JEPQ Distribution History & Yield
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) | Nov 2, 2026 | $0.5738 | $57.38 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 2, 2026 | $0.5738 | $57.38 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.5738 | $57.38 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Jan 31, 2027 | $0.5738 | $57.38 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 2, 2027 | $0.5738 | $57.38 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.5738 | $57.38 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 1, 2027 | $0.5738 | $57.38 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | May 31, 2027 | $0.5738 | $57.38 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.5738 | $57.38 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Jul 30, 2027 | $0.5738 | $57.38 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Aug 29, 2027 | $0.5738 | $57.38 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.5738 | $57.38 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from JEPQ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $7.4598 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much JEPQ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 175 | $10,182 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 872 | $50,912 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 1,743 | $101,824 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 11.79%. $10,000 in JEPQ would currently pay about $1,179 a year ($98 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
JEPQ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | $0.567 | -17.0% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | $0.683 | -3.1% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 | $0.705 | +10.7% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | $0.637 | +12.9% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | $0.564 | -4.6% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | $0.591 | +5.7% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $0.559 | +9.8% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 | $0.509 | +9.2% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | $0.466 | -19.1% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | $0.576 | +4.2% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | $0.553 | +16.2% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $0.476 | +6.7% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | $0.446 | +0.9% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $0.442 | -0.5% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.444 | -10.1% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | $0.494 | -20.5% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 | $0.621 | +3.8% |
| May 1, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | $0.598 | +10.5% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | $0.541 | +12.2% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 | $0.482 | +7.1% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 5, 2025 | $0.45 | -1.3% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 3, 2025 | $0.456 | -10.2% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | $0.508 | +2.8% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | $0.494 | -10.3% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 | $0.551 | -1.1% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Sep 5, 2024 | $0.557 | +30.4% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 5, 2024 | $0.427 | +1.4% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 | $0.421 | -6.4% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 | $0.45 | +4.4% |
| May 1, 2024 | May 6, 2024 | $0.431 | +0.9% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 4, 2024 | $0.427 | +12.4% |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 | $0.38 | +11.1% |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 6, 2024 | $0.342 | -12.8% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 3, 2024 | $0.392 | -7.1% |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | $0.422 | +1.0% |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 | $0.418 | +0.2% |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 | $0.417 | -7.5% |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 7, 2023 | $0.451 | +23.2% |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 | $0.366 | -0.3% |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Jul 7, 2023 | $0.367 | +2.8% |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 6, 2023 | $0.357 | -26.2% |
| May 1, 2023 | May 4, 2023 | $0.484 | +6.6% |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 | $0.454 | +4.8% |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 6, 2023 | $0.433 | -1.8% |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 6, 2023 | $0.441 | -23.4% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | Jan 4, 2023 | $0.576 | +5.5% |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 6, 2022 | $0.546 | -19.8% |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 4, 2022 | $0.681 | +79.2% |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Oct 6, 2022 | $0.38 | -30.4% |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 7, 2022 | $0.546 | +34.2% |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $0.407 | +19.7% |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 | $0.34 | -9.6% |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 6, 2022 | $0.376 | — |
Payout risk check
JEPQ's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 88/100).
Its share price moved +1.6% over the past year.
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About JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF
The fund seeks to achieve this objective by (1) creating an actively managed portfolio of equity securities comprised significantly of those included in the fund’s primary benchmark, the Nasdaq-100 Index® (the Benchmark), and (2) through equity-linked notes (ELNs), selling call options with exposure to the Benchmark. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: JPMorgan. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Jun 1, 2022. 53 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
JEPQ distribution FAQ
When is JEPQ's next ex-distribution date?
JEPQ's next ex-distribution date is Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.5738 per share, expected on Nov 2, 2026.
How often does JEPQ pay distributions?
JEPQ pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.567 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is JEPQ's distribution yield?
JEPQ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 11.79%, based on $6.886 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $58.43. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $6.886 per share, is 11.79%.
How much does JEPQ pay per share?
JEPQ pays about $0.5738 per share each month, which works out to roughly $6.886 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $688.60 a year.
Has JEPQ grown or cut its distribution?
JEPQ has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +7.3% a year.
How many shares of JEPQ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 11.79%, you would need about 175 shares of JEPQ (roughly $10,182 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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