AS vs. JEPQ

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

AS (Amer Sports, Inc) is a stock, while JEPQ (JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF) is Nasdaq-100 fund tracking the Nasdaq-100 Index. Over the past year, AS returned -8.25% vs 20.98% for JEPQ. At a 0.42 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

AS vs. JEPQ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Amer Sports, Inc (AS) and JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, AS achieves a -3.53% return, which is significantly lower than JEPQ's 7.89% return.

AS

• 1D: 1.18%
• 1M: 1.24%
• 6M: -3.38%
• YTD: -3.53%
• 1Y: -8.25%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

JEPQ

• 1D: -1.43%
• 1M: -1.48%
• 6M: 6.48%
• YTD: 7.89%
• 1Y: 20.98%
• 3Y*: 18.48%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

AS vs. JEPQ - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
AS Amer Sports, Inc	-3.53%	33.58%	108.66%
JEPQ JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF	7.89%	15.18%	21.21%

Correlation

The correlation between AS and JEPQ is 0.43, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.43
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 1, 2024	0.42

Return for Risk

AS vs. JEPQ — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

AS

AS Risk / Return Rank: 34
AS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 36
AS Sortino Ratio Rank: 33
AS Omega Ratio Rank: 33
AS Calmar Ratio Rank: 35
AS Martin Ratio Rank: 35

JEPQ

JEPQ Risk / Return Rank: 60
JEPQ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 55
JEPQ Sortino Ratio Rank: 52
JEPQ Omega Ratio Rank: 59
JEPQ Calmar Ratio Rank: 59
JEPQ Martin Ratio Rank: 74

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

AS vs. JEPQ - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Amer Sports, Inc (AS) and JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

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.

	AS	JEPQ	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-0.20	1.52	-1.72
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	-0.00	2.08	-2.08
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.00	1.29	-0.29
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.29	2.39	-2.68
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-0.54	10.98	-11.52

AS vs. JEPQ - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current AS Sharpe Ratio is -0.20, which is lower than the JEPQ Sharpe Ratio of 1.52. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of AS and JEPQ, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

AS vs. JEPQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum AS drawdown since its inception was -40.71%, which is greater than JEPQ's maximum drawdown of -20.07%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AS and JEPQ.

Drawdown Indicators

	AS	JEPQ	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-40.71%	-20.07%	-20.64%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-28.78%	-8.82%	-19.96%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-20.07%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-14.13%	-2.57%	-11.56%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-13.43%	-3.37%	-10.06%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	15.40%	1.92%	+13.48%

Volatility

AS vs. JEPQ - Volatility Comparison

Amer Sports, Inc (AS) has a higher volatility of 10.39% compared to JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ) at 5.76%. This indicates that AS's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than JEPQ based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	AS	JEPQ	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	10.39%	5.76%	+4.63%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	30.05%	11.42%	+18.63%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	41.62%	13.83%	+27.79%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	49.10%	16.82%	+32.28%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	49.10%	16.82%	+32.28%

Dividends

AS vs. JEPQ - Dividend Comparison

AS has not paid dividends to shareholders, while JEPQ's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 10.57%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022
AS Amer Sports, Inc	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
JEPQ JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF	10.57%	10.53%	9.65%	10.03%	9.44%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both AS and JEPQ in my portfolio?

AS and JEPQ have a correlation of 0.43, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, AS or JEPQ?

AS has higher volatility (10.39%) compared to JEPQ (5.76%). In terms of maximum drawdown, AS dropped -40.71% vs JEPQ's -20.07%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

JEPQ currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.52 vs -0.20), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.