JPMorgan (NYSE: AMJB) structured notes track MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is offering auto callable contingent interest notes linked to the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index, maturing on December 17, 2030. The notes pay a quarterly Contingent Interest Payment of at least $39.25 per $1,000 (a Contingent Interest Rate of at least 15.70% per annum) for any Review Date on which the Index closes at or above 65.00% of its Initial Value.
The notes are automatically called, starting June 12, 2026, if on any Review Date (other than the first and final) the Index is at or above its Initial Value, returning $1,000 plus the applicable Contingent Interest Payment. If not called and the Final Value is at least 60.00% of the Initial Value, investors receive $1,000 plus any final Contingent Interest Payment. If the Final Value is below 60.00%, repayment is reduced 1% for each 1% Index decline, and investors can lose more than 40% or all principal.
The Index applies a 6.0% per annum daily deduction and can use leverage up to 500% exposure to E-mini S&P 500 futures, which can significantly drag on performance. The notes are unsecured obligations subject to the credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co. The indicative estimated value is approximately $932.90 per $1,000 principal amount, and will not be less than $900.00 per $1,000 when finalized.
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FAQ
What type of security is JPMorgan AMJB offering in this 424B2 filing?
The filing describes Auto Callable Contingent Interest Notes issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes are unsecured, unsubordinated debt linked to the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index and are designed for investors seeking high contingent interest with exposure to equity index volatility.
How do the contingent interest payments on the JPMorgan AMJB notes work?
For each $1,000 principal amount, investors receive a Contingent Interest Payment of at least $39.25 per quarter (a Contingent Interest Rate of at least 15.70% per annum) if, on the applicable Review Date, the Index closing level is at or above the Interest Barrier, set at 65.00% of the Initial Value. If the Index closes below the Interest Barrier on a Review Date, no interest is paid for that period.
When can the JPMorgan AMJB notes be automatically called and what do investors receive?
The notes may be automatically called on any Review Date after the first and before the final one, starting on June 12, 2026, if the Index closes at or above its Initial Value. Upon an automatic call, investors receive, for each $1,000 note, $1,000 plus the Contingent Interest Payment for that Review Date, paid on the relevant Call Settlement Date, and no further payments are made.
What happens at maturity of the JPMorgan AMJB notes if they are not called early?
If the notes are not automatically called and the Final Value of the Index on the last Review Date is at least the Trigger Value of 60.00% of the Initial Value, investors receive $1,000 per note plus any Contingent Interest Payment for that final Review Date. If the Final Value is below the Trigger Value, the maturity payment is calculated as $1,000 + ($1,000 × Index Return), so investors lose 1% of principal for each 1% Index decline and can lose more than 40% or all of their investment.
How does the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index operate for these notes?
The Index provides rules-based exposure to E-mini S&P 500 futures, targeting a 35% implied volatility with exposure that can range from 0% to 500%. It uses the implied volatility of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) as a proxy to adjust leverage weekly. The Index includes a 6.0% per annum daily deduction, which reduces its performance compared with an identical index without this deduction and can significantly drag returns.
What are the main risks highlighted for investors in the JPMorgan AMJB structured notes?
Key risks include the possibility of losing more than 40% or all principal if the Index falls below the Trigger Value, the risk of receiving no interest if the Index stays below the Interest Barrier on Review Dates, and the 6.0% per annum daily deduction that can cause the Index to underperform similar strategies. The notes are also subject to the credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co., are not listed on an exchange, and may have limited or no secondary market liquidity.
What is the estimated value of the JPMorgan AMJB notes relative to the price to public?
If the notes priced on the reference date, the estimated value would be approximately $932.90 per $1,000 principal amount. The issuer states the final estimated value, when terms are set, will not be less than $900.00 per $1,000. The difference between the price to public and the estimated value reflects selling commissions, hedging costs, and projected profits to affiliates.