IQQQ and JEPQ are both covered call ETFs tracking the same benchmark, but with different approaches. IQQQ offers ~9.1% yield with a focus on income investors seeking nasdaq-100 exposure with daily covered call overlay and tax efficiency, while JEPQ provides ~10.5% yield targeting investor seeking tech exposure with income, moderate volatility tolerance. Compare their scores, yields, and performance metrics to find the best fit for your portfolio.
Compare covered call ETFs with the same benchmark side by side
ProShares Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF
5.9
Overall Score
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF
6.5
Overall Score
| Criteria | IQQQ | JEPQ |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 5.9 6.5 | |
| Total Return (25%) | 8.2 6.4 | |
| Downside Protection (25%) | 0.8 5.8 | |
| Upside Participation (25%) | 8.9 7.1 | |
| Consistency (15%) | 5.6 5.3 | |
| Expense Ratio (5%) | 5.6 8.1 | |
| Liquidity (5%) | 5.4 8.3 |
Since Inception
3 Years
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1 Year
Pro only
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| Metric | IQQQ | JEPQ |
|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.550% | 0.350% |
| Inception Date | Jan 1, 2022 | May 3, 2022 |
| Issuer | ProShares | JPMorgan |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Maturity Rating | 3/5 stars | 3/5 stars |
Solid but faces stiff competition from QQQI. Tax efficiency is its main differentiator.
Investor Profile:
Income investors seeking Nasdaq-100 exposure with daily covered call overlay and tax efficiency
The best income/growth compromise in the Nasdaq covered call segment
Investor Profile:
Investor seeking tech exposure with income, moderate volatility tolerance
Both funds are scored on total return, downside protection, upside participation, distribution consistency, cost and liquidity, against the same benchmark and the same window.
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