Capped dual directional index notes from JPMorgan (AMJB) cap upside and risk
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is issuing $500,000 of Capped Dual Directional Accelerated Barrier Notes linked to the least performing of the Dow Jones Industrial Average®, the Nasdaq-100 Index® and the Russell 2000® Index, maturing on January 26, 2029 and fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
The notes offer 2.0x leveraged upside on any positive return of the least performing index, capped at a Maximum Upside Return of 58.75% (maximum payment of $1,587.50 per $1,000 note. If any index is flat or down but all three remain at or above 70.00% of their Initial Values (the Barrier Amounts), investors receive a positive return equal to the absolute decline of the worst index, up to 30.00% (maximum payment of $1,300.00 per $1,000 note in this scenario).
If any index finishes below its 70.00% barrier, principal is reduced 1% for each 1% decline of the least performing index, with the potential for a total loss of principal. The notes pay no interest or dividends, are unsecured obligations subject to the credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co., and carry an estimated value of $979.90 per $1,000 note versus a $1,000 issue price.
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FAQ
What type of security is JPMorgan AMJB offering in this 424B2 filing?
The filing describes Capped Dual Directional Accelerated Barrier Notes, a type of structured note issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., linked to the least performing of the Dow Jones Industrial Average®, the Nasdaq-100 Index® and the Russell 2000® Index.
How do the AMJB notes linked to the Dow Jones, Nasdaq-100 and Russell 2000 generate returns?
If the Final Value of each index is above its Initial Value, the notes pay back principal plus 2.00x the least performing index’s gain, capped at a 58.75% upside (maximum $1,587.50 per $1,000 note). If any index is at or below its Initial Value but all stay at or above 70.00% of Initial Value, the notes pay principal plus the absolute decline of the least performing index, up to 30.00%.
What downside protection and loss risk do the AMJB barrier notes have?
The structure provides limited downside benefit only if the Final Value of each index is at least 70.00% of its Initial Value. If any index finishes below its 70.00% Barrier Amount, the notes repay $1,000 plus $1,000 times the Least Performing Index Return, leading to losses greater than 30.00% and potentially a total loss of principal.
Do the AMJB structured notes pay interest or dividends?
No. The notes do not pay periodic interest, and investors do not receive dividends on the stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average®, Nasdaq-100 Index® or Russell 2000® Index. All value comes from the final payoff formula at maturity.
What are the key credit and pricing features of the AMJB notes?
The notes are unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., so payments depend on both entities’ credit. The price to public is $1,000 per note, including $7.50 in selling commissions and resulting in $992.50 in proceeds to the issuer per note. The estimated value when issued was $979.90 per $1,000 note.
What is the maturity and key timeline for the JPMorgan AMJB index-linked notes?
The notes priced on January 23, 2026, are expected to settle on or about January 28, 2026, have an Observation Date on January 23, 2029, and a scheduled Maturity Date of January 26, 2029, subject to possible postponement for market disruption events.
What are some of the main risks highlighted for investors in the AMJB structured notes?
Key disclosed risks include the possibility of losing some or all principal, a cap on upside even if indices rise substantially, lack of liquidity because the notes will not be listed on an exchange, credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co., potential conflicts of interest from issuer and affiliate activities, and that secondary market prices are expected to be lower than the original issue price.