JPMorgan (AMJB) tech-linked Review Notes with barrier and call features
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is offering structured "Review Notes" linked to the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index, maturing on January 3, 2031. The notes may be automatically called as early as December 30, 2026 if the Index closes at or above the Call Value, paying back principal plus a Call Premium Amount based on a Call Premium Rate of at least 16.35%.
These notes pay no interest or dividends and expose investors to loss of more than 40% and up to all principal if the Final Value is below 60% of the Initial Value at maturity. The Index embeds a 6.0% per annum daily deduction and a notional financing cost on the QQQ Fund, which drag on performance. The estimated value is indicated at about $896.70 per $1,000 note at today’s assumptions and will not be less than $880.00 at pricing, reflecting selling commissions, hedging costs and issuer funding assumptions.
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FAQ
What are JPMorgan AMJB Review Notes linked to the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index?
The AMJB notes are structured investments issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co.. They are linked to the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index, which references the Invesco QQQ TrustSM, Series 1 with a target volatility mechanism, a 6.0% per annum daily deduction and a notional financing cost.
How can investors in AMJB notes receive an automatic call payment?
The notes are reviewed on scheduled trading days from December 30, 2026 through December 30, 2030. If on any Review Date the Index closing level is at or above the Call Value (100% of the Initial Value), the notes are automatically called. Investors then receive $1,000 per note plus the Call Premium Amount for that date, and no further payments are made.
What is the maximum loss of principal on the JPMorgan AMJB notes at maturity?
If the notes are not automatically called and the Final Value of the Index is below the Barrier Amount of 60% of the Initial Value, the payment at maturity is $1,000 plus $1,000 times the Index Return. This means investors lose 1% of principal for each 1% the Index is below the Initial Value and can lose more than 40% and up to 100% of their principal.
Do AMJB notes pay interest or pass through QQQ Fund dividends?
No. The notes do not pay periodic interest, and investors do not receive dividends on the QQQ Fund or on securities held by the QQQ Fund. Returns depend solely on the automatic call feature or the payoff at maturity based on the Index performance relative to the Call Value and Barrier Amount.
How does the 6.0% annual deduction and financing cost affect AMJB note returns?
The Index level reflects a 6.0% per annum daily deduction, and the Underlying Asset (an unfunded position in the QQQ Fund) is reduced by a notional financing cost based on SOFR plus 0.50% per annum. These deductions offset positive returns, amplify negative returns and cause the Index to trail an identical index without such charges, reducing the potential return on the notes.
What is the estimated value of the JPMorgan AMJB notes compared to the price to public?
If priced on the reference date, the estimated value would be approximately $896.70 per $1,000 principal amount note, and at pricing it will not be less than $880.00 per $1,000. The difference from the $1,000 price to public reflects selling commissions, projected hedging profits or losses and the estimated cost of hedging, as well as an internal funding rate used in JPMorgan’s models.
When do the JPMorgan AMJB notes mature and how is the Final Value determined?
The notes are scheduled to mature on January 3, 2031. The Final Value is the Index closing level on the final Review Date, which is scheduled for December 30, 2030, subject to postponement for market disruption events as described in the product and underlying supplements.