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Introduction to J.P. Morgan’s new ETFs
J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has recently expanded its offer of actively managed UCITS ETFs, introducing two new instruments to the Italian market: the JPMorgan US Equity Premium Income Active UCITS ETF (JEIA) and the JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income Active UCITS ETF (JEQA). These ETFs are designed to attract investors looking for income, responding to a growing demand for innovative investment strategies
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Investment strategies and performance
The strategies behind JEIA and JEQA focus on income, having already demonstrated strong interest from American investors. The JEIA, in particular, is currently the largest globally active ETF, with assets under management of 36.6 billion dollars. On the other hand, JEQA is one of the fastest-growing active ETFs in the United States, with assets of 17.6 billion dollars. Both ETFs join the JPMorgan Global Equity Premium Income Active UCITS ETF (JEGA), launched in December 2023, creating a diversified range
of options for investors.
Income generation mechanisms
These ETFs use a combination of active stock portfolios and option strategies to generate income. In particular, the JPMAM investment team, led by Hamilton Reiner, applies a strategy of selling weekly index options, using the rewards obtained to generate a constant flow of income. The rewards resulting from the sale of call options are distributed monthly or reinvested, together with the dividends of the underlying shares. This strategy allows ETFs to adapt to market conditions, offering investors protection against price fluctuations
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Expected return and costs
The expected return for the JEIA is between 7% and 9% annualized, while the JEQA expects an expected return of between 9% and 11% annualized. The JEGA, on the other hand, maintains an expected return of 7% — 9%. It’s important to note that returns are not guaranteed and may vary over time. All three ETFs have a Total Expense Ratio of 0.35%, making them competitive in the
investment landscape.
