counterparts”.

“Investing in global small-cap companies can offer several advantages for investors, including diversification benefits due to the wide selection across various industries and sectors and the potential for significant growth opportunities,” portfolio manager, Nick Sheridan, said.

“We look for good quality but potentially undervalued companies and believe that the current market environment presents a compelling opportunity for investors to gain exposure to this dynamic segment.”

The fund offers investors the ability to diversify their exposure across industries and regions, with opportunities kept strictly to companies with “with market capitalisation within the range of companies included in the MSCI World Small Cap Index”.

The fund will accompany Janus Henderson’s suite of previous launches targeted towards the investment goals and needs of Australian investors, including the Janus Henderson Global Research Fund and the Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund.

“Janus Henderson Investors is committed to creating and developing innovative strategies to better service its clients,” Matt Gaden, Head of Australia at Janus Henderson Investors, said.

“We see real opportunities to bring our best investment talent in global equities to the Australian market. The launch of the Global Smaller Companies Fund is a testament to our dedication to providing Australian investors with access to high-quality, actively managed investment solutions to achieve their financial goals.”