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JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF

JEPQ is an actively-managed fund of US large-cap companies from the Nasdaq-100 Index, assessed and managed using ESG factors and a proprietary data science driven investment approach. The fund also invests in ELNs in seeking income generation.

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The markets had a strong week fueled by optimistic economic data, with the S&P 500 increasing by 1.2% and the Dow Jones climbing by 2.41%. The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio finished up 5.17% on invested capital, generating $17.17 in dividend income in week 145. The portfolio is positioned well for the future, with a focus on generating ongoing dividend income while mitigating downside risk.

Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 145: $14,500 Allocated, $1,274.81 In Projected Dividends

JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF currently offers a dividend yield of 10.4% on a TTM basis. It is not only high in absolute terms but also higher than its sister fund JEPI and its own historical average. The accuracy of JEPQ's historical average yield (and JEPI's too) is questionable due to limited historical data.

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It's been the year of active equity ETFs, the year of covered call ETFs, and a year when growth and quality has mattered most in the equity market. All of this is now clear from the year-to-date net inflows and fund performance records.

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The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio finished the week down -0.97% on invested capital with a balance of $13,963.69. The portfolio generated $20.73 of income in week 141, bringing the total dividend income for 2023 up to $833.54. The top 10 positions in the portfolio have generated $460.94 in dividends, with a total investment value of $4,925.64.

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JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF claims to offer current income, volatility management, and exposure to the Nasdaq 100 index. The fund aims to deliver both capital appreciation and current income, with a whopping 11.76% yield and volatility lower than the index. JEPQ's underperformance in total return, volatility, and income distributions compared to alternative strategies make it a sub-par choice for income portfolios.

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JEPI and JEPQ are two of the most popular income ETFs in the market today and with good reason. Both have high yields, with JEPI yielding 9.3% and JEPQ 11.1%. JEPQ has outperformed the S&P 500 since inception, a rare feat for an income fund. JEPI has not, but returns have been much more stable, and consistent.

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JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF continues to outperform other covered call funds as it's having a great year. JEPQ holds big tech stocks like Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and Nvidia, which have been outperforming the market. JEPQ is actively managed, selling options slightly out of the money and adjusting its position on a weekly basis.

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Covered-call ETFs are increasingly popular in today's market climate as they allow investors to leverage market volatility while generating income that beats even high-yield savings accounts. Covered calls are an options strategy where the investor holds shares of a stock or ETF like the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA: SPY ) and sells calls against their shares.

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JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF has declined by -2.9% compared to the S&P 500, but has increased by 15.88% YTD. JEPQ provides a blended approach for income investors, generating double-digit yields and potential capital appreciation. The Fed's stance of higher rates for longer makes JEPQ more attractive, especially in comparison to traditional income investments.

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JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF offers investors a chance to generate income through options premium while preserving potential value appreciation. JEPQ focuses on high-quality growth stocks, providing exposure to exciting growth opportunities in the market. The ETF offers a solid, double-digit yield income stream and has a low expense ratio, making it an attractive investment option.

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In a quest for higher yields amid increased volatility in the stock market, investors are flocking to ETFs utilizing covered-call strategies, resulting in a notable uptick in fund inflows.

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Dimensional US Equity ETF

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And, plenty of ink has been spilled about how much money has gone into active ETFs in 2023, and from a pure top-line flows perspective, it's true. A significant chunk of the $289 billion that has entered U.S.-listed ETFs year to date went into active products — 22%, in fact.

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The Invesco QQQ (QQQ), and its lower-cost sibling Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM), soared 40% year-to-date as of September 7, more than double that of the broad S&P 500 Index based ETFs in 2023.

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JEPQ seeks to generate income through a strategy revolving around selling options on U.S. large-cap growth stocks; attempting to deliver returns comparable with the Nasdaq 100 Index. The fund has a ttm yield of 11.4% and, on a total return basis, is up 22.22% over the last 6 months and 20.48% over the last year. I had difficulty finding an attractive volatility hedge to couple with it and will likely choose to run it without a hedge.

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Investing has become more challenging due to rising rates, high inflation, and slow economic growth. Index investing has been less successful in rangebound markets, leading to a rise in alternative investing strategies. Covered call funds, like JP Morgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF, have gained popularity among income investors.

JEPQ: A Fund That Should Continue To Outperform In The Current Market Environment

The JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium (JEPQ) ETF has done well this year, helped by the soaring technology companies. The fund was trading at $48.55 on Wednesday, a few points below its all-time high of $48.73.

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