JPMorgan (NYSE: AMJB) prices uncapped buffered notes tied to small & mid-cap underlyings
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering $500,000 of Uncapped Dual Directional Buffered Return Enhanced Notes linked to the least performing of the Russell 2000® Futures Excess Return Index, the iShares® Core S&P Small-Cap ETF and the SPDR® S&P MidCap 400® ETF Trust, maturing on November 14, 2030 and fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
The notes provide 1.30x any positive return of the least performing underlying if all three finish above their initial values. If each underlying is flat or down by up to the 50.00% buffer, investors receive only their principal back. If any underlying falls by more than 50.00%, repayment is reduced dollar-for-dollar beyond the buffer, with up to a 50.00% loss of principal at maturity.
The notes pay no interest, do not provide dividends on the ETFs or rights in the futures or underlying securities, and will not be listed on an exchange, so liquidity depends on J.P. Morgan Securities. The price to public is
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FAQ
What are the AMJB Uncapped Dual Directional Buffered Return Enhanced Notes?
The AMJB notes are structured investments issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. They are linked to the least performing of three underlyings: the Russell 2000® Futures Excess Return Index, the iShares® Core S&P Small-Cap ETF and the SPDR® S&P MidCap 400® ETF Trust, and mature on
How do returns on the AMJB notes work at maturity?
If the final value of each underlying is above its initial value, holders receive 1.30 times the percentage gain of the least performing underlying, plus principal. If all are flat or down by up to the 50.00% buffer, investors receive only the $1,000 principal per note. If any underlying falls by more than 50.00%, the payoff is reduced so that investors can lose up to 50.00% of principal.
Do the AMJB structured notes pay interest or dividends?
No. The AMJB notes do not pay periodic interest and investors do not receive any dividends paid by the iShares® Core S&P Small-Cap ETF or the SPDR® S&P MidCap 400® ETF Trust, nor do they have rights in the futures contracts or underlying securities.
What are the main risks of the AMJB notes linked to small- and mid-cap underlyings?
Key risks include potential loss of up to 50.00% of principal if any underlying declines more than the buffer, credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co., and exposure to small- and mid-cap stocks, which may be more volatile and less resilient in adverse markets. There are also risks tied to futures pricing, negative roll yield, ETF tracking differences and limited anti-dilution protection.
Why is the estimated value of the AMJB notes lower than the $1,000 issue price?
The estimated value was
Are the AMJB notes traded on an exchange and how liquid are they?
The notes will not be listed on any securities exchange. Any liquidity would depend on J.P. Morgan Securities LLC’s willingness to buy the notes in the secondary market. The filing notes that investors may be unable to sell and that the notes are not designed for short-term trading.
What is the tax treatment of the AMJB structured notes for U.S. investors?
JPMorgan intends to treat the notes as “open transactions” that are not debt instruments for U.S. federal income tax purposes, so gain or loss after more than one year is expected to be long-term capital gain or loss. However, the IRS could assert different treatments, including contingent payment debt instrument or constructive ownership rules, which could change the timing and character of income. Investors are urged to consult their tax advisers.