Jay Sivapalan

Janus Henderson Investors is pleased to announce the Janus Henderson Sustainable Credit Fund and Janus Henderson Sustainable Credit Active ETF (Managed Fund) (ASX: GOOD), has been awarded a “Recommended” rating by Zenith Investment Partners.

Launched to Australian investors in February as an actively-managed unlisted managed fund and active ETF, the Janus Henderson Sustainable Credit Fund is a diversified credit portfolio designed to provide investors with an avenue to manage the fixed income portion of their portfolio with a sense of purpose.

Jointly managed by Melbourne-based Head of Australian Fixed Interest Jay Sivapalan and Portfolio Manager Shan Kwee, GOOD invests in credit securities which aim to make positive contributions to people and the planet by promoting decarbonisation, aiding the circular economy, supporting social equality, working to alleviate poverty and encouraging inclusion and social diversity.​

In its report, Zenith acknowledges the strong investment experience of Janus Henderson’s Australian Fixed Interest team, and its alignment with the investment approach of the strategy.

In its report, Zenith states, “Sivapalan is an experienced fixed income investor with strong leadership qualities. As one of the team’s longest-standing representatives, he has also been a key contributor to JHI’s fixed interest process, which has proven to be resilient across varying market conditions.”

Additionally, Zenith said it considered Shan Kwee “to be a pragmatic investment professional who demonstrates broad-based knowledge across credit market.”​

“From a portfolio perspective, the Fund may be suitable as a component in the income portion of a well-diversified portfolio. The Fund is considered appropriate as an exposure to domestic fixed interest and for blending with international fixed interest strategies to produce a more balanced set of investment outcomes,” Zenith said.​

“We ascribe a high level of conviction to its most senior representatives, who in turn benefit from the global insights garnered across JHI’s global network of portfolio managers and analysts. Furthermore, we view favourably the addition of further resourcing to the Melbourne-based team which we believe has helped to strengthen its bottom-up research and ESG capabilities.”

Matt Gaden, Head of Australia, said: “The Sustainable Credit Fund and Active ETF reflect Janus Henderson’s commitment to expanding and extending our local product offering to meet the growing demands of investors seeking responsible investment opportunities.

The launch of both products earlier this year complements our sustainable global equity offering (Global Sustainable Equity Active ETF (Managed Fund) (‘FUTR’)) and allows investors to build sustainable portfolios in a flexible way that aligns with their personal values and preferences.”

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