Mutual Funds ┃ 2 April 2026
JPMorgan Asia Equity High Income Fund (JAEHIUM HK)
- Enhanced Yield. Generates income from dividends and covered call strategies on Asia ex Japan indices and futures, converting potential capital gains into additional yield.
- Lower Volatility. With relatively low market sensitivity and a dividend paying portfolio, combined with additional income from option premiums, the fund helps hedge part of the downside risk when market volatility intensifies. Since inception, its volatility has been about 10% lower than that of Asian equities.
- Monthly Distribution. Offers monthly payouts with a target yield of 7-9%; USD share class (monthly) currently yields 8.25%, suitable for income-focused investors.
| Fund Name (Ticker) | JPMorgan Asia Equity High Income Fund (JAEHIUM HK) |
| Description | Invests primarily (≥70%) in Asia ex Japan equities, with selective use of derivatives to generate high income while maintaining long term capital growth potential. |
| Asset Class | Equity |
| 30-Day Average Volume | N.A. |
| Net Assets of Fund (as of 31 March) | USD 2,521.3mn |
| 12-Month Yield (as of 31 March) | 8.22% |
| P/E Ratio (as of 31 March) | 18.89 |
| P/B Ratio (as of 31 March) | 2.54 |
| Expense Ratio (Annual) | 1.50% |
Top Holdings
(as of 31 January 2026)
(Source: Bloomberg)
