An analysis comparing JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI) and JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ) suggests JEPQ is the better buy for the remainder of 2026 for investors willing to accept concentrated exposure to AI-linked mega-caps. JEPQ, which focuses on Nasdaq-100 components, delivered a total price return of approximately 17% over the past year, more than double JEPI's nearly 8% return, and currently offers a trailing yield of 7.1%. JEPI, which invests in S&P 500 components with a low-volatility tilt, aims for smoother performance and broader sector representation. The analysis attributes JEPQ's stronger performance to the higher implied volatility of Nasdaq-100, which generates larger option premiums. The Federal Reserve has maintained the fed funds rate upper bound at 3.75% since December 2025, while the 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.69% in late July.