JEPQ
J.P. Morgan NASDAQ Equity Premium Income ETF
TREND FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE HISTORY
2026-07-26
Executive Summary
The quantitative backtest for JEPQ (J.P. Morgan NASDAQ Equity Premium Income ETF) using the Moving Average (50/200)* strategy in a Investing context demonstrated its primary role in risk mitigation, experiencing a maximum drawdown of -21.8% (compared to the benchmark's drawdown of -20.1%). Over the evaluated period, this protective approach generated a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.1%, compared to a Buy-and-Hold benchmark return of 17.2%. The strategy executed 1 total trades.
* Moving Average (50/200): Classic Moving Average Crossover (e.g., 50-day crossing 200-day). The foundational basis of research-grade trend following.
* Moving Average (50/200): Classic Moving Average Crossover (e.g., 50-day crossing 200-day). The foundational basis of research-grade trend following.
📊 Mathematical Model
Excess Return MMA
Advanced Ensemble: Uses multiple signal layers for maximum trend stability and noise reduction.
Excess Return MMA CA
Advanced Dynamic Sleeve: MMA ensemble signals on the primary asset combined with a momentum-based cash alternative ETF rotation.
Excess Return SMA
Standard Signal: Classical quantitative trend following optimized for reliable directionality.
Moving Average (50/200) Active
Moving Average: The baseline 50/200-day crossover model used by technical analysts worldwide.
🎯 Investment Objective
🛡️ Long-Term Investing Active
Ideal for wealth preservation and multi-year horizons. Optimized for low turnover and tax efficiency.
⚔️ Tactical Trading
Ideal for active capital rotation and momentum-first accounts. Optimized for high sensitivity to price shifts.
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JEPQ Quality Metrics & KPI Summary
| Metric | 1Y | Full History | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | |
| CAGR | 17.33% | 17.33% | 10.10% | 17.18% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 1.13 | 1.13 | 0.65 | 0.96 |
| Max Drawdown | -8.82% | -8.82% | -21.82% | -20.07% |
| % Time Invested | 100.0% | 100.0% | 96.8% | 100.0% |
| Trades / Year | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
Cumulative Growth Performance
Return Distribution Analysis
Trade History
This log shows every signal-driven transition. Completed trades reflect standard market cycles. An Open or Mark-to-Market exit denotes an active position (either in the primary asset or a cash/yield sleeve) valued at the current price for reporting purposes. Interest entries record yield accrued from cash or cash alternatives (like BIL) during out-of-market defensive periods.
| Entry Date | Exit Date | Type | Allocation | Entry Price | Exit Price | Net Return % | Exit Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2025-04-07 | 2025-05-01 | Interest (CASH) | 100% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.29% | Interest Income | |
| 2024-05-01 | 2025-04-07 | Completed | 100% | $40.60 | $39.01 | -3.96% | Stop | |
| 2024-04-29 | 2024-05-01 | Interest (CASH) | 100% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.02% | Interest Income | |