JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF

JEPQ

Market cap $33.1B

It's historically rare to see a three-year winning streak of 20% or more for the S&P 500, but the index certainly came close last year.

The Nasdaq 100 Index and its top exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like the QQQ and JEPQ are stuck in a tight range this week as investors wait for key corporate and macro news from the United States.  The index was trading at $25,787, a few points below the all-time high of $26,787.

From the novice investor to retirees, earning a powerful and consistent stream of monthly income is a primary goal.

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I present a 6-ETF retirement portfolio targeting a 5.7% yield, balancing income, safety, and modest growth. SCHD anchors the portfolio at 35% for high-quality U.S. dividend growth, complemented by DIVO and JEPQ for enhanced and tech-driven income. International, preferred equity, and midstream exposure via IDV, PFXF, and AMLP add diversification and yield, with flexible allocations to suit income needs.

In this article, we present why GPIQ is positioned to capture more of the growth in the Nasdaq-100 in 2026. GPIQ emerges as the favorite, as it allows investors to capture between 75% and 85% of market upside while delivering an additional annual dividend yield of approximately 10%. For those seeking tax efficiency, GPIQ offers a superior structure, with distributions taxed at the 60% long-term and 40% short-term capital gains rate.

The JEPQ ETF employs a covered call strategy to generate a dividend yield from top technology stocks. The actively managed fund yields more than 10%.

JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSEARCA:JEPQ) offers retirees an 11.5% dividend yield with monthly distributions through a

JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium ETF receives a reiterated sell rating due to sustainability concerns despite recent outperformance. JEPQ's options strategy, selling monthly equity-linked notes, has capitalized on high volatility but is less aggressive than peers like GPIQ. JEPQ has underperformed GPIQ in total returns since GPIQ's inception, with GPIQ offering a more aggressive options coverage approach.

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