JPMorgan AMJB auto callable notes tied to MerQube US Vol Index
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., is offering auto callable contingent interest notes linked to the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index, maturing on May 25, 2028. The notes pay a contingent interest rate of at least 13.50% per annum, or at least 3.375% per quarter, but only for Review Dates when the Index closes at or above an Interest Barrier of 65.00% of the Initial Value.
The notes may be automatically called on any Review Date from May 21, 2026 (excluding the first and final Review Dates) if the Index closes at or above the Initial Value, in which case investors receive $1,000 plus the applicable contingent interest and no further payments. If the notes are not called and the Final Value is at least 60.00% of the Initial Value (the Trigger Value), principal is repaid in full plus the final contingent interest, if due. If the Final Value is below the Trigger Value, repayment is $1,000 plus $1,000 times the Index return, so principal losses greater than 40% and up to a total loss are possible.
The Index targets 35% implied volatility through leveraged or reduced exposure (0% to 500%) to E-mini S&P 500 futures and is subject to a 6.0% per annum daily deduction, which drags performance relative to a similar index without this fee. The preliminary estimated value is approximately $948.00 per $1,000 note and will not be less than $900.00 per $1,000 at pricing, reflecting selling commissions, hedging costs and the issuer’s internal funding rate.
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FAQ
What are the JPMorgan AMJB auto callable contingent interest notes linked to the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index?
The notes are unsecured, unsubordinated debt securities of JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. They offer contingent quarterly interest and potential early redemption based on the performance of the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index, with repayment of principal at maturity depending on the Index level relative to a Trigger Value.
How is interest paid on the JPMorgan AMJB notes?
Each quarter, investors receive a Contingent Interest Payment of at least $33.75 per $1,000 principal amount (a rate of at least 13.50% per annum) only if on the applicable Review Date the Index closes at or above the Interest Barrier of 65.00% of the Initial Value. If the Index closes below this barrier on a Review Date, no interest is paid for that period.
When can the JPMorgan AMJB notes be automatically called, and what does an automatic call pay?
Starting on May 21, 2026, on any Review Date other than the first and final dates, if the Index closing level is at least equal to the Initial Value, the notes are automatically called. The cash payment on the Call Settlement Date is $1,000 plus the applicable contingent interest per note, and no further payments are made.
What happens at maturity if the JPMorgan AMJB notes are not automatically called?
If the notes remain outstanding to the May 22, 2028 final Review Date and the Final Value is at least 60.00% of the Initial Value (the Trigger Value), investors receive $1,000 plus the final contingent interest per note. If the Final Value is below the Trigger Value, the payment is calculated as $1,000 + ($1,000 × Index Return), so losses exceed 40% of principal and can reach 100% if the Index falls to zero.
How does the 6.0% per annum daily deduction affect the MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index and the AMJB notes?
The Index embeds a 6.0% per annum deduction applied daily. This charge offsets gains and amplifies losses of the underlying E-mini S&P 500 futures exposure, causing the Index to lag an otherwise identical index with no deduction. The deduction is a key input to the issuer’s pricing models and generally lowers the Index’s performance and the estimated value of the notes.
What is the estimated value of the JPMorgan AMJB notes and how does it compare to the price to public?
If priced on the preliminary date, the estimated value would be about $948.00 per $1,000 note and will not be less than $900.00 per $1,000 when final terms are set. The price to public is $1,000 per note, which includes selling commissions, projected hedging profits or losses, and hedging costs, so the estimated value is lower than the purchase price.
What are the key risks of investing in the JPMorgan AMJB MerQube US Large-Cap Vol Advantage Index notes?
Key risks include the possibility of losing more than 40% and up to all principal if the Final Value is below the Trigger Value, the risk of receiving no contingent interest if the Index stays below the Interest Barrier on Review Dates, and exposure to the credit risk of JPMorgan Financial and JPMorgan Chase & Co.. Additional risks stem from the Index’s 6.0% annual deduction, use of leverage up to 500% in futures exposure, potential lack of liquidity as the notes are not exchange listed, and conflicts of interest because JPMorgan affiliates helped design the Index and hedge the notes.