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JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF

JEPI is an actively-managed fund that invests in large-cap US stocks and equity-linked notes (ELNs). It seeks to provide similar returns as the S&P 500 Index with lower volatility and monthly income.

The JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF offers strong monthly income and a near 7% yield. A recent market pullback is creating the start of a buying opportunity. Diversified income sources and stability, though payouts fluctuate based on market conditions.

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In this thesis, I evaluate JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF based on its objectives of income generation, capital appreciation, and lower volatility. While JEPI delivers high yields, I demonstrate that the source of these yields is not as it appears. JEPI has incurred significant losses in its equity portfolio, leading to severe underperformance compared to its benchmark.

JEPI: The Truth Behind Its High Yield

The JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI) stock has had a strong performance this year as it jumped to a record high of $60.52. Its total return this year stood at 15%, underperforming the S&P 500 index, which has risen by about 27.3% this year.

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The JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF uses a covered call strategy which produces income for shareholders. This strategy has badly underperformed the broad equity market over the past two years. Given high current valuations and macroeconomic uncertainty, JEPI could be a solid tactical pick for 2025 to cushion against potential market downturns.

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JEPI, with over $37 billion AUM, offers high income and upside potential, outperforming risk-free assets and maintaining a strong track record. The Fed's rate cuts and a bullish business environment in 2025 make JEPI an attractive investment for income-focused investors. JEPI's diversified portfolio, including top tech stocks, and its unique call option strategy provide uncapped appreciation potential.

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TORONTO, Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM)* today announced the estimated annual reinvested capital gain distributions for the below listed JPMorgan ETFs (the “Funds”). These estimates are for the annual non-cash capital gains distributions, which are typically reinvested in additional units of the respective Funds at the year-end, and do not include estimates of ongoing monthly cash distribution amounts. The additional units will be immediately consolidated with the previously outstanding units such that the number of outstanding units following the distribution will equal the number of units outstanding prior to the distribution.

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The JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI) stock is firing on all cylinders this year, helped by the strong performance of American equities. Its total return has been 17.7%, lower than that of the S&P 500 index, which has risen by 26%, and the Schwab US Dividend Equity's (SCHD) 19%.

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