BALQ vs JEPQ
iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF compared with JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
BALQ
iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
JEPQ
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- JEPQ yields more today: 11.79% vs 10.31% (forward).
- Both pay every month.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | BALQ | JEPQ |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $54.05 | $58.43 |
| TTM yield | 8.59% | 11.79% |
| Forward yield | 10.31% | 11.79% |
| Annual payout per share | $5.574 | $6.886 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 31, 2026 (est.) | Oct 31, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.35% | 0.35% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +15.2% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 2 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 79/100 | 88/100 |
| 1-year total return | — | +13.6% |
| 1-year price return | — | +1.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 33.1M | 44.3B |
| Years paying | 0.8 | 4.4 |
| Sector / category | Derivative Income | Derivative Income |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| BALQ | JEPQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 185.0 | 171.1 |
| Income per year | $1,031 | $1,179 |
| Income per month (avg) | $86 | $98 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model BALQ · Model JEPQ
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALQ Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 4, 2026 | $0.4645 | Est. |
| BALQ Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 4, 2026 | $0.4645 | Est. |
| BALQ Dec 30, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | $0.4645 | Est. |
| JEPQ Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 | $0.5738 | Est. |
| JEPQ Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 2, 2026 | $0.5738 | Est. |
| JEPQ Dec 30, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.5738 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
BALQJEPQ
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, BALQ or JEPQ?
JEPQ currently has the higher trailing yield: BALQ yields 8.59% and JEPQ yields 11.79%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do BALQ and JEPQ pay?
BALQ pays every month and JEPQ pays every month. BALQ's next ex-date is Oct 31, 2026 and JEPQ's is Oct 31, 2026.
Is BALQ or JEPQ better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. BALQ and JEPQ differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.