JPMorgan (AMJB) unveils S&P 500 Futures Excess Return barrier notes
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering Uncapped Accelerated Barrier Notes linked to the S&P 500® Futures Excess Return Index, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes are designed to pay at maturity at least 1.91 times any positive index return, with no cap on upside.
If the index finish level is at or above 60% of the initial value, investors receive at least their $1,000 principal per note. If the final level falls below this barrier, repayment is reduced one-for-one with the index loss, so investors can lose more than 40% and up to all of their principal. The notes pay no interest, are unsecured obligations subject to the credit risk of both JPMorgan entities, will not be listed, and may have limited liquidity. The issuer estimates an initial value of approximately $942 per $1,000 note, and states it will not be less than $920. The notes are not bank deposits and are not FDIC insured.
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FAQ
What are the JPMorgan AMJB Uncapped Accelerated Barrier Notes linked to the S&P 500 Futures Excess Return Index?
These notes are structured investments issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. They are linked to the S&P 500® Futures Excess Return Index and offer an uncapped leveraged payoff on positive index performance, but expose investors to potential loss of principal if the index declines significantly.
How is the maturity payment on these JPMorgan AMJB notes calculated?
If the Final Value of the index is higher than the Initial Value, each $1,000 note pays $1,000 plus $1,000 × Index Return × an Upside Leverage Factor of at least 1.91. If the Final Value is at or above 60.00% of the Initial Value
What are the main risks of investing in these JPMorgan AMJB barrier notes?
Key risks include the possibility of losing more than 40% and up to all of principal if the index falls below the 60% barrier, no interest payments, and exposure to the credit risk of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes will not be listed, so liquidity may be limited, and any secondary market price is likely to be below the original issue price.
What is the estimated value of these JPMorgan AMJB structured notes compared to the price to the public?
If the notes priced on the indicated date, the issuer estimates a value of approximately
When do the JPMorgan AMJB S&P 500 Futures Excess Return Index notes mature?
The notes are expected to price on or about
Do holders of the JPMorgan AMJB notes have any rights in the S&P 500 futures or underlying stocks?
No. Investors will not have any rights with respect to the E-mini® S&P 500® futures contracts or the securities in the S&P 500® Index. The notes only provide a payoff based on the calculated level of the S&P 500® Futures Excess Return Index and do not confer ownership, voting rights, or dividend rights in any underlying asset.
How are these JPMorgan AMJB notes expected to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes?
JPMorgan’s special tax counsel states it is reasonable to treat the notes as open transactions that are not debt instruments for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Under this approach, gain or loss on the notes should generally be long-term capital gain or loss if held more than one year. However, the IRS or a court could disagree, and future tax guidance could materially change the tax consequences.