Janus Henderson Asset-Backed Securities ETF (JABS) Performance
JABS total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +2.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +3.0% total return
- Since first price
- +4.6% since 2025
JABS trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | JABS total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.5% | +0.1% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | +0.3% | −0.8% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | +1.0% | −1.3% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | +2.0% | −1.5% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | +3.0% | −1.9% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionJul 23, 2025 | +4.6% | −1.2% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: JABS vs AGG
From Jul 23, 2025: JABS grew to $10,464, AGG to $10,258.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
JABS returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
JABS annual returns table
| Year | JABS | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +2.0% | −1.0% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
JABS risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +3.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 1.5% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.06 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.07 |
| Best month | +1.0% |
| Worst month | −0.5% |
| Best 12 months | +4.6% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.1% |
| Positive months | 86% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
JABS rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 4 | +3.1% | +3.5% | +4.6% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
JABS performance overview
Janus Henderson Asset-Backed Securities ETF (JABS) returned +3.0% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Jul 23, 2025 it has returned +4.6%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
Related: JABS chart, JABS dividends, JABS bond profile. See the JABS overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
JABS performance FAQ
What is the JABS return over the past year?
JABS returned +3.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 1.9%.
How much would $10,000 invested in JABS be worth?
$10,000 invested in JABS at its first recorded close on July 23, 2025 would be worth about $10,464 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is JABS?
Over the past history JABS had an annualized volatility of 1.5% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.06 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).