JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income Active ETF (JEPQ) and BMO NASDAQ 100 Equity Index ETF (ZQQ) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that JEPQ focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Technology, Consumer Non-Cyclicals, and Healthcare, while ZQQ leans towards Technology, Consumer Non-Cyclicals, and Healthcare. When evaluating costs, JEPQ features a management fee (MER) of 0.35%, compared to 0.35% for ZQQ. Performance-wise, JEPQ has returned 11.55% year-to-date with +$101 M in net flows, whereas ZQQ is at 13.84% with -$115 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
| AuM | $237.80 M | $3,055.19 M |
| Management Fees | 0.35% | 0.35% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.40% | 0.39% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.62% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | JEPQ | +2.78% | +0.78% | +11.55% | +22.14% | - |
ZQQ | -2.16% | -5.30% | +13.84% | +23.20% | +80.51% | |
| Flows | JEPQ | +$15 M | +$52 M | +$101 M | +$116 M | - |
ZQQ | +$70 M | -$57 M | -$115 M | -$106 M | +$112 M |
JEPQ vs ZQQ exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | J.P. Morgan Asset Management | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | NASDAQ-100 Currency Hedged CAD Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 10.71% | 0.23% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | September 27, 2024 | January 19, 2010 |
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