Janus Henderson launches Global Smaller Companies Fund in Australia
Nick Sheridan
Janus Henderson Investors has announced the Australian launch of the Janus Henderson Global Smaller Companies Fund.
The newly launched fund aims to provide Australian investors with access to potential growth opportunities by investing in smaller companies across the globe.
It contains an exposure to Australian small cap companies of 5.4%, which is higher than the benchmark MSCI World Small Cap Index at 3.8% (as at 30 September 2025). It includes Australian companies such as JB Hi-Fi which Janus Henderson Investors assesses as potentially offering above average returns compared to other small caps around the globe.
The fund is designed to capitalise on the advantages of investing in smaller companies, which often exhibit higher growth rates and greater corporate agility compared to larger counterparts. The fund will be managed by Nick Sheridan, a seasoned portfolio manager with over 30 years of experience in funds management.
Commenting on the launch, Sheridan said: “Investing in global small-cap companies can offer several advantages for investors, including diversification benefits due to the wide selection across various industries and sectors and the potential for significant growth opportunities. We look for good quality but potentially undervalued companies and believe that the current market environment presents a compelling opportunity for investors to gain exposure to this dynamic segment.”
The Janus Henderson Global Smaller Companies Fund will be available to both retail and institutional investors in Australia. The fund defines smaller companies as those with market capitalisation within the range of companies included in the MSCI World Small Cap Index. It can invest in any industry, in any country within the Index.
Matt Gaden, Head of Australia at Janus Henderson Investors, expressed his enthusiasm for the new fund: “Janus Henderson Investors is committed to creating and developing innovative strategies to better service its clients. We see real opportunities to bring our best investment talent in global equities to the Australian market. The launch of the Global Smaller Companies Fund is a testament to our dedication to providing Australian investors with access to high-quality, actively managed investment solutions to achieve their financial goals.”
This latest launch further enhances Janus Henderson’s existing suite of investment offerings available to Australian investors, including the Janus Henderson Global Research Fund and the Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Fund, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to delivering a diverse range of products tailored to local market needs.
