JAAA
Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF
TREND FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE HISTORY
2026-07-26
Executive Summary
The quantitative backtest for JAAA (Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF) using the Excess Return MMA* strategy in a Trading context demonstrated its primary role in risk mitigation, experiencing a maximum drawdown of -1.5% (compared to the benchmark's drawdown of -2.6%). Over the evaluated period, this protective approach generated a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.1%, compared to a Buy-and-Hold benchmark return of 4.6%. The strategy executed 23 total trades.
* Excess Return MMA: Multi-Moving Average (Triple-Band) model utilizing sophisticated long/short cross durations optimized against volatility.
* Excess Return MMA: Multi-Moving Average (Triple-Band) model utilizing sophisticated long/short cross durations optimized against volatility.
📊 Mathematical Model
Excess Return MMA Active
Advanced Ensemble: Uses multiple signal layers for maximum trend stability and noise reduction.
Excess Return MMA CA
Advanced Dynamic Sleeve: MMA ensemble signals on the primary asset combined with a momentum-based cash alternative ETF rotation.
Excess Return SMA
Standard Signal: Classical quantitative trend following optimized for reliable directionality.
Available in Investing Mode
Moving Average (50/200)
Moving Average: The baseline 50/200-day crossover model used by technical analysts worldwide.
Available in Investing Mode
JAAA Quality Metrics & KPI Summary
| Metric | 1Y | 5Y | Full History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | |
| CAGR | 4.44% | 4.95% | 4.32% | 4.78% | 4.14% | 4.61% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 6.33 | 6.09 | 4.09 | 2.79 | 3.92 | 2.71 |
| Max Drawdown | -0.40% | -0.39% | -1.50% | -2.60% | -1.50% | -2.60% |
| % Time Invested | 100.0% | 100.0% | 91.5% | 100.0% | 91.8% | 100.0% |
| Trades / Year | 1.0 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 0.0 | 4.4 | 0.0 |
Cumulative Growth Performance
Return Distribution Analysis
Trade History
This log shows every signal-driven transition. Completed trades reflect standard market cycles. An Open or Mark-to-Market exit denotes an active position (either in the primary asset or a cash/yield sleeve) valued at the current price for reporting purposes. Interest entries record yield accrued from cash or cash alternatives (like BIL) during out-of-market defensive periods.
| Entry Date | Exit Date | Type | Allocation | Entry Price | Exit Price | Net Return % | Exit Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2026-03-16 | 2026-04-29 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.45% | Interest Income | |
| 2026-03-04 | 2026-04-14 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.41% | Interest Income | |
| 2025-05-22 | 2026-03-16 | Completed | 33.33% | $47.78 | $49.55 | 3.66% | Signal | |
| 2025-11-12 | 2026-03-04 | Completed | 33.33% | $49.05 | $49.57 | 1.01% | Signal | |
| 2025-10-21 | 2025-11-12 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.25% | Interest Income | |
| 2025-04-03 | 2025-10-21 | Completed | 33.33% | $47.26 | $48.82 | 3.25% | Signal | |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-07-22 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.01 | 0.94% | Interest Income | |
| 2025-03-17 | 2025-05-22 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.01 | 0.80% | Interest Income | |
| 2023-07-11 | 2025-05-01 | Completed | 33.33% | $42.08 | $47.49 | 12.80% | Signal | |
| 2025-03-05 | 2025-04-03 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.35% | Interest Income | |
| 2023-11-27 | 2025-03-17 | Completed | 33.33% | $43.56 | $47.25 | 8.44% | Signal | |
| 2024-09-11 | 2025-03-05 | Completed | 33.33% | $46.02 | $47.38 | 2.89% | Signal | |
| 2024-08-19 | 2024-09-11 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.32% | Interest Income | |
| 2024-02-08 | 2024-08-19 | Completed | 33.33% | $44.15 | $45.75 | 3.57% | Signal | |
| 2024-01-17 | 2024-02-08 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.34% | Interest Income | |
| 2023-11-14 | 2024-01-17 | Completed | 33.33% | $43.40 | $43.90 | 1.10% | Signal | |
| 2023-11-02 | 2023-11-27 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.34% | Interest Income | |
| 2023-10-18 | 2023-11-14 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.41% | Interest Income | |
| 2023-05-10 | 2023-11-02 | Completed | 33.33% | $41.53 | $43.24 | 4.07% | Signal | |
| 2023-06-27 | 2023-10-18 | Completed | 33.33% | $41.91 | $43.11 | 2.82% | Signal | |
| 2023-06-15 | 2023-07-11 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.34% | Interest Income | |
| 2023-06-02 | 2023-06-27 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.33% | Interest Income | |
| 2023-01-27 | 2023-06-15 | Completed | 33.33% | $40.86 | $41.78 | 2.21% | Signal | |
| 2023-04-24 | 2023-06-02 | Completed | 33.33% | $41.38 | $41.63 | 0.55% | Signal | |
| 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-10 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.01 | 0.57% | Interest Income | |
| 2023-03-16 | 2023-04-24 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.50% | Interest Income | |
| 2022-12-06 | 2023-03-29 | Completed | 33.33% | $40.27 | $41.08 | 1.96% | Signal | |
| 2022-11-21 | 2023-03-16 | Completed | 33.33% | $40.15 | $40.91 | 1.85% | Signal | |
| 2022-03-22 | 2023-01-27 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.02 | 2.34% | Interest Income | |
| 2022-10-07 | 2022-12-06 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.01 | 0.67% | Interest Income | |
| 2022-09-23 | 2022-11-21 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.01 | 0.63% | Interest Income | |
| 2022-08-23 | 2022-10-07 | Completed | 33.33% | $39.92 | $39.80 | -0.35% | Signal | |
| 2022-08-09 | 2022-09-23 | Completed | 33.33% | $39.82 | $39.90 | 0.16% | Signal | |
| 2022-05-16 | 2022-08-23 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.01 | 0.52% | Interest Income | |
| 2022-05-11 | 2022-08-09 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.43% | Interest Income | |
| 2022-05-10 | 2022-05-16 | Completed | 33.33% | $40.23 | $39.57 | -1.69% | Signal | |
| 2022-04-18 | 2022-05-11 | Completed | 33.33% | $40.38 | $40.10 | -0.74% | Signal | |
| 2022-03-09 | 2022-05-10 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.11% | Interest Income | |
| 2022-03-01 | 2022-04-18 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.07% | Interest Income | |
| 2021-05-03 | 2022-03-22 | Completed | 33.33% | $40.00 | $40.01 | -0.02% | Signal | |
| 2021-06-23 | 2022-03-09 | Completed | 33.33% | $40.10 | $40.05 | -0.18% | Signal | |
| 2021-06-10 | 2022-03-01 | Completed | 33.33% | $40.08 | $40.29 | 0.50% | Signal | |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-06-23 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.00% | Interest Income | |
| 2021-05-17 | 2021-06-10 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.00% | Interest Income | |
| 2021-05-03 | 2021-06-01 | Completed | 33.33% | $40.00 | $40.04 | 0.04% | Signal | |
| 2021-05-03 | 2021-05-17 | Completed | 33.33% | $40.00 | $40.05 | 0.08% | Signal | |
| 2021-04-29 | 2021-05-03 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.00% | Interest Income | |
| 2021-04-29 | 2021-05-03 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.00% | Interest Income | |
| 2021-04-29 | 2021-05-03 | Interest (CASH) | 33.33% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.00% | Interest Income | |