JPMorgan Chase deployed $230 billion of capital in the first year of its decade-long plan to invest $1.5 trillion in industries that strengthen US economic security, such as energy independence and defense and aerospace. Deals include Korea Zinc's $7.4 billion smelter in Tennessee, Fervo Energy's IPO, and debt financing for Drax's purchase of Bluefield Solar Income Fund. About 15% of the initial pledge was deployed in year one, though CEO Jamie Dimon says the total could be far bigger. Co-president Doug Petno said the opportunity is greater and the challenges more complex than expected. The bank has more than 35 dedicated bankers, and Todd Combs has allocated $5 billion of up to $10 billion in the firm's own capital.
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| Market cap | $891.9B |
| Close on 10/16/2026 | 339.67 |
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