According to CoinMeta, the Janus Henderson International Dividend Fund had a return rate of 15.25% in the second quarter of 2026, while the MSCI World (excluding the United States) index had a return rate of 10.22%. Murata Manufacturing, MediaTek, and the Tokyo Electron pair contributed to the relative performance, whereas Energi, AIA Group, and BAE Systems dragged down the performance. The fund remains optimistic about the prospects for dividends and dividend growth, continuing to focus on companies that generate free cash flow, which are performing well in the current environment. International stocks rose in the second quarter, mainly due to the prospects for peace in the Middle East and the ongoing interest in artificial intelligence (AI).