JPMorgan (AMJB) issues MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index review notes
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is offering $1,106,000 of Review Notes linked to the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index maturing on December 17, 2030. The notes may be automatically called as early as December 16, 2026 if the Index closes at or above 90% of its initial level, paying back $1,000 plus a call premium that starts at 11% of principal and steps up to 55% on the final review date.
At maturity, if the notes have not been called and the Index is down by no more than the 15% buffer, investors receive their full principal; if it is down more than 15%, principal is reduced point‑for‑point and up to 85% may be lost. The Index includes a 6.0% per annum daily deduction and a notional financing cost, which drag on performance versus an equivalent index without these charges.
The price to public is $1,000 per note, including $41.50 in fees and commissions and proceeds to the issuer of $958.50 per note. The estimated value at pricing was $906.80 per $1,000, and the notes are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations subject to the credit risk of both issuers.
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FAQ
What is JPMorgan AMJB’s new MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index note?
The security is a structured Review Note issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., linked to the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index. It offers potential early redemption at premiums on scheduled review dates and otherwise pays back principal at maturity subject to a 15% downside buffer and up to 85% principal loss if the Index falls more than the buffer.
How do the automatic call and premiums work on the JPMorgan AMJB notes?
On each Review Date starting December 16, 2026, if the Index closing level is at least 90% of its initial value, the notes are automatically called. Investors then receive $1,000 plus a Call Premium Amount that begins at 11.00000% of principal on the first Review Date and steps up to 55.00000% on the final Review Date, after which no further payments are made.
What is the downside risk for investors in the JPMorgan AMJB MerQube-linked notes?
If the notes are not called and, on the final Review Date, the Index has declined by more than the 15.00% Buffer Amount from the initial level, the maturity payment per $1,000 is calculated as $1,000 + [$1,000 × (Index Return + 15.00%)]. This formula can reduce the payout to as low as $150 per $1,000, meaning up to 85.00% of principal can be lost.
How do the 6.0% deduction and notional financing cost affect these JPMorgan notes?
The MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index includes a 6.0% per annum daily deduction, and the underlying QQQ Fund exposure is reduced by a daily notional financing cost based on SOFR plus a spread. These charges offset positive index performance, amplify negative performance, and cause the Index to trail an otherwise identical index without such deductions, which can lower returns on the notes.
What are the pricing and estimated value details for the JPMorgan AMJB notes?
Each note has a $1,000 price to public, including $41.50 in selling commissions per $1,000 and resulting in proceeds to the issuer of $958.50 per $1,000. For the total offering size of $1,106,000, the estimated value at pricing was $906.80 per $1,000 note, reflecting selling, structuring and hedging costs.
What credit and liquidity risks are associated with the JPMorgan AMJB structured notes?
The notes are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., so payments depend on their credit. The notes will not be listed on any exchange, and secondary market liquidity will rely on J.P. Morgan Securities LLC’s willingness to buy, which may be at prices below the original issue price.
How is the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index constructed for these notes?
The Index, established on June 22, 2021, provides rules-based exposure to an unfunded position in the Invesco QQQ TrustSM, Series 1, targeting 35% implied volatility with exposure between 0% and 500%. It reinvests QQQ Fund total return less the daily 6.0% deduction and notional financing cost, and rebalances weekly based on the QQQ Fund’s implied volatility.