JPMorgan (AMJB) prices $749K barrier notes tied to semis and Nasdaq
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is issuing $749,000 of Uncapped Dual Directional Accelerated Barrier Notes linked to the lesser performer of the iShares Semiconductor ETF and the Nasdaq-100 Index, maturing on January 26, 2029 and fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
The notes offer 1.01 times any positive return of the weaker underlying at maturity and, if both underlyings stay at or above 70% of their initial values, a positive return equal to the absolute decline of the weaker one, capped at 30%. If either underlying finishes below its 70% barrier, investors lose 1% of principal for each 1% decline of the lesser performer and can lose their entire investment.
The notes pay no interest, offer no dividends, are unsecured obligations, and will not be listed on an exchange. The price to the public is $1,000 per note, including $29.50 in fees, versus an estimated value of $936.70 per $1,000, and secondary market values are expected to be lower than the issue price.
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FAQ
What is JPMorgan AMJB offering in this 424B2 filing?
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering $749,000 of Uncapped Dual Directional Accelerated Barrier Notes linked to the lesser performing of the iShares Semiconductor ETF and the Nasdaq-100 Index, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. and scheduled to mature on January 26, 2029.
How do returns on these JPMorgan AMJB notes work at maturity?
If both underlyings finish above their initial values, investors receive $1,000 plus 1.01 times the return of the lesser performer. If either is at or below its initial value but both stay at or above 70% of initial value, investors receive $1,000 plus the absolute decline of the lesser performer, up to a 30% maximum gain.
When can investors lose money on the AMJB structured notes?
If the final value of either underlying is below its 70% barrier, the benefit of the barrier disappears and investors lose 1% of principal for every 1% that the lesser performing underlying has fallen from its initial value, which can lead to a loss of more than 30% or even the entire principal.
Do the JPMorgan AMJB notes pay interest or dividends?
No. The notes do not pay interest, and investors also do not receive dividends on the ETF or the securities in either underlying. All potential return comes only from the payoff at maturity based on the underlyings’ performance.
What are the main credit and liquidity risks of these AMJB notes?
The notes are unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., so payments depend on the credit of both entities. The notes will not be listed on an exchange, and any secondary market will depend on J.P. Morgan Securities LLC’s willingness to trade, with prices likely below the original issue price.
Why is the estimated value of the JPMorgan AMJB notes below the issue price?
The estimated value is $936.70 per $1,000 note, lower than the $1,000 price to the public, because that price includes selling commissions of $29.50 per note, projected hedging profits and the estimated cost of hedging JPMorgan’s obligations on the notes.