Dividend investors are quietly shifting strategies to grab yields exceeding 7% in these overlooked ETFs.
After years of tech dominance, dividend stocks are back in vogue in 2026, with funds like the WisdomTree U.S. Total Dividend ETF outperforming the S&P 500. However, yields remain relatively low across the board. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, for example, offers a yield of only around 1.1%. While focusing on high-yield stocks can boost that to 3-4%, truly substantial yields require more specialised approaches.
Savvy income investors are exploring alternative strategies to maximise their returns. Here are four ETFs that have attracted significant net inflows over the past three months and year, yet remain relatively under the radar of most investors.
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI)
The JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI) gained prominence during the 2022 bear market. As yields soared and fixed income suffered, covered-call strategies emerged as a compelling alternative to traditional bonds. Boasting yields of 10% or higher, these strategies quickly drew billions in investment.
While its returns have moderated during the recent AI-driven market boom, investor interest in JEPI remains strong. The fund currently manages over $43 billion in assets and has attracted $2.3 billion in net new money in 2026 alone. Its current yield stands at an attractive 7.6%.
JEPI focuses on a portfolio of low-volatility stocks, making it particularly well-suited for the current market environment. Having proven its worth in 2022, it could potentially thrive again in 2026.
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ)
The JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ) is essentially the Nasdaq 100 counterpart to JEPI. Launched in 2022, it capitalised on the popularity of its sister fund and the subsequent bull market in tech stocks. It currently offers a yield of 11.4%.
This higher yield is a direct result of the increased volatility inherent in Nasdaq 100 stocks compared to a portfolio of low-volatility stocks. If major U.S. indexes continue to trade sideways, JEPQ could potentially outperform the Invesco QQQ ETF.
| ETF | Ticker | Current Yield |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | JEPI | 7.6% |
| JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF | JEPQ | 11.4% |
