JPMorgan Hedged Equity Fund Class A (JHQAX)
| Fund Assets | 20.85B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.83% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 20.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.13 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.37% |
| Dividend Growth | -24.49% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 33.47 |
| YTD Return | -4.85% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.05% |
| 5-Year Return | 37.47% |
| 52-Week Low | 29.36 |
| 52-Week High | 35.70 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.52 |
| Holdings | 155 |
| Inception Date | Dec 13, 2013 |
About JHQAX
JPMorgan Hedged Equity Fund Class A is a mutual fund designed to provide capital appreciation while actively managing downside risk in U.S. equity markets. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of large-cap U.S. equities and overlays an options-based hedging strategy—specifically, a put-spread collar—to mitigate losses during market declines. This approach allows investors to participate in a portion of equity market gains while maintaining an explicit hedge against significant downturns, resulting in lower volatility and reduced sensitivity to broad market swings compared to traditional long-only equity funds. The fund is managed by experienced portfolio managers who employ proprietary fundamental research for stock selection, aiming to maintain risk characteristics similar to the S&P 500 Index. As a core portfolio holding, JPMorgan Hedged Equity Fund Class A appeals to investors seeking equity exposure with disciplined risk management and a potential for more consistent returns across market cycles.
Performance
JHQAX had a total return of 7.05% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.53%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | $0.01259 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.03245 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | $0.04527 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.03871 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.02913 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.05884 | Dec 20, 2024 |