J.P. Morgan Enhances Self-Directed Investing Experience with New Features

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J.P. Morgan has introduced several new features to its Self-Directed Investing platform, aimed at making investing more accessible and user-friendly. Investors can now buy fractional shares of stocks and ETFs for as little as $5, with no commissions on trades. The enhancements also include tools for tracking account performance, exploring investment options, using enhanced screeners, and setting personalized market alerts. The platform is accessible via the Chase Mobile app or chase.com, providing a seamless banking and investing experience. New users can earn up to $700 by opening and funding an account with qualifying new money.

Positive

• Fractional shares allow investments starting at $5, increasing accessibility.
• No commissions on trades, potentially reducing costs for investors.
• Enhanced tools for tracking gains, losses, and comparing performance with the market.
• Market alerts for price or volume changes help users stay informed.
• Simplified trade ticket for a more guided investment approach.
• Potential to earn up to $700 for new customers opening and funding accounts with qualifying new money.
• Free access to Wealth Plan for a comprehensive view of finances.

Negative

• No mention of how fractional shares might impact overall liquidity.
• Potential reliance on digital tools may exclude non-tech-savvy users.
• No specific data on how the new tools have improved investment outcomes.
• Possible information overload for new investors due to numerous features.

Fractional shares, alerts and performance tools help make it easier to invest on your own

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing continues to roll out enhancements to help clients make informed decisions, build a diversified portfolio and keep a pulse on their performance. With the latest capability, investors can buy a fraction of a stock or exchange-traded fund for as little as $5.

Clients can access J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing on the Chase Mobile app or on chase.com and now trade over 800 stocks and ETFs, based on a dollar amount, with no commissions. The online platform offers a seamless banking and investing experience. Clients can trade, access research, and manage investments, bank accounts, credit cards, auto loans and mortgages conveniently from one place. They can also easily transfer money between their bank accounts and J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing accounts.

J.D. Power named J.P. Morgan Wealth Management the #1 Digital Experience for Wealth Management Self-Directed Investor Satisfaction.

“We’ve made significant improvements to the client experience in a short amount of time,” said Paul Vienick, Head of J.P. Morgan Online Investing. “This is not about making investing easy. It’s about making investing more accessible, and providing the tools to help investors feel confident and stick to a plan, regardless of the many ups and downs in the market. Fractional shares, for example, helps clients invest the way they typically think – in dollar amounts.”

Here are some of J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing’s recent enhancements:

Account Performance. Clients can now better track gains, losses, contributions and withdrawals over time, and compare how their investments are doing versus the market.

Explore Investments. Want to see the most active stocks? Which are outperforming? Which companies pay the highest dividends? Customers can also learn about different investment strategies, how they might align with their goals and access J.P. Morgan’s analyst insights and award-winning research, according to Institutional Investor for the past four years.

Enhanced Screeners. Clients can sort and compare investments to help them decide what’s right for them. They can choose a preset screen for common trading strategies or create their own with filtering options, such as analyst ratings.

Market Alerts. Clients can set personalized alerts for updates like price or volume changes, helping them stay on top of their current portfolio and potential investments.

Simplified Trade Ticket. The enhanced trade ticket provides a guided approach that allows clients to invest in fewer steps, easily see available cash and view order status.

J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing customers can open an account in a few quick steps, and invest on-the-go. New customers can earn up to $700 when they open and fund an eligible account with qualifying new money, and all customers have access to thousands of investments.

All Chase clients have free access to Wealth Plan, a digital money coach that gives a full view of finances to help plan, save and invest.

About J.P. Morgan Wealth Management
J.P. Morgan Wealth Management is the U.S. wealth management business of JPMorgan Chase & Co., a leading global financial services firm with assets of $4.1 trillion and operations worldwide. J.P. Morgan Wealth Management has ~5,500 advisors and $900+ billion of assets under supervision. Clients can choose how and where they want to invest. They can do it digitally, remotely, or in person by meeting with an advisor in one of our more than 4,800 Chase branches throughout the U.S., or in one of our offices. For more information, go to www.jpmorgan.com/wealth and follow J.P. Morgan Wealth Management on LinkedIn.

For J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing accounts, up to $25,000 could be available to invest within 1 business day, while the excess balance will be available to invest after 7 business days.

J.P. Morgan Wealth Management received the highest score in the J.D. Power 2022 and 2023 (among self-directed investors) U.S. Wealth Management Digital Experience Studies, which measures customers’ overall satisfaction with wealth management websites and mobile apps. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.

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FAQ

What new features has J.P. Morgan introduced for self-directed investing?

J.P. Morgan has introduced fractional shares, enhanced screeners, market alerts, and new performance tracking tools.

How much can I invest in fractional shares on J.P. Morgan's platform?

You can invest in fractional shares for as little as $5.

Are there any commissions on trades using J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing?

No, there are no commissions on trades.

How can I access J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing?

You can access it via the Chase Mobile app or on chase.com.

What is the potential earning for new users of J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing?

New users can earn up to $700 when they open and fund an account with qualifying new money.

What tools are available for tracking investment performance on J.P. Morgan's platform?

Tools for tracking gains, losses, contributions, and withdrawals, and comparing performance with the market are available.

Can I set market alerts on J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing?

Yes, you can set personalized alerts for updates like price or volume changes.

What research resources are available on J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing?

You can access J.P. Morgan’s analyst insights and award-winning research.