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Data last updated: Jul 16, 2026
Dividend Yield: 10.42%
Annual Dividend: $6.26 per share
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-07-01
Dividend Frequency: monthly
Sector: Financial Services
Years of Dividend History: 5
The JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF dividend is built on a strategy that combines a portfolio of large-cap technology-oriented equities with equity-linked notes (ELNs) tied to the Nasdaq-100, generating income through systematic call option sales. JEPQ currently yields 10.54%, paying $6.2620 per share over the trailing twelve months. The fund pays monthly, with the next ex-dividend date on July 1, 2026, and the last declared payment was $0.6366 per share. At a beta of 0.77, JEPQ stock carries below-market price sensitivity, which suits income-focused investors who want high monthly cash flow without full equity market volatility.
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF pays out dividends as a fund, making the payout ratio not applicable (fund/ETF). The income stream is generated through the fund's ELN-based call option writing on the Nasdaq-100, meaning distributions depend on option premium income and equity performance rather than corporate earnings. JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF dividend safety is therefore tied to market volatility conditions: lower volatility compresses option premiums, which directly reduces the income available for distribution.
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 10.6% per year from 2023 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $5.0020 to $6.1230 over that window (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the growth calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 8.8% in 2024, while 2025 delivered the largest jump at 12.5%, bringing the annual rate to $6.1230.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | +16.7% | $3.85 (2022) | $6.12 (2025) |
JEPQ fits dividend investors whose primary goal is high monthly income from a large-cap technology-oriented portfolio. The yield is classified as high (above 4%), currently at 10.54%, which sits well above the fund's own 5-year average of 8.6%. That gap reflects either elevated option premiums or recent price movement, and it narrows the margin if market conditions shift. Two consecutive years of distribution increases and a 10.6% CAGR show the income has grown, not just held steady. The trade-off is that distributions are not backed by corporate earnings but by option premium income, so payout levels can fluctuate with market volatility.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | $0.6366 |
| 2026-06-01 | $0.5644 |
| 2026-05-01 | $0.5909 |
| 2026-04-01 | $0.5590 |
| 2026-03-02 | $0.5090 |
| 2026-02-02 | $0.4660 |
| 2025-12-31 | $0.5760 |
| 2025-12-01 | $0.5530 |
| 2025-11-03 | $0.4760 |
| 2025-10-01 | $0.4460 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $3.3260 |
| 2025 | $6.1230 |
| 2024 | $5.4440 |
| 2023 | $5.0020 |
| 2022 | $3.8520 |
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