[424B2] Inverse VIX Short-Term Futures ETNs due March 22, 2045 Prospectus Supplement
Product overview: JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC will issue Auto Callable Contingent Interest Notes linked to the Class A shares of Shopify Inc., maturing on January 5, 2027. The notes are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations fully and unconditionally guaranteed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Minimum denomination is $1,000; expected pricing is June 30, 2025 with settlement on July 3, 2025 (CUSIP 48136E5Q4).
Income mechanics: For any quarterly Review Date on which Shopify’s closing price is ≥50% of the Initial Value (the “Interest Barrier”), investors receive a Contingent Interest Payment of at least $37.875, equating to a Contingent Interest Rate of ≥15.15% p.a. If the barrier is not met, no interest is paid for that period.
Automatic call feature: Starting September 30, 2025, if Shopify closes on any non-final Review Date at or above the Initial Value, the notes are automatically called and holders receive $1,000 principal plus the applicable interest; no further coupons accrue.
Principal at risk: If the notes are not called and Shopify’s closing price on the final Review Date (December 30, 2026) is below the 50% Trigger Value, repayment equals $1,000 plus the stock return, exposing investors to one-for-one downside below the trigger. Principal loss can exceed 50% and reach 100%.
Key economics: The indicative estimated value is $960.30 per $1,000 note (final value ≥$900). Selling commissions may be up to $22.25 per note. Maximum cumulative coupon over six quarters is $227.25 if all interest conditions are met.
Risk highlights: Investors face equity risk in Shopify, credit risk in JPMorgan entities, potential illiquidity, lack of FDIC insurance, no guaranteed coupons, and the possibility of significant or total principal loss. The structure suits investors seeking high contingent yield and able to tolerate equity-linked risk.
Timeline: Review Dates: 30 Sep 2025, 30 Dec 2025, 30 Mar 2026, 30 Jun 2026, 30 Sep 2026, 30 Dec 2026; corresponding Interest Payment Dates fall three business days later; maturity is 5 Jan 2027.
Illustrative scenarios: JPMorgan shows (1) a 3.79% gain if called on the first Review Date; (2) an 11.36% total gain if held to maturity with Shopify ≥50% of initial; and (3) a 60% loss if Shopify is 60% below initial at maturity.
Prospective investors should carefully review the accompanying prospectus, product supplement and risk factors before investing.
- High contingent yield: coupons of at least 15.15% per annum if the 50% barrier is met.
- Early return of capital: automatic call feature allows principal plus interest recovery as early as September 2025.
- Full JPMorgan guarantee: payments are backed by JPMorgan Chase & Co., a strong investment-grade guarantor.
- Principal risk: one-for-one downside below the 50% trigger can wipe out most or all capital.
- Conditional income: quarterly interest ceases any time Shopify closes below the barrier.
- Issuer credit risk: notes are unsecured obligations of JPMorgan entities; not FDIC insured.
- Valuation discount: initial estimated value ($960.30) is below the $1,000 issue price, implying embedded fees.
- Limited liquidity: secondary market for structured notes is typically thin, restricting exit options.
Insights
TL;DR: High-yield, quarterly auto-call note; 50% barrier; principal badly at risk below trigger; complex fee structure.
The note offers at least a 15.15% annual contingent coupon and an early-call mechanism once Shopify trades at or above the Initial Value. While the yield is attractive relative to traditional fixed income, investors trade fixed coupons and equity upside for conditional payments and significant downside below the 50% trigger. Automatic call risk shortens duration, limiting upside, while the estimated value of $960.30 implies a 3.97% structuring cost at launch. From an issuance standpoint this is a routine structured-product offering by JPMorgan and is unlikely to influence the bank’s financials materially. For buyers, suitability hinges on a constructive-to-sideways view on Shopify and comfort with issuer credit risk.
TL;DR: Elevated downside: >50% capital loss if Shopify halves; payments contingent; credit and liquidity risks high.
Risk is dominated by three factors: (1) market risk in Shopify—any sustained drawdown below 50% eliminates coupons and drives principal loss one-for-one; (2) issuer/guarantor credit risk—while JPMorgan is highly rated, the notes are senior unsecured obligations; and (3) valuation risk—the $960.30 indicative value shows investors pay a premium for exposure. Lack of secondary-market depth further heightens exit risk. These elements make the profile significantly negative for conservative investors despite the headline yield.