Janus Henderson International Dividend Fund Q1 2026 Commentary
2026-05-19·via All Articles on Seeking Alpha
Summary
The Fund returned 1.71% and the MSCI World ex-USA Index returned -0.94%.
Stock selection in the information technology and financials sectors contributed to relative performance, while stock selection in consumer discretionary and communication services detracted.
The fundamentals for global equities in 2026 so far have remained positive, but we are watching for any signs of deterioration in the economic environment.
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Investment environment
In a volatile quarter, international equity markets declined amid ongoing trade policy uncertainty, artificial intelligence (AI) disruption risk, and conflict in the Middle East.