Janus Short Competition

JSHSX Fund  USD 2.89  0.01  0.35%   
The fund is listed under the Short-Term Bond category and is part of the Janus Henderson family. Janus Short Term competes with T ROWE, MERIDIAN GROWTH, MATTHEWS JAPAN, SCHWAB BALANCED, and MATTHEWS INDIA and other related companies. This provides context for comparative analysis. Relative analysis here helps size exposure to Janus Short with less guesswork.

Janus Short vs INVESCO ENERGY Correlation Details

Very poor diversification
Across the chosen horizon, JSHSX and IENAX show a correlation of 0.82 and fall into the Very poor diversification bucket. Used correctly, the chart helps investors judge whether adding the second position genuinely diversifies the first.

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Mean reversion in Janus Short is more reliable over longer time horizons. Short-term deviations can persist and even widen before correcting, making position sizing and risk management critical.
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Effective investment decisions about Janus Short require competitive context. Benchmarking Janus Short's against peers on earnings quality, growth consistency, and balance sheet strength can materially change the investment conclusion.

Janus Short Competition Correlation Matrix

Studying peer correlation around Janus Short Term Bond gives investors a cleaner read on how much independent price behavior still exists across the competitive set. Used correctly, correlation analysis helps separate broad industry exposure from company-specific behavior before additional capital is allocated across the peer group.

High positive correlations

MIJFXPBDIX
FFSIXMINDX
PXSIXMIJFX
IENAXPBDIX
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High negative correlations

IENAXFFSIX
IENAXMINDX
IENAXBCSIX
BCSIXMIJFX
BCSIXPBDIX
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Risk-Adjusted Indicators

There is a big difference between Janus Mutual Fund performing well and Janus Short Mutual Fund doing well as a business compared to the competition. A thorough review of Janus Short's risk-adjusted indicators provides a clearer picture of whether returns are being earned efficiently. These indicators are quantitative in nature and help investors forecast volatility and risk-adjusted expected returns across various positions.

Janus Short Competitive Analysis

    
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JSHSX PBDIX MRIGX MIJFX SWOBX MINDX FFSIX BCSIX PXSIX IENAX
 0.35 
2.89
Janus
 0.41 
9.68
PBDIX
 0.11 
28.38
MERIDIAN
 2.15 
25.15
MATTHEWS
 0.57 
17.49
SCHWAB
 1.89 
21.00
MATTHEWS
 0.74 
35.49
FIDELITY
 0.62 
17.85
THE
 0.55 
18.38
PAX
 0.52 
40.23
INVESCO
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Janus Short Competition Peer Performance Charts

How to Analyze Janus Short Against Peers

Janus Short's peer analysis compares Janus Short with related companies to put valuation, quality, and risk metrics in context. This helps determine whether recent performance is company-specific or broadly sector-driven. A practical workflow includes:
  • Set a relevant peer group: Include direct competitors and close alternatives with comparable business exposure.
  • Benchmark core financials: Compare profitability, growth, capital structure, and cash flow quality.
  • Check valuation dispersion: Review whether Janus Short trades at a premium or discount versus peers and why.
  • Evaluate risk profile: Compare volatility, drawdowns, and correlation to avoid false diversification assumptions.
  • Document the thesis: Record where Janus Short leads or lags and what catalysts could close or widen the gap.
Use this as an educational baseline, then validate conclusions with current filings, market conditions, and portfolio objectives.

Peer Comparison Metrics & Methodology

Revenue growth ranking for Janus Short within its peer group shows whether it is gaining or losing competitive position - useful alongside absolute growth rates. The peer set can help frame whether recent outperformance is broad-based or company-specific.

The analytics block for Janus Short Term Bond relies on fund disclosures and market reference feeds, with quality checks and normalization applied before rendering. Timing can vary by data vendor.

This content is curated and reviewed by:

Rifka Kats - Member of Macroaxis Editorial Board
Last reviewed on March 1st, 2026