JEPI’s 8% Yield Is Impressive, But Has a Hidden Cost Most Retirees Miss

Quick Read JPMorgan Equity Premium Income (JEPI) pays 8.21% in monthly distributions using covered call premiums on large-cap stocks. JEPI returned 8.49% over the past year. The S&P 500 gained 13.47%. JEPI monthly distributions ranged from $0.33 to $0.54 per share in 2025. A recent study identified one single habit that doubled Americans’ retirement savings and moved retirement from dream, to reality. Read more here. The promise sounds almost too good: invest your nest egg in JPMorgan Equity Pre ...