Janus Henderson Expands Active ETF Suite with International Core Alpha Fund
Event summary
- Janus Henderson launched the International Core Alpha ETF (JINT) on September 16, 2026, expanding its active ETF offerings to international equities.
- JINT is managed by Benjamin Wang and Zoey Zhu, leveraging the firm's SystemActive investment framework used in its U.S. small, SMID, and mid-cap ETFs.
- The fund seeks long-term capital growth through systematic stock selection and active risk management within an ETF structure.
- Janus Henderson has approximately $500 billion in assets under management, with offices in 26 cities worldwide.
The big picture
Janus Henderson's launch of JINT extends its active ETF strategy beyond U.S. markets, reflecting the growing demand for systematic, transparent international equity exposure. The move positions the firm to capture a larger share of the $7 trillion global ETF market, particularly as investors seek diversified, actively managed solutions. With approximately $500 billion in AUM, Janus Henderson is leveraging its quantitative investment experience to compete with BlackRock and Vanguard in the international equity space.
What we're watching
- Performance Differentiation
- How JINT's systematic approach will compete with other international equity ETFs in generating alpha.
- Market Adoption
- The pace at which advisors and institutional investors allocate capital to JINT.
- Risk Management
- Whether the fund's explicit risk management framework can mitigate volatility in international markets.