JPMorgan (AMJB) auto-call contingent notes linked to MerQube index
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering auto callable contingent interest notes linked to the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index, due March 14, 2030. The notes pay a Contingent Interest Payment when the Index on a Review Date is ≥ 70.00% of the Initial Value (the Interest Barrier) and are automatically called if the Index on certain Review Dates is ≥ the Initial Value, with the earliest possible automatic call on March 11, 2027. The Index is subject to a 6.0% per annum daily deduction; the Contingent Interest Rate will be at least 13.50% per annum (at least 1.125% per month). If not called, payment at maturity depends on the Final Value versus a Trigger Value equal to 60.00% of the Initial Value; if Final Value < Trigger Value, principal is reduced by the Index Return and investors could lose more than 40.00% or all principal. The estimated value at pricing is approximately $941.10 per $1,000 note and will not be less than $900.00. Selling commissions will not exceed $9.00 per $1,000 principal amount.
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Complex carry-style notes with material index drag and principal risk.
The notes provide contingent monthly-like coupons (at least 13.50% per annum) payable only when the Index on a Review Date is ≥ the Interest Barrier (70.00% of the Initial Value). The Index applies a 6.0% per annum daily deduction that materially reduces index performance and is a key driver of pricing and the notes' estimated value.
The automatic-call feature can terminate exposure early (earliest March 11, 2027), and maturity payoffs expose holders to full downside when the Final Value < Trigger Value (60.00%). Secondary market liquidity is limited and estimated value ($941.10) is below issue price; cash-flow depends on issuer and guarantor credit.
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