JPMorgan AMJB auto-callable notes tied to MerQube Vol Index
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC plans to issue auto-callable Review Notes linked to the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes have $1,000 minimum denominations, are expected to price on or about December 15, 2025 and mature on December 19, 2030, with potential automatic call starting December 16, 2026 if the Index is at or above the applicable Call Value.
On a call date, investors receive $1,000 plus a Call Premium Amount based on a Call Premium Rate of at least 13.95%. If never called and the Final Value is below the 60% Barrier Amount, repayment at maturity is $1,000 plus $1,000 times the Index Return, exposing investors to losses greater than 40% and potentially all principal. The Index embeds a 6.0% per annum daily deduction and can use leverage up to 500% in E-mini S&P 500 futures. The preliminary estimated value is approximately $889.70 per $1,000 note and will not be less than $870.00 per $1,000 at pricing.
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FAQ
What are the AMJB notes linked to the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index?
The AMJB notes are auto-callable structured notes issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. They are linked to the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index, have $1,000 minimum denominations, and are scheduled to mature on December 19, 2030, unless called earlier.
How does the automatic call feature work on the AMJB MerQube notes?
Starting on December 16, 2026, each Review Date checks the Index closing level against the applicable Call Value. If the Index is at or above that Call Value, the notes are automatically called, and investors receive $1,000 plus a Call Premium Amount on the related Call Settlement Date. No further payments are made after an automatic call.
What is the 6.0% per annum daily deduction in the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index?
The Index includes a 6.0% per annum daily deduction, which reduces its level each day. This deduction can offset positive futures performance, amplify losses, and cause the Index to lag an otherwise identical index without this fee, potentially lowering returns on the notes.
What happens at maturity if the AMJB notes are not automatically called?
If the notes are not called and the Final Value of the Index is below the 60% Barrier Amount, the payment per $1,000 note equals $1,000 + ($1,000 × Index Return). In that case, investors lose 1% of principal for each 1% the Final Value is below the Initial Value, which can mean losing more than 40% and up to all principal.
What are key risks of investing in the AMJB MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index notes?
Key risks include no principal protection, the 6.0% annual index deduction, potential losses greater than 40% if the Barrier Amount is breached, and the fact that the notes do not pay interest or dividends. Investors also face credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co., and potential limited liquidity because the notes are not listed on any exchange.
How does the estimated value compare to the $1,000 price of the AMJB notes?
If priced on the indicated date, the estimated value would be about $889.70 per $1,000 principal amount note and will not be less than $870.00 per $1,000 at pricing. The estimated value is lower than the $1,000 price because it excludes selling commissions, projected hedging profits and hedging costs that are embedded in the price to the public.