High-yield MerQube-linked notes from JPMorgan (AMJB) offer 13.75%
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering auto callable contingent interest notes linked to the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes can pay a monthly contingent coupon at a rate of at least 13.75% per annum (at least $11.4583 per $1,000) if on a Review Date the index closes at or above 70% of its initial level. If the index is below this barrier on a Review Date, no interest is paid for that period.
The notes may be automatically called starting July 29, 2026 if the index is at or above its initial level, returning $1,000 plus the applicable coupon. At maturity in 2031, if the index is at or above 70% of its initial level, investors receive $1,000 plus the final coupon; below that threshold, principal is reduced using a 30% buffer and a 1.42857 downside leverage factor, so losses can be substantial. The underlying index uses leveraged E-mini S&P 500 futures with a 35% target volatility and a 6.0% per annum daily deduction, which creates a persistent drag on index performance. The indicative estimated value is about $930.20 per $1,000, and will not be less than $900.00 per $1,000 at pricing.
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FAQ
What is JPMorgan Chase Financial (AMJB) offering in this 424B2?
The company is offering Auto Callable Contingent Interest Notes linked to the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., with potential high contingent interest but exposure to index performance and issuer credit risk.
How do the contingent interest payments on the AMJB MerQube notes work?
For each $1,000 note, investors receive a Contingent Interest Payment of at least $11.4583 (a rate of at least 13.75% per annum) on a given Interest Payment Date only if, on the related Review Date, the index closes at or above 70% of its initial level. Otherwise, no interest is paid for that period.
When can these JPMorgan MerQube notes be automatically called?
Starting with the Review Date on July 29, 2026, if on any Review Date (other than the first through fifth and final Review Dates) the index closing level is at least equal to the initial value, the notes are automatically called and pay $1,000 plus the applicable contingent interest, with no further payments afterward.
What downside protection and loss exposure do the AMJB notes have at maturity?
If the notes are not called and on the final Review Date the index is at or above 70% of the initial value, investors receive $1,000 plus the final coupon. If the final index value is below 70%, the maturity payment is calculated using a 30% buffer and a 1.42857 downside leverage factor, so every 1% decline beyond the 30% buffer causes a 1.42857% loss of principal, which can lead to a substantial loss of the invested amount.
How does the 6.0% annual deduction affect the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index?
The index level reflects a 6.0% per annum daily deduction, which reduces returns, amplifies losses and causes the index to lag an identical index without this fee. As a result, the index may decline even when the underlying futures strategy has a modestly positive return, directly impacting note interest triggers and principal repayment.
What is the estimated value of these JPMorgan MerQube structured notes?
If priced on the date described, the notes would have an estimated value of approximately $930.20 per $1,000 principal amount, and the final estimated value at pricing will not be less than $900.00 per $1,000. The difference from the price to public reflects selling commissions, structuring and hedging costs.
What are the key risks highlighted for investors in the AMJB MerQube notes?
Key risks include potential loss of some or all principal, the possibility of receiving no interest payments, the drag from the 6.0% annual index deduction, exposure to leveraged E-mini S&P 500 futures, lack of liquidity since the notes are not exchange-listed, and the credit risk of JPMorgan Chase Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co.