Janus Henderson Absolute Return Fund

Flexible equity long-short absolute-return strategy combining core long-term longs with tactical shorter-term ideas and extensive derivative use, with a predominantly UK opportunity set.$2.1B AUM5 published ideas

The fund aims to generate a positive absolute return regardless of market direction and blends core long-term positions with tactical ideas on both the long and short sides. The letter reports total net assets of GBP 1.57 billion; using the 31 August 2026 GBP/USD close of 1.3549 implies approximately USD 2.127 billion. ([Exchange Rates UK][1])

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Ideas from Janus Henderson Absolute Return Fund

LongBARCAug 2026

Barclays PLC

The fund increased its Barclays position because it sees a disconnect between the share price and the bank's earnings and returns potential. The idea is a valuation-reversion…

LongAALAug 2026

Anglo American plc

Anglo American became a new core holding and benefited during August from a weaker US dollar and stronger commodity prices. The fund's investment case is centred on value…

LongPSNAug 2026

Persimmon plc

Persimmon is an existing core position that the fund continued to build because it believes the company is well positioned within UK housebuilding. The managers favour its…

LongBAYNAug 2026

Bayer AG

The fund added to Bayer because it believes the market continues to undervalue the quality of the company's underlying divisions. A second source of potential upside is progress…

LongSSEAug 2026

SSE plc

The fund increased SSE after higher bond yields drove share-price weakness. The managers view that weakness as an opportunity to gain exposure to the company's long-term…

Letters covered

  • Absolute Return Fund Monthly CommentaryAugust 31, 2026

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