JPMorgan Hedged Equity Fund Class I (JHEQX)
| Fund Assets | 20.85B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.58% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 20.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.23 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.65% |
| Dividend Growth | -6.92% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 35.23 |
| YTD Return | -0.37% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.34% |
| 5-Year Return | 49.48% |
| 52-Week Low | 29.31 |
| 52-Week High | 35.83 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 155 |
| Inception Date | Dec 13, 2013 |
About JHEQX
JPMorgan Hedged Equity Fund Class I is a mutual fund designed to offer exposure to U.S. large-cap equities while seeking to reduce volatility and cushion downside risk. Its primary function is to provide capital appreciation with a disciplined risk management overlay using index options. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of large U.S. companies, with sector allocations closely resembling the S&P 500 Index, and a notable tilt towards technology, financials, and consumer discretionary sectors. A distinctive feature of this fund is its systematic options strategy: every quarter, the managers buy protective put options 5% below the S&P 500 market value and finance this by selling deeper out-of-the-money puts and call options. This structure protects investors from moderate equity market declines—specifically, losses between 5% and 20% over each three-month period—at the cost of capping gains during strong rallies. The result is a smoother return profile, with lower overall volatility, compared to unhedged equity funds. JPMorgan Hedged Equity Fund Class I appeals to institutional and high-net-worth investors seeking equity market participation with a focus on capital preservation and robust risk-adjusted returns, especially during periods of market stress.
Performance
JHEQX had a total return of 8.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.39%.
Top 10 Holdings
40.48% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 8.41% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 6.56% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 5.95% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.37% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.40% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.99% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.84% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 2.23% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 1.96% |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | XOM | 1.78% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.05456 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | $0.06667 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.05918 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.04933 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.07989 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.06025 | Sep 27, 2024 |