JPMorgan (AMJB) offers auto-callable notes on MerQube US Tech+ Vol Index
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is offering unsecured structured notes linked to the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index maturing on February 8, 2033. The notes can be automatically called as early as February 3, 2028 if the Index closes at or above the Call Value, paying back $1,000 plus a call premium.
The call premium is based on a Call Premium Rate of at least 22.50%, increasing over time, while downside protection is limited to a barrier set at 60.00% of the Initial Value. If the notes are not called and the Final Value is below this barrier, repayment is reduced one-for-one with the Index decline, and investors can lose most or all principal.
The Index embeds a 6.0% per annum daily deduction and a daily notional financing cost, which will drag on performance versus an unmanaged Nasdaq‑100 exposure. The notes pay no interest or dividends, are sold in $1,000 minimum denominations, and carry the credit risk of both the issuer and the guarantor. If priced today, the estimated value would be about $927.20 per $1,000 note, and will not be less than $900.00 at pricing.
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FAQ
What are the JPMorgan AMJB notes linked to the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index?
The AMJB notes are unsecured, auto-callable structured notes 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 and offer potential early redemption at a premium, but no periodic interest and significant downside risk.
How can investors in AMJB notes receive an early payout?
The notes are subject to automatic call on any Review Date from February 3, 2028 through February 3, 2033 if the Index closing level is at or above the Call Value (100% of the Initial Value). In that case, each $1,000 note pays back $1,000 plus a Call Premium Amount on the applicable Call Settlement Date, and no further payments are made.
What happens at maturity of the AMJB notes if they are not automatically called?
If the notes are not called and the Final Value of the Index is at or above the Barrier Amount (60% of the Initial Value), holders receive the $1,000 principal per note. If the Final Value is below the Barrier Amount, the payment equals $1,000 + ($1,000 × Index Return), so any Index decline below the barrier leads to losses exceeding 40% and may result in a total loss of principal.
How is the Call Premium Amount on JPMorgan AMJB notes determined?
The Call Premium Amount for each Review Date equals $1,000 × Call Premium Rate × N / 252, where N starts at 504 for the first Review Date and increases by 1 for each subsequent Review Date. The Call Premium Rate is at least 22.50%; using that rate, the hypothetical premium is $450.00 on the first Review Date and about $1,571.4286 on the final Review Date.
How do the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index features affect AMJB note performance?
The Index applies a 6.0% per annum daily deduction and a daily notional financing cost tied to SOFR plus 0.50%, and can use up to 500% leverage or be uninvested depending on implied volatility. These features generally cause the Index to lag a similar index without such deductions, magnify losses when leveraged, and can limit gains when the Index is partially uninvested.
What are the main risks of investing in JPMorgan AMJB structured notes?
Key risks include potential loss of principal up to 100% if the Index finishes below the Barrier Amount, no interest or dividend payments, and exposure to the credit risk of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and JPMorgan Chase & Co. Investors also face the impact of the Index’s 6.0% annual deduction, notional financing cost, leverage, lack of liquidity, and the possibility that the estimated value (about $927.20 per $1,000 if priced today) is below the price to public.
How does the estimated value of the AMJB notes compare to the price to public?
If issued on the reference date in the document, the estimated value would be approximately $927.20 per $1,000 note, and will be at least $900.00 at pricing. The difference from the price to public of $1,000 reflects selling commissions, projected hedging profits or losses, and hedging costs included in the issue price.