JPMorgan's JEPI and JPST ETFs offer defensive strategy for risk-adverse investors

From CNBC: 2025-05-02 07:45:00

Jon Maier, the manager of JPMorgan’s JEPI and JPST ETFs, offers investors a defensive strategy while staying in the market. JEPI saw a 3% drop in April amid market volatility, while the S&P 500 fell almost 5%. Top holdings include Mastercard, Visa, and Progressive. JPST focuses on fixed income.

JEPI aims to provide downside protection and generate income for investors. Maier highlights that increased volatility can offer more income to investors. The JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income Fund remains stable this year. Akins from ETF Action notes these ETFs are helping investors “weather the storm” during uncertain times. JPMorgan’s Ultra-Short Income Fund had high volume during April’s volatile week.

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