Janus' New CLO ETF Starts with $100M Seed

Janus Henderson has launched a new ETF focused exclusively on collateralized loan obligation (CLO) bonds, marking a strategic expansion into structured credit products. The fund debuts with a $100 million seed investment, signaling strong institutional backing and confidence in CLO-backed securities amid evolving market conditions. John Kerschner, Janus Henderson’s Global Head of Securitized Products, highlighted the ETF’s design to offer liquidity and diversification in the typically less accessible CLO bond space. The ETF targets investors seeking exposure to higher-yielding fixed income while mitigating risk through structured credit, a growing niche in passive investment strategies. The launch reflects broader trends in asset managers leveraging ETF structures to democratize access to complex financial instruments like CLOs.