JEPI or SCHD: fund comparison
These are different funds: JEPI — no index: S&P 500 stocks plus options; SCHD — Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100. 12 months: JEPI +4.0%; SCHD +35.8%. SCHD has the lower fee (0.06% a year). The choice depends on which part of the market you want to own.
| Metric | JEPI | SCHD |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | J.P. Morgan | Charles Schwab |
| Index | no index: S&P 500 stocks plus options | Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 |
| Expense ratio | 0.35% | 0.06% |
| Price, $ | 56.39 | 35.42 |
| Year to date | +1.2% | +30.2% ● |
| 12 months | +4.0% | +35.8% ● |
| From 52-week high | −3.9% | −2.6% ● |
| vs 200-day average | −0.8% | +9.2% ● |
| Dividend yield | 7.93% ● | 2.95% |
● — whose figure is higher, not which is better. Data as of Nov 5, 2026.
Ratings and a detailed chart for each are in the terminal.
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Which to choose: JEPI or SCHD?
These are different funds: JEPI — no index: S&P 500 stocks plus options; SCHD — Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100. 12 months: JEPI +4.0%; SCHD +35.8%. SCHD has the lower fee (0.06% a year). The choice depends on which part of the market you want to own.
What is an expense ratio?
The percentage of assets the fund deducts per year. 0.03% is 30 cents a year per $1,000.
How do I buy an ETF?
Through a broker with US market access, like a regular stock, by ticker.