AMJB MerQube Vol Advantage Linked Notes with 70% Barrier
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering $500,000 of auto callable contingent interest notes linked to the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
The notes pay a monthly contingent coupon of 13.50% per annum (1.125% per month, $11.25 per $1,000) only when the Index is at or above 70% of the Initial Value on a Review Date; missed coupons can be paid later if the barrier is subsequently met. Starting November 23, 2026, the notes are automatically called if the Index is at or above the Initial Value on designated Review Dates, returning $1,000 principal plus due and unpaid coupons.
If not called, at maturity in 2029 investors receive full principal only if the Index is at or above 60% of the Initial Value; below that level losses match the Index decline and can reach 100% of principal. The underlying Index uses leveraged S&P 500 E-mini futures and is reduced by a 6.0% per annum daily deduction, which drags performance. The notes are unsecured, subject to JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co. credit risk, are not listed, and have an estimated value of $941.50 per $1,000, below the issue price.
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FAQ
What is the JPMorgan AMJB Auto Callable Contingent Interest Note?
The AMJB security is an auto callable contingent interest note issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. It offers potential monthly coupons linked to the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index and repayment terms that depend on the Index level on scheduled Review Dates and at maturity.
How does the 13.50% contingent interest on the AMJB notes work?
For each $1,000 note, investors may receive a $11.25 Contingent Interest Payment (equivalent to 13.50% per annum, paid at 1.125% per month) for any Review Date when the Index closes at or above the Interest Barrier of 70% of the Initial Value (2,574.579). Missed coupons can be paid later if a future Review Date meets the barrier, but if the Index is below the barrier on every Review Date, no interest is paid over the life of the notes.
When can the JPMorgan AMJB notes be automatically called?
The notes may be automatically called on certain Review Dates starting on November 23, 2026 if the Index closing level is at or above the Initial Value of 3,677.97. On an automatic call, investors receive $1,000 per note plus the applicable Contingent Interest Payment and any unpaid past coupons on the corresponding Call Settlement Date, and no further payments are made.
What are the principal risks of investing in the JPMorgan AMJB notes?
Key risks include: potential loss of principal if the Final Index Value is below the Trigger Value of 60% of the Initial Value (2,206.782), in which case losses mirror the Index decline; the possibility of no interest payments if the Index stays below the Interest Barrier; exposure to a complex futures-based Index with up to 500% leverage; and a 6.0% per annum daily deduction that drags Index performance. The notes are also unsecured and subject to the credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co., and they are not exchange-listed, which may limit liquidity.
How does the 6.0% per annum daily deduction affect the MerQube Index and the AMJB notes?
The MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index is reduced by a 6.0% per annum daily deduction. This charge offsets gains and amplifies losses from the underlying E-mini S&P 500 futures, causing the Index to trail an identical index without the deduction. As a result, the Index may decline even when its investment strategy has modestly positive returns, which can lower coupon payments and increase the chance of principal loss on the notes.
Why is the estimated value of the JPMorgan AMJB notes lower than the issue price?
The estimated value was set at $941.50 per $1,000 note, which is below the $1,000 price to the public. The difference reflects selling commissions, projected profits for JPMorgan affiliates for structuring and hedging, and estimated hedging costs. Internal pricing models, including an internal funding rate, are used to value the fixed-income and derivative components of the notes, so secondary market prices are expected to be below the issue price.
What are the key tax and withholding considerations for non-U.S. holders of AMJB notes?
The issuer intends to treat the notes as prepaid forward contracts with associated contingent coupons for U.S. federal income tax purposes, with Contingent Interest Payments taxed as ordinary income for U.S. holders. For Non-U.S. Holders, withholding agents are expected to withhold up to 30% (or a treaty-reduced rate) on Contingent Interest Payments, and no additional amounts will be paid to cover this withholding. The issuer’s tax counsel believes Section 871(m) should not apply, but investors are urged to consult their own tax advisers.