JPMorgan (AMJB) sells capped S&P 500 futures-linked principal protected notes
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is offering capped notes linked to the S&P 500® Futures Excess Return Index that return full principal at maturity but no periodic interest. The notes participate 110.00% in any positive index performance over the term, with gains capped by a maximum additional amount of at least $500.00 per $1,000 note, so upside is limited even if the index rises sharply. If the index is flat or down at maturity, investors receive only their $1,000 principal per note, exposing them to inflation and opportunity risk while assuming the issuers’ credit risk. The preliminary supplement indicates an estimated value of about $934.80 per $1,000 note, and the final estimated value will not be less than $900.00 per $1,000, reflecting embedded fees, hedging costs and dealer compensation. The notes are unsecured, not FDIC insured, not listed on an exchange, may have limited or no liquidity, and are expected to be treated as contingent payment debt instruments for U.S. federal income tax purposes, requiring accrual of taxable income before any cash is received.
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FAQ
What are the JPMorgan AMJB capped notes linked to the S&P 500 Futures Excess Return Index?
The AMJB notes are unsecured structured investments from JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., that provide exposure to the S&P 500® Futures Excess Return Index with full principal repayment at maturity, no interim interest, and capped upside participation based on the index’s performance.
How is the return on the JPMorgan AMJB notes calculated at maturity?
At maturity, each note pays back $1,000 of principal plus an Additional Amount equal to $1,000 × Index Return × the 110.00% participation rate, but this extra amount cannot be negative and is capped at a Maximum Amount of at least $500.00 per $1,000 note; if the index is flat or lower, investors receive only the $1,000 principal.
What are the key risks of investing in JPMorgan AMJB structured notes?
Key risks include the cap on gains, so returns cannot exceed the Maximum Amount even if the index appreciates significantly; no interest payments over the life of the notes; credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co.; potential lack of liquidity because the notes will not be listed on an exchange; and the likelihood that any secondary market price will be below the original issue price due to funding spreads, fees and hedging costs.
What is the estimated value of the JPMorgan AMJB notes versus the price to the public?
If priced on the date referenced, the estimated value would be approximately $934.80 per $1,000 principal amount note, and at issuance the estimated value will not be less than $900.00 per $1,000, which is lower than the $1,000 price to the public because that price includes selling commissions, projected dealer profits and hedging costs.
How do taxes work on the JPMorgan AMJB S&P 500 futures-linked notes?
According to the issuer’s tax counsel, the notes are expected to be treated as contingent payment debt instruments for U.S. federal income tax purposes, meaning U.S. holders generally must accrue original issue discount annually at a comparable yield, recognize interest income over the term even without cash payments, and treat gain or loss at disposition largely as ordinary income or loss subject to specific limitations.
What index underlies the JPMorgan AMJB capped notes and how is it constructed?
The notes are linked to the S&P 500® Futures Excess Return Index (Bloomberg: SPXFP), which tracks the performance of the nearest maturing quarterly E-mini® S&P 500® futures contracts on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, including gains or losses from quarterly rolling between contracts but excluding interest on collateral, and is subject to risks such as futures market volatility, negative roll returns and potential trading disruptions.
Do the JPMorgan AMJB notes provide any protection or participation if the S&P 500 Futures Excess Return Index falls?
If the index’s Final Value is equal to or below its Initial Value, the Additional Amount is zero and investors receive only their $1,000 principal per note at maturity, so they do not participate in index losses but also do not earn any positive return in a flat or down market, and they remain exposed to the issuers’ credit risk over the full term.