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JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF(JEPQ)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for JEPQ
09/28/2026: JEPQ (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 30 days. Simulated Profits (2.07%). Updated daily EoD!
JEPQ is an actively managed ETF that provides exposure to the Nasdaq-100 index combined with a systematic covered-call strategy to generate monthly income. Its primary strengths are the professional active management by JPMorgan, strong liquidity, and the ability to dampen volatility through premium collection. It is best used as an income-generating component within a diversified portfolio, rather than a pure growth play. Investors should be aware of the concentration in technology stocks and the potential for capped upside performance in strong bull markets. It is best suited for income-oriented investors who are willing to exchange some capital appreciation for consistent monthly cash flow.
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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The option overlay caps upside, which may frustrate pure growth investors during strong bull markets. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | The strategy is more suited to volatility harvesting than pure momentum-based price appreciation. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The portfolio is heavily concentrated in expensive, high-growth technology names. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Strong fit | The fund is specifically designed to provide consistent monthly income distributions. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While lower volatility than the raw Nasdaq-100, it remains subject to significant equity market drawdowns. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is an income-focused participant who wants exposure to high-growth tech companies but prefers to mitigate some downside risk through premiums.
Suitability
Best suited for long-term income-oriented investors rather than active day traders.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium / high | The underlying assets are technology-heavy and historically volatile. |
| Market risk | High | The fund is directly exposed to downturns in the Nasdaq-100 index. |
| Concentration | High | The fund is heavily concentrated in the top-weighted technology names. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | Management fees are competitive for an actively managed product. |
| Liquidity | Low | High trading volume allows for easy entry and exit. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | Heavy reliance on the tech sector exposes investors to sector-specific regulatory or growth risks. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
JEPQ exhibits moderate-to-high volatility consistent with the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100, though its options overlay acts as a partial damper.
Market Risk
The fund is heavily susceptible to systematic market downturns and sector-specific risks within the technology landscape.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | Nasdaq-100 Index Components | 85 | Exposure to high-growth, large-cap technology and service companies drives potential capital appreciation. |
| Derivatives | Nasdaq-100 Index Call Options (Sold) | 14 | Selling index call options generates premium income, which is distributed to shareholders, though it caps upside potential. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 1 | Provides liquidity for rebalancing and collateral requirements for the derivatives overlay. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 36.06% | Avg. Invested days 74 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Sep 27, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $43.92B |
| Issuer | JPMorgan |
| Expense Ratio | 0.35000000000000003% |
| Distribution Yield | 10.84% |
| Inception | May 3, 2022 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +14.13% |
| 1 Year | +20.33% |
| 3 Year | +21.67% |
| 5 Year | +0.00% |
| 10 Year | +0.00% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 12.35% |
| 3Y Volatility | 11.56% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 1.2 |
Ratings
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Morningstar Rating | ★★★★★ |
Market Cap Distribution
| Cap Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Mega Cap | 48.09% |
| Large Cap | 26.82% |
| Mid Cap | 7.75% |
| Small Cap | 0.07% |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 60.67% |
| Communication Services | 12.95% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 10.60% |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.34% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Portfolio P/E | 21.33x |
| Portfolio P/B | 6.98x |
| Portfolio P/S | 5.65x |
| Holdings Turnover | 0.0% |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 7.25% |
| Apple | 6.49% |
| Microsoft | 5.08% |
| Micron Technology | 5.07% |
| Alphabet Class C | 4.72% |
Upturn AI Summary
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