JEPI

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF

7.8%
Yield (TTM)
0.35%
Expense Ratio
2020
Inception
$33.5B
AUM

JEPI employs an actively managed covered call strategy on a diversified portfolio of large-cap US stocks. JPMorgan's investment team actively selects option strikes and manages positions to optimize income while maintaining upside participation. Focuses on low volatility with income generation.

Active Management Low Volatility Monthly Income Large Cap Focus

DIVO

Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF

4.9%
Yield (TTM)
0.55%
Expense Ratio
2016
Inception
$3.2B
AUM

DIVO combines dividend growth investing with covered calls on select positions. Holds a concentrated portfolio of high-quality dividend growers and sells covered calls on approximately 20-30% of the portfolio. Focuses on dividend growth with enhanced income.

Dividend Growth Quality Focus Selective Options Growth + Income

Key Metrics Comparison

Comparison of key metrics between JEPI and DIVO ETFs
Metric JEPI DIVO Winner
Distribution Yield (TTM) 7.8% 4.9% JEPI (+2.9%)
Expense Ratio 0.35% 0.55% JEPI (-0.20%)
Total Return (3-Year) 8.9% 11.5% DIVO (+2.6%)
Dividend Growth (3-Yr CAGR) 4.2% 7.8% DIVO (+3.6%)
Beta vs S&P 500 0.65 0.85 JEPI (Lower Risk)
Max Drawdown (2022) -15% -18% JEPI (Better Protection)
Sharpe Ratio 0.85 0.95 DIVO (Better Risk-Adjusted)
Number of Holdings 130-150 20-30 Different Approach

Core Strategy Differences

JEPI: Active Income Generation

  • Primary Goal: Maximize monthly income with low volatility
  • Options Approach: Actively managed covered calls on entire portfolio
  • Stock Selection: Broad large-cap universe, low volatility focus
  • Income Source: Primarily option premiums (80%+)
  • Upside Participation: 60-70% of market gains
  • Risk Management: Low beta targeting (0.6-0.7)
  • Best For: Retirees needing high, stable monthly income
  • Trade-off: Lower dividend growth for higher current yield

DIVO: Dividend Growth Enhancement

  • Primary Goal: Dividend growth with enhanced income
  • Options Approach: Covered calls on select positions only (20-30%)
  • Stock Selection: Concentrated high-quality dividend growers
  • Income Source: Dividends (60%) + option premiums (40%)
  • Upside Participation: 80-90% of market gains
  • Risk Management: Quality focus, selective hedging
  • Best For: Investors seeking growing income + capital appreciation
  • Trade-off: Lower current yield for higher growth potential

Income Characteristics Comparison

JEPI Income Profile

JEPI generates high current income primarily from option premiums. Distributions are more variable month-to-month based on options market conditions. Lower dividend growth but higher starting yield.

Current Yield 7.8%
Income Growth (3-Yr) 4.2% CAGR
Income Stability Moderate
Primary Source Options (80%)

DIVO Income Profile

DIVO provides moderate current yield with strong dividend growth. Income comes from both dividends and selective option premiums. More predictable dividend growth with lower current yield.

Current Yield 4.9%
Income Growth (3-Yr) 7.8% CAGR
Income Stability High
Primary Source Dividends (60%)

Performance in Different Market Environments

Historical Performance Analysis

Bull Markets (2020-2021)

+42% vs +55%
JEPI vs DIVO Total Return

Bear Markets (2022)

-15% vs -18%
JEPI vs DIVO Performance

Recovery (2023)

+18% vs +25%
JEPI vs DIVO Total Return

Volatile/Sideways

JEPI Excels
Option premium advantage

Portfolio Composition & Top Holdings

JEPI: Diversified Large-Cap

Broad diversification across 130-150 large-cap stocks with low volatility focus.

Microsoft (MSFT) 2.5%
Apple (AAPL) 2.3%
JPMorgan (JPM) 2.1%
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) 1.9%
Procter & Gamble (PG) 1.8%

DIVO: Concentrated Quality

Focused portfolio of 20-30 high-quality dividend growers with strong fundamentals.

Microsoft (MSFT) 6.2%
Apple (AAPL) 5.8%
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) 5.5%
Procter & Gamble (PG) 5.3%
AbbVie (ABBV) 5.1%

Investment Recommendation & Strategy

🎯 Choose JEPI If:

  • You need high current monthly income (7.8% yield)
  • Capital preservation and low volatility are priorities
  • You're in or near retirement and need stable cash flow
  • You prefer broad diversification (130+ holdings)
  • You want active management of options positions
  • You're concerned about market downturns (lower beta)
  • You're comfortable with variable monthly distributions
  • Current income needs outweigh growth concerns

📈 Choose DIVO If:

  • You want growing income with capital appreciation
  • Dividend growth (7.8% CAGR) is important to you
  • You're in accumulation phase or early retirement
  • You prefer concentrated high-quality portfolios
  • You want some upside participation (80-90% of gains)
  • You believe in dividend growth investing
  • You can accept moderate volatility for higher returns
  • Long-term total return is more important than current yield

💡 Portfolio Construction Ideas

For Balanced Income-Growth Portfolio: Consider 60% DIVO (for growth) + 40% JEPI (for income stability). This provides ~6.5% blended yield with good growth potential.

For Retirement Income: Allocate 70% JEPI for stable high income, 30% DIVO for dividend growth to combat inflation. Rebalance annually based on income needs.

For Accumulation Phase: Start with DIVO (80%) for growth, transition to JEPI as retirement approaches. Consider adding JEPI when you need higher income.

Market Timing Consideration: Overweight JEPI during high volatility or uncertain markets. Overweight DIVO during stable growth periods. Both can work well together for different objectives.

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