JPMorgan capped buffered S&P 500 note with 13.65% cap
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JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering Capped Buffered Return Enhanced Notes linked to the S&P 500® Index, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes use an Upside Leverage Factor of 1.50, a Buffer Amount of 10.00% and a Downside Leverage Factor of 1.11111. The Maximum Return is at least 13.65%, corresponding to at least $1,136.50 per $1,000 principal. The Strike Value was 6,830.71 (the Index close on March 5, 2026). The notes are expected to price on or about March 6, 2026, settle on or about March 11, 2026, and mature on April 8, 2027. Denominations are $1,000. The estimated value at pricing was approximately $990.00 per $1,000 and will not be less than $950.00 per $1,000 when set. Investors bear market risk, credit risk of the issuer/guarantor, no interest or dividends, a capped upside, potential principal loss beyond the 10% buffer, and limited liquidity.
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Capped, buffered note offers leveraged upside (1.50x) up to a 13.65% cap and a 10% downside buffer.
The note combines a leveraged upside with a defined cap: if the S&P 500 final level exceeds the Strike Value, payoff = $1,000 + ($1,000 × Index Return × 1.50), capped at 13.65. If the Final Value falls more than the 10.00% buffer, losses are amplified by the Downside Leverage Factor of 1.11111.
Cash‑flow treatment and secondary market pricing depend on issuer funding and dealer repurchase practices; liquidity is limited and estimated value ($990.00) is below original issue price.
Tax treatment is uncertain: issuer counsel treats the notes as open transactions; IRS could disagree.
Special tax counsel opines the notes may be treated as open transactions (not debt), which could produce long‑term capital gain treatment if held > one year. That treatment is not guaranteed and the IRS or courts might reach a different conclusion.
Section 871(m) is discussed: issuer expects it not to apply to these notes for Non‑U.S. Holders under stated determinations; the IRS could disagree. Consult tax advisor.
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