- Issuer
- JPMorgan
- Inception Date
- Feb 23, 2005
- Category
- Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
- Index Tracked
- Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
JCPUX Performance Chart
JPMorgan Core Plus Bond Fund Class R6 (JCPUX) is up 1.2% since the beginning of the year. JCPUX is currently trading at $7 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JCPUX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,047.
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Returns By Period
JPMorgan Core Plus Bond Fund Class R6 (JCPUX) has returned 1.17% so far this year and 6.03% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JCPUX has returned 2.45% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
JPMorgan Core Plus Bond Fund Class R6
- 1D
- 0.28%
- 1M
- 0.84%
- YTD
- 1.17%
- 6M
- 1.32%
- 1Y
- 6.03%
- 3Y*
- 5.21%
- 5Y*
- 0.92%
- 10Y*
- 2.45%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
JCPUX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 22, 2005, JCPUX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.31%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 18.7 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -4.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, JCPUX closed higher 42% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +1.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -1.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.42% | 1.76% | -1.89% | 0.34% | 0.42% | 0.14% | 1.17% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.68% | 2.22% | -0.02% | 0.34% | -0.69% | 1.67% | -0.14% | 1.40% | 1.11% | 0.68% | 0.82% | -0.25% | 8.07% |
| 2024 | -0.03% | -1.13% | 0.95% | -2.23% | 1.86% | 0.97% | 2.53% | 1.38% | 1.50% | -2.41% | 1.26% | -1.65% | 2.87% |
| 2023 | 3.54% | -2.29% | 2.43% | 0.51% | -1.03% | -0.36% | -0.08% | -0.48% | -2.47% | -1.66% | 4.54% | 3.95% | 6.46% |
| 2022 | -1.93% | -1.11% | -2.49% | -3.54% | 0.26% | -1.98% | 2.59% | -2.48% | -3.89% | -1.38% | 3.33% | -0.64% | -12.73% |
| 2021 | -0.27% | -1.04% | -1.06% | 0.96% | 0.33% | 0.79% | 1.02% | -0.13% | -0.72% | -0.02% | 0.10% | -0.03% | -0.10% |
Benchmark Metrics
JPMorgan Core Plus Bond Fund Class R6 has an annualized alpha of 4.00%, beta of -0.02, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 22, 2005.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (15.61%) than losses (6.44%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of -0.02 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.01 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.00%
- Beta
- -0.02
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 15.61%
- Downside Capture
- 6.44%
Expense Ratio
JCPUX has an expense ratio of 0.38%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JCPUX ranks 37 for risk / return — below 37% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for JPMorgan Core Plus Bond Fund Class R6 (JCPUX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| JCPUX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.39 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.33 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.37 | -0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.30 | 2.78 | -0.49 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.63 | 12.44 | -5.80 |
Dividends
Dividend History
JPMorgan Core Plus Bond Fund Class R6 provided a 5.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.37 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.37 | $0.36 | $0.35 | $0.30 | $0.25 | $0.28 | $0.39 | $0.28 | $0.25 | $0.24 | $0.23 | $0.28 |
Dividend yield | 5.06% | 4.94% | 4.96% | 4.10% | 3.45% | 3.32% | 4.43% | 3.30% | 3.15% | 2.89% | 2.84% | 3.49% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for JPMorgan Core Plus Bond Fund Class R6. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.15 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.36 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.35 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.30 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.25 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.08 | $0.28 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the JPMorgan Core Plus Bond Fund Class R6. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the JPMorgan Core Plus Bond Fund Class R6 was 16.81%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. Recovery took 717 trading sessions.
The current JPMorgan Core Plus Bond Fund Class R6 drawdown is 0.99%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -16.81%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 2y 10mo | 3y 11moSep 2021 - Sep 2025 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -8.94%Nov 2008 | 10mo 5d | 5mo 27d | 1y 3moJan 2008 - May 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -7.68%Mar 2020 | 10d | 3mo 22d | 4mo 2dMar 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2006 pullback2006 | -4.61%Apr 2006 | 9mo 19d | 6mo 21d | 1y 4moJun 2005 - Oct 2006 |
2013 pullback2013 | -4.21%Sep 2013 | 4mo 5d | 5mo 23d | 9mo 28dMay 2013 - Feb 2014 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JCPUX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -16.81% | -56.78% | +39.97% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.64% | -9.10% | +6.46% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -6.05% | -18.90% | +12.85% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.81% | -25.43% | +8.62% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -16.81% | -33.92% | +17.11% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.99% | -1.80% | +0.81% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.30% | -10.71% | +8.41% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.91% | 2.03% | -1.12% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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