At a glance
JDIV charges 0.47% a year, above the 0.24% average of the 8 funds most like it (the 8th cheapest of 9). It has $12.9M in assets, the 9th largest of that group; it paid 2.08% of its price in distributions over the past 12 months, quarterly. Over the past year it returned +5.2% with distributions reinvested (S&P 500: +11.5%), 8th of those 9 funds. Its ten largest positions make up 30.1% of the fund, out of 85 in all.
The short version
JPMorgan Dividend Leaders ETF (JDIV) is an actively managed fund that typically picks 40 to 90 dividend-paying companies worldwide, including emerging markets, aiming to beat the global MSCI ACWI Index. It pays dividends quarterly, and its yield was 2.08% over the 12 months to October 27, 2026. It costs 0.47% a year, about twice the 0.24% average of similar funds, and is tiny, with $12.9 million in assets as of July 31, 2026.
Price history
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JDIV +5.2% over the year to Oct 27, 2026, total return with distributions reinvested.
How it has behaved
| YTD | 1 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | 10 yr | Since start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JDIV official prospectus, to Dec 31, 2025 | — | +19.86% | — | — | — | +11.60% |
| JDIV price data to Oct 27, 2026 | +6.3% | +5.2% | — | — | — | +9.1% |
- Over the year to Oct 27, 2026, JDIV returned +5.2%, 8th of 9 among similar funds.
- Its worst full calendar year was 2025 (+19.0%); its best was 2025 (+19.0%).
- The deepest fall in its price history was 13.3% (Feb 20, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025), recovered by May 12, 2025.
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| Year | Price data | Prospectus (official) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | +6.3% | — |
| 2025 | +19.0% | +19.86% |
| 2008 financial crisis stocks fell Oct 9, 2007 – Mar 9, 2009 | Before this security existed |
|---|---|
| 2020 COVID crash stocks fell Feb 19, 2020 – Mar 23, 2020 | Before this security existed |
| 2022 bear market stocks fell Jan 3, 2022 – Oct 12, 2022 | Before this security existed |
Dividends and income
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| Year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $0.6600 | |
| 2025 | $1.1600 |
What's inside
As of Jul 31, 2026, the fund held 85 securities; the ten largest made up 30.1% of assets.
| Holding | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corp. | 6.62% | |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 5.74% | |
| Mastercard, Inc. | 2.58% | |
| NextEra Energy, Inc. | 2.49% | |
| NVIDIA Corp. | 2.47% | |
| Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | 2.09% | |
| Alphabet, Inc. | 2.08% | |
| Johnson & Johnson | 2.07% | |
| Yum! Brands, Inc. | 2.01% | |
| ASML Holding NV | 1.94% | |
| Shell plc | 1.87% | |
| Bank of America Corp. | 1.87% | |
| Safran SA | 1.83% | |
| Lowe's Cos., Inc. | 1.80% | |
| Engie SA | 1.70% |
By country
United States 54.61%United Kingdom 7.23%Taiwan 5.94%Japan 5.61%Germany 4.43%By asset type
Stocks 99.53%By sector
Sectors of the companies held, for the 51.5% of the fund in companies that have a stock page here; other holdings and cash aren't classified. Source: N-PORT holdings report as of Jul 31, 2026. Cash, money-market funds and derivatives are shown separately from the securities list.What changed recently
- Over the three months to Jul 31, 2026, investors added a net $1.4M (creations minus redemptions, per the N-PORT report).
- Monthly total returns reported for that quarter: +0.39%, +0.56%, +1.78%.
How it works
JDIV does not track an index. JPMorgan's managers typically pick 40 to 90 stocks, mostly of large companies, and keep at least 80% of assets in what they call “Dividend Leaders”: companies that, compared with others in the MSCI ACWI Index, look able to grow their dividends, keep payouts high, or both. The fund tries to beat that index of developed and emerging-market stocks but may favor particular countries or sectors.
For dividend growth, the managers look for room to grow earnings, willingness to raise payouts and a proven business model. For high payers, they want resilient businesses, strong free cash flow (cash left after costs and investment) and sound use of capital. Picks must also look attractively valued. Holdings may be dropped when conviction, fundamentals or valuation change. The February 25, 2026 prospectus lists 75% turnover: roughly three-quarters of the portfolio was replaced in a year.
As of July 31, 2026, it held 85 stocks; the top 10, led by Microsoft and Taiwan Semiconductor, made up 30.1% of assets. Most foreign holdings are priced in local currencies the fund does not expect to hedge, so dollar swings affect returns. It may use futures and swaps (contracts whose value tracks other assets) to manage cash or hedge, but held none on that date.
What it really costs
- JDIV charges 0.47% a year, versus an average of 0.24% for the similar funds below (8th of 9, cheapest first).
- Using the prospectus's standard example, $10,000 invested would cost about $48 in the first year and $591 over 10 years (assuming a 5% annual return).
| Cost of $10,000 (SEC example) | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JDIV | $48 | $151 | $263 | $591 |
In a retirement portfolio
Its stated goal pairs current income with long-term growth through dividend-paying stocks worldwide, though its 2.08% yield as of October 27, 2026 is modest.
