JPMorgan AMJB notes (NYSE: AMJB) linked to MerQube Vol Advantage Index
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is offering unsecured Review Notes linked to the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index, maturing on February 1, 2029. The notes can be automatically called on three review dates starting January 29, 2027 if the Index is at or above 100% of its initial level, paying back $1,000 plus a call premium of at least 26.25%, 52.50% or 78.75% per note, depending on the review date.
If not called, investors receive full principal at maturity only if the final Index level is at or above 60% of the initial level. If the final level is below this barrier, repayment is $1,000 plus $1,000 times the Index return, so losses can exceed 40% and reach total principal loss. The Index itself embeds a 6.0% per annum daily deduction and uses leveraged exposure (up to 500%) to E-mini S&P 500 futures, which can magnify losses and cause performance to lag similar indices without this fee. The notes pay no interest or dividends, and secondary market liquidity and values may be limited. The preliminary estimated value is about $917 per $1,000 note and will not be less than $900.
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FAQ
What are the JPMorgan AMJB notes described in this 424B2 filing?
The notes are unsecured, unsubordinated structured debt of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., that provide exposure to the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index with automatic call features and a downside barrier instead of periodic interest or dividend payments.
How can investors in AMJB notes receive an early call payment?
The notes are automatically called if, on any Review Date (January 29, 2027, January 27, 2028 or January 29, 2029), the Index closing level is at or above 100% of its Initial Value. In that case, each $1,000 note pays back $1,000 plus a Call Premium Amount of at least 26.25%, 52.50% or 78.75% of $1,000, depending on which Review Date triggers the call.
What downside protection and risks do the AMJB notes offer at maturity?
If the notes are not called and the final Index level is at or above 60% of the Initial Value, investors receive their $1,000 principal per note. If the final level is below 60%, the payoff is $1,000 plus $1,000 times the Index return, so losses mirror Index declines below the initial level. Under this scenario, an investor can lose more than 40% of principal, up to a complete loss.
How does the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index work for AMJB investors?
The Index provides rules-based exposure to unfunded E-mini S&P 500 futures, targeting 35% implied volatility with exposure between 0% and 500%. It is subject to a 6.0% per annum daily deduction, which reduces returns, amplifies losses and causes the Index to lag an otherwise identical index without this charge.
Do the AMJB notes pay interest or pass through dividends?
No. The notes do not pay interest, and investors do not receive dividends or other distributions from the stocks in the S&P 500 Index or from the underlying futures. All potential return comes from call premiums or principal repayment based on Index performance.
What is the estimated value and minimum denomination of the AMJB notes?
The minimum denomination is $1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000. If the notes priced on the date of the preliminary document, the estimated value would be approximately $917.00 per $1,000 note, and the final estimated value, when set, will not be less than $900.00 per $1,000 note.
What key risks are highlighted for investors considering AMJB notes?
Key risks include potential loss of all principal if the Index finishes below the 60% barrier, the drag from the 6.0% per annum daily Index deduction, leveraged futures exposure, credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co., lack of listing and potentially limited secondary market liquidity, and the fact that the estimated value is lower than the price to the public.