Callable structured notes on energy, gold miners and silver with principal risk
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering unsecured, unsubordinated callable contingent interest notes linked separately to the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE), VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) and iShares Silver Trust (SLV), fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes run to October 28, 2027 and may be redeemed early at the issuer’s option on specified interest payment dates starting May 29, 2026.
Holders receive a contingent interest rate of at least 9.25% per annum, paid monthly, only if on a Review Date the closing price of each ETF is at or above 50% of its initial value; otherwise no interest is paid for that period. If held to maturity and each ETF finishes at or above its 50% Trigger Value, investors receive principal plus the final contingent coupon; if any ETF is below its Trigger Value, repayment is reduced one-for-one with the decline of the worst performer, and investors can lose more than 50% or all of their principal. The notes are not listed, carry liquidity and credit risk, and their estimated value at pricing will be below the $1,000 issue price per note.
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FAQ
What are JPMorgan AMJB Callable Contingent Interest Notes linked to XLE, GDX and SLV?
These notes are structured debt securities issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Returns depend on the individual performance of the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE), VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) and iShares Silver Trust (SLV), rather than on JPMorgan’s common stock.
How does the 9.25% contingent interest on AMJB notes work?
On each monthly Review Date, if the closing price of each of XLE, GDX and SLV is at least 50% of its Initial Value, investors receive a Contingent Interest Payment of at least $7.7083 per $1,000 note (equivalent to at least a 9.25% annual rate). If any ETF closes below its Interest Barrier on that date, no interest is paid for that period.
What happens at maturity with these JPMorgan callable contingent interest notes?
If the notes have not been redeemed early and on the final Review Date each ETF is at or above its 50% Trigger Value, investors receive $1,000 per note plus any final contingent coupon. If any ETF is below its Trigger Value, the maturity payment becomes $1,000 plus $1,000 times the return of the worst-performing ETF, so losses can exceed 50% of principal and may reach 100%.
When can JPMorgan redeem the AMJB notes early and for how much?
Beginning on the May 29, 2026 Interest Payment Date, and on subsequent interest dates other than the first five and the final one, JPMorgan may redeem the notes early in whole at $1,000 per note plus any contingent interest due for the immediately preceding Review Date. After early redemption, no further interest or principal payments are made.
What are the main risks of the AMJB structured notes?
Key risks include potential loss of principal if the worst-performing ETF ends below its Trigger Value, the possibility of receiving no interest for some or all periods, credit risk of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and JPMorgan Chase & Co., and liquidity risk because the notes are not listed and any secondary market depends on J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. There is also sector and commodity exposure to energy, gold miners and silver.
Why is the estimated value of each AMJB note below the $1,000 issue price?
If priced on the example date, the notes’ estimated value would be about $963.20 per $1,000 note, and at pricing it will not be less than $900.00. This reflects selling commissions, projected hedging profits or losses and hedging costs included in the price to public, as well as an internal funding rate used in the issuer’s valuation models.
How are AMJB notes expected to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes?
The issuer currently intends to treat the notes as prepaid forward contracts with associated contingent coupons. Under this approach, Contingent Interest Payments are taxed as ordinary income. The tax treatment is not certain and could change with future IRS or Treasury guidance, so investors are urged to consult their tax advisers.