Invesco LTD - IVZ STOCK NEWS

Invesco (NYSE: IVZ) has expanded its QQQ Innovation Suite with two new ETFs: Invesco Top QQQ ETF (QBIG) and Invesco QQQ Low Volatility ETF (QQLV). This expansion makes Invesco the leading provider of Nasdaq-100 ETFs by assets under management.

QBIG is an actively managed ETF tracking the Nasdaq-100 Mega™ Index®, focusing on the top 45% of companies in the Nasdaq-100 Index. QQLV, the first low volatility offering in the suite, tracks the Nasdaq-100 Low Volatility™ Index®, targeting companies with lower volatility over a 12-month trailing period.

These additions provide investors with diverse exposure options to the Nasdaq-100 Index, offering both potential upside capture through QBIG and downside mitigation through QQLV.

Invesco Advisers has completed the termination and liquidation of Invesco High Income 2024 Target Term Fund (IHTA) on December 2, 2024. The fund, launched in December 2017, failed to meet its objective of returning the original NAV of $9.835 per share, instead returning $7.57 per share as its liquidating distribution plus a final distribution of $0.1471 per share. Since inception, the fund paid 83 regular distributions totaling $3.35 per share, achieving an average distribution rate of 4.93% on Original NAV. The annualized total return on NAV was 2.12%, while the total return on market price was 1.86%.

Invesco High Income Trust II (VLT) and Invesco Senior Income Trust (VVR) have declared their monthly dividends. VLT will distribute $0.09641 per share, while VVR will pay $0.0430 per share, representing an increase from its previous $0.0390 distribution. Both payments are scheduled for December 31, 2024, with an ex-date of December 17, 2024. The distributions are part of the Funds' Managed Distribution Plans, which aim to provide consistent monthly payments to shareholders based on a fixed rate, regardless of when income is earned or capital gains are realized.

Invesco announced dividend payments for two closed-end funds. Invesco High Income Trust II (VLT) will pay $0.0964 per share, with 68.26% from net investment income and 31.74% from return of principal. Invesco Senior Income Trust (VVR) will pay $0.0430 per share, fully derived from net investment income. VVR increased its monthly distribution from $0.0390 to $0.0430 effective October 1, 2023. Both funds operate under Managed Distribution Plans, with VLT targeting an 8.5% distribution rate based on market price.

Invesco's 2025 Investment Outlook presents three scenarios for global markets. The base case anticipates significant monetary policy easing fostering an attractive environment for risk assets as central banks achieve a 'soft landing.' The outlook expects US economy to grow near potential rate, with Fed lowering policy rates toward neutral in 2025. While Eurozone faces structural challenges, rate cuts should help push economic growth up. Japan is expected to reaccelerate in 2025, while China may see modest deceleration. The outlook favors overweight to risky assets, particularly cyclicals and smaller caps, with attractive opportunities in bonds despite tight spreads.

Invesco (NYSE: IVZ) reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1,772.0 billion for October 31, 2024, representing a 1.3% decrease from the previous month. The firm experienced net long-term inflows of $2.0 billion, while facing non-management fee earning net outflows of $0.2 billion and money market net outflows of $1.8 billion. The AUM decline was primarily attributed to unfavorable market returns reducing AUM by $13 billion and FX impacts decreasing AUM by $10.5 billion. Preliminary average total AUM for the quarter through October stood at $1,792.0 billion, with average active AUM at $1,022.8 billion.

Invesco Advisers announced details of tender offers for two municipal funds: Invesco Trust for Investment Grade New York Municipals (NYSE: VTN) and Invesco Pennsylvania Municipal Income Trust (NYSE: VPV). Each Fund will conduct a cash tender offer for 25% of outstanding common shares at 99% of NAV. The offers will run from November 7 to December 9, 2024. If more shares are tendered than authorized, purchases will be made on a prorated basis. The tender offers are part of agreements with Saba Capital Management, which has agreed to certain standstill covenants. Both funds have recently traded at a discount to their NAV.

Invesco High Income Trust II (VLT) and Invesco Senior Income Trust (VVR) have declared their monthly dividends. VLT will distribute $0.09641 per share, while VVR will pay $0.04301 per share, with ex-date, record date, reinvest date, and payable date all set for November 2024. VVR increased its monthly distribution from $0.0390 to $0.0430 effective October 1, 2023. Both funds operate under Managed Distribution Plans, aiming to provide consistent periodic payments regardless of when income is earned or capital gains realized. The distributions may include return of capital if investment income is insufficient to cover the intended monthly distribution.

Invesco announced dividend payments for two closed-end funds: High Income Trust II (VLT) and Senior Income Trust (VVR). VLT will distribute $0.09641 per share, while VVR will pay $0.04301 per share. VVR's distribution represents an increase from its previous $0.0390 per share. Both funds operate under Managed Distribution Plans, with VLT targeting an 8.5% distribution rate. For October 2024, VLT's distribution comprises 68.05% net investment income and 31.95% return of capital, while VVR's consists of 98.14% net investment income and 1.86% return of capital.