JPMorgan (JPM) prices $1.173M capped buffered S&P 500 notes, 2× upside
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC priced $1,173,000 of Capped Buffered Return Enhanced Notes linked to the S&P 500® Index. The notes pay 2.00× any Index appreciation up to a Maximum Return of 13.25%, provide a 10.00% Buffer at maturity, and expose holders to up to 90.00% principal loss if the Index declines more than the buffer. The notes priced on April 30, 2026, are expected to settle on or about May 5, 2026, observe performance on July 30, 2027, and mature on August 4, 2027. Payments are unsecured obligations of JPMorgan Financial and fully guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co.; payments remain subject to both entities' credit risk.
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Key Figures
Offering size: $1,173,000
Price to public: $1,000 per note
Estimated value: $985.80 per $1,000
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Offering size
$1,173,000
Total original issue amount
Price to public
$1,000 per note
Original issue price per $1,000 principal amount note
Estimated value
$985.80 per $1,000
Estimated value when terms were set
Maximum Return
13.25%
Cap on upside return at maturity
Upside Leverage Factor
2.00×
Multiplier applied to Index appreciation up to cap
Buffer Amount
10.00%
Index decline absorbed without principal loss
Estimated proceeds to issuer
$1,166,082.25
Proceeds after selling commissions shown
Per-note selling commission shown
$5.8975
Fees and commissions per $1,000 note in pricing table
Key Terms
Upside Leverage Factor, Buffer Amount, Estimated Value, Section 871(m), +1 more
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Upside Leverage Factor financial
"The notes are designed to return 2.00 times any appreciation"
Buffer Amount financial
"If Final Value is less than Initial Value by up to the Buffer Amount"
Estimated Value financial
"The estimated value of the notes, when the terms were set, was $985.80"
Section 871(m) regulatory
"Section 871(m) generally impose a 30% withholding tax on dividend equivalents"
A U.S. tax rule that treats certain payments from financial contracts (like options, swaps, and other instruments that mimic stock dividends) to non-U.S. investors as if they were direct dividends, requiring U.S. withholding tax. It matters to investors because it can reduce net returns on offshore trades that replicate U.S. equity income and may change pricing or counterparty behavior—think of it as a hidden sales tax that applies when a substitute payment acts like a dividend.
Observation Date other
"Observation Date: July 30, 2027"
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FAQ
What is the structure of JPM's capped buffered notes (JPM)?
The notes link to the S&P 500® and pay 2.00× Index gains up to a 13.25% cap. If the Index falls by 10% or less, principal is returned; declines beyond 10% reduce principal dollar-for-dollar up to a 90% loss at worst.
When do JPM capped buffered notes settle and mature?
These notes priced on April 30, 2026 and are expected to settle on or about May 5, 2026. The Observation Date is July 30, 2027 and the Maturity Date is August 4, 2027, each subject to postponement for market disruption events.
How were the notes priced and what is their estimated value?
The original issue price per note was $1,000 and the estimated value when set was $985.80 per $1,000. The price includes selling costs, projected hedging profits, and structuring fees that make the original issue price exceed the estimated value.
What credit and liquidity risks apply to JPM’s notes?
The notes are unsecured obligations of JPMorgan Financial and guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., so repayment depends on both entities’ creditworthiness. The notes are not listed and secondary market liquidity may be limited; sales prior to maturity may incur losses.
How are these notes taxed for U.S. and non-U.S. holders (JPM)?
Special counsel opines the notes may be treated as "open transactions" for U.S. federal income tax, potentially producing long-term capital gain if held over a year. Section 871(m) treatment for Non-U.S. Holders was considered; investors should consult tax advisers for their circumstances.