Uncapped buffered DJIA & S&P 500 notes from JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: AMJB)
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is offering unsecured Uncapped Buffered Return Enhanced Notes linked to the lesser performing of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 Index, maturing on February 4, 2032. Each note has a $1,000 denomination.
At maturity, if both indices finish above their initial levels, investors receive $1,000 plus at least 1.20 times the gain of the weaker index. If either index is flat or down by up to the 10% buffer, investors receive only their principal back. If either index falls by more than 10%, repayment is reduced dollar-for-dollar beyond the buffer, with up to 90% of principal at risk.
The notes pay no interest, provide no dividends, are not bank deposits, and are subject to the credit risk of both JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co. If priced on the example date, the estimated value would be about $945.10 per $1,000 note and will not be less than $920.00 when finalized, reflecting embedded selling commissions, structuring fees and hedging costs.
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FAQ
What are the JPMorgan AMJB Uncapped Buffered Return Enhanced Notes?
They are unsecured structured notes issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., that pay at maturity based on the performance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 Index, using the lesser performing of the two.
How do returns work on these AMJB notes linked to the Dow and S&P 500?
If the Final Value of each index is above its Initial Value, investors receive $1,000 plus the Lesser Performing Index Return multiplied by an Upside Leverage Factor of at least 1.20. If either index is flat or down by up to the 10% buffer, investors get back only their $1,000 per note.
What is the downside risk and buffer on the JPMorgan AMJB structured notes?
The notes have a 10.00% buffer. If either index falls more than 10% from its Initial Value, investors lose 1% of principal for each additional 1% decline of the lesser performing index. A 60% decline in that index, for example, results in a 50% loss, or $500 per $1,000 note, and losses can reach up to 90.00% of principal.
Do the JPMorgan AMJB notes pay interest or dividends?
No. The notes do not pay interest, and investors do not receive dividends on any stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average or S&P 500 Index, nor do they have shareholder rights in those companies.
What fees and estimated values apply to these JPMorgan AMJB notes?
The price to public is $1,000 per note. Selling commissions will not exceed $32.50 per $1,000 note, and a $9.00 per $1,000 note structuring fee may be paid to dealers. If priced on the example date, the estimated value would be about $945.10 per $1,000 note and will not be less than $920.00 when finalized, reflecting distribution and hedging costs.
What are the key risks of investing in the JPMorgan AMJB buffered notes?
Key risks include the potential loss of up to 90.00% of principal, credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co., lack of interest and dividends, and limited liquidity because the notes will not be listed on an exchange and may only be repurchased, if at all, by JPMS at potentially significantly discounted prices.
How are the JPMorgan AMJB notes treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes?
The issuer currently expects to treat the notes as open transactions that are not debt instruments, so that gain or loss should generally be long-term capital gain or loss if held for more than one year. This treatment is not certain and could change based on future IRS or Treasury guidance, so investors are urged to consult their tax advisers.