JPMorgan Global Equity Premium Income Complex ETF (JEGA) Review & Analysis

MER Β· Top 50%AUM Β· #403 of 5081Y Return Β· #345 of 426
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • +0.0% in September (total return), in line with the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
  • The unit price closed the month at $45.72, 11% below its 12-month high (range $43.33 to $51.64).

About JEGA

JEGA is an international shares ETF from JPMorgan, listed on the ASX since August 2024. With $21m under management it is number 202 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.40% a year, about $40 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Its largest holdings are JPMORGAN GLOBAL EQUITY, JOHNSON & JOHNSON and SOUTHERN CO/THE, and the top 10 make up 111% of the fund. By sector it leans towards information technology (20%) and health care (15%).

Over the past year it returned βˆ’2.7%, against +10.4% for the median international shares ETF. With its focus on dividends & income, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.

JEGA distributions and dividend dates

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 7.4%. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.

From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.

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JEGA price by TradingView

Stock CodeJEGA
Fund ManagerJPMorgan
Asset ClassInternational shares
AUM$21m
MER (%)0.40%
Net flows (Sep)+$0.0m
Last Price$45.72
52-Week Range$43.33 – $51.64
Bid/Ask Spread0.21%
Listing Date01/08/2024
ExchangeASX
Benchmark indexMSCI World Index
Issuer websiteJPMorgan β†—

Performance (% return)

-3%-2%-1%0%1M0.0%1Y-2.7%3Yn/a5Yn/a
1 month+0.0%
1 yearβˆ’2.7%
3 years p.a.–
5 years p.a.–

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$9,730

Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.

Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.

JEGA at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Small fund. With $21m under management, it is more at risk of being closed or merged than larger funds, and trading can be thinner.
  • Short track record. Listed in August 2024, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.
  • Concentrated. The top 10 holdings make up 111% of the fund, so a few companies drive the result.
  • Income comes with a trade-off. Selling options boosts income but caps how much it can rise in strong markets.

Worked out from JEGA's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 257 international shares ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
Base since 8 Oct 2026

JEGA is in a base. Here's why that matters.

JEGA's moving averages are tangled and the price is moving sideways. The trend hasn't picked a direction yet. Its price is 6.9% below its 12-month high.

Why it matters: Bases are where the next big move starts. A breakout can begin a new uptrend, while a breakdown can start a long fall. Buying a satellite before the breakout often means waiting months for nothing to happen.

At ETF Adviser the core of a portfolio stays invested through every stage, and satellite ETFs are only bought in an uptrend. Members get a weekly update on which ETFs are breaking out of a base and which trends have broken.

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JEGA weekly price, past 12 months, shaded by trend stage. Stage as at 7 November 2026, updated weekly. A technical label, not a recommendation.

Investment Focus

Exposure Regions

Global

Themes & Sectors

Dividends & incomeActive ETFs

Portfolio Breakdown

Top 10 holdings (111.4% of the fund)

SymbolCompany% assets
JEPG99.73%
JNJ1.76%
SO1.63%
MSFT1.55%
NEM1.50%
DTE1.47%
BRK/B1.34%
T1.24%
MCD1.18%

Sector breakdown

  • Information Technology20.5%
  • Health Care14.8%
  • Financials14.7%
  • Communication Services11.2%
  • Consumer Staples9.4%
  • Utilities8.0%
  • Industrials6.9%
  • Consumer Discretionary6.3%
  • Other8.2%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio. Compare JEGA's holdings with other ETFs β†’

Best-endeavours estimate. Built from each issuer's published holdings, which may be weeks or months old, may cover only part of a fund (some publish only their top 10) and are matched by company name. Figures may be incomplete or inaccurate. Check the issuer's website and PDS before relying on them. General information only.

Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
JEPIJPMorgan Equity Premium Income Active ETF Covered call–0.40%$154m+0.4%+5.7%–
JPEQJPMorgan US 100Q Equity Premium Income Active ETF Covered call–0.40%$111m+10.7%+14.8%–
JHPIJPMorgan Equity Premium Income (Hedged) Active ETF Covered call–0.40%$8.7m+5.5%+7.2%–
JHGAJPMorgan Global Equity Premium Income (Hedged) Complex ETF Covered call–0.40%$7.2m+3.2%––
PGI2Plato Global Shares Income Fund – Active ETF Active–0.85%$429m–––
R3ALClearBridge Real Income Fund - Active ETF Active–0.85%$408mβˆ’5.6%––

Same holdings is the share of JEGA's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. No other ETF shares much with JEGA, so these are ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like JEGA β†’

JEGA vs its closest alternatives

What actually differs between JEGA and the ETFs most like it. Data to 30 Sep 2026.

JEPI JPMorgan Equity Premium Income Active ETF

  • Both charge the same fee (0.40%).
  • Over 1 year: JEGA βˆ’2.7%, JEPI +0.4% (JEPI ahead by 3.1 percentage points).
  • JEPI is about 7 times larger ($154m vs $21m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare JEGA and JEPI side by side β†’

JPEQ JPMorgan US 100Q Equity Premium Income Active ETF

  • Both charge the same fee (0.40%).
  • Over 1 year: JEGA βˆ’2.7%, JPEQ +10.7% (JPEQ ahead by 13.4 percentage points).
  • JPEQ is about 5 times larger ($111m vs $21m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare JEGA and JPEQ side by side β†’

JHPI JPMorgan Equity Premium Income (Hedged) Active ETF

  • Both charge the same fee (0.40%).
  • Over 1 year: JEGA βˆ’2.7%, JHPI +5.5% (JHPI ahead by 8.2 percentage points).
  • JEGA is about 2 times larger ($21m vs $8.7m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare JEGA and JHPI side by side β†’

General information only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

JEGA FAQs

What is the fee for JEGA?

JEGA charges a management fee (MER) of 0.40% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is JEGA?

JEGA had $21m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has JEGA performed?

JEGA returned βˆ’2.7% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages JEGA?

JEGA is managed by JPMorgan and has been listed since August 2024.

Is JEGA franked?

Generally no. JEGA invests outside Australia, so its distributions carry little or no franking credits. Franking comes from Australian companies that have paid tax here.

Is JEGA currency hedged?

No, JEGA is unhedged. Its returns move with the Australian dollar: a falling dollar adds to returns and a rising dollar reduces them.

Disclaimer

This review is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the JPMorgan product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.