High-yield AMD-linked notes from JPMorgan (AMJB) pay 11.35% with principal at risk
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is issuing $245,000 of Auto Callable Yield Notes linked to the common stock of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), maturing on January 27, 2028.
The notes pay interest at 11.35% per annum, or $28.375 per $1,000 each quarter, as long as they have not been called. They are automatically called, with return of principal plus that quarter’s interest, if on any non-final review date AMD’s closing price is at or above the Strike Value of $253.73.
If the notes are not called and AMD’s final price is at or above the Trigger Value of $126.865 (50% of the strike), investors receive full principal plus the last interest payment. If the final price is below the trigger, repayment is reduced one-for-one with AMD’s decline from the strike, and investors can lose more than half, up to all, of their principal. The notes are unsecured obligations, subject to the credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co., and were sold at $1,000 per note with selling commissions of $27.50 and an estimated value of $954.90.
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FAQ
What are the key terms of the JPMorgan AMJB Auto Callable Yield Notes?
The notes are due January 27, 2028, linked to AMD stock, pay 11.35% per annum (2.8375% per quarter) on a $1,000 minimum denomination and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
How does the automatic call feature work on the AMJB AMD-linked notes?
On each review date before maturity, if AMD’s closing price is at or above the Strike Value of $253.73, the notes are automatically called. Investors then receive $1,000 plus the scheduled interest for that period, and no further payments are made.
When can investors in AMJB first be automatically called out of the notes?
The earliest possible automatic call date is the review date on April 22, 2026. If AMD’s closing price on that date is at or above the strike, investors receive principal plus the interest payment on the related call settlement date.
What happens at maturity if the AMJB notes are not automatically called?
If not called and AMD’s final closing price is at or above the Trigger Value of $126.865, investors receive $1,000 per note plus the final interest payment. If the final price is below the trigger, the payoff per $1,000 is $1,000 + ($1,000 × Stock Return), which can result in a loss of more than 50% or even all principal.
What are the main risks of investing in the JPMorgan AMJB Auto Callable Yield Notes?
Investors face the risk of losing a significant portion or all principal if AMD finishes below the trigger value, as well as credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes are unsecured and unsubordinated, not listed on any exchange, may be illiquid, and do not pay AMD dividends or provide stockholder rights.
How are fees and estimated value disclosed for the AMJB structured notes?
Each note has a price to the public of $1,000, with $27.50 in selling commissions and $972.50 in proceeds to the issuer. The estimated value at pricing was $954.90 per $1,000 note, reflecting internal funding and hedging costs.
How are interest payments on the AMJB notes structured over time?
If the notes are not called, investors receive up to eight quarterly interest payments of $28.375 per $1,000, for a maximum total of $227.00 in interest over the term. Fewer payments are made if the notes are automatically called earlier.