Janus Henderson Group Plc (ASX: JHG) Share Price and News

Janus Henderson Group Plc (ASX:JHG) is a global active fund manager. Through its active asset management, the company aims to provide its clients with higher returns, on average, than could be achieved with passive portfolios.

With origins dating back to 1934, Janus Henderson was formed in 2017 through the merger two businesses: one stemming from the United Kingdom and the other from the United States. The merger saw each of the companies combine their complementary skill sets with each bringing decades of experience in their respective niches to the table.

The company employs over 2,000 people worldwide and has investing expertise spanning equities, fixed income, alternatives, and multi-assets. Janus Henderson services individual, intermediary and institutional investors and, as at June 2020, had over $480 billion of funds under management. Around 80% of these funds are managed on behalf of intermediary and institutional investors.

The company officially listed on the ASX in 2008 and has also been trading on the New York Stock Exchange since 2003. Overall, the Janus Henderson share price has trended downward from January 2018 to August 2020.