JPMorgan (AMJB) pricing AM 2026 contingent interest notes linked to RTY, NDXT and S&P 500
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is offering contingent interest notes linked to the Russell 2000 Index, the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector Index and the S&P 500 Index, maturing on August 17, 2026. The notes may pay monthly contingent interest of at least 0.575% (at least 5.175% over the term) per $1,000 when the closing level of each index on a review date is at or above 70% of its initial value.
If on the final review date each index is at or above 60% of its initial value, investors receive their $1,000 principal back plus any final contingent interest. If any index finishes below 60%, repayment is reduced one-for-one with the decline of the worst-performing index, and investors can lose more than 40% and up to all of their principal. The notes do not pay fixed interest or dividends, are unsecured obligations subject to JPMorgan credit risk, are not listed on an exchange, and secondary market prices and the internal estimated value can be significantly below the $1,000 issue price.
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FAQ
What are the JPMorgan AMJB contingent interest notes described in this 424B2?
The notes are contingent interest notes issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., that pay conditional coupons and return of principal based on the performance of the Russell 2000 Index, the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector Index and the S&P 500 Index over a term ending on August 17, 2026.
How do the contingent interest payments on the AMJB notes work?
On each review date, if the closing level of each index is at least 70% of its initial value (the Interest Barrier), investors receive a contingent interest payment of at least $5.75 per $1,000 note (at least 0.575% per month, or at least 5.175% over the term). If any index is below its Interest Barrier on a review date, no contingent interest is paid for that period.
What happens at maturity for these JPMorgan contingent interest notes?
At maturity on August 17, 2026, if the final value of each index is at or above 60% of its initial value (the Trigger Value), investors receive $1,000 per note plus any final contingent interest. If any index is below its Trigger Value, the payoff becomes $1,000 + ($1,000 × Least Performing Index Return), so losses exceed 40% of principal and can reach a total loss.
What are the main risks of investing in the AMJB structured notes?
Key risks include the possibility of losing a significant portion or all principal if any index ends below its Trigger Value, the risk of receiving no interest at all if any index stays below its Interest Barrier on each review date, credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co., lack of listing and potential illiquidity, and an estimated value that is lower than the $1,000 price to public because of selling, structuring and hedging costs.
How is the estimated value of the JPMorgan AMJB notes determined?
The estimated value per $1,000 note is the sum of a fixed-income debt component and embedded derivatives, calculated using JPMorgan’s internal models and an internal funding rate. An example estimate in the document is approximately $988.30 per $1,000, and the final estimated value disclosed at pricing will not be less than $970.00 per $1,000, which is lower than the price to public because it excludes selling commissions, projected hedging profits and hedging costs included in the issue price.
Do investors in these notes receive dividends from the underlying indices?
No. Investors do not receive dividends on any securities in the Russell 2000 Index, the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector Index or the S&P 500 Index, and they have no shareholder rights in those companies. Potential returns are limited to any contingent interest payments and the principal-based payoff described in the terms.
What tax treatment does JPMorgan expect for the AMJB contingent interest notes?
JPMorgan currently intends to treat the notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes as prepaid forward contracts with associated contingent coupons, with any contingent interest treated as ordinary income. The document notes that alternative treatments are possible and that future IRS or Treasury guidance, including on Section 871(m) and prepaid forwards, could materially affect the tax consequences, so investors are urged to consult their tax advisers.