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Free Writing Prospectus 

Filed Pursuant to Rule 433 

Registration Statement No. 333-199966 

Dated November 3, 2015

 
 

J.P. Morgan Volemont Strategy -- U.S. Equity (Series 1) (USD) (JPVOLUSA )

The J.P. Morgan Volemont Strategy -- U.S. Equity (Series 1) (USD) (the
"Strategy" or "Volemont") (JPVOLUSA <Index>) is a fully transparent and
directly investable strategy that references the level of implied vs. realized
volatility of the S&P 500 Index (the "S&P 500")

Overview

[] The Strategy aims to monetize the difference (the "carry") between implied
and realized volatility by synthetically selling 30 calendar day variance swaps
on the S&P 500 Index, while mitigating potential drawdowns through initiation
of synthetic long futures positions in VIX futures contracts positions, when
the carry signal indicates the market for VIX futures is in "backwardation"
(which is typical during high volatility market conditions).

[] Each strategy business day, the Strategy may initiate a synthetic 30-day
variance swap position on the S&P 500 according to the observed carry signal
(the "Variance Component")

[] Each strategy business day, the Strategy may initiate a synthetic exposure
in futures contracts on the CBOE Volatility Index (the "VIX Index") according
to the observed risk signal (the "Futures Component")

[] The ability to combine tactical long and short variance positions aims to
deliver robust, stable returns

Transparency of Replication

[] The Strategy is constructed entirely from publicly available information,
minimizing discretion

[] The strike level of each synthetic variance swap is calculated based on the
level of the VIX Index (which is a measure of implied volatility) as published
on Bloomberg

[] The Index, the Variance Component and the Futures Component are subject to
the deduction of a total of four types of fees and adjustments:

[] Index fee: on each day, the calculation of the Index reflects the deduction
of 0.75% per annum;

[] Index adjustment: once each month, if the Futures
Component is activated, a deduction, that approximates VIX futures slippage
costs;

[] Futures Component adjustment: on each day, if the Futures Component is
activated, a deduction, that approximates VIX futures slippage costs associated
with rolling the VIX futures contracts; and

[] Variance Component adjustment: on each relevant day, the strike level of any
synthetic variance swap will reflect the level of the VIX Index on that day
less a strike adjustment, which approximates transaction costs, including
bid-ask spreads and slippage costs.

Hypothetical and Actual Historical Monthly Performance December 31, 2007
through October 30, 2015

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Source: J.P. Morgan. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
Please see "Notes" on the following page. For purposes of this examples, each
index was set equal to 100 at the beginning of the relevant measurement period
and returns are calculated arithmetically (not compounded).

Hypothetical and Actual Historical Monthly Performance of the J.P. Morgan
Volemont Strategy -- U.S. Equity (Series 1) (USD)

        Jan    Feb    Mar    Apr    May                                         Jun    Jul    Aug     Sep                 Oct    Nov
    Dec   Year
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------- ------------------- ------
 ------ ------ --------
  2008 -1.50% 0.71%  -1.64% 1.25%  2.17%                                       -1.86% -1.60% -0.05%  -8.64%              29.57%
 10.81% -0.73%  26.85%
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------- ------------------- ------
 ------ ------ --------
  2009 -0.04% 7.39%  0.84%  1.35%  2.84%                                       3.80%  1.81%  3.17%   3.54%               -1.18%
 2.96%  4.52%   35.44%
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------- ------------------- ------
 ------ ------ --------
  2010 0.21%  0.29%  3.33%  -0.63% -0.45%                                      -4.15% 4.82%  1.93%   1.96%               3.59%
 1.32%  4.39%   17.53%
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------- ------------------- ------
 ------ ------ --------
  2011 1.71%  1.95%  0.13%  2.60%  2.07%                                       -0.07% -1.65% -6.26%  9.03%               -5.69%
 1.39%  1.55%    6.05%
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------- ------------------- ------
 ------ ------ --------
  2012 4.17%  3.28%  2.32%  0.16%  0.94%                                       1.30%  0.49%  2.15%   1.40%               1.28%
 0.48%  1.14%   20.78%
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------- ------------------- ------
 ------ ------ --------
  2013 1.16%  -0.27% 1.48%  -1.10% -0.39%                                      -0.51% 1.67%  0.22%   1.67%               1.35%
 0.83%  -0.27%   5.94%
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------- ------------------- ------
 ------ ------ --------
  2014 -0.47% -2.90% 1.45%  -0.18% 1.38%                                       1.34%  -0.92% 1.49%   -0.02%              -5.19%
 1.65%  -4.04%  -6.51%
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------- ------------------- ------
 ------ ------ --------
  2015 -1.95% 3.18%  -0.75% 1.05%  0.68%                                       -0.55% 2.32%  -10.69% -1.38%              -2.25%
           -10.51%
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------- ------------------- ------
 ------ ------ --------
Source: J.P. Morgan. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Please see "Notes" on the following page.

