JPMorgan (AMJB) issues auto callable notes tied to iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is offering auto callable contingent interest notes linked to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. The notes are designed to pay a monthly contingent coupon at a rate of at least 15.75% per annum (at least 1.3125% per month) when, on an Interest Review Date, the ETF’s closing price is at or above 70% of its initial level. If on any quarterly Autocall Review Date the ETF closes at or above its initial value, the notes are automatically called and pay back principal plus that period’s contingent interest.
If the notes are not called and, on the final Review Date in January 2028, the ETF’s closing price is at or above 70% of the initial value, investors receive principal plus the final contingent interest. If it is below 70%, repayment is reduced one-for-one with the ETF’s loss, so investors can lose more than 30% and up to all of their principal. The notes are unsecured obligations subject to the credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co. and embed significant risks tied to bitcoin’s historically high volatility.
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FAQ
What are JPMorgan’s AMJB auto callable notes linked to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF?
The AMJB notes are auto callable contingent interest notes issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., that reference the performance of the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. They can pay a high contingent coupon and may return principal depending on how the ETF performs over the life of the notes.
How do the contingent interest payments on the AMJB notes work?
For each $1,000 note, investors may receive a Contingent Interest Payment of at least $13.125 (at least a 15.75% annual rate, paid monthly) on any Interest Payment Date when, on the related Interest Review Date, the ETF’s closing price is at or above 70% of the initial value. If the ETF closes below that barrier on a review date, no interest is paid for that month.
When can the AMJB notes be automatically called by JPMorgan?
On each quarterly Autocall Review Date (starting July 27, 2026), if the ETF’s closing price is at or above its initial value, the notes are automatically called. Investors then receive $1,000 per note plus the applicable contingent interest for that period on the following Call Settlement Date, and no further payments are made.
What happens at maturity of the AMJB notes if they are not automatically called?
If the notes are not called and on the final Review Date the ETF’s closing price is at or above the 70% Trigger Value, investors receive $1,000 per note plus the final contingent interest. If the final price is below the Trigger Value, the maturity payment per $1,000 note is calculated as $1,000 plus $1,000 times the ETF return, meaning investors lose 1% of principal for each 1% the ETF has fallen from its initial level.
What are the main risks of investing in JPMorgan’s AMJB bitcoin-linked notes?
Key risks include the potential to lose more than 30% and up to all principal if the ETF finishes below the Trigger Value, and the risk of receiving no interest at all if the ETF remains below the Interest Barrier on review dates. The notes are unsecured obligations subject to the credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co., and are exposed to bitcoin’s high historical volatility and regulatory, technological, and market risks related to digital assets.
How is the value of the AMJB notes estimated at issuance?
The preliminary supplement shows an estimated value of approximately $926.80 per $1,000 note if priced on the example date, and states that the final estimated value will not be less than $900 per $1,000 note. This estimated value is based on an internal funding rate and the value of embedded derivatives, and is lower than the original issue price because it includes selling commissions, expected hedging profits or losses, and hedging costs.
Why do the AMJB notes have liquidity and secondary market risks?
The notes will not be listed on any securities exchange, so liquidity depends on whether J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is willing to buy them. Any secondary market price is expected to be below the original issue price because it reflects different internal funding rates and excludes some upfront costs. Selling before maturity can result in a substantial loss, even if the ETF has not declined as much.