JPMorgan Chase Financial (NYSE: AMJB) details MerQube tech index-linked notes
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is offering auto callable contingent interest notes linked to the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index, maturing on January 2, 2029. The notes pay a monthly contingent coupon of at least 8.25% per annum (at least $6.875 per $1,000 per month) only if, on each Review Date, the Index closes at or above 85% of its Initial Value.
The notes may be automatically called as early as July 27, 2026 if the Index is at or above 95% of the Initial Value on specified Review Dates, returning principal plus due and previously unpaid coupons. At maturity, if the notes are not called and the Index is at or above the 85% buffer threshold, investors receive full principal plus any due and unpaid coupons; if it is below that level, principal is reduced 1‑for‑1 beyond a 15% buffer, with up to 85% loss of principal.
The Index embeds a 6.0% per annum daily deduction and a notional financing cost on its QQQ-based exposure, which systematically drags on performance and can cause it to trail similar strategies without these charges. The preliminary estimated value of the notes is about $923 per $1,000 face amount, and will not be less than $900 at pricing, reflecting embedded fees, hedging costs and the issuer’s internal funding rate. The notes are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations subject to the credit risk of both JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and JPMorgan Chase & Co. and will not be listed on any exchange.
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FAQ
What are the JPMorgan AMJB auto callable contingent interest notes described in this 424B2?
The notes are auto callable contingent interest notes issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co.. They are linked to the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index and offer potential monthly contingent coupons and possible early redemption, but expose holders to losses of up to 85% of principal at maturity.
How do the contingent interest payments on the JPMorgan AMJB notes work?
For each $1,000 principal amount, investors may receive a Contingent Interest Payment of at least $6.875 (a rate of at least 8.25% per annum, or at least 0.6875% per month) on each Interest Payment Date if, on the related Review Date, the Index closes at or above the Interest Barrier of 85.00% of the Initial Value. Missed coupons can be paid later if a subsequent Review Date meets the barrier; if every Review Date is below the barrier, no interest is paid over the life of the notes.
When can the JPMorgan AMJB notes be automatically called and what do investors receive?
The notes can be automatically called on any Review Date other than the first five and the final one if the Index closes at or above the Call Value of 95.00% of the Initial Value. The earliest possible automatic call date is tied to the Review Date on July 27, 2026. If called, investors receive, per $1,000 note, $1,000 plus the applicable Contingent Interest Payment and any previously unpaid contingent interest, and no further payments are made.
What happens at maturity on the JPMorgan AMJB notes if they are not called early?
If the notes are not automatically called and the Final Value of the Index is at or above the Buffer Threshold of 85.00% of the Initial Value, investors receive $1,000 per note plus the final Contingent Interest Payment and any previously unpaid contingent interest. If the Final Value is below the Buffer Threshold, the redemption amount per $1,000 note is calculated as $1,000 + [$1,000 × (Index Return + Buffer Amount)], where the Buffer Amount is 15.00%. In that case, investors lose 1% of principal for every 1% the Index has fallen beyond the 15% buffer, up to an 85.00% loss of principal.
How is the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index constructed for these JPMorgan AMJB notes?
The MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index provides dynamic, rules-based exposure to an unfunded position in the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1, measured as its total return minus a notional financing cost. It targets a 35% implied volatility level, adjusting weekly with exposure capped between 0% and 500%. The Index is also subject to a 6.0% per annum daily deduction, and the QQQ exposure is reduced by a daily notional financing cost based on SOFR plus 0.50%. These deductions will offset positive performance and amplify negative performance, so the Index will lag a similar strategy without such charges.
What are the main risks of investing in the JPMorgan AMJB auto callable notes?
Key risks include the possibility of losing up to 85.00% of principal if the Index falls sufficiently below the Buffer Threshold at maturity, and the risk of receiving no interest at all if the Index never meets the Interest Barrier on any Review Date. The Index itself is subject to a 6.0% per annum daily deduction, a notional financing cost on its QQQ exposure, and potentially significant leverage, all of which can drag on performance. The notes are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations subject to the credit risk of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and JPMorgan Chase & Co., will not be listed on any exchange and may be difficult or costly to sell prior to maturity.
How does the estimated value of the JPMorgan AMJB notes compare to their price to the public?
If priced on the date referenced, the estimated value would be approximately $923.00 per $1,000 principal amount note, and at pricing it will not be less than $900.00. This estimated value is lower than the price to public because it reflects the issuer’s internal funding rate, as well as selling commissions, projected hedging profits or losses and the estimated cost of hedging obligations under the notes. The estimated value is calculated using internal models and is not a minimum secondary market price.