JPMorgan (AMJB) launches S&P 500 capped return notes with 144.9% max gain
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC is offering Capped Return Enhanced Notes linked to the S&P 500 Index, maturing on December 4, 2031, in $1,000 denominations and fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. The notes pay no interest and do not provide any dividends from the S&P 500 companies.
At maturity, repayment is based on the Index’s average level over specified Initial and Ending Averaging Dates. If the Index falls below its initial averaged level, investors lose 1% of principal for each 1% decline, up to a total loss. If the Index rises, returns are tiered with leverage factors of 0.30, 2.40 and 1.4695 and are capped at a maximum return of at least 144.9055%, corresponding to a maximum payment of at least $2,449.055 per $1,000 note.
The notes are unsecured obligations subject to the credit risk of both JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co. They will not be listed, so liquidity depends on J.P. Morgan Securities LLC making a market. The estimated value is about $983.10 per $1,000 note today and will not be less than $950.00 when finalized, reflecting structuring and hedging costs.
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FAQ
What are the JPMorgan AMJB Capped Return Enhanced Notes linked to the S&P 500?
These notes are unsecured debt obligations of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., that provide exposure to the S&P 500 Index over a term to December 4, 2031. The maturity payment depends on the Index’s averaged performance rather than a fixed coupon.
How is the maturity payment on the AMJB S&P 500 notes calculated?
The maturity payment per $1,000 note depends on the Index Return, defined as (Final Value – Initial Value) / Initial Value. If the Final Value is higher, investors receive tiered leveraged returns, capped at a Maximum Return of at least 144.9055%, or at least $2,449.055 per $1,000 note. If the Final Value is lower than the Initial Value, principal is reduced 1% for each 1% Index decline, up to full loss.
Do the JPMorgan AMJB notes pay interest or S&P 500 dividends?
No. The notes do not pay periodic interest, and investors do not receive dividends from the companies in the S&P 500 Index or any shareholder rights. All potential return comes only at maturity, based on the Index’s averaged performance.
What are the main risks of investing in the AMJB Capped Return Enhanced Notes?
Key risks include the possibility of losing some or all principal if the S&P 500’s Final Value is below the Initial Value, a cap on maximum gains, and limited upside participation in certain ranges due to leverage factors. Additional risks are the credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co., lack of listing and potential illiquidity, and secondary market prices likely below the $1,000 issue price.
Why is the estimated value of the AMJB notes below the $1,000 price to public?
The preliminary estimated value is about $983.10 per $1,000 note and will not be less than $950.00 when terms are set. This lower value reflects structuring, hedging costs and projected dealer profits embedded in the $1,000 price. It is calculated using JPMorgan’s internal funding rate and derivative pricing models and does not represent a future secondary market price.
How do the averaging periods affect returns on the AMJB S&P 500 notes?
The Initial Value is the average of S&P 500 closing levels on multiple dates from December 1, 2025 through March 3, 2026, and the Final Value is the average on dates from September 3, 2031 through December 1, 2031. This averaging can reduce the impact of short-term Index spikes, potentially limiting returns if strong performance is concentrated on a few days.