JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETFJPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF
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Total return assumes every distribution is reinvested. Switch to price return to see the change in share price alone.
Total Return (%) · dividends reinvested · Nov 7, 2025 – Nov 9, 2026
DividendDuel.comThis page compares JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI) with JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ) using prices and distributions through November 9, 2026. The numbers update automatically after each trading session.
With dividends reinvested, JEPI has led over the last 12 months at +10.49% versus +9.39% for JEPQ. JEPQ currently yields 12.39% (trailing 12-month) against 7.92% for JEPI.
The higher-yielding fund (JEPQ) has trailed on 1-year total return. Yield only measures the income a fund pays; total return also counts the change in share price, so it is the fuller basis for comparing the two.
| Metric | JEPI | JEPQ |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $57.59 | $56.10 |
| Dividend yield | 7.92% (TTM) | 12.39% (TTM) |
| Expense ratio | 0.35% | 0.35% |
| Pays | monthly | monthly |
| Dividends, last 12 months | $4.56 (12 payments) | $6.95 (12 payments) |
| Issuer | J.P. Morgan | J.P. Morgan |
| Inception | — | — |
Key fund stats as of the latest close.
Price change plus dividends paid, by holding period. Best in each period is outlined.
Income and ending returns do not describe the whole investment experience.
Across 1,134 shared trading dates from May 4, 2022 to November 9, 2026, the largest observed peak-to-trough decline with dividends reinvested was -13.26% for JEPI and -20.06% for JEPQ. These figures use the same available dates for both instruments, exclude intraday moves, and are not forecasts.
JEPI's recorded distributions over the 12 months ending November 9, 2026 ranged from $0.3413 to $0.4476 per share across 12 distribution dates. A payment range includes special distributions and does not establish the amount of a future payment.
JEPQ's recorded distributions over the 12 months ending November 9, 2026 ranged from $0.4657 to $0.705 per share across 12 distribution dates. A payment range includes special distributions and does not establish the amount of a future payment.
Fund expense ratios are annual operating costs, not a bill added to the historical returns shown here. Trading spreads, brokerage costs and personal taxes can reduce an investor's realized return.
Strategy notes checked against issuer sources on ; market figures above update separately.
Combines an actively managed U.S. large-cap equity portfolio with an options income overlay, including equity-linked notes, to seek income and equity exposure.
Equity-linked notes introduce counterparty and liquidity risks. Option income can change, and the income overlay can limit participation in rising markets.
Source: J.P. Morgan JEPQ fund story. Read the current issuer documents for complete objectives, holdings and risks.
The latest 12 distributions per share, newest first. Dates are reported ex-dividend dates, not cash payment dates.
| JEPI | JEPQ | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | $0.3468 | Nov 2, 2026 | $0.5392 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $0.3413 | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.5669 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $0.3714 | Sep 1, 2026 | $0.6826 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $0.3666 | Aug 3, 2026 | $0.705 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | $0.3872 | Jul 1, 2026 | $0.6366 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $0.389 | Jun 1, 2026 | $0.5644 |
| May 1, 2026 | $0.4476 | May 1, 2026 | $0.591 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.4205 | Apr 1, 2026 | $0.5586 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.3513 | Mar 2, 2026 | $0.509 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.3444 | Feb 2, 2026 | $0.4657 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.4271 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.5761 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.3706 | Dec 1, 2025 | $0.5532 |
As of November 9, 2026, JEPI yields 7.92% (trailing 12-month) and JEPQ yields 12.39% (trailing 12-month), so JEPQ currently pays the higher yield. A higher yield does not guarantee a higher total return.
Over the past year with dividends reinvested, JEPI returned +10.49% and JEPQ returned +9.39%. Past performance does not predict future results.
With dividends reinvested, $10,000 invested one year before November 9, 2026 would have grown to about $11,049 in JEPI and $10,939 in JEPQ.
Both charge an expense ratio of 0.35%.
JEPI pays monthly (12 payments in the last 12 months) and JEPQ pays monthly (12 payments).
It depends on your goals, time horizon and tax situation. Income-focused investors often weigh yield and payment frequency, while long-term investors usually compare total return and fees. Dividend Duel is an educational tool and does not provide investment advice.
Read the strategy notes alongside the payout record. Compare the income received with total return and downside over the same dates, then review how each issuer implements its option overlay.
Review JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI) payment history and JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ) payment history before choosing assumptions for the dividend reinvestment calculator. Run each scenario separately; the calculator uses your rates rather than importing these historical returns.
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