CPC Advisors LLC boosted its position in JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF (NYSEARCA:HELO) by 4.1% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 337,442 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 13,308 shares
JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF offers S&P 500 exposure with half the volatility, using a collar options strategy to limit downside. HELO's structure sacrifices some upside in bull markets but consistently delivers smaller drawdowns during risk-off periods, making it ideal for conservative positioning. Current market conditions make outright put option hedging expensive; HELO provides a more cost-effective, lower-volatility alternative for downside protection.
Options-based ETFs were in vogue in 2025 with derivative income ETFs gathering $54 billion to boost their asset base to $127 billion. Meanwhile, defined outcome strategies, which managed $76 billion, swelled by $13 billion While asset managers continue to build out their lineup to meet growing demand, the two largest funds are offered by JPMorgan.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMB Timothy M. Bidwell Hazlett, BURT & WATSON Inc. | 437 | $26,172.47 | $29,823.06 | $3,650.59 | 13.95% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 44,966 | $2.83M | $3.07M | $240,919.53 | 8.53% |
Schwarz Dygos Wheeler Investment Schwarz Dygos Wheeler Investment Advisors LLC | 4,982 | $299,209.01 | $339,622.94 | $40,413.93 | 13.51% |
| YA Yinka Akinsola Blue Trust Inc. | 119 | $7,735 | $8,111.04 | $376.04 | 4.86% |
Jeff Ameen Spire Wealth Management | 149 | $9,522.59 | $10,154.35 | $631.76 | 6.63% |
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The fund offers an investment strategy focused on capital appreciation, aiming to partake in the broader equity markets' growth while minimizing overall market exposure. This approach differentiates it from traditional long-only equity strategies by incorporating a protective hedging component. By targeting at least 80% of its investment in equity securities, the fund aligns itself with investors seeking significant exposure to the equity markets, particularly within the realm of large capitalization U.S. companies. Utilizing an enhanced index strategy, the fund mirrors the composition of the S&P 500 Index, which is predominantly made up of common stocks, thereby offering a diversified and growth-oriented investment option.
The fund primarily focuses on investing in equity securities, ensuring at least 80% of its assets are allocated in this domain. This includes a broad range of equity products, mirroring those found within the S&P 500 Index, covering common stocks of large capitalization U.S. companies. This strategy aims at capitalizing on the growth potential of these companies while maintaining a diversified investment portfolio.
Unlike conventional long-only equity strategies, the fund employs a hedging approach to manage and mitigate overall market exposure. This means that while the fund actively invests in the equity market for capital appreciation, it also takes measures to protect the investment against market volatilities. This dual strategy of engaging in the market while safeguarding against its unpredictabilities provides a balanced approach for investors looking for growth with a level of security.
Leveraging an enhanced index strategy, the fund aligns its investments with the equity securities similar to those included in the S&P 500 Index. This approach is designed to replicate the performance of the S&P 500, which is a benchmark for U.S. equity market performance, thus aiming at achieving similar growth patterns. By investing in large capitalization U.S. companies, the fund stands to benefit from the economies of scale and stability these entities often exhibit, all while endeavoring to outperform the benchmark index.