JPMorgan (NYSE: AMJB) prices capped buffered Alphabet Class C notes
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering $1.689 million of Capped Buffered Equity Notes linked to the Class C capital stock of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG), fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes price at $1,000 per note in $1,000 minimums, with estimated value of $959.30 per $1,000 at issuance and scheduled maturity on January 5, 2029.
The payoff depends on Alphabet’s share price on January 2, 2029. If the stock is above the initial level of $314.55, holders receive principal plus stock-linked upside, capped at a 75.00% maximum return (maximum payment $1,750 per $1,000 note). If the stock is flat or down by up to the 15.00% buffer, principal is returned.
If Alphabet falls by more than the buffer, investors lose 1% of principal for each 1% decline beyond 15%, for a potential loss of up to 85.00% of principal. The notes pay no interest, provide no dividends or stockholder rights, are unsecured and unsubordinated, and are not listed, so any secondary market would be limited and at prices likely below the original issue price.
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FAQ
What type of security is JPMorgan’s AMJB Capped Buffered Equity Note linked to Alphabet?
The security is a Capped Buffered Equity Note, an unsecured structured note of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., with returns linked to the Class C capital stock of Alphabet Inc. (GOOG).
What are the key return terms of the AMJB notes tied to Alphabet Class C stock?
At maturity, each $1,000 note pays principal plus the Stock Return of Alphabet, capped at a 75.00% maximum return (maximum payment $1,750), if the final stock price is above the initial value of $314.55. If the final price is at or up to 15.00% below the initial value, investors receive $1,000.
How much downside protection does the JPMorgan AMJB Alphabet note provide?
The notes have a 15.00% buffer. If Alphabet’s final price is more than 15% below the initial value, investors lose 1% of principal for each 1% additional decline, for a maximum loss of 85.00% of principal, leaving a minimum payment of $150 per $1,000 note.
Do the AMJB notes pay interest or Alphabet dividends?
No. The notes do not pay interest, and holders do not receive dividends on Alphabet shares or any stockholder rights. All return is realized, if at all, only at maturity based on the final stock level.
What are the credit and liquidity risks of the JPMorgan AMJB Alphabet notes?
Payments depend on the credit risk of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and JPMorgan Chase & Co.. The notes are unsecured and unsubordinated, are not listed on an exchange, and any secondary market would likely be limited, with prices generally below the $1,000 original issue price.
How does the estimated value of the AMJB notes compare to the issue price?
The estimated value at pricing was $959.30 per $1,000 note, lower than the $1,000 price to the public because selling commissions, projected hedging profits and hedging costs are included in the issue price.
When do the JPMorgan AMJB Alphabet Capped Buffered Equity Notes mature?
The notes have an Observation Date of January 2, 2029 and a scheduled Maturity Date of January 5, 2029, subject to possible postponement for market disruption events.