Forget JAAA. Its Bolder Sibling Pays 31% More From the Same Floating-Rate Playbook

The Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF (NYSEARCA:JAAA) has become the default parking spot for cash-plus money in 2026.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 17, 2026

Tired of 4% Money Markets? This ‘Scary-Sounding' Bond Fund Pays Nearly Double

Few tickers make a retail investor flinch quite like one built on collateralized loan obligations.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 17, 2026

2 Retirement Income Powerhouses For Inflationary Times

Persistent, structurally elevated inflation necessitates repositioning portfolios toward higher-yielding, inflation-resilient income products. The risk is that on a real portfolio income growth basis, the necessary wealth accumulation (or preservation) won't simply be there. Yet we have to be cognizant of not falling into the other extreme of elevated NAV destruction or dividend cut risks.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 11, 2026

2 Picks, 7%+ Yields, One Goal: Survive The Meltdown

The longer this bull run lasts, the greater the likelihood of a near-term correction. A market correction would be healthy, realigning asset prices with fundamentals and creating opportunities for patient investors. So, rather than full derisking, I advocate a 'balanced hedge' approach.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 10, 2026

JBBB: The Yield Is Real, But So Is The CLO Risk

Janus Henderson B-BBB CLO ETF (JBBB) offers a 6%+ yield, low duration, and monthly distributions, targeting mezzanine CLO debt for specialized income exposure. JBBB's portfolio is concentrated in BBB-rated CLO tranches, exposing investors to higher credit and liquidity risk than senior AAA CLO funds. Despite its income appeal, JBBB has consistently underperformed its CLO BBB benchmark, with weaker upside capture and higher downside risk.

Seeking Alpha • May 20, 2026

JBBB: Why Today's CLO Market Is Different From Yesterday's

JBBB actively invests in floating-rate CLOs rated BBB+ to B-, mainly targeting BBB mezzanine tranches. Janus Henderson B-BBB CLO ETF (JBBB) faces headwinds as credit market fears drive capital from BBB to AAA CLO tranches, widening spreads and pressuring NAV. JBBB's floating-rate, mezzanine CLO focus offers high yield but (i.m.o) exposes the fund to credit spread risk making it sensitive to market sentiment and liquidity shocks.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 4, 2026

Cash Flow Meets Credit: The Power of a Proposed Victory-Janus Merger

The asset management landscape continues to evolve with Victory Capital Management affirming its fully financed, actionable proposal to acquire Janus Henderson Group, which rivals a previous bid from Trian Fund Management. If the proposal is accepted, this would result in a strategic merger, creating a powerhouse in both the ETF and mutual fund ecosystems.

ETF Trends • Feb 26, 2026

Is Your Retirement Income Enough? How I Leveled Up Mine With Covered Call ETFs

Yield for traditional income sources have started to compress. For income-oriented investors, who seek to build a reliable passive income machine it causes a real headache. To hit a certain target income figure, investors have to assume either higher risks, extend time horizon or save/invest more capital.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 3, 2025

JBBB: Sell It If You Want To Keep Your Shirt (Rating Downgrade)

JBBB, a robust exchange-traded fund, currently faces significant headwinds from lower rates and tight spreads. Investors should focus on undervalued assets and avoid those with multiple negative factors, as is the case with JBBB. JBBB has underperformed in 2025, barely producing the total return of a portfolio of treasuries.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 3, 2025

JBBB: Recent Developments Are Discouraging

The Janus Henderson B-BBB CLO ETF has been one of my top income ETFs for several years. It has outperformed since inception, and its dividends have proven surprisingly stable in the face of Fed cuts. Performance much less so, with the fund underperforming most bonds and closer CLO peers YTD.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 28, 2025