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J.P. MORGAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LAUNCHES CANADIAN HEDGED EQUITY PREMIUM INCOME ETFS IN CANADA

J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) (1) launched two new Canadian hedged ETFs (exchange-traded funds): JPMorgan U.S. Equity Premium Income Active ETF -- CAD Hedged (symbol JEPH) and the JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income Active ETF -- CAD Hedged (symbol JPQH) on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The ETFs are designed to provide income alongside U.S. equity exposure while also managing currency risk.

JEPH and JPQH are the Canadian-dollar hedged versions of the JPMorgan U.S. Equity Premium Income Active ETF (symbol JEPI) and JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income Active ETF (symbol JEPQ) strategies, respectively. The addition of Canadian-dollar-hedged versions helps reduce the impact of U.S.-dollar fluctuations for Canadian investors seeking income-oriented equity solutions.

"We are pleased to offer the Canadian hedged versions of our equity premium income strategies to support investors seeking income generation while retaining equity exposure in today's dynamic markets," said Travis Hughes, head of Canada, JPMAM. "The launch of JEPH and JPQH expands access to our premium income ETF lineup and provides an option for investors to balance currency exposure."

Leveraging JPMAM's active management expertise, the ETFs deliver equity exposure with an options-based income approach. The strategies are designed to deliver a combination of income and equity market participation through a disciplined portfolio construction process.

"Currency considerations can play an important role in portfolio construction for Canadian financial advisors and investors," said Jay Rana, head of Canadian adviser business, JP MAM. "By offering Canadian hedged versions of JEPI and JEPQ, we are providing advisors with additional flexibility to incorporate these income-focused strategies into client portfolios."

With more than four decades of experience serving Canadian investors, JPMAM continues to expand its market presence and commitment to offering unique investment solutions in Canada. The introduction of JEPH and JPQH brings the firm's total Canadian-listed ETFs to a total of 11, since entering the Canadian ETF market in 2024.

JEPH and JPQH are now trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

About J.P. Morgan Asset Management

JP MAM, with assets under management of $4.2-trillion (U.S.) (as of Dec. 31, 2025), is a global leader in investment management. JP MAM's clients include institutions, retail investors and high-net-worth individuals in every major market throughout the world. The firm offers global investment capabilities across equities, fixed income, real estate, hedge funds, private equity and liquidity.

(1) Legal entity in Canada: JPMorgan Asset Management (Canada) Inc.

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