Larry Berman CFA, CMT, CTAJPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETFJEPQWEAK BUYNov 24, 2025
JEPI vs. JEPQ
JEPI captures the total S%P using an options strategy to deliver extra yield. JEPQ does the same with the Nasdaq. This strategy has underperformed a little. He prefers the Innovator ETFs, though there's nothing wrong with JEPI or JEPQ. Right now, you will get only some downside protection in either.
Extreme focus in the tech world. He'd be concerned to have this type of concentration risk in a retirement fund, you want to be more diversified. Look at the HPYT, which has a lot less beta. It would be fine as a piece, but not 50%, of a portfolio. Yield is 10-12%.
Covered call product. Income from selling calls is considered a capital gain. Reduce volatility, but won't get as much capital growth. Good for slightly defensive investors who like income.
JEPI captures the total S%P using an options strategy to deliver extra yield. JEPQ does the same with the Nasdaq. This strategy has underperformed a little. He prefers the Innovator ETFs, though there's nothing wrong with JEPI or JEPQ. Right now, you will get only some downside protection in either.