JPMorgan Equity Premium Income R6 (JEPRX)
| Fund Assets | 6.35B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.35% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 176.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.22 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.61% |
| Dividend Growth | 17.27% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 14.14 |
| YTD Return | 3.80% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.59% |
| 5-Year Return | 64.13% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.31 |
| 52-Week High | 14.23 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 122 |
| Inception Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
About JEPRX
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with consistent monthly income and exposure to the equity markets, while aiming to reduce overall portfolio volatility. Managed by JPMorgan Asset Management, the fund employs a defensive equity strategy that primarily invests in a diversified selection of large-cap U.S. stocks, closely tracking the S&P 500. A distinguishing feature of this fund is its systematic use of covered call strategies, implementing written out-of-the-money S&P 500 Index call options to supplement portfolio income. This approach seeks to generate additional monthly distributable income, offering a higher yield compared to traditional equity funds and serving as an income diversifier, especially valuable in volatile or low-interest-rate environments. The fund’s structure, particularly in the R6 share class, is tailored for institutional investors with a low expense ratio and a focus on managing risk through both equity selection and options overlays. Overall, the fund plays a significant role in the market by bridging the gap between income generation and equity participation, appealing to those seeking stable cash flows alongside moderated equity market risk.
Performance
JEPRX had a total return of 6.59% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 20.06%.
Top 10 Holdings
16.16% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 1.73% |
| Oracle Corporation | ORCL | 1.73% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 1.68% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 1.62% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 1.62% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 1.62% |
| Trane Technologies plc | TT | 1.61% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 1.57% |
| The Progressive Corporation | PGR | 1.49% |
| Analog Devices, Inc. | ADI | 1.49% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.09166 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.10343 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.1353 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.11671 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.11104 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.08177 | Feb 28, 2025 |