JPMorgan (AMJB) auto callable gold index notes with 11% contingent interest and 40% downside trigger
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering auto callable contingent interest notes linked to the MerQube US Gold Vol Advantage Index, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes have a 2030 maturity and $1,000 minimum denomination.
Investors may receive a contingent interest payment of at least 11.00% per annum, paid quarterly at a rate of at least 2.75%, for each review date on which the index closes at or above 60% of its initial value. The notes are automatically called, with return of principal plus the applicable interest, if on any non‑first, non‑final review date the index closes at or above its initial value; the earliest potential call date is June 18, 2026.
If the notes are not called and the final index level is below the 60% trigger, repayment of principal is reduced one‑for‑one with the index loss, and investors can lose more than 40% or all of their principal. The index includes a 6.0% per annum daily deduction, which drags performance. The notes are unsecured, not bank deposits and not FDIC insured. The estimated value would be about $900.80 per $1,000 note if priced on the reference date and will not be less than $900.00 per $1,000 at pricing.
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FAQ
What are the JPMorgan AMJB auto callable contingent interest notes linked to the MerQube US Gold Vol Advantage Index?
They are structured notes issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., offering potential contingent quarterly interest and possible early automatic redemption based on the performance of the MerQube US Gold Vol Advantage Index. Investors face the risk of losing a significant portion or all of their principal.
How is interest on the AMJB notes determined and when is it paid?
For each $1,000 note, a Contingent Interest Payment of at least $27.50 (at least 11.00% per annum, paid at least 2.75% per quarter) is made on a scheduled interest payment date if, on the related review date, the index closes at or above 60.00% of its initial value. If the index is below that barrier, no interest is paid for that period.
Under what conditions will the JPMorgan AMJB notes be automatically called early?
On any review date other than the first and final ones, if the index closing level is greater than or equal to the initial value, the notes are automatically called. Holders then receive $1,000 per note plus the applicable contingent interest on the corresponding call settlement date, and no further payments are made.
Can investors in the AMJB notes lose principal at maturity?
Yes. If the notes are not called and the final index value is below the 60.00% trigger value, the maturity payment equals $1,000 plus $1,000 times the index return. This means investors lose 1% of principal for every 1% index decline from the initial value and can lose more than 40.00% or all of their principal.
How does the 6.0% per annum deduction affect the MerQube US Gold Vol Advantage Index and the AMJB notes?
The index applies a 6.0% per annum daily deduction, which reduces index performance by offsetting gains and amplifying losses versus an identical index without such a deduction. This drag can cause the index level to decline even when its underlying futures strategy is slightly positive, which in turn can lower interest payments and principal repayment on the notes.
Are the JPMorgan AMJB notes insured or protected by any government agency?
No. The notes are unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., but they are not bank deposits, are not insured by the FDIC or any other governmental agency, and carry the credit risk of both the issuer and guarantor.
What is the estimated value of the AMJB notes relative to the price to the public?
If priced on the reference date described, the estimated value would be approximately $900.80 per $1,000 note, and the final estimated value at pricing will not be less than $900.00 per $1,000. The difference from the price to the public reflects selling commissions, structuring and hedging costs, and projected hedging profits.