JPMorgan Equity Focus ETF Price & Performance (JPEF)

The U.S.-EU trade tensions have heightened as President Trump threatens a 200% tariff on European alcoholic beverages, following the EU's reinstatement of levies on American whiskey. This development coincides with Wall Street's correction phase, adding uncertainty for investors already grappling with volatile market conditions.1

JPMorgan Asset Management has introduced the JPMorgan U.S. Research Enhanced Large Cap ETF (JUSA) on the NYSE. Utilizing a strategy refined since 1988, the fund offers lower risk and broader diversification, targeting well-established U.S. large-cap companies. This move reflects the growing trend in active ETF adoption.23

Low-volatility ETFs, including iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility (USMV) and Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility (SPLV), are delivering gains of over 3% year-to-date. These funds, which focus on risk-managed strategies, are outperforming broader market indices like the S&P 500 during the current downturn.4