JPSE | JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF

JPSE ISSUER

The JP Morgan Funds, specifically the JPSE issuer, aims to mirror the performance of the JP Morgan Diversified Factor US Small Cap Equity Index, with at least 80% of its assets invested in securities from this index. The index, overseen by the Fund's advisor, utilizes a proprietary multi-factor selection process focusing on value, momentum, and quality characteristics. Comprising U.S. small-cap equity securities primarily drawn from the Russell 2000 Index constituents, the index is structured to evenly distribute risk across sectors and individual securities, with weightings adjusted based on historical volatility. With 560 represented companies as of January 31, 2024, ranging in market capitalization from $72.9 million to $27.9 billion, the index maintains diversification across various sectors including basic materials, technology, and utilities. The Fund employs a passive investment strategy, seeking to replicate the index constituents, though may resort to representative sampling under certain circumstances. Additionally, it may allocate up to 10% of its assets in exchange-traded futures contracts to correspond with index performance. Despite potential industry concentration within the index, the Fund retains flexibility to concentrate accordingly. Through its systematic approach, the Fund aims to provide investors with exposure to a diversified basket of small-cap equities while closely tracking the performance of its designated index.

JPSE DIVIDEND

JPSE Dividend, a component of the JP Morgan Funds suite, is designed to cater to investors seeking income from dividend-paying equities within the small-cap segment. It aims to closely track the performance of the JP Morgan Diversified Factor US Small Cap Equity Index, with a focus on companies that offer attractive dividend yields. Leveraging the index's multi-factor selection process, which includes considerations of value, momentum, and quality, JPSE Dividend seeks to provide investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of U.S. small-cap companies that demonstrate strong dividend-paying characteristics. The fund's passive indexing approach ensures transparency and alignment with its underlying index, while potential concentration within specific industries allows for targeted exposure to dividend-rich sectors. Through its systematic investment strategy and emphasis on dividend yield, JPSE Dividend offers investors a vehicle to potentially capture income from small-cap equities while maintaining diversification and risk management.

JPSE TRACKING

JPSE Tracking, a constituent of the JP Morgan Funds family, is tailored for investors seeking to replicate the performance of the JP Morgan Diversified Factor US Small Cap Equity Index. With a primary objective of closely mirroring the index's returns before fees and expenses, JPSE Tracking invests at least 80% of its assets in securities included in the underlying index. Employing a passive indexing investment approach, the fund endeavors to replicate the constituent securities of the index as closely as possible. In instances where full replication may not be feasible, JPSE Tracking may resort to representative sampling to approximate the investment characteristics of the index. The fund's quarterly rebalancing aligns its portfolio with changes in the underlying index composition, ensuring ongoing alignment with its benchmark. Through its commitment to precise tracking and systematic rebalancing, JPSE Tracking offers investors a straightforward avenue to gain exposure to the performance of U.S. small-cap equities as represented by its designated index.

JPSE CORRELATION

JPSE Correlation, a vital component within the JP Morgan Funds collection, is tailored for investors seeking a strategic approach to manage correlation risk within their portfolios. This fund aims to provide returns that closely correlate with the performance of the JP Morgan Diversified Factor US Small Cap Equity Index, emphasizing the importance of correlation stability. By investing at least 80% of its assets in securities included in the underlying index, JPSE Correlation ensures alignment with its designated benchmark. Leveraging a systematic investment strategy, the fund's approach involves a careful selection of securities based on factors such as value, momentum, and quality, with the goal of mitigating correlation risk. Through its disciplined investment process, JPSE Correlation aims to offer investors a tool to help manage correlation risk effectively while maintaining exposure to the potential growth opportunities of U.S. small-cap equities.

JPSE SECTOR

JPSE Sector, an integral part of the JP Morgan Funds suite, caters to investors seeking targeted exposure to specific sectors within the U.S. small-cap equity market. This fund is designed to closely track the performance of the JP Morgan Diversified Factor US Small Cap Equity Index while emphasizing sector allocation. With a commitment to investing at least 80% of its assets in securities included in the underlying index, JPSE Sector provides investors with a focused approach to sector investing. Leveraging a systematic investment strategy that incorporates factors such as value, momentum, and quality, the fund aims to select securities within targeted sectors to optimize returns. Through its sector-specific focus and alignment with the underlying index, JPSE Sector offers investors a transparent and efficient avenue to gain exposure to the potential growth opportunities within selected sectors of the U.S. small-cap equity market.

JPSE EXPOSURE

JPSE Exposure, an essential offering within the JP Morgan Funds portfolio, caters to investors seeking diversified exposure to the U.S. small-cap equity market. This fund is meticulously crafted to closely mirror the performance of the JP Morgan Diversified Factor US Small Cap Equity Index, with a primary objective of providing comprehensive exposure to a broad spectrum of small-cap companies. By investing at least 80% of its assets in securities included in the underlying index, JPSE Exposure ensures alignment with its designated benchmark. Utilizing a systematic investment approach rooted in factors such as value, momentum, and quality, the fund aims to capture the potential growth opportunities inherent in small-cap equities. Through its commitment to precise tracking and broad market exposure, JPSE Exposure offers investors a reliable and efficient means to participate in the growth potential of the U.S. small-cap equity market.