JPMorgan (AMJB) prices auto callable notes linked to iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering auto callable accelerated barrier notes linked to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. The notes can be automatically called on February 3, 2027 if the ETF’s closing price is at or above the Call Value, paying $1,000 plus a Call Premium Amount of at least $262.50 per $1,000 note. If not called and held to February 2, 2029, investors get 1.50 times any positive ETF return, an at-par return if the final ETF price is at or above 70% of the initial level, and a one-for-one loss below that barrier, up to a total loss of principal. The notes pay no interest, are unsecured obligations of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., and expose investors to the high volatility and regulatory risks of bitcoin through the ETF. The preliminary estimated value is about $958.10 per $1,000 note and will not be less than $900.00 when finalized.
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FAQ
What is JPMorgan’s AMJB auto callable note linked to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF?
The AMJB security is an auto callable accelerated barrier note issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, linked to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT). It offers potential early redemption at a premium and leveraged upside exposure to the ETF, with significant downside risk to principal.
How can investors earn returns on this JPMorgan bitcoin-linked note (symbol AMJB)?
Investors may receive an early call payment if on February 3, 2027 the ETF is at or above the Call Value, paying $1,000 plus at least $262.50 per $1,000 note. If not called and the final ETF price is above the initial level at maturity, the payoff is $1,000 plus 1.50× the ETF’s positive return.
What happens to principal at maturity for the AMJB notes if the ETF falls?
If the notes are not called and the final ETF price is at or above 70.00% of the initial level, investors receive back the $1,000 principal. If it is below that barrier, the payoff is $1,000 plus $1,000 times the ETF return, so investors lose more than 30% of principal and can lose their entire investment.
What are the key risks of the JPMorgan AMJB notes tied to bitcoin?
Risks include loss of principal if the ETF closes below the barrier, credit risk of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and JPMorgan Chase & Co., no interest payments, lack of liquidity because the notes are not exchange-listed, and the significant volatility and regulatory uncertainty associated with bitcoin and the bitcoin network.
What is the estimated value of the AMJB auto callable notes at issuance?
If priced on the described terms, the estimated value would be approximately $958.10 per $1,000 principal amount note. The final estimated value, set on the pricing date, will be disclosed and will not be less than $900.00 per $1,000 note, reflecting selling, structuring and hedging costs.
When do the AMJB notes linked to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF mature and when can they be called?
The notes are expected to settle on or about February 4, 2026. They may be automatically called based on the ETF level on the Review Date of February 3, 2027, with payment on February 8, 2027. If not called, they are scheduled to mature on February 2, 2029.