Janus Henderson has released its Q3 2026 investor letter for the Global Sustainable Equity Fund, reporting a 1.86% return for the quarter, in line with its benchmark and ahead of the 0.38% return of the IA Global peer group. Performance reflected a sharp rotation within the AI trade: companies seen as vulnerable to AI disruption recovered, while businesses tied to AI infrastructure, power, cooling and electrification came under pressure, and the fund's lack of energy holdings also weighed on relative results. The managers highlighted rising electricity demand from data centres, the potential of renewable energy and battery investments for energy security and decarbonisation, and the risks a strong El Niño could pose to agriculture and inflation. The fund remains focused on companies with pricing power, resilient operations and long-term structural growth amid geopolitical uncertainty, elevated energy prices and higher interest rates. The letter also discusses Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META), a company that operates social media platforms and develops AI products, digital advertising solutions, and virtual and augmented reality technologies.
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $1.7T |
| Close on 10/30/2026 | 614.98 |
| Change that session | -1.53% |
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