Invesco Ltd Stock Price, News & Analysis

The Board of Trustees of Invesco High Income Trust II (VLT) and Invesco Senior Income Trust (VVR) announced dividend payments effective September 30, 2022. VLT will distribute $0.0964 per share, while VVR will pay $0.0260 per share. The ex-dividend date is September 14, 2022, with a record date of September 15, 2022. Both funds operate under a Managed Distribution Plan, which allows for fixed monthly distributions. Note that part of these distributions may be a return of capital rather than net income.

Invesco Mortgage Capital declared a $0.65 cash dividend per share for Q3 2022, payable on October 27, 2022. The dividend adjustment allows the company to retain more capital to enhance its financial structure. As of August 31, 2022, the company's investment portfolio totaled $4.9 billion, with strong liquidity of approximately $609 million. The debt-to-equity ratio is estimated at 4.7x. Book value per common share ranges between $15.59 to $16.23.

On Sept. 26, 2022, Invesco released its seventh annual Global Factor Investing Study, revealing that over 50% of market participants find factor investing in fixed income increasingly appealing due to volatility management. The study, based on interviews with 151 practitioners managing $25.4 trillion, showed 41% have raised allocations to factor strategies in the past year. Notably, 80% of respondents adjust factor weights dynamically amidst changing economic conditions. A growing number also see fixed income as a source of return potential, with 92% endorsing factor strategies in this area.

Invesco Advisers, Inc. announced a monthly distribution increase for the Invesco Senior Income Trust (NYSE: VVR), effective October 1, 2022. The distribution will rise from $0.026 to $0.032 per share, beginning with the payment on October 31, 2022. This adjustment aligns with the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan, aimed at providing consistent cash payments, although not guaranteed. Shareholders should note that distributions may include returns of capital if investment income is insufficient. The Board reserves the right to amend or terminate the Plan, which may impact the Fund's market price.

A study titled Building Opportunities: The Compelling Language of Real Estate Investment Trusts conducted by Invesco reveals that communication style significantly affects investor perceptions of real estate investments. While 60% of accredited investors consider it a good time to invest in real estate, only 46% are likely to do so, indicating a communication gap. Key findings emphasize the importance of word choice, with preferences for phrases like "consistent rental income" over "durable rental income." The study included 500 accredited investors and aims to enhance understanding and acceptance of REITs.

Invesco Ltd. reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $1,416.0 billion as of August 31, 2022, reflecting a 2.3% decrease from the previous month. The firm experienced net long-term inflows of $2.7 billion, but faced $30 billion decline in AUM due to unfavorable market returns and $7.2 billion from foreign exchange impacts. The average total AUM for the quarter through August 31 was $1,429.7 billion.

The Board of Trustees of Invesco High Income Trust II (VLT) and Invesco Senior Income Trust (VVR) declared dividends effective September 30, 2022. VLT will pay $0.0964 per share, while VVR will distribute $0.026 per share. The ex-date for both dividends is September 14, 2022. The increase in monthly distribution for VVR from $0.021 to $0.026 reflects the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan, aiming to provide consistent cash payments. However, a portion of these distributions may be a return of principal rather than net income.

SOFR Academy, Inc. has launched innovative USD Across-the-Curve Credit Spread Indices (AXI) and USD Financial Conditions Credit Spread Indices (FXI), now available through Bloomberg and Refinitiv. These indices create a credit-sensitive interest rate when combined with various forms of SOFR, contributing to the transition from USD LIBOR. The indices are robust, calculated from extensive market transactions, adapting to changes in bank funding. Licensing fees for market data vendors and regulators have been waived to encourage adoption.

The Board of Trustees of Invesco High Income Trust II (VLT) and Invesco Senior Income Trust (VVR) announced the payment of dividends on August 31, 2022. VLT will distribute $0.0964 per share, unchanged from prior distributions, while VVR will pay $0.0260 per share, also unchanged. The ex-date for both funds was August 12, 2022, with a record date of August 15, 2022, and the payable date coinciding with the announcement. Investors should note that part of these distributions may derive from a return of capital rather than net income.