JPMorgan (NYSE: AMJB) prices capped buffered XLG ETF notes due 2027
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering capped buffered equity notes linked to the Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF (XLG), maturing on January 26, 2027, and fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes are issued in $1,000 minimum denominations and provide unleveraged exposure to XLG.
At maturity, investors participate in any XLG gain up to a maximum return of at least 11.30%, corresponding to a maximum payment of at least $1,113 per $1,000 note. A 10% buffer protects principal for declines of up to 10%, but beyond that investors lose 1% of principal for each additional 1% drop, up to a 90% loss if the ETF falls 100%.
The notes pay no interest, pass through no dividends from the fund and are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations subject to the credit risk of both JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co. They will not be listed, so liquidity may be limited, and secondary prices are expected to be below the issue price. If priced today, the estimated value would be about $987.50 per $1,000 note and will not be less than $900 when set, reflecting selling commissions, hedging costs and issuer funding assumptions.
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FAQ
What are the JPMorgan capped buffered equity notes linked to XLG (AMJB)?
The notes are structured investments issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. They link repayment at maturity to the performance of the Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF (XLG), offering equity exposure with a return cap and a downside buffer.
How do these JPMorgan XLG-linked notes (AMJB) pay at maturity?
At maturity, each $1,000 note pays: (1) $1,000 plus the fund return if XLG rises, capped at a maximum return of at least 11.30%; (2) $1,000 if the ETF is flat or down by up to the 10% buffer; or (3) $1,000 plus $1,000 ×
What risks do investors face with the JPMorgan capped buffered notes on XLG (AMJB)?
Key risks include the possibility of losing up to 90% of principal if XLG declines sharply, no interest or dividend payments, and credit risk to both JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes are not listed on an exchange, so investors may be unable to sell easily and secondary prices may be significantly below the issue price.
What are the buffer and maximum return on the JPMorgan XLG notes (AMJB)?
The notes offer a 10% downside buffer, so XLG declines of up to 10% leave principal intact at maturity. Upside participation is capped by a maximum return of at least 11.30%, so gains beyond that level do not increase the payout.
How is the estimated value of these JPMorgan structured notes (AMJB) determined?
The estimated value combines a fixed-income component and embedded derivatives, using an internal funding rate and internal pricing models. If the notes priced on the example date, the estimated value would be about $987.50 per $1,000 note and will not be less than $900.00 per $1,000 when terms are set, which is lower than the original issue price because it includes selling commissions, projected hedging profits and hedging costs.
How do taxes generally apply to the JPMorgan XLG structured notes (AMJB)?
JPMorgan’s special tax counsel considers it reasonable to treat the notes as open transactions that are not debt instruments for U.S. federal income tax purposes, with potential long-term capital gain or loss if held more than a year. The notes may be subject to constructive ownership rules and future IRS guidance could change the tax treatment, so investors are urged to consult their own tax advisers.