JPMorgan (AMJB) unveils uncapped accelerated barrier notes tied to Euro STOXX 50 & MSCI EAFE
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., plans to issue Uncapped Accelerated Barrier Notes linked to the lesser performance of the EURO STOXX 50 Index and the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, maturing in early 2029.
The notes offer between 1.70x and 1.75x any positive return of the worse-performing underlying at maturity, but only if both finish above their initial levels. A barrier is set at 75% of the initial value for each underlying; as long as both stay at or above this level on the observation date, investors receive back principal. If either underlying closes below its barrier, repayment is reduced one-for-one with the decline in the lesser-performing underlying, and investors can lose most or all of their principal.
The notes pay no interest, provide no dividends from the ETF or index constituents, are unsecured and unsubordinated, and are subject to the credit risk of both the issuer and guarantor. The estimated value per $1,000 note is expected to be below the issue price because it reflects internal funding and hedging costs.
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FAQ
What are the JPMorgan AMJB Uncapped Accelerated Barrier Notes described in this 424B2?
The notes are structured investments issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. They link repayment at maturity to the lesser performance of the EURO STOXX 50 Index and the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, with leveraged upside and a downside barrier feature.
How do investors in the JPMorgan AMJB notes earn returns at maturity?
If the final value of each underlying is above its initial value, investors receive $1,000 plus the lesser-performing underlying’s return multiplied by an upside leverage factor between 1.70 and 1.75. If either underlying is at or below its initial value but both remain at or above 75% of initial, only principal is returned.
When do investors in the JPMorgan AMJB Uncapped Accelerated Barrier Notes lose principal?
If the final value of either underlying is below its 75% barrier amount, the payment is $1,000 plus $1,000 times the lesser-performing underlying’s return. In that case, investors lose more than 25% of principal and can lose their entire investment if the lesser-performing underlying falls to zero.
Do the JPMorgan AMJB notes pay interest or dividends?
No. The notes do not pay periodic interest, and investors do not receive dividends from the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF or from the stocks in the EURO STOXX 50 Index. All potential return comes from the payoff formula at maturity.
What is the credit risk associated with the JPMorgan AMJB Uncapped Accelerated Barrier Notes?
The notes are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Repayment depends on the creditworthiness of both entities; a default could result in losing the entire investment regardless of underlying performance.
Why is the estimated value of the JPMorgan AMJB notes lower than the price to the public?
The filing states that the estimated value per $1,000 note is below the issue price because it includes selling commissions, structuring and hedging costs, and expected profits for JPMorgan affiliates. An illustrative estimated value of about $953.20 per $1,000 is provided, with a minimum of $930.00 per $1,000 when terms are set.
What key risks does the 424B2 highlight for investors considering the JPMorgan AMJB notes?
Highlighted risks include the possibility of substantial or total principal loss, credit risk of the issuer and guarantor, lack of interest and dividends, liquidity risk because the notes will not be listed, potential early acceleration after a change-in-law event, and exposure to non-U.S. securities and currency movements through the underlyings.