MerQube Tech+ Vol Advantage-linked notes, early call in 2026
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., announced preliminary terms for Auto Callable Contingent Interest Notes linked to the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index, maturing on November 29, 2030. The notes may pay a contingent coupon of at least 13.25% per annum if the Index on a Review Date is at or above 60.00% of the Initial Value, and they are automatically called on certain quarterly Review Dates if the Index is at or above the Initial Value.
The Index includes a 6.0% per annum daily deduction and a notional financing cost on the QQQ Fund component, which can weigh on performance. If not called, and the Final Value is below the 60.00% Trigger Value, principal is reduced one-for-one with Index losses, which can lead to significant loss of principal. Minimum denomination is $1,000. If priced today, the estimated value would be approximately $928.50 per $1,000 note, and will not be less than $900.00 when set. Selling commissions will not exceed $12.50 per $1,000 note. The earliest potential call date is May 26, 2026; expected pricing and settlement are on or about November 25 and December 1, 2025.
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High-coupon, callable note with barrier risk and index drag.
The notes offer a contingent coupon of at least 13.25% per annum when the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index is at or above 60.00% of the Initial Value on a Review Date. They auto-call if the Index is at or above the Initial Value on designated quarters, returning par plus the coupon for that period.
Key mechanics increase risk: the Index embeds a 6.0% per annum daily deduction and a notional financing cost tied to the QQQ Fund, which lowers index levels versus an un-deducted benchmark. If held to maturity without a call and the Final Value is below the Trigger Value, repayment of principal declines dollar-for-dollar with the Index.
Operational details include minimum denominations of $1,000, selling commissions capped at $12.50 per $1,000, and an indicative estimated value of about $928.50 per note (not less than $900.00 when set). The earliest potential call is on May 26, 2026, with final maturity on November 29, 2030.