HELO vs PSET
JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF vs Principal Quality ETF
Which is better, HELO or PSET?
Each has led over a different period.
PSET has a lower expense ratio. HELO led over 1Y, PSET over the full window. The two have moved almost in lockstep, correlation 0.91. PSET is less concentrated, with 34.2% of the fund in its ten largest positions against 40.1%.
MarketXLS is not an investment adviser. This comparison is generated automatically from market data and is for information only. A Best mark means the better reading on that one measure, not a recommendation to buy.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | HELO | PSET |
|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.50% | 0.15%Best |
| AUM | $4.9B | $26M |
| Dividend Yield | 0.57% | 0.69% |
| Holdings | 156 | 150 |
| Volatility (annualized) | 7.3%Best | 13.3% |
| Max Drawdown | -10.9%Best | -22.0% |
| $10,000 over 3.1 years | $14,272 | $15,084Best |
| Top 10 Weight | 40.1% | 34.2%Best |
| Fund Family | J.P. Morgan Asset Management | Principal Funds |
| Category | Equity | Equity |
| Style | Large Cap Blend | Large Cap Blend |
| Inception | Sep 28, 2023 | Mar 21, 2016 |
Not shown on this pair: YTD Return, 1Y Return, 3Y Return (annualized), 5Y Return (annualized).
The two price series end 10 days apart, so a return over any period would be measuring two different stretches of market. Those rows are withheld. HELO has data through Oct 29, 2026 and PSET through Oct 19, 2026.
Volatility and max drawdown, and the $10,000 over 3.1 years row, are measured over the window both funds cover: Sep 29, 2023 to Oct 19, 2026 (3.1 years).
Risk: Volatility and Drawdowns
PSET has been the more volatile fund, with annualized monthly volatility of 13.3% compared with 7.3% for HELO. Lower volatility generally means a smoother ride, though it often comes with lower long-run returns.
The deepest peak-to-trough decline in our data was -10.9% for HELO and -22.0% for PSET. Drawdown depth is what each fund did in the worst stretch of the window measured above.
The two funds' monthly returns correlate at 0.91. They move almost in lockstep, so holding both mostly duplicates the same exposure.
Fees and Cost Over Time
HELO charges 0.50% per year while PSET charges 0.15%. On a $10,000 position that is $50 vs $15 annually, a gap of $35 per year that compounds over a long holding period. On income, HELO currently yields 0.57% against 0.69% for PSET.
Holdings Overlap
46.7% of HELO's money is in holdings PSET also owns. 51.8% of PSET's money is in holdings HELO also owns.
The two portfolios partly overlap.
30 positions in common, counted across the 146 positions we hold weights for in HELO and 73 in PSET, against full books of 156 and 150.
What only one of them owns
Our book lists 41 positions for PSET that do not appear in our book for HELO (46.1% of the fund), and 113 for HELO that do not appear in PSET (51.9%).
Some of those will be the same company recorded under a different code in one of the two books, so the real difference in what you would own is no larger than this and may be smaller. We do not name the individual positions here for that reason.
Top Shared Holdings
| Stock | Weight in HELO | Weight in PSET | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDANvidia Corp | 8.17% | 7.13% | 1.04% |
| AAPLApple, Inc | 7.01% | 6.11% | 0.90% |
| MSFTMicrosoft Corp | 6.29% | 4.38% | 1.91% |
| AMZNAmazon.Com Inc | 4.26% | 2.27% | 1.99% |
| GOOGAlphabet Inc. C | 2.26% | 2.88% | 0.62% |
| GOOGLAlphabet Inc | 3.16% | 1.28% | 1.88% |
| AVGOBroadcom Inc | 2.64% | 1.19% | 1.45% |
| METAMeta Platforms Inc | 2.31% | 0.97% | 1.34% |
| PANWPalo Alto Networks, Inc | 0.27% | 2.98% | 2.71% |
| VVisa Inc Class A | 0.96% | 2.14% | 1.18% |
51.8% of PSET is already inside HELO.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, HELO or PSET?
HELO has an expense ratio of 0.50% while PSET charges 0.15%. PSET is the cheaper option, by $35 a year on a $10,000 investment.
Which is riskier, HELO or PSET?
PSET has been the more volatile fund at 13.3% annualized versus 7.3% for HELO. Worst drawdown: HELO -10.9% vs PSET -22.0%.
Should I hold both HELO and PSET?
HELO and PSET have a monthly-return correlation of 0.91, so they move almost identically. What is left to separate them is the fee and the index each one tracks. This is information, not a recommendation.
What is the holdings overlap between HELO and PSET?
51.8% of PSET's money is in holdings HELO also owns. 51.8% of PSET's is in holdings HELO also owns. They hold 30 positions in common, counted across the 146 positions we hold weights for in HELO and 73 in PSET.
Which pays a higher dividend, HELO or PSET?
HELO yields 0.57% while PSET yields 0.69%, so PSET currently pays the higher dividend yield.
Is PSET better than HELO?
PSET has a lower expense ratio. HELO led over 1Y, PSET over the full window. The two have moved almost in lockstep, correlation 0.91. PSET is less concentrated, with 34.2% of the fund in its ten largest positions against 40.1%. Which one suits a particular account depends on what it is for. This is information, not a recommendation.