JDIV could add a global mix of dividend payers to a portfolio's stocks. As of July 31, 2026, 54.6% was in US companies, and the fund was very small, with $12.9 million in assets. It pays quarterly; its yield was 2.08% for the 12 months to October 27, 2026. It costs 0.47% a year, about twice the 0.24% average of similar funds.
Its record is short. JDIV launched in September 2024, so it did not exist during the 2008, 2020 and 2022 downturns. Its only full calendar year, 2025, returned 19.86%. Its deepest drop was 13.3%, from February 20 to April 8, 2025, and it recovered by May 12, 2025, about a month later. In a longer slump, anyone drawing income could have to cash in shares at low prices. Past results don't predict future returns, and a plan should weigh the whole portfolio, not one fund.
Who it may suit — and who should look elsewhere
May suit
- Investors wanting one fund of global dividend payers: 54.6% in US companies as of July 31, 2026, plus names like Taiwan Semiconductor, Samsung and Shell.
- Investors seeking both long-term growth and quarterly income, the fund's stated twin goals, rather than the highest possible yield.
- Investors who prefer manager stock-picking over an index and accept paying 0.47% a year, versus a 0.24% average for similar funds.
Look elsewhere if
- Cost-focused investors: funds with overlapping holdings, such as Vanguard Mega Cap ETF (MGC, 0.07%) and Fidelity's FDRR (0.16%), charge far less than JDIV's 0.47%.
- Anyone wary of tiny, young funds: JDIV launched in September 2024 and held just $12.9 million as of July 31, 2026.
- Income-first investors seeking a high payout: JDIV's yield was 2.08% as of October 27, 2026, and its goal pairs income with long-term growth.
Close alternatives
Matched by holdings overlap from the latest N-PORT reports.
| Fund | Overlap | Cost | Net assets | 1 yr | 3 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JDIV this fund | — | 0.47% | $12.9M | +5.2% | — |
| JGLO JPMorgan Global Select Equity ETF Global Se… | 57% | 0.47% | $6.66B | +5.0% | +17.9% |
| JUSA JPMorgan U.S. Research Enhanced Large Cap E… | 30% | 0.2% | $424.4M | +12.3% | — |
| LCDS JPMorgan Fundamental Data Science Large Cor… | 29% | 0.3% | $16.0M | +14.1% | — |
| MGC Vanguard Mega Cap ETF | 26% | 0.07% | $10.90B | +13.5% | +26.0% |
| FDRR Fidelity Dividend ETF for Rising Rates | 24% | 0.16% | $736.6M | +18.0% | +25.2% |
| IWL iShares Russell Top 200 ETF | 23% | 0.15% | $2.19B | +12.5% | +25.5% |
| MODL VictoryShares WestEnd U.S. Sector ETF | 23% | 0.46% | $1.02B | +11.9% | +23.8% |
Questions investors ask
Is JDIV good for retirement income?
It offers some income, but not a lot. JDIV pays dividends quarterly, and its payouts totaled $1.17 per share over the 12 months to October 27, 2026, a 2.08% yield. Its goal pairs current income with long-term growth, so it owns companies its managers expect to grow dividends as well as high payers. Retirees who rely on large payouts may find that modest. Because the fund launched in September 2024, it has not been through a long market decline.
What stocks does JDIV hold?
JDIV holds a hand-picked list of dividend-paying companies worldwide, typically 40 to 90 of them. As of July 31, 2026, it held 85, and the top 10 made up 30.1% of assets. The largest were Microsoft (6.6%), Taiwan Semiconductor (5.7%), Mastercard (2.6%), NextEra Energy (2.5%) and NVIDIA (2.5%). US companies were 54.6% of the fund, followed by the UK (7.2%), Taiwan (5.9%) and Japan (5.6%). It is actively managed, not an index fund.
What is JDIV's expense ratio?
JDIV's expense ratio is 0.47% a year, according to its prospectus filed February 25, 2026. The SEC's standard example assumes $10,000 invested, a 5% annual return and shares cashed in at the end of each period. On that basis, total costs would be $48 after one year, $263 after five years and $591 after ten. Among eight funds with overlapping holdings, the average was 0.24%, and none charged more than JDIV. Trading costs from its 75% portfolio turnover are not included in that 0.47%.
How has JDIV performed since it launched?
Its short record is positive, but it has trailed most similar funds over one year. The prospectus reports a 19.86% return for 2025, its only full calendar year, and an 11.6% average annual return from launch in September 2024 through December 31, 2025. Based on market prices, it returned 5.2% over the year to October 27, 2026, ranking 8th of 9 in a group of funds with overlapping holdings. Its deepest drop was 13.3%, from February 20 to April 8, 2025. It recovered by May 12, 2025.
What's the difference between JDIV and JGLO?
Mainly size. JDIV and JPMorgan Global Select Equity ETF (JGLO) both charge 0.47% a year, and their holdings overlap by about 57% in their latest reports. But JGLO had about $6.66 billion in assets as of July 31, 2026, versus $12.9 million for JDIV. JGLO also has a longer track record. JDIV's prospectus specifically requires at least 80% of assets in dividend-paying stocks its managers rate as “Dividend Leaders.” One-year returns to October 27, 2026 were close: 5.2% for JDIV and 5.0% for JGLO.