AMJB 424B2: JPMorgan structured notes linked to MerQube index
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is offering $650,000 of unsecured structured “Review Notes” linked to the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index, maturing on November 26, 2030. The notes are sold in $1,000 denominations at $1,000 each, with selling commissions of $50 per note and issuer proceeds of $950 per note; the initial estimated value is $887 per note.
The notes can be automatically called on any Review Date from November 24, 2026 onward if the Index is at or above the applicable Call Value. In that case, holders receive $1,000 plus a Call Premium Amount based on a 14.00% Call Premium Rate, and the notes terminate. If never called and the final Index level is below the 60% Barrier Amount, repayment is reduced dollar-for-dollar with Index losses, and principal can be largely or entirely lost.
The Index uses leveraged exposure (up to 500%) to E-mini S&P 500 futures and is subject to a 6.0% per annum daily deduction, which systematically drags performance versus a similar index without the fee. The notes pay no interest, do not provide dividends from underlying equities, are not bank deposits, and are subject to the credit risk of both JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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FAQ
What is JPMorgan’s AMJB 424B2 offering described in this filing?
The filing describes Review Notes issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co.. These are unsecured structured notes linked to the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index, with a total offering size of $650,000 and a scheduled maturity on November 26, 2030.
How do the automatic call features work on the AMJB MerQube Review Notes?
Starting on November 24, 2026, on each Review Date the notes are automatically called if the Index closing level is at or above the applicable Call Value. If called, investors receive $1,000 plus a Call Premium Amount per note, calculated using a 14.00% Call Premium Rate and a day-count formula, and no further payments are made.
What happens at maturity if the AMJB notes are not automatically called?
If the notes have not been automatically called and the final Index level is at or above 60% of the Initial Value (the Barrier Amount), the payment is $1,000 + ($1,000 × Index Return). If the final Index level is below the Barrier Amount, the repayment is reduced one-for-one with the Index decline, so more than 40% of principal can be lost and the entire principal can be lost.
How does the 6.0% per annum daily deduction affect the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index?
The Index reflects a 6.0% per annum daily deduction, which reduces its level each day. This deduction offsets gains and amplifies losses from the underlying futures strategy, causing the Index to trail an otherwise identical index without the fee and potentially leading to declines even when the underlying strategy is modestly positive.
What are the key pricing and fee details for the JPMorgan AMJB Review Notes?
Each note has a principal amount and price to public of $1,000. Selling commissions are $50 per note, so proceeds to the issuer are $950 per note, or $617,500 in total. The estimated value when terms were set is $887 per note, reflecting internal funding and hedging costs.
What are the main risks associated with investing in the AMJB MerQube-linked notes?
Key risks include the possibility of losing a significant portion or all principal if the notes are not called and the Index finishes below the 60% Barrier Amount, the 6.0% per annum daily deduction dragging Index performance, no interest or dividend payments, potential lack of liquidity as the notes will not be listed on an exchange, and credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
How is the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index constructed for these structured notes?
The Index provides rules-based exposure to E-mini S&P 500 futures with a target implied volatility of 35%, adjusting weekly between 0% and 500% exposure based on the implied volatility of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). It is an excess return index, uses leverage when implied volatility is low, may be significantly uninvested when volatility is high, and is reduced each day by the 6.0% per annum deduction.