
"JEPI, the JP Morgan Equity Premium Income ETF, showcases a high distribution yield but has underperformed by about 5.92 percentage points since inception compared to its benchmark, indicating the high yield is a misleading metric."
The panel provides critical commentary on JEPI, highlighting how its marketed high distribution yield masks an underlying issue: the capped upside inherent in covered call strategies leads to lower total returns. The commentary suggests that investors should be cautious of such products as the high yield does not translate into superior performance.
Episode 375: Covered Calls: A Devil's Bargain
September 18, 2025
Company Opinion