JANUS. According to most linguists, the word ianus seems to be based upon the root iā, which constitutes an extension of the Indo-European root ei- ("to go"). This abstract term, signifying "passage," alternates...

In Roman mythology, Janus (or Ianus) was the god of gates, doors, doorways, beginnings, and endings. His most apparent remnants in modern culture are his namesakes, the month of January and the caretaker of doors and halls:...

As a bottoms-up stock picker, Minyoung Sohn believes in sticking to his investment strategy no matter the market's direction. His fund, Janus Fundamental Equity JAEIX (formerly Janus Core Equity), is tied directly to Janus' intensive research. More than 80% of the fund's holdings are rated...

Predictable may be boring, but it's preferred by Janus Enterprise Fund. Jonathan Coleman, who manages the $1.8 billion fund JAENX, says he wants growth without the volatility that can go with high-risk stocks. He is proud that the fund's 11.16% return in the five years...

Like his many well-timed security trades, Scott Schoelzel knew when to make his move out the door.The highly accomplished money manager is leaving Janus Capital Group on top.At the helm of $10.4 billion Janus Twenty Fund JAVLX for 10 years, Schoelzel will leave the Denver...

As a growth-oriented fund family, Janus funds were hard hit in the market sell-off that began in 2000. Many shareholders fled, causing net outflow from May 2001 until November 2006.But since December, net shareholder flow has been positive. That's reflected in the performance of Janus'...