JEGA vs JEPI vs UMAX vs QMAX - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing JEGA, JEPI, UMAX, and QMAX. JEGA has the lowest management fee at 0.4% a year, UMAX has the highest 1 year return at 7.6% a year, and JEGA offers the highest at 8.14%.

Lowest fee

JEGA 0.4% p.a.

Highest 1 year return

UMAX 7.6% p.a.

Highest yield

JEGA 8.14%

Largest fund

UMAX $310m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	JEGA JPMorgan Global Equity Premium Income Complex ETF	JEPI JPMorgan Equity Premium Income Active ETF	UMAX BetaShares S&P 500 Yield Maximiser Complex ETF	QMAX BetaShares Nasdaq 100 Yield Maximiser Complex ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	—	BetaShares	BetaShares
Tracks index	—	—	S&P 500 Index	—
Categories	Intl, Dividend, Active	Intl, Dividend, Active	Intl, Dividend, US, Active	Intl, Dividend, Tech, US, Active
Listed since	—	—	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$20m	$161m	$310m	$33m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.4%	0.4%	0.79%	0.68%
Dividend yield	8.14%	—	5.32%	—
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—	—	—
Tax drag	2.6%	—	1.7%	—
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-1.6% net	—	7.6% net	—
3-year return	—	—	12.6% net	—
5-year return	—	—	10.9% net	—
10-year return	—	—	10.7% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	—	9.7%	—
Volatility (5y)	—	—	10.5%	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—	10.6%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	—	0.86	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—	0.74	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—	0.81	—
Bid/ask spread	—	—	—	—

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

JEGA JPMorgan Global Equity Premium Income Complex ETF

Low-cost: a 0.4% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
High 8.14% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

That income is taxed yearly at your marginal rate, so it's less efficient for higher earners.

Full JEGA analysis →

JEPI JPMorgan Equity Premium Income Active ETF

Low-cost: a 0.4% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Full JEPI analysis →

UMAX BetaShares S&P 500 Yield Maximiser Complex ETF

Top-23% returns over 5 years (44th of 188 ETFs we track).
Pays a useful 5.32% income yield.

A 0.79% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

Full UMAX analysis →

QMAX BetaShares Nasdaq 100 Yield Maximiser Complex ETF

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.55%.

Full QMAX analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between JEGA vs JEPI vs UMAX vs QMAX?

JEGA, JEPI, UMAX, and QMAX are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. JEGA carries the lowest management fee (0.4%). Over 1 year, UMAX has delivered the highest total return (7.6% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - JEGA vs JEPI vs UMAX vs QMAX?

JEGA has the lowest management fee at 0.4% a year, versus JEPI 0.4%, UMAX 0.79%, and QMAX 0.68%.

Which has performed highest - JEGA vs JEPI vs UMAX vs QMAX?

Over the past 1 year, UMAX has delivered the highest total return at 7.6% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

JEGA pays the highest at 8.14%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

UMAX is the largest fund by assets ($310m). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.