JPMorgan (AMJB) notes link to MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is offering structured “Review Notes” linked to the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index, maturing in December 2030. These notes can be automatically called on scheduled Review Dates starting in December 2026 if the Index closes at or above 90% of its initial level, paying back the $1,000 principal plus a preset call premium.
If the notes are never called, investors receive full principal at maturity only if the Index’s final level is at or above 60% of its initial level. If the final level is below this barrier, repayment is reduced one-for-one with the Index loss, and principal can be largely or completely lost. The Index embeds a 6.0% per annum daily deduction that drags on performance, and the notes pay no interest or dividends. The preliminary estimated value is about $900 per $1,000 note and will not be less than $880 when finalized.
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FAQ
What are the JPMorgan (AMJB) Review Notes linked to the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index?
The notes are structured securities issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. They provide exposure to the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index, with potential early redemption at preset premiums if the Index reaches specified levels, but they pay no interest and can result in loss of principal.
How can investors in the JPMorgan (AMJB) MerQube Vol Advantage Review Notes receive early payment?
On each scheduled Review Date starting December 15, 2026, if the Index’s closing level is at or above 90% of its Initial Value (the Call Value), the notes are automatically called. Holders then receive $1,000 per note plus a Call Premium Amount for that date, such as at least 15.25% on the first Review Date or up to at least 76.25% on the final Review Date.
What happens at maturity if the JPMorgan (AMJB) Review Notes are not automatically called?
If the notes are not called and the Index’s Final Value is at or above 60% of the Initial Value (the Barrier Amount), investors receive their full $1,000 principal per note. If the Final Value is below 60% of the Initial Value, payment is $1,000 plus $1,000 × Index Return, so investors lose more than 40% of principal and could lose it all.
How does the 6.0% annual deduction affect the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index and these JPMorgan notes?
The Index includes a 6.0% per annum daily deduction, which reduces its level each day. This deduction offsets gains and amplifies losses from the underlying E-mini S&P 500 futures exposure. As a result, the Index will trail an identical index without a deduction, which can lower potential returns on the notes.
What are the key risks of investing in the JPMorgan (AMJB) MerQube Vol Advantage Review Notes?
Key risks include loss of principal if the Index finishes below the 60% barrier, no interest or dividend payments, and the drag from the 6.0% annual deduction. The notes are unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, subject to the credit risk of both the issuer and guarantor, and they are not listed, so liquidity may be limited.
What is the estimated value of the JPMorgan (AMJB) MerQube Vol Advantage Review Notes at issuance?
If priced as described, the estimated value would be approximately $900 per $1,000 principal amount note and will not be less than $880 per $1,000 when finalized. This is lower than the price to the public because it excludes selling commissions, projected hedging profits and hedging costs included in the issue price.
How does the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index determine its exposure to futures for the JPMorgan (AMJB) notes?
On each weekly rebalance day, the Index sets exposure to E-mini S&P 500 futures equal to 35% target volatility divided by the one-week implied volatility of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF, subject to a maximum 500% and minimum 0% exposure. This can result in significant leverage when implied volatility is low or a largely uninvested position when implied volatility is high.