Janus Henderson Launches China Equity ETF
The actively managed fund invests in roughly 100 to 150 Chinese companies and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Investing
Janus Henderson Investors has launched the Janus Henderson China Equity Active Core UCITS ETF, an actively managed fund focused on Chinese equities. The ETF is listed on the London Stock Exchange and carries a total expense ratio of 0.39%.
Why it matters
The launch gives international investors a London-listed vehicle for exposure to Chinese companies through an active strategy. It combines quantitative analysis with fundamental and thematic research, offering an alternative to passive China index funds.
The ETF holds around 100 to 150 Chinese companies and carries a total expense ratio of 0.39%, with managers Victoria Mio, Benjamin Wang and Zoey Zhu bringing 28, 21 and 13 years of industry experience. No performance figures or launch-day trading volumes were included in the source data.
The players
Janus Henderson Investors
A global asset manager headquartered in London that offers active and passive investment strategies across equities, fixed income and alternatives.
The details
The fund is managed by Victoria Mio, Benjamin Wang and Zoey Zhu and uses a process combining quantitative analysis with fundamental and thematic research, followed by portfolio optimisation. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Timeline
The ETF launch was reported on 4 November 2026.
Market Dynamics
The launch extends a steady expansion of UCITS-regulated China equity ETFs listed in Europe, which give international investors regulated access to Chinese stocks. An active strategy adds a different proposition to the largely index-based products that have dominated this segment.
Investors considering exposure to Chinese equities now have a London-listed active option with a 0.39% total expense ratio to compare against passive alternatives. Fees and the manager's active approach should be weighed against the fund's holdings and risk profile before any allocation decision.
The takeaway
Compare the 0.39% expense ratio and active management approach of this ETF against lower-cost China index funds before deciding whether active exposure to Chinese equities suits your portfolio.
Further reading
For more on how funds like this fit into a portfolio, see our Investing coverage.
