# JPMorgan U.S. Research Enhanced Equity Fund Class A (JDEAX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: JPMorgan · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Passive Index · Inception: 2001-09-28

The fund's core objective is to achieve consistently strong overall returns by investing in a widely diversified collection of stocks, with a risk profile designed to be comparable to the S&P 500 Index. A substantial portion of its capital, specifically at least 80% of its net assets augmented by any funds obtained through borrowing, is dedicated to investment purposes. The portfolio primarily consists of common shares from U.S. companies that are components of the S&P 500 Index, encompassing both large-capitalization and mid-capitalization enterprises. Nevertheless, the fund retains the fl...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $51.56 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.60% |
| Assets Under Management | $11.78B |
| NAV | $51.56 |
| Holdings Count | — |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 4.83% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $2.49 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| 52-Week Range | $43.65 – $53.25 |
| Beta | 0.99 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.0633 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-09-28
- Pay date: 2026-09-29

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does JDEAX invest in?

The fund's core objective is to achieve consistently strong overall returns by investing in a widely diversified collection of stocks, with a risk profile designed to be comparable to the S&P 500 Index. A substantial portion of its capital, specifically at least 80% of its net assets augmented by any funds obtained through borrowing, is dedicated to investment purposes. The portfolio primarily consists of common shares from U.S. companies that are components of the S&P 500 Index, encompassing both large-capitalization and mid-capitalization enterprises. Nevertheless, the fund retains the flexibility to allocate capital to securities not explicitly listed within the S&P 500 Index.

### What is the expense ratio of JDEAX?

JPMorgan U.S. Research Enhanced Equity Fund Class A (JDEAX) charges an expense ratio of 0.60%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is JDEAX?

JPMorgan U.S. Research Enhanced Equity Fund Class A (JDEAX) manages $11.78B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

### Is JDEAX actively managed or an index fund?

JDEAX is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (JDEAX's is 0.60%) because there's no security selection cost.

### When was JDEAX launched?

JPMorgan U.S. Research Enhanced Equity Fund Class A (JDEAX) launched in September 2001 and is managed by JPMorgan.

### How has JDEAX performed?

JDEAX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.

### Does JDEAX pay a dividend?

JPMorgan U.S. Research Enhanced Equity Fund Class A (JDEAX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 4.83%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does JDEAX pay dividends?

JPMorgan U.S. Research Enhanced Equity Fund Class A pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is JDEAX's dividend yield?

JDEAX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 4.83%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is JDEAX's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for JDEAX was 2026-09-28. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will JDEAX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.60% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does JDEAX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from JDEAX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does JDEAX cost more than a fund like VOO?

JDEAX is a passive index fund (current expense ratio 0.60%). Differences from broad-market ETFs like VOO usually come from index licensing fees, asset class (bond funds typically run cheaper than equity), or fund scale (smaller funds spread fixed operating costs across less AUM).

### Are there cheaper alternatives to JDEAX?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as JDEAX (0.60%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/jdeax
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/jdeax/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/jdeax/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/jdeax/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/jdeax/peers

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