JEPQ vs WRTH
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF compared with Worth Charting Options Income ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
JEPQ
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
WRTH
Worth Charting Options Income ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- WRTH yields more today: 15.29% vs 11.79% (forward).
- JEPQ pays every month; WRTH pays every quarter.
- JEPQ is cheaper to own: 0.35% vs 1.02% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | JEPQ | WRTH |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $58.43 | $24.86 |
| TTM yield | 11.79% | 5.47% |
| Forward yield | 11.79% | 15.29% |
| Annual payout per share | $6.886 | $3.80 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 31, 2026 (est.) | Dec 30, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.35% | 1.02% |
| 1-year payout growth | +15.2% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 2 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 88/100 | — |
| 1-year total return | +13.6% | — |
| 1-year price return | +1.6% | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 44.3B | 82.3M |
| Years paying | 4.4 | 0.3 |
| 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 | WRTH | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 171.1 | 402.3 |
| Income per year | $1,179 | $1,529 |
| Income per month (avg) | $98 | $127 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model JEPQ · Model WRTH
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| WRTH Dec 30, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.95 | Est. |
| WRTH Apr 1, 2027 | Apr 2, 2027 | $0.95 | Est. |
| WRTH Jul 2, 2027 | Jul 3, 2027 | $0.95 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
JEPQWRTH
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 WRTH?
JEPQ currently has the higher trailing yield: JEPQ yields 11.79% and WRTH yields 5.47%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do JEPQ and WRTH pay?
JEPQ pays every month and WRTH pays every quarter. JEPQ's next ex-date is Oct 31, 2026 and WRTH's is Dec 30, 2026.
Is JEPQ or WRTH better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. JEPQ and WRTH 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.