JEPQ vs VEGA
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF compared with AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
JEPQ
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
VEGA
AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF
TTM yield · Annual
Quick take
- JEPQ yields more today: 11.30% vs 1.24% (forward).
- JEPQ has grown its payout faster: 6.9%/yr vs 0.7%/yr over the last 3 years.
- JEPQ pays every month; VEGA pays once a year.
- Over the last year JEPQ delivered the higher total return: +19.6% vs +13.5% (price change plus payouts).
- JEPQ is cheaper to own: 0.35% vs 1.25% expense ratio.
- JEPQ has the steadier distribution: consistency 86/100 vs 38/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | JEPQ | VEGA |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $59.85 | $53.16 |
| TTM yield | 11.30% | 1.24% |
| Forward yield | 11.30% | 1.24% |
| Annual payout per share | $6.765 | $0.66 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Annual |
| Next ex-date | Oct 1, 2026 (est.) | Dec 21, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.35% | 1.25% |
| 1-year payout growth | +11.2% | +46.7% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +44.4% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 2 years | 2 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 86/100 | 38/100 |
| 1-year total return | +19.6% | +13.5% |
| 1-year price return | +7.5% | +12.1% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 42.2B | 93.2M |
| Years paying | 4.3 | 13.7 |
| 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
| JEPQ | VEGA | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 167.1 | 188.1 |
| Income per year | $1,130 | $124 |
| Income per month (avg) | $94 | $10 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model JEPQ · Model VEGA
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEPQ Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 3, 2026 | $0.5637 | Est. |
| JEPQ Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 | $0.5637 | Est. |
| JEPQ Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 2, 2026 | $0.5637 | Est. |
| VEGA Dec 21, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.66 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
JEPQVEGA
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, JEPQ or VEGA?
JEPQ currently has the higher trailing yield: JEPQ yields 11.30% and VEGA yields 1.24%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do JEPQ and VEGA pay?
JEPQ pays every month and VEGA pays once a year. JEPQ's next ex-date is Oct 1, 2026 and VEGA's is Dec 21, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, JEPQ or VEGA?
JEPQ has grown its payout faster: 6.9%/yr vs 0.7%/yr over the last 3 years.
Is JEPQ or VEGA better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. JEPQ and VEGA 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.