AMJB notes: JPMorgan auto callable MerQube Tech+ Vol product
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is offering auto callable contingent interest notes linked to the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index, maturing in December 2030. Each note has a $1,000 minimum denomination and can pay a quarterly Contingent Interest Payment of at least $26.375, equivalent to a rate of at least 10.55% per annum, but only when the Index closes at or above 60% of its initial level on a Review Date.
The notes may be automatically called on certain review dates starting in December 2026 if the Index is at or above its initial level, returning $1,000 plus the applicable interest. If the notes are not called and the Index ends below 50% of its initial level, investors lose principal on a 1:1 basis with the Index decline and can lose their entire investment. The Index embeds a 6.0% per annum daily deduction and a notional financing cost, which drag on performance. The estimated value is approximately $898.90 per $1,000 note and will not be less than $880.00 when finalized.
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FAQ
What are the AMJB auto callable contingent interest notes linked to the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index?
The notes are unsecured debt of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., that pay potential quarterly contingent interest and return principal based on the performance of the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index. Payments depend on index levels relative to set barriers and an automatic call feature.
How does the 10.55% contingent interest on the AMJB notes work?
For each $1,000 note, investors can receive a Contingent Interest Payment of at least $26.375 per quarter, equivalent to a rate of at least 10.55% per annum. Interest is only paid if, on the applicable Review Date, the Index closes at or above 60.00% of its Initial Value, called the Interest Barrier. If the Index is below this barrier, no interest is paid for that period.
What are the main risks to principal on these JPMorgan Tech+ Vol Advantage notes (AMJB)?
If the notes are not automatically called and the Index’s Final Value is below 50.00% of its Initial Value (the Trigger Value), investors lose 1% of principal for each 1% the Index has fallen, with a minimum payment of $0. Even if the Index stays above the Trigger Value, investors may receive no interest if it remains below the Interest Barrier on Review Dates.
When can the AMJB notes be automatically called and what do investors receive?
Starting with the December 15, 2026 Review Date (excluding the first three and the final Review Date), if the Index closing level is at or above its Initial Value, the notes are automatically called. Investors then receive $1,000 per note plus the applicable Contingent Interest Payment on the Call Settlement Date, and no further payments will be made.
Why is the estimated value of the AMJB notes lower than the $1,000 price to public?
If priced on the indicated date, the estimated value would be about $898.90 per $1,000 note and will not be less than $880.00 when finalized. This reflects selling commissions, projected hedging profits or losses, and hedging costs included in the issue price, as well as JPMorgan’s internal funding rate and the value of embedded derivatives.
How do the 6.0% daily deduction and notional financing cost affect the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index?
The Index includes a 6.0% per annum daily deduction and deducts a daily notional financing cost from the performance of the QQQ Fund. These charges offset gains and amplify losses, causing the Index to lag a comparable index without such deductions and to potentially decline even when the underlying strategy is modestly positive.
What role does leverage and volatility targeting play in the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index?
The Index seeks to target 35% implied volatility by adjusting exposure to the QQQ Fund between 0% and 500%. When implied volatility is low, exposure can exceed 100%, using leverage that magnifies gains and losses. When volatility is high, the Index may be significantly uninvested, limiting participation in any subsequent gains while the 6.0% annual deduction continues to apply.