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Notes

Hypothetical and actual, historical performance measures: Represent the
performance of the Volemont Index based on, as applicable to the relevant
measurement period, the hypothetical backtested daily closing levels through
April 29, 2013, and the actual historical performance of the Volemont Index
based on the daily closing levels from April 30, 2013 through October 30, 2015,
as well as the actual historical performance of the S&P 500 Index over the same
periods. There is no guarantee the Volemont Index will outperform the S&P 500
Index or any alternative strategy.

Volatility: hypothetical, historical annualized volatility levels are presented
for informational purposes only. Volatility levels are calculated from the
historical returns, as applicable to the relevant measurement period.
Volatility represents the annualized standard deviation of the relevant index's
arithmetic daily returns over the relevant measurement period.

The Sharpe Ratio, which is a measure of risk-adjusted performance, is computed
as the annualized historical return divided by the annualized volatility.

The J.P. Morgan Volemont Strategy -- U.S. Equity (Series 1) (USD) has been live
since 30th April 2013.

Risk Factors
The risks identified below are not exhaustive. Please see "Risk Factors" in the
applicable product supplement and any applicable underlying supplement and
"Selected Risk Considerations" to the applicable term sheet or pricing
supplement for additional information.

Our affiliated J.P. Morgan Securities pls is the index calculation agent and
index sponsor and may adjust the Index in a way that affects its level and
adversely affects your interests.

The Index has limited operating history. The Index was created on April 30,
2013, and therefore has limited historical performance. Past performance should
not be considered indicative of future performance.

The Index has concentration risk. The Index provides synthetic exposure to
30-day synthetic variance swaps on the SPX Index and VIX futures contracts with
a maturity of between two and three months and thus is less diversified than
other funds, investment portfolios or indices investing in or tracking a
broader range of products and, therefore, could experience greater volatility.

The determination of the strike levels as part of the calculation of the
Variance Component includes a downward adjustment that will adversely affect
the level of the Variance Component.

An increase in the realized volatility of the SPX Index may have a substantial
adverse effect on the level of the Variance Component.

The returns on the synthetic variance swaps underlying the Variance Component
are non-linear, which may have an adverse effect on the level of the Variance
Component.

The Variance Component may be uninvested at any time. Under these
circumstances, the index fee will continue to be deducted from the level of the
Index, even though there is no exposure to synthetic variance swaps.

The daily rebalancing adjustment amount is likely to have a substantial adverse
effect on the level of the Futures Component over time.

The Futures Component is likely to be uninvested (and, therefore, provide no
exposure to VIX futures contracts) for sustained periods of time.

Due to the time lag inherent in the Futures Component, the Long Return Exposure
may not be adjusted quickly enough in response to a change in market conditions
for the investment strategy on which the Futures Component is based to be
successful.

The Futures Component is an excess return strategy and not a total return
strategy and therefore measures the returns accrued fro investing in
uncollateralized futures contract. As an excess return strategy, the Futures
Component will therefore not generate the same return as investing directly in
VIX futures contracts or in a total return index related to the VIX futures
contracts.

To the extent there are any inconsistencies between this free writing
prospectus and the relevant pricing supplement, the relevant pricing
supplement, including any hyperlinked information, shall supersede this free
writing prospectus.

Investment suitability must be determined individually for each investor. The
financial instruments described herein may not be suitable for all investors.
This information is not intended to provide and should not be relied upon as
providing accounting, legal, regulatory or tax advice. Investors should consult
their own advisors on these matters.

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