JPMorgan Chase (AMJB) issues MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage review notes with buffer
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is offering structured “Review Notes” linked to the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index, maturing on December 16, 2030. The notes may be automatically called as early as December 15, 2026 if the Index is at or above 90% of its initial level, paying back $1,000 per note plus a preset call premium (starting at 11% and rising to 55% by the final review date).
If the notes are not called, investors are protected by a 15% downside buffer at maturity, but can lose 1% of principal for each 1% Index decline beyond that, up to a maximum loss of 85%. The Index embeds a 6.0% per annum daily deduction and a notional financing cost tied to SOFR, which can significantly drag on performance. The minimum denomination is $1,000, and the issuer’s estimated value, if priced today, is about $907.80 per $1,000 note, and will not be less than $900 when set.
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FAQ
What are the JPMorgan AMJB Review Notes linked to the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index?
The notes are structured debt securities issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co.. They offer exposure to the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index with potential early automatic redemption at a premium and a limited downside buffer at maturity, but no interest or dividend payments.
How does the automatic call feature work on the AMJB MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Notes?
On each scheduled Review Date from December 15, 2026 through December 11, 2030, if the Index closing level is at or above 90% of its Initial Value (the Call Value), the notes are automatically called. Investors then receive $1,000 plus a Call Premium Amount per note, which starts at 11% of principal on the first Review Date and increases stepwise up to 55% on the final Review Date.
What downside protection and loss risk do the AMJB notes provide at maturity?
If the notes are not automatically called and, on the final Review Date, the Index has fallen by 15% or less from its Initial Value, investors receive their full $1,000 principal per note at maturity. If the Index decline exceeds 15%, the maturity payment is $1,000 + [$1,000 × (Index Return + 15.00%)], so investors lose 1% of principal for each 1% Index decline beyond the 15% buffer, up to a maximum loss of 85% of principal.
How do the 6.0% annual deduction and financing cost affect the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index?
The Index level reflects a 6.0% per annum daily deduction and a notional financing cost (SOFR plus 0.50% per annum) applied to its exposure to the Invesco QQQ TrustSM, Series 1. These deductions reduce any positive returns and amplify losses, causing the Index to trail an otherwise identical index without such charges and potentially to decline even if the underlying strategy is moderately positive.
What is the estimated value of the AMJB MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Notes?
If the notes priced on the reference date in the document, their estimated value would be approximately $907.80 per $1,000 principal amount note. The issuer states that, when the terms are finalized, the estimated value will be provided and will be not less than $900.00 per $1,000 note. This estimated value reflects the issuer’s internal funding rate, hedging costs, and selling commissions, and is lower than the $1,000 price to the public.
What are key risks of investing in the JPMorgan AMJB MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Notes?
Investors face the risk of losing up to 85% of principal at maturity if the Index falls more than 15% and the notes are not called. The notes pay no interest and provide no dividends from the QQQ Fund. The Index’s leverage and volatility-targeting rules can magnify losses or leave it underinvested during rallies, and the 6.0% annual deduction plus financing cost significantly drag on returns. There is also credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co. and no exchange listing, which may limit liquidity and lead to secondary market prices below the issue price.
How does the MerQube US Tech+ Vol Advantage Index determine its exposure to the QQQ Fund?
The Index dynamically allocates to an unfunded position in the Invesco QQQ TrustSM, Series 1 using a target volatility approach. On each weekly rebalance day, exposure is set to 35% divided by the one-week implied volatility of the QQQ Fund, subject to a maximum exposure of 500% and a minimum of 0%. When implied volatility is below 35%, the Index generally employs leverage; when above 35%, it may be significantly uninvested, while the 6.0% annual deduction continues to apply.