JPMorgan (AMJB) offers buffered dual directional notes linked to major equity indices
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is offering Uncapped Dual Directional Buffered Return Enhanced Notes linked to the least performing of the Nasdaq-100 Index, the Russell 2000 Index and the S&P 500 Index, maturing on February 2, 2029.
The notes target at least 1.24x leveraged upside on any gain when all three indices finish above their initial levels. If the least performing index is flat or down by up to the 15% buffer, investors receive a positive return equal to the absolute decline, capped at 15%.
If any index falls by more than 15%, principal is reduced 1% for each additional 1% drop in the least performing index, up to an 85% loss. The notes pay no interest, do not provide dividends, are unsecured obligations and will not be listed on an exchange, so liquidity may be limited.
If priced on the reference date in the document, the estimated value would be about $961.20 per $1,000 note, and at issuance it will not be less than $900.00 per $1,000.
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FAQ
What are the JPMorgan AMJB Uncapped Dual Directional Buffered Return Enhanced Notes?
The notes are structured securities issued by JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., that provide exposure to the least performing of the Nasdaq-100 Index, the Russell 2000 Index and the S&P 500 Index, with a buffer against moderate losses and leveraged upside at maturity.
How do the AMJB notes linked to the Nasdaq-100, Russell 2000 and S&P 500 calculate the payoff at maturity?
At maturity, if each index finishes above its initial level, investors receive $1,000 plus the least performing index return multiplied by at least 1.24. If the least performing index is flat or down by up to 15%, the notes pay $1,000 plus the absolute decline of that index, up to a maximum of $1,150 per $1,000 note when the least performing index return is negative.
What happens to principal on the AMJB notes if any index falls more than the 15% buffer?
If the final level of any index is below its initial level by more than the 15.00% buffer, investors lose 1% of principal for every 1% the least performing index falls beyond 15%. A 60% decline in the least performing index, for example, would produce a 45% loss and a payment of $550 per $1,000 note.
Do the JPMorgan AMJB notes pay interest or dividends?
No. The notes do not pay periodic interest, and investors do not receive dividends on any of the stocks in the Nasdaq-100 Index, Russell 2000 Index or S&P 500 Index. All potential return is realized only at maturity based on index performance.
What are the key risks of investing in the AMJB structured notes?
Investors face the risk of losing up to 85.00% of principal if the least performing index declines more than the 15.00% buffer, as well as the credit risk of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC and JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes are unsecured, will not be listed on an exchange and may have limited liquidity with secondary prices likely below the issue price.
How does the estimated value of the AMJB notes compare with the price to the public?
If the notes priced on the reference date shown, the estimated value would be about $961.20 per $1,000 note, reflecting internal funding and hedging costs. At issuance, the estimated value disclosed will not be less than $900.00 per $1,000 note, which is lower than the price to the public because it excludes selling commissions and certain hedging-related costs.
What indices underlie the JPMorgan AMJB notes and when do they mature?
The notes are linked individually to the Nasdaq-100 Index, the Russell 2000 Index and the S&P 500 Index, with the payoff based on the least performing index. The observation date is January 30, 2029, and the notes are scheduled to mature on February 2, 2029, subject to standard adjustments.