JPMorgan Equity Premium Income Active ETF (JEPI) Review & Analysis

MER Β· Top 50%AUM Β· Top 50%1Y Return Β· #280 of 4263Y Return Β· #223 of 300
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • +1.7% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
  • Investors withdrew a net $0.7m (-0.4% of the fund).
  • The unit price closed the month at $48.65, 16% below its 12-month high (range $46.50 to $57.78).

About JEPI

JEPI is an international shares ETF from JPMorgan, listed on the ASX since November 2022. With $154m under management it is number 120 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%.

Over the past year it returned +0.4%, 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.

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Stock CodeJEPI
Fund ManagerJPMorgan
Asset ClassInternational shares
AUM$154m
MER (%)0.40%
Net flows (Sep)βˆ’$0.7m
Last Price$48.65
52-Week Range$46.50 – $57.78
Bid/Ask Spread0.13%
Listing Date10/11/2022
ExchangeASX
Benchmark indexS&P 500 Index
Issuer websiteJPMorgan β†—

Performance (% return)

0%6%12%18%1M1.7%1Y0.4%3Y18.0%5Yn/a
1 month+1.7%
1 year+0.4%
3 years p.a.+5.7%
5 years p.a.–

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$10,0413 years ago$11,804

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.

JEPI at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Behind its peers. +5.7% a year over 3 years, against +15.4% for the median international shares ETF.
  • Income comes with a trade-off. Selling options boosts income but caps how much it can rise in strong markets.

Worked out from JEPI'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 29 Sep 2026

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

JEPI's moving averages are tangled and the price is moving sideways. The trend hasn't picked a direction yet. Its price is 8.1% 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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JEPI 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

Themes & Sectors

Dividends & incomeActive ETFs

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CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
JPEQJPMorgan US 100Q Equity Premium Income Active ETF Covered call–0.40%$111m+10.7%+14.8%–
JEGAJPMorgan Global Equity Premium Income Complex ETF Covered call–0.40%$21mβˆ’2.7%––
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 JEPI's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. No other ETF shares much with JEPI, so these are ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like JEPI β†’

JEPI vs its closest alternatives

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

JPEQ JPMorgan US 100Q Equity Premium Income Active ETF

  • Both charge the same fee (0.40%).
  • Over 3 years, a year: JEPI +5.7%, JPEQ +14.8% (JPEQ ahead by 9.1 percentage points).

Compare JEPI and JPEQ side by side β†’

JEGA JPMorgan Global Equity Premium Income Complex ETF

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

Compare JEPI and JEGA side by side β†’

JHPI JPMorgan Equity Premium Income (Hedged) Active ETF

  • Both charge the same fee (0.40%).
  • Over 3 years, a year: JEPI +5.7%, JHPI +7.2% (JHPI ahead by 1.5 percentage points).
  • JEPI is much larger ($154m vs $8.7m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare JEPI and JHPI side by side β†’

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

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JEPI FAQs

What is the fee for JEPI?

JEPI 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 JEPI?

JEPI had $154m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has JEPI performed?

JEPI returned +0.4% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +5.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages JEPI?

JEPI is managed by JPMorgan and has been listed since November 2022.

Is JEPI franked?

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

Is JEPI currency hedged?

No, JEPI 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.