Janus Henderson Global Research Fund Q1 2026 Commentary
2026-05-13·via All Articles on Seeking Alpha
Summary
The Janus Henderson Global Research Fund returned -5.16% and the MSCI World Index returned -3.57%.
Fears of artificial intelligence disintermediation pressured shares of Intuit following news of a new AI-powered tax planning tool.
The Janus Henderson Global Research Fund management exited the position in Workday because of concerns around slowing subscription revenue growth and higher levels of expected investments.
Lam Research was a positive contributor after releasing a strong earnings report and a robust 2026 outlook.
BAE Systems has benefited from its strong strategic positioning in early-stage platforms and key weapons systems, resulting in large military contracts, strong earnings growth, and a rising orders backlog.
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At a glance
Performance
The Fund returned -5.16% and the MSCI World Index SM returned -3.57%.
Contributors/detractors
Stock selection in the financials and consumer staples sectors detracted from relative performance. An overweight in the energy